QM2 B2 v B5 Cabins

[anniegb]

Hi All

 

I am sure this has been asked before; I have read several replies and confess to being confused.

 

What are the pros and cons of a B2 cabin v B5 cabin.

 

Thanks in advance.

 

Annie

[guernseyguy]

Location - B2 are more mid ships - otherwise they are identical. B5 is the "entry" level for the in-hull balconies - so if you book one, as there are only four the chances are you will be "upgraded" to an identical cabin in a slightly better location. If location is not important to you (eg proximity to elevator) go with a B5 Guarantee and spend the difference at the Spa or in the Commodore Club.

[anniegb]

Location - B2 are more mid ships - otherwise they are identical. B5 is the "entry" level for the in-hull balconies - so if you book one, as there are only four the chances are you will be "upgraded" to an identical cabin in a slightly better location. If location is not important to you (eg proximity to elevator) go with a B5 Guarantee and spend the difference at the Spa or in the Commodore Club.

 

Thanks very much - very helpful. I did not think there was a big difference but was unsure - I'll save the money. :)

 

Thanks again

 

Annie

[AstroExeter]

I've just been upgraded from a B5 to a B3 and can't see much difference.

[Cats2010]

I think I used them all and it's their location which makes the price difference. In principle, they are all furnished and decorated more or less the same way.

[Keuka Lake Sailor]

I booked the B5 guarantee cabin on an upcoming voyage and it has already been mentioned there are only 4 of these cabins at the rear of deck 4. My "upgrade" to B3 was a cabin at the rear of deck 5, which was even further back than the B5 cabins as deck 5 is longer. Its a long walk to D stairway and still you are at the rear of the ship with a long walk to get the the main public areas. Also, if the seas are rough, the ride near the stern of the ship is not as good as being midship. I decided that if I had to be at one end of the ship or the other, I would rather be forward and after a few phone calls, my travel agent got me a cabin on deck five between A and B stairwells (closer to A) which suits me fine and still a B3. Also, as already mentioned, the cabins are identical.

[AstroExeter]

Fortunately my B3 is midships just where we like it!

[3rdGenCunarder]

Fortunately my B3 is midships just where we like it!

 

I like the midships B2s. But not all B2s are midships. The midships B2s are on deck 5. The B2s on deck 6 are more forward or aft, with the B1s in the middle. I had a forward B2 (under the Winter Garden) last winter. It was quiet, but a long hike to dinner. For my next voyage, I've got a B2 on deck 5. I'm not sure I'd want a B1 if it meant being under the Kings Court where they endlessly trundle those carts of dishes around.

 

Of course, these cabin grades all change in the spring...

[AstroExeter]

I have had a stateroom under Kings Court and never heard a thing. As I said we are in a B3 not a B2 and have sailed many times on QM2 and our preference is for a midships position or sometimes next to the Commodore Club as we were last World Cruise. Not too far to stagger!

[Underwatr]

B3 (or whatever is on Deck 5) have the advantage of having passenger cabins rather than public spaces both above and below you, therefore likely to be quieter.

[3rdGenCunarder]

B3 (or whatever is on Deck 5) have the advantage of having passenger cabins rather than public spaces both above and below you, therefore likely to be quieter.

 

Deck 5 has B2s midships and (I think) B3s fore and aft. We've been there before and it's perfect for a TA--nice sheltered balcony and the smooth low/midships ride.

[CABINET]

We booked B5 guarantee cabins without realising that all four are directly above G32 nightclub :eek:. To our relief we have been allocated a B3 :D on deck five. Hopefully there will be no further change as we are very happy with the location.

[guernseyguy]

My B5 GUAR turned into a B3 on 4 deck by the aft stairs - perfect for a crossing!

[Alibobs]

We booked a B5 earlier this year and ended up with a B3 on Deck 4 - loved it. This time we booked a b5 again and have been allocated a B1 on Deck 6. Waiting for the cabin allocation is part of the holiday for me!

[suzyed]

We booked the B5 also. We were upgraded (no charge) to B2, but it was on deck 6, waaaaay aft, near the "kid's zone". I looked to see what was still available more midship and found and requested a B2 cabin on Deck 5 midship!

We are very happy with our location! :D