Major QM2 interior refit 2016

[Ray66]

OMG! The red pattern in the carpet looks like blood splatter!:eek:

 

Yes it does rather in the first picture :o

Edited May 20, 2016 by Ray66

[BlueRiband]

Blohm+Voss put out their own English language press release: Blohm+Voss May 23, 2016.

 

The third paragraph describes some heavy mechanical work. The drydock time for all this is a mere 21 days - she moves to the passenger terminal June 17-21.

 

There is also a link to a webcam although it's a still image:

Blohm+Voss Rapair Webcam

[eroller]

Blohm+Voss put out their own English language press release: Blohm+Voss May 23, 2016.

 

The third paragraph describes some heavy mechanical work. The drydock time for all this is a mere 21 days - she moves to the passenger terminal June 17-21.

 

There is also a link to a webcam although it's a still image:

Blohm+Voss Rapair Webcam

 

 

Thanks for the link!

 

Interesting that the bridge wings will receive further modification. These were already lengthened once.

 

I also wonder if the scrubbers will change the footprint of the funnel? In other cases it usually means a wider base as well as a wider funnel itself.

 

Yes lots of work for 3 weeks. Quite ambitious I would say. Not sure I would want to be sailing on the first cruise after this major refit.

[BigMac1953]

Maybe it's just me, but talk of QM2 getting new scrubbers conjures up images of a gaggle of wee wummin, with their hair wrapped in headscarves, stockings rolled down, wearing flowery housecoats, coming on board, carrying mops and pails and scrubbing brushes.

 

Must be a Scottish thing.

 

Stewart

[suzyed]

You could remove the Winter Garden for all Cunard ships because you hardly ever see anyone it in. It's always struck me as useless space and I'm surprised they bother to keep it.

 

I hear that they are replacing it! But for the first time, I saw it well used on our recent sailing. It was used for Spa lectures and I saw many people using it during the day for reading and relaxing.

[suzyed]

Because it's a big area and not really used. Those you do see are either asleep or possibly even dead.;)

 

LOL!

We were looking for seats in the pub and there were two men slumped in there seats at a table by the window. I mean, almost reclining!! I admit I did check to see if they were breathing!!! LOL! :D

[suzyed]

One thing I've never done is watch a film on board. I've been to quite a lot of lectures mind you. I think that's because I can watch a film anywhere when on land (not that I ever go to the cinema anyway, but I could) but the same is not true of listening to someone stand up and speak.

 

The casino does not seem to get used that much I feel. A lot of the time it's closed, especially during the day (I think that's a customs/gaming laws thing). I have used it (both on the QV and QM2), but only slot machines. And hardly anyone seems to use the tables.

 

The only time I've taken part in a casino event is when I played tournament blackjack on the QM2.

 

On our recent sailing on QM2 the tables were mostly quiet during the day...thus they posted lower minimum bets which brought in a few more players. After dinner the tables were pretty busy as were the Slots. I have a favorite slot and there were only two of those machines, so I frequently had to wait an hour or more to get on that particular machine. They had a slot tournament (which I won...$150...yay) and that was fun!

[BlueRiband]

Another webcam where one can see a a familiar profile in the background.

 

It's unfortunate the Blohm+Voss doesn't appear to maintain their cams. On the previous link it appeared that one was intended to be a closer view of the Elbe 17 drydock but it's slipped down to only show passing harbor traffic.

Edited May 27, 2016 by BlueRiband

[Cats2010]

Another webcam where one can see a a familiar profile in the background.

 

It's unfortunate the Blohm+Voss doesn't appear to maintain their cams. On the previous link it appeared that one was intended to be a closer view of the Elbe 17 drydock but it's slipped down to only show passing harbor traffic.

 

I must say that I do not want to see how our beautiful ship is disassembled ...

[suzyed]

I must say that I do not want to see how our beautiful ship is disassembled ...

 

And I was just thinking how much I would love to see all the work being done!! Love that ship too....but would also love to see the work being done!:)

[Cats2010]

And I was just thinking how much I would love to see all the work being done!! Love that ship too....but would also love to see the work being done!:)

 

I could very well imagine that it is up to the discretion of Blohm und Voss and Cunard of what is distributed to the public, because who would give away his know-how so easily?

 

However, I am quite certain that there will be all kinds of publications available once the work has been done :cool:.

Edited May 27, 2016 by Cats2010
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[Ray66]

Looks like the QM2 is ready to be tugged/towed to the dry dock.

 

[cruiseluvva]

I have heard that Cunard have listened to passengers and the Chart Room is to stay. That would please everyone I think. ..

 

Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk

 

The Commodore announced last week that a space was being found for the Chart Room during the refit next May.

[bluemarble]

Here she is sailing past the DAL/JTE webcam that BlueRiband mentioned earlier.

 

[Cats2010]

This is a very nice picture. Thank you for posting it, bluemarble!

Four weeks without seeing her... Hope all goes well.

[BlueRiband]

Cunard has posted an image from the Elbe 17 drydock on their twitter page.

 

It looks like they are getting right to work as a crane appears to be positioned over the area for the new deck 13 staterooms.

