Live onboard QM2 11-21-2008

[skyking]

Hello All,

 

I will be boarding the Queen Mary 2 this Friday and will be updating my webshots albums, and posting LIVE from my trusty Iphone all day Friday....Of course once we sail I will not be able to update the pictures, but I will be updating from the computers onboard. Any question I can answer while onboard I will for sure try....Keep checking back here for updates....Below is the link to my webshots albums...ENJOY ALL!

 

http://www.webshots.com/user/timandcandice

 

Tim

[transatlantic fan]

Hello All,

 

I will be boarding the Queen Mary 2 this Friday and will be updating my webshots albums, and posting LIVE from my trusty Iphone all day Friday....Of course once we sail I will not be able to update the pictures, but I will be updating from the computers onboard. Any question I can answer while onboard I will for sure try....Keep checking back here for updates....Below is the link to my webshots albums...ENJOY ALL!

 

http://www.webshots.com/user/timandcandice

 

Tim

Hi,

would be very interested to know how the Chart Room now looks, and could you also let us know if they have now changed the smoking policy in the Golden Lion,Chart Room and Commodore Club as they have had smoking sections before but i think this may have changed due to the new carpets and curtains. Enjoy your trip.

Many Thanks

Kevin

[ovccruiser]

Hi,

would be very interested to know how the Chart Room now looks, and could you also let us know if they have now changed the smoking policy in the Golden Lion,Chart Room and Commodore Club as they have had smoking sections before but i think this may have changed due to the new carpets and curtains. Enjoy your trip.

Many Thanks

Kevin

 

I thought the Chartroom was already a no smoking area, but it will be interesting to hear of the other areas.

[transatlantic fan]

You could smoke at a small part of the bar and a couple of tables in August of this year.

[patwell]

I have just returned from the eastbound leg of the Tandem Crossing. On that voyage smoking policies inside were as follows:

 

No smoking Commodore Club anymore, or the Chart Room....there is a designated small area in Golden Lion but smoking is not allowed there during the lunch period, I believe it was 12-3PM. Smoking in G-32 on the port side upper level and anywhere in the Casino. (they will hold one non smoking night). On deck there are designated areas as well and they will be posted in your daily programme. Smoking was still permitted in one's cabin.

 

For those of us who do smoke, Churchill's ( starboard side just off the Commodore Club) has become quite the happening place at night. There was always lively conversation and an interesting camaraderie. It reminded many of us of what it must have been like in the smoking rooms onboard the ship of old. Easy to pop in and out of the Commodore and enjoy both places.

 

Hope this helps....

 

Cheers, Penny

 

Penny’s Affair to Remember QM2 Review

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=471053

 

November 10,2007...the “Affair” continued...did it ever!

 

October 16,2008...the “Affair” goes transatlantic as we sail in tandem with the grand QE2 on her final transatlantic voyage...what a thrill!

 

December 9, 2008....the “Affair” resumes again....Life is good!

 

August 7, 2009....the “Affair” goes on...this time “home” to Norway

[imacruizer]

Hello All,

 

I will be boarding the Queen Mary 2 this Friday and will be updating my webshots albums, and posting LIVE from my trusty Iphone all day Friday....Of course once we sail I will not be able to update the pictures, but I will be updating from the computers onboard. Any question I can answer while onboard I will for sure try....Keep checking back here for updates....Below is the link to my webshots albums...ENJOY ALL!

 

http://www.webshots.com/user/timandcandice

 

Tim

 

Thanks so much, Tim. I look forward to your posts from the ship.

 

Beth

[Norfolk Brit]

For those of us who do smoke

 

Thought you'd given up. No willpower?;).

 

Sir Martin:cool:

[Arubalisa]

Any question I can answer while onboard I will for sure try....Tim

 

 

Thanks Tim. Had a couple of questions about Sir Samuel...

• I understand there is a charge for the wine, but is there a charge for the cheese?
  
• How much is the Cappuccino at the coffee bar?
  
• What time do they open in the morning?
  

Thanks so much, looking forward to your photos.

[billet]

Arubalisa

 

I did not notice your name in the roll call for the sailing. We have a meet and greet at 3pm in the Commodore's lounge on Nov 22nd. It is a self serve bar and I have asked (but not yet confirmed) for tea to be served too. About 50 people have said they are interested so please do come and introduce yourself. We might be able to help build that photo collection too.

 

Paul

[Arubalisa]

Arubalisa

 

I did not notice your name in the roll call for the sailing. We have a meet and greet at 3pm in the Commodore's lounge on Nov 22nd. It is a self serve bar and I have asked (but not yet confirmed) for tea to be served too. About 50 people have said they are interested so please do come and introduce yourself. We might be able to help build that photo collection too.

 

Paul

Thanks for the invite Paul. You are very kind. Our family though is on the sailing on December 19. 29 more days to go. :cool: I will be with you all in spirit though. :)

[skyking]

Good Morning All,

 

Just a reminder to keep an eye out on this post today and through out the week for live updates from the QM2.....We are up early and waiting for our town car to the Orlando airport...You all have a great Thanksgiving!

 

Tim

[capnpugwash]

Good Morning All,

 

Just a reminder to keep an eye out on this post today and through out the week for live updates from the QM2.....We are up early and waiting for our town car to the Orlando airport...You all have a great Thanksgiving!

