QM2 SHELTERED Balcony Cabin? - Cruise Ship Cabin Tour Queen Mary 2 Luxury Ocean Liner from Cunard

Cruise ship cabins come in many shapes and sizes, including inside, ocean view, balcony, obstructed view, etc. On our short cruise with the Queen Mary 2 from Cunard, we stayed in a "sheltered balcony" cabin on deck 5. #cruise #cruiseline #cunard

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[VeryunOfficialTravelGuides]

BEFORE YOU COMMENT: I live in Germany and speak German. All day, every day. I can speak good English because I grew up in the USA but I haven't lived there for over 24 years. In Germany, we say "Coo-nard", not "Kewwww-nard". I understand that that is not the popular pronunciation. If I had known that mis-pronouncing this word would apparently give so many English-speakers some kind of nervous breakdown, I definitely would have paid better attention! I will try to improve and say in the future.
Also: In Germany, we call it a "Wasserkocher", which translates to "Water cooker". I don't understand the British fascination and pride in this device! lol Like I am insulting the queen by not calling it a kettle. Someone please explain this to me.
Otherwise, enjoy the video! :-P

[FraserAtSea]

Whoa, I ADORE that balcony - it must be so sheltered on windy sea days. Balconies are never big enough to sunbathe on anyway, so I don't think you're missing much here at all - I'm a big fan!

[lutzchrist]

The reason for the „rusty“ look is that the QM2 is indeed a true ocean liner. Whereas cruise ships are mostly staying in port during the day and are moving a little bit during a night the crew has plenty of time during daytime to paint and get rid of even small rust spots. Not the QM2… during the transatlantic season she is travelling back and forth and stays in port only for 8 hours every 8 days. Plus the harsh conditions on the north atlantic which make even a brand new ship look rusty after a few weeks. No chance for the crew to fix it.

[jodiknight]

We did a westbound TransAtlantic crossing on the QM2 in May 2018 and I can't speak highly enough of the ocean liner and staff.
We also had a sheltered balcony room on the 4th level. It was perfect for capturing photos and looking at the mighty Atlantic. It let lots of light into the cabin. When we felt like sitting out, we went to one of the decks with deck chairs. While I typically like things painted up to look nice, the Atlantic can toss some extreme weather and saltwater against the exterior of the QM2. I think, given her schedule, it would be difficult to keep her looking pretty all the time.
She is steady as you go in the extreme north Atlantic. Even during brutal waves, your glass of water on the table didn't swish and there was no difficulty walking throughout the 'ship'.
The cabins were tidied and cleaned twice a day. The staff were so polite and considerate. The food was fantastic.

[marcuss]

I stayed in one of those ‘sheltered balcony’ cabins and they are especially good for protecting you from wind and spray on ocean crossings in rough weather. But please, please, please Morgan, it’s pronounced “Queue-nard” not “Coo-nard” ! 😉

[gerardmackay]

I’ve sailed QM2 twice and it’s a stunning experience (a voyage not a cruise so the on ship experience is everything and they certainly deliver). A few loose sofa threads and some small rust patches on an ocean going liner is ALL you have to complain about? I’d take it a hundred times over Royal Caribbean (a floating vulgar ‘Butlins’ at sea). Each to their own I guess

[sarahmartin-xydd]

Thanks for showing me that Morgan! That type of cabin is exactly what I am planning on booking on RMS Queen Mary II, for August 2024. I'll be taking the ship from Southampton to Brooklyn, NY. So now, I know a lot more about how the Sheltered Balcony cabin will look like and be functional enough for my solo needs. Thanks again matey!

[douglitwin]

The Queen Mary 2 is indeed an ocean liner, not a cruise ship. That means it is longer and narrower. This ship was built to handle the often rough waters of the North Atlantic Ocean. Specifically, compare the QM2 to the Royal Caribbean Oasis class ships:
Length: QM2 = 1, 132 feet; Oasis of the Seas = 1, 187 feet
Width (beam): QM2 = 147 feet; Oasis of the Seas = 215 feet
# of Passengers: QM2 = 2, 619; Oasis of the Seas = 6, 699

This all means a smoother ride and a much less crowded experience for the passengers.