Edited May 27, 2016 by BlueRiband

[BlueRiband]

Cunard has set up a separate twitter site just for the refit: #QM2Remastered.

 

For those who cannot get enough of their favorite ship, the water is being drained overnight. The Blohm+Voss webcam shows her lit up with work lights. (BTW, it's such a low resolution that there is hardly any detail even at 200X. Not likely to give away any trade secrets.)

[NSWP]

We are on QM2 on 2 March 2017, Sydney - Hong Kong. First time on Cunard. Are the cabins getting a refurbish, i.e. new beds/carpet/furniture?

[Aussieflyer]

We are on QM2 on 2 March 2017, Sydney - Hong Kong. First time on Cunard. Are the cabins getting a refurbish, i.e. new beds/carpet/furniture?

 

There is a list of the cabin grades and when they are being refurbished - will hunt it out for you and add it to this post. From memory it is the Grills and balconies (maybe not all?) this year and the ocean view and insides during 2017.

You'll be on not long before me - I did that cruise in 2014 and had a wonderful time. Still tossing up whether to book HKK to SIN or DXB to Southampton to go with the 10 days or perhaps a shorter one in Australian waters before then.

 

Here it is Uncle Les https://ask.cunard.com/help/cunard/fleet/refit_schedule

Edited May 28, 2016 by Aussieflyer

[DDBINK1]

Bluemarble, thanks for the picture.

 

I was thinking on all the discussion on the site and had a thought about the changes and upgrades to the ship.

 

I think the staff at Cunard are doing a great job. They are giving their best ideas and trying to keep QM2, QV and QE up to date with all the latest great things that make cruising and traveling on Cunard a fantastic experience.

 

I want to say Thank You to all those that are working on this endeavor. And, Keep up the good work.

[NSWP]

There is a list of the cabin grades and when they are being refurbished - will hunt it out for you and add it to this post. From memory it is the Grills and balconies (maybe not all?) this year and the ocean view and insides during 2017.

You'll be on not long before me - I did that cruise in 2014 and had a wonderful time. Still tossing up whether to book HKK to SIN or DXB to Southampton to go with the 10 days or perhaps a shorter one in Australian waters before then.

 

Here it is Uncle Les https://ask.cunard.com/help/cunard/fleet/refit_schedule

Thanks AussieFlyer, saw that schedule, we have a deck 4 sheltered balcony which according to schedule will be done before the 2017 WC. Some good prices on QM2 for 2017WC sectors in Australia/NZ/Asia.

 

A lot of money is spent on keeping the ships up to scratch, i.e. we were on Aurora last year, Southampton to east coast of USA/Canada and return, Carnival had just spent

£20 million on her refit, she looked brand new.

 

Thanks again.

Edited May 28, 2016 by NSWP

[pepperrn]

... It looks like they are getting right to work as a crane appears to be positioned over the area for the new deck 13 staterooms.

Hi BlueRiband

 

It seems that the teak decking on Deck 13 was lifted during the Southampton-Hamburg trip. It is now stacked up ready for removal, exposing the steel deck beneath. So I suspect that the crane is there to remove the wood, and of course the other things getting in the way of the new cabins (the splash pool, hot tubs, wind break, toilets, Regatta Bar etc).

 

It is six months (almost to the day) before I get to see the results of this work :(

 

Best wishes :)

Edited May 28, 2016 by pepperrn

[Aussieflyer]

Thanks AussieFlyer, saw that schedule, we have a deck 4 sheltered balcony which according to schedule will be done before the 2017 WC. Some good prices on QM2 for 2017WC sectors in Australia/NZ/Asia.

 

A lot of money is spent on keeping the ships up to scratch, i.e. we were on Aurora last year, Southampton to east coast of USA/Canada and return, Carnival had just spent

£20 million on her refit, she looked brand new.

 

Thanks again.

 

I had a sheltered Balcony on Deck 6 last time. It was great, especially as it was an upgrade from an inside guarantee. Pushka (who posts on CC as well) had a sheltered balcony on Deck 4 I think. We have both booked obstructed view balcony guarantees for the Singapore to Dubai cruise so it will be interesting to see who gets what, not that we are worried, anything on QM2 is wonderful.

If you are interested Pushka did an excellent trip report on the Australian Frequent Flyer site here:

http://www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au/community/trip-reports-and-trip-photos/2-old-dames-best-dame-58488.html

[NSWP]

I had a sheltered Balcony on Deck 6 last time. It was great, especially as it was an upgrade from an inside guarantee. Pushka (who posts on CC as well) had a sheltered balcony on Deck 4 I think. We have both booked obstructed view balcony guarantees for the Singapore to Dubai cruise so it will be interesting to see who gets what, not that we are worried, anything on QM2 is wonderful.

If you are interested Pushka did an excellent trip report on the Australian Frequent Flyer site here:

http://www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au/community/trip-reports-and-trip-photos/2-old-dames-best-dame-58488.html

Thanks just read that and saw photos and comments, all good.

[BlueRiband]

Local photographers have posted some images of her entering the drydock, and one enthusiastic local had some fun with Photoshop.