twinkletoes915 Posted September 12, 2004 #1 Share Posted September 12, 2004 I received a wonderful surprise last night at my 40th birthday party. I opened up a very large beach bag from my husband, and inside was a pair of sandlas, sunscreen, a bathing suit cover up, a towel, (I was thinking maybe the contractors were going to finish our pool before Christmas) and then a plastic boat like a sand bucket with a little life boat (I was thinking maybe Hawaii) then inside I saw a brochure with a ship on it. I started screaming as I KNEW what that meant. We will be sailing on April 22 on the QM2 Transatlantic. I am very excited. We have sailed on Celebrity 5 times, and love to cruise, but I am want to know all I can about QM2 so that we have a blast. I did get on their website, and it looks great. We will be in a Penthouse cabin, and would love to hear from you experienced cruisers anything we should know. Especially if I should book anything ahead of time such as specialty restaurants. Thanks in advance, Elly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocM3 Posted September 12, 2004 #2 Share Posted September 12, 2004 I can feel your excitement - We will be sailing on 'her' next year as well. I would suggest that you go from thread to thread on this 'terrific' board and just read all the comments - there is soooo much information here. That's what I did, and now I just watch for the new comments, and enjoy each new subject. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPEvans Posted September 12, 2004 #3 Share Posted September 12, 2004 For Christmas you need to ask santa for a brand new jacket. You probably will not be needing the sunscreen. The coverup and sandles will be great for getting from your cabin to the spa or the enclosed pool. I was on the Tandem Crossing in April. It was soooo cold, I just brought a windbreaker. I needed a winter jacket. By the way the QM2 is the most wonderful ship at sea!!!!! J.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinkletoes915 Posted September 13, 2004 Author #4 Share Posted September 13, 2004 Thank you both for your posts! I will continue to read up on the QM2, and closer to the time will research the weather. I have never been on a cruise that didn't have hot sunny weather, but am not opposed to that experience. Thanks again, Elly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPEvans Posted September 13, 2004 #5 Share Posted September 13, 2004 Another thing to remember. When you take a Transatlantic Crossing. You are on a "Crossing" not a cruise. When you step onboard remember that. If you even wisper "cruise" you will be taken to the gang plank. J.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinkletoes915 Posted September 13, 2004 Author #6 Share Posted September 13, 2004 I guess I will have to get used to that as well as the whole "grill" thing. What's up with that? Where does that word come from and what does it mean? I already feel bad as my cousin wants to travel with us, and I know that they can't get a suite, so they wouldn't be able to eat dinner with us?????? I don't know how I feel about that, but I am not complaining as this is a great gift, just a little confusing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbailey Posted September 14, 2004 #7 Share Posted September 14, 2004 Make sure you have a sweater or two to wear under that jacket! Even in May, it is possible it will be very chilly on deck. I just about froze one year in late May. Think icebergs, not beaches. OK, there will not be icebergs, but you get the idea. A light jacket with a hood is good with something to put on underneath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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