The sheltered balconies were specifically designed for this type of crossing. Even in the wildest weather, you can still enjoy the balcony. On my QM2 transatlantic sailing, we enjoyed our sheltered balcony every day, while our friends on a higher deck had a traditional balcony and weren't able to use it on several days. They even had to bring the furniture from the balcony into the cabin so it wouldn't blow away.



The micro-cruise from Southampton to Hamburg is fine but you really need to experience the full transatlantic experience on the 7-day trip to NYC. I highly recommend the westbound crossing; that's because you gain an hour on the clock 5 of the 7 days. That's a nice bonus and better than losing those hours on the eastbound crossing.

[tobytroubs]

You know they have a brand new ship coming out right ? The Queen Anne . Then this one can be maintained better

[bmwi]

The doors probably squeak because the hinges are tight to stop them banging about in heavy seas.

[elizabethfidger]

I just got off the Queen Mary 2 today. I travel every year
on this liner with the exception of the last two years for obvious reasons. I always have a sheltered balcony. that is my favorite stateroom to have.

[JonBogdanove]

We stayed in an identical cabin on deck 5. The transatlantic crossing was heavenly. The ship is well maintained and almost too stable. Literally our only inconvenience—which this video doesn’t even mention—is the total absence of their promised WiFi in the cabins and the nearly total lack of WiFi ship wide. If you can’t afford to be offline and unreachable for a whole week, this lovely, vintage luxury mode of travel is not for you.

[maggietweddle]

It is not a sofa bed. If you want two beds you get the king bed halved to two full sized twins..By the way the machine for water is an electric kettle. Common for many countries. Low voltage in North America makes them less commonplace as they are slower with low voltage .

[shingodzilla]

One needs to remember here that QM2 is worked FAR harder than typical cruise ships and also she was due for dry dock and refit when COVID hit - they had to do a short dry dock just to get her ready for sea again. She still is due for a major dry dock.

[billlawton]

I’m wondering what this guywould say about the QM2 during a rough December crossing. Nit picking? I think not.

[lasuvidaboy]

We have sailed on QM2 several times. The last time we sailed a Transatlantic just before the COVID layup. I sailed on QE2 a dozen times starting as a kid with my parents in the 1970s so I am familiar with Cunard. The last trip we had adjoining Princess Grill mini- suites with friends. Our friends cabin had an odor of cigarette smoke when we boarded the ship and they contacted the Purser’s office. When we went to dinner a cleaning crew came to the mini suite and seemed to washed every surface, replaced soft furnishings, bedspreads and even the drapes! When our friends returned to their cabin there was absolutely no cigarette odor. That fast response was fantastic. I imagine QM2 will go through a major refit within a year and return in top condition. The ship was designed for a 40 year lifespan and it’s only halfway through that.

[jonnysouthjersey]

the QM2 is an ocean liner. An Ocean Liner is a ship rated for transatlantic crossings. Ocean liners are seaworthy vessels. Cruise ships are generally not.

[poorwotan]

Quick comment on enclosed balconies. In the past, those rooms would have been Ocean Views. Because the lifeboats are further above, in an emergency, they'd be coming down the side of the ship and you'd want a 'solid' wall of metal so that they don't get tangled up in a broken glass balcony wall. The balconies above the lifeboats are 'regular'. Also, deck 5 sits sort of low for today's ships so having the balcony enclosed protects the passenger from water/wind in the North Atlantic.

[rapunzel]

Last month I was on Disney Dream which was delivered in 2010 and she looks like she just floated out.

[burningisis]

I think that the little bit of rust you showed is indicative of how the QM2 is used. She's an ocean liner, not a cruise ship. She's at sea most of her journey rather than having the time in port to address small external cosmetic issues. The rust did not look like a structure issue, just a little cosmetic rust. Going in to the QM2 though expecting certain cosmetics of a cruise ship, I can understand though that some cruisers would be put off by the little bit of rust. That said, ocean liner or not, the threadbare couch definitely needed some work or a replacement and the creaky closet could use a little graphite.
The QM2 is definitely a bucket list item for me. I would love to do a transatlantic on her and just take a step back to a time where things moved just a little more slowly.