QM2 cabin 13010

[FritzG]

Any comments on brittania club cabin 13010?  I have 24 hrs. to decide if we want to book it or go on the waitlist for a different club cabin. Thanks. 
 

[BklynBoy8]

3 hours ago, FritzG said:

Any comments on brittania club cabin 13010?  I have 24 hrs. to decide if we want to book it or go on the waitlist for a different club cabin. Thanks. 

Hello FritzG,

We sailed on the QM2 in 2017 and occupied Cabin 13002, 4 cabins away from you intended cabin.

 

We found it very nice as it was just added in the 2016 Refit the previous year. Of course it looks newer than any of the other Brit Club cabins on Deck 12. Added was newer looking bathroom cabinets, Shower has actually a Shower Door with the others have curtains.

 

Not sure the view. We of course were almost right in front the Left Side Bridge Wing. We saw all the operations on the Bridge which was interesting.

 

The new observation walkway is above the cabins but never bothered us in the cabin.

 

Of course the Dining Room for the Brit Club is at the far end of the ship by Elevator/Stairway D and 11 deck downs on Deck 2, can be a hike. Of course will help walking off meals. You do get as you should be aware an assigned the same table for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Dinner is from 630 to 9PM. This was one of the attraction for us. We have sailed about 6 times there except for one which we were upgraded to Princess.

 

In the Dining Room you will also be presented an additional A La Carte menu besides the usual menu. We found it to be an interest to switch off from the other menu. Actually pretty much. And of course you be treated to quite a number of Flambe's desserts. We did once have a Flambe entree courtesy of the Dining Room Captain.

 

So it's up to choice if you book. 

 

 

 

Edited January 25 by BklynBoy8

[FritzG]

28 minutes ago, BklynBoy8 said:

Hello FritzG,

We sailed on the QM2 in 2017 and occupied Cabin 13002, 4 cabins away from you intended cabin.

 

We found it very nice as it was just added in the 2016 Refit the previous year. Of course it looks newer than any of the other Brit Club cabins on Deck 12. Added was newer looking bathroom cabinets, Shower has actually a Shower Door with the others have curtains.

 

Not sure the view. We of course were almost right in front the Left Side Bridge Wing. We saw all the operations on the Bridge which was interesting.

 

The new observation walkway is above the cabins but never bothered us in the cabin.

 

Of course the Dining Room for the Brit Club is at the far end of the ship by Elevator/Stairway D and 11 deck downs on Deck 2, can be a hike. Of course will help walking off meals. You do get as you should be aware an assigned the same table for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Dinner is from 630 to 9PM. This was one of the attraction for us. We have sailed about 6 times there except for one which we were upgraded to Princess.

 

In the Dining Room you will also be presented an additional A La Carte menu besides the usual menu. We found it to be an interest to switch off from the other menu. Actually pretty much. And of course you be treated to quite a number of Flambe's desserts. We did once have a Flambe entree courtesy of the Dining Room Captain.

 

So it's up to choice if you book. 

 

 

 

Thanks for the info.  The cabin sounds excellent.  I'll have my travel agent book it tomorrow.  The club dining is exactly what we want.  We've been in PG on the last 3 cruises, but dh has some mobility issues, and the tub/shower is so deep that he can no longer get into it safely.  The stall shower with a glass door will be perfect.  Also, thanks for previous info you've given me about where to stay in Brooklyn.  We stayed at the Wythe Hotel last August, and we'll definitely be staying there again this year.  

Edited January 25 by FritzG

[BklynBoy8]

4 minutes ago, FritzG said:

Thanks for the info.  The cabin sounds excellent.  I'll have my travel agent book it tomorrow.  Also, thanks for previous info you've given me about where to stay in Brooklyn.  We stayed at the Wythe Hotel last August, and we'll definitely be staying there again this year.  

 

FritzG,

You are entirely welcome. Pls, Pls, Pls enjoy yourselves.

 

If you don't mind, when is your sailing taking place?

 

Interestingly you prefer to stay in Greenpoint and not closer to the terminal.

 

If you need any other info, feel free to ask me or others on board.

 

May the wind be at your back......................

[BklynBoy8]

11 minutes ago, FritzG said:

but dh has some mobility issues, and the tub/shower is so deep that he can no longer get into it safely.  The stall shower with a glass door will be perfect.  

 

My wife also liked the Shower Door too. We had the PG two times ago and we know what you mean about the tub.

[FritzG]

7 minutes ago, BklynBoy8 said:

 

FritzG,

You are entirely welcome. Pls, Pls, Pls enjoy yourselves.

 

If you don't mind, when is your sailing taking place?

 

Interestingly you prefer to stay in Greenpoint and not closer to the terminal.

 

If you need any other info, feel free to ask me or others on board.

 

May the wind be at your back......................

The sailing is Aug. 24-Sept. 22.  It's a TA/British Isles cruise with an overnight stop in Bruges before the westbound TA.  We don't like the hassle of flying so taking TA's from Brooklyn work well for us; only a short flight from Cleveland.

We like the Williamsburg area, and we don't mind the cab ride from the hotel to the port.

Thanks again!

[NE John]

As a former Brooklynite, follow whatever @BklynBoy8 recommends!  He is one of the most helpful and genuine posters on CC. I also echo his recommendation to stay in Downtown Brooklyn, the Marriott in downtown Brooklyn is a good option and very close to the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal. The traffic from the Greenpoint area of Brooklyn to the Terminal can add an extra 1/2 hour of time and car service fare needlessly. 

Edited January 25 by NE John

[BklynBoy8]

6 minutes ago, NE John said:

As a former Brooklynite, follow whatever @BklynBoy8 recommends!  He is one of the most helpful and genuine posters on CC. I also echo his recommendation to stay in Downtown Brooklyn, the Marriott in downtown Brooklyn is a good option and very close to the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal. The traffic from the Greenpoint area of Brooklyn to the Terminal can add an extra 1/2 hour of time and car service fare needlessly. 

 

Hi John,

Thank you for 5 star rating of my assistance.

 

Sounds like FritzG has experience btw Princess and Cunard to where they feel comfortable to stay. Williamsburg/Greenpoint is up and coming and not like the old days.

 

So hope you are sailing soon. We have to wait till 2025 in March for the next time boarding the Queen. Will miss in 2024. 416 days to go......

[NE John]

20 minutes ago, BklynBoy8 said:

 

Hi John,

Thank you for 5 star rating of my assistance.

 

Sounds like FritzG has experience btw Princess and Cunard to where they feel comfortable to stay. Williamsburg/Greenpoint is up and coming and not like the old days.

 

So hope you are sailing soon. We have to wait till 2025 in March for the next time boarding the Queen. Will miss in 2024. 416 days to go......

In PG on QE this June in Alaska. I’ll give a full report. 

[BklynBoy8]

Hi FritzG,

Forgot to share another change to the BC Cabins on Deck 13.

 

The balcony doors does not open out (swing), these particular cabins have a sliding door instead.

 

Attached is a photo that will show you the door. You will see it slides on track.

 

Other BC's on 12 still have the original installed swing doors out.

 

We liked the change and wish they changed the other doors on the ship.

 

Hope will help with you DH walking.

 

Edited January 25 by BklynBoy8