 

Tim

 

Tim, you are up early, and thanks for the good wishes :D always assuming you include us Brits :rolleyes:

[marle7]

Have a great cruise and take care of her for us. We board next Saturday!

[smoothdancer]

One of the joys of sailing QM is that we can drive to the pier, it is so much more relaxing when you dont have to catch a flight.

 

LOL, I too am on this cruise too and I wont be posting here while on board. I am banging away at a computer everyday at work and I like the reprieve when sailing.

[skyking]

Hello All,

 

Reporting LIVE from NY. Just landed in JFK and waiting for our gate to open up so we can get off this bus. It's looking darn cold out the window about now. We are gonna get our bags And relax for a little bit and then get a cab and head to the Queen. Another report will be along soon. Ciao for now!

[transatlantic fan]

Ask them to get the webcam working :)

[skyking]

Hello from the king court!

 

Ok folks I have been on a lot of cruises but this ship takes my breath away. We waited in the Platinum lounge and we were able to board first. Our cabin is great and we had our bags waiting for us when we arrived. Folks this is a treat:)

[patwell]

Hello from the king court!

 

Ok folks I have been on a lot of cruises but this ship takes my breath away. Folks this is a treat:)

 

You haven't seen anything yet!!!:D She is one awesome lady.

 

Enjoy the magic of the Commodore Club late at night and do plan to be all the way up on top for that spectacular sail under the Verrazanno Bridge. It happens fast but it will WOW you when it does! DOn't miss it no matter how cold it might be. When we sailed this time last year it was quite nippy up there but you're so excited you don't notice! It was almost balmy when we sailed the Tandem in Oct and I found I missed that cold air up top.

 

Do enjoy...let us know what changes have been made. The Chart Room seems to be the biggest question for all of us who know her. Hopefully my clawmarks are still in the Commodore Club!!:rolleyes:

 

Cheers, Penny

 

Penny’s Affair to Remember QM2 Review

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=471053

 

November 10,2007...the “Affair” continued...did it ever!

 

October 16,2008...the “Affair” goes transatlantic as we sail in tandem with the grand QE2 on her final transatlantic voyage...what a thrill!

 

December 9, 2008....the “Affair” resumes again....Life is good!

 

August 7, 2009....the “Affair” goes on...this time “home” to Norway

[patwell]

Thought you'd given up. No willpower?;).

 

Sir Martin:cool:

 

Are you still alive???? Isn't it soup season??? :p I've been counting...you passed 9 lives AGES ago...

 

Please tell your staff that another hypnotist bites the dust as I cheerfully poluted the air of Merrie Olde England for 11 blissful days.:eek:

 

Cheers, penny

 

Penny’s Affair to Remember QM2 Review

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=471053

 

November 10,2007...the “Affair” continued...did it ever!

 

October 16,2008...the “Affair” goes transatlantic as we sail in tandem with the grand QE2 on her final transatlantic voyage...what a thrill!

 

December 9, 2008....the “Affair” resumes again....Life is good!

 

August 7, 2009....the “Affair” goes on...this time “home” to Norway

[RobertGraves]

Hi Tim,

 

Thank you for sharing your photos with us. I noticed that you posted a photo of your Lady in the renovated Chart Room, but it shows only towards the Britannia Restaurant.

 

If you 're reading this, can you please post a photo of the Chart Room towards the Veuve Clicquot Champagne Bar?

 

Robert,

very curious about the new look of this beloved place.

[avalon1025]

looks like the furniture of the Chart room has been changed, larger chairs now in the style of those on the QV. Sad, that room was so wonderful as it was. Hopefully we can get a photo of the entire room to judge if Cunard has ruined the ambiance of such a great public space.

[skyking]

Hey All,

 

Real quick post sinc ei must go get ready for dinner...SO FAR everything is PERFECT...the ship is amazing and the staff is great...The food is also something to write home about...There is a reason they call this ship the QUEEN if you know what I mean:)

 

 

ONE MORE quick thing....The Xmas decorations are going up as we speak right now. They are will all be up by the end of the this week:) VERY EXCITING...I will post more later tonight after I get ready, since wifey kicks me out of the room anyways:)

 

Tim

[Rotterdam]

I too like the CHart Room on QM2(loved QE2 Chart Room)....but those small chairs were not comfortable to get in & out of....after a couple of drinks - it was like being in a bean chair......but the room is beautiful.....

 

 

looks like the furniture of the Chart room has been changed, larger chairs now in the style of those on the QV. Sad, that room was so wonderful as it was. Hopefully we can get a photo of the entire room to judge if Cunard has ruined the ambiance of such a great public space.

[dougnewmanatsea]

From that photo the new Chart Room chairs aren't too attractive but worse to me is the very ugly new carpet, which looks like it should be on a Princess ship or QUEEN VICTORIA.

 

(Then again, the Chart Room carpet from QUEEN VICTORIA would be far more suitable than this.)

 

I would not be at all surprised if over time we see QM2's carpets replaced with "corporate" patterns that can also be seen on other ships.

 

If the "wave" pattern found in Princess cabin passageways ever finds its way to QM2 there will be hell to pay....

[RobertGraves]

The success of QM2's decor is based among others on its restrained character, and such carpet designs violate this exemplar. Almost anything 'less' would be more acceptable.

 

Why Carnival chose to spend their money on altering this harmonious and successful place continues to puzzle me.