anglobibliophile

Here's a view from 8049 (which is missing on the list) on QM2 from a most serene crossing in May of 2023. The seas were like this the entire crossing from NY to Southampton.  I've also included a video link from the balcony if that helps anyone. It was a fantastic cabin, both in location and view for the price.

Video from balcony of 8049

And if you're curious as to where we were at this point, Google says we were here.

FWIW: I was poking around the roll calls for the affected crossings, and one poster said, "So actually spoke to a passenger that was sailing from Australia on the World Voyage and apparently the captain made an announcement a week and half ago that one of the engines was out but that there was no port between the coast of Africa and Southampton with the facilities to repair the engine.  The plan was then to get to Southampton ASAP and 'hope to get the repair done.'"  

Fingers crossed it can be fixed with time to do any other needed repairs and she will be back to sailing soon.

10 hours ago, DrTee said:

There’s nothing wrong with King’s Court. 

Agreed! We just tend to pop in there during lunch a lot, so it's trying to find that balance. I think my DH was confused about the changed dress code (even though I've tried to explain it clearly!), so now he realizes he doesn't need more than one jacket. I think we'll make the gala evenings work. And still pop in to Kings Court. 🙂

5 hours ago, D&N said:

I've just spent 4 days travelling to, from and in Scotland via London airports. Other than wearing a dinner suit to a wedding I wore a blazer (is that a sport-coat in the US?), long sleeved collared shirts and trousers (slacks) throughout. I didn't feel overdressed in any situation we were in. I could just as easily have worn a dark suit rather than jacket and trousers.

My point is that all I would have needed to add to my luggage was a tie to comply with Cunard's gala night dress codes. I had several bow ties with me, one to wear with my wedding outfit and spares in case any relatives had forgotten theirs or we decided on a colour change at last minute.

Ladies would only need lightweight dresses or separates that could be worn at any time in UK.

 

I don't quite understand why travelling light should stop anyone enjoying meals in any venue on the ship on gala evenings.

Four weeks is a little different from four days, and when one factors in hiking boots, backpacks (we spend more time rambling than anything else), dress shoes, and the fact that we don't usually check our suitcases when flying, one can imagine why we're considering forgoing the gala evenings. It's not a big deal to us--I was just wondering if there were other options on those evenings for something beyond King's Court as we make our decision.

Thanks for all the replies. 

Thanks--that's helpful. 🙂

We are trying to decide if we want to forgo gala nights in May (we did them on our first crossing and have a month in England beyond the sailing, so dragging around dress clothes is not optimal). I've searched but can't find a definitive answer: does the Golden Lion offer a dinner menu on QM2? And is the alternate dining (Piazza, Bamboo, etc) usually offered on gala nights or only on non-gala nights? Thanks for any insight anyone can offer.

6 hours ago, rafinmd said:

My parting shot will be a bon voyage wish to both on the Nieuw Statendam (both boarding and those continuing from Ft. Lauderdale) and those on QM2 leaving New York for Southampton.  I wish you a great crossing but I can't wait for your crossing to end.

Roy

Ha! That's the same way I feel about your QM2 crossing--when you arrive in NY, we'll be embarking for Southampton and my summer vacation begins! 😀

In checking my Voyage Personaliser, I see that my embarkation time is set at 3:45 pm; we're on Deck 13. Can that be right, or can I expect it to change? I've read often on CC that 3:45 is the last time to check in, and I thought I had also read that typically higher decks board earlier (after diamond and platinum members and Grills passengers). I know someone has to board last...I just didn't think it'd be us. 😀

Just curious--it's 30 days until we sail and I'm considering every detail in earnest. 😜

How can you know what you've chosen re: upgrade or not? It's our first crossing, and it was so long ago that we booked that I feel certain I made a decision, but I can't remember what it was (or find it anywhere on any documentation).

I'm not an expert, but I'll take a guess: it could just be that whatever site you're using to look at cruises only has that stateroom. Have you tried using other sites to see what's on offer? Different sites have different cabins available.