ClanMcLean Posted August 13, 2016 #1 Share Posted August 13, 2016 First of all.... huge apologies, I still haven't posted a review of our recent transatlantic :rolleyes: Just looking for some advise about booking 7 nights on the QE. It's a Fjords cruise next June. I've been quoted an amazing prize for a Penthouse Suite and it includes $1100 OBC! The suite is 7069 (starboard). Any first hand experience of this suite? Sounds like an odd question, but can someone please assure me there's a door on the bathroom as the plans make it look like there's no doors! :eek: Any quirks about the QE I should be aware of? Any huge difference between Grills on the QM2 to the QE, apart from the obvious re-mastering? Thanks :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zider Posted August 13, 2016 #2 Share Posted August 13, 2016 The Bathroom does have Doors on the entrance & on the exit, I prefer the Queens Grill on the Q.V & the Q.E over the Q,M better location & not overlooked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Hattie Posted August 13, 2016 #3 Share Posted August 13, 2016 The outside Grills space is better on the smaller ships but there is no separate Concierge Lounge. I'm guessing it's a good sign that you are considering another trip ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClanMcLean Posted August 13, 2016 Author #4 Share Posted August 13, 2016 Haha yes [emoji7] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClanMcLean Posted August 13, 2016 Author #5 Share Posted August 13, 2016 Although how else would you see the fjords? That's how I'm selling it to my husband [emoji4] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safarigal Posted August 14, 2016 #6 Share Posted August 14, 2016 There is a Youtube video of the cabin: The QG cabins on QE tend to be smaller than on QM2, but they are still very nice, and I think have plenty of room. The QG dining room is lovely, and the Courtyard is a real plus, although I'm not sure how much use you will have on a Fjords trip. The sun terrace is bigger and nicer, but it is not as sheltered from the wind, and no hot tub alas. I missed sitting in the hot tub and watching the back of the ship and the wake. The lounge can get quite crowded, especially at tea time and pre dinner drinks - so get there early. I love the QE. She doesn't feel quite as grand as QM2, but you don't end up walking miles to get anywhere - the Grills area is very central, and not too far from the Commodore Club. Perfection! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamflightPat Posted August 14, 2016 #7 Share Posted August 14, 2016 There is a Youtube video of the cabin: The QG cabins on QE tend to be smaller than on QM2, but they are still very nice, and I think have plenty of room. The QG dining room is lovely, and the Courtyard is a real plus, although I'm not sure how much use you will have on a Fjords trip. The sun terrace is bigger and nicer, but it is not as sheltered from the wind, and no hot tub alas. I missed sitting in the hot tub and watching the back of the ship and the wake. The lounge can get quite crowded, especially at tea time and pre dinner drinks - so get there early. I love the QE. She doesn't feel quite as grand as QM2, but you don't end up walking miles to get anywhere - the Grills area is very central, and not too far from the Commodore Club. Perfection! Great video. Good to see you on here. Hope you are both well. Love Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chunky2219 Posted August 14, 2016 #8 Share Posted August 14, 2016 Just out of interest, do you mind telling us what price you are being quoted in the US? The UK site is showing £2999 per person for a Q4 penthouse, which isn't mind blowingly good for 7 days. My TA would discount this a smidge, but not enought to make it a must do voyage. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClanMcLean Posted August 14, 2016 Author #9 Share Posted August 14, 2016 (edited) I thought £2849 was a good price, but didn't realise they were smaller than the QM2. It was the $1100 OBC which really had me tempted [emoji4] Edited August 14, 2016 by ClanMcLean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClanMcLean Posted August 14, 2016 Author #10 Share Posted August 14, 2016 My TA would discount this a smidge, but not enought to make it a must do voyage. . It is on our list though, but we've decided to go for a longer cruise which includes Iceland. Another destination on our list [emoji4] Grills are sold out for next year though, so will have to be quick for the 2018 cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chunky2219 Posted August 15, 2016 #11 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Many thanks for that. Even with the post-Brexit fall in exchange rates that's not a bad deal in my corner of the world. Grills was not shown sold out here yesterday so hopefully you weren't getting a bait & switch. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Hattie Posted August 15, 2016 #12 Share Posted August 15, 2016 It is on our list though, but we've decided to go for a longer cruise which includes Iceland. Another destination on our list [emoji4]Grills are sold out for next year though, so will have to be quick for the 2018 cruises. 2018 should be available for booking next month, good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClanMcLean Posted August 15, 2016 Author #13 Share Posted August 15, 2016 2018 should be available for booking next month, good luck. Great thanks! Obviously the school holidays make it a popular time, so I think if we want a specific room, we're just gonna have to suck it up and pay £££ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Hattie Posted August 15, 2016 #14 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Probably :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenndale Posted August 15, 2016 #15 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Just a word of warning when seated on the toilet, make sure the door to bathroom is locked, otherwise you might suffer serious damage to your knees :D From remembrance the door opened very close to the toilet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durante Posted August 15, 2016 #16 Share Posted August 15, 2016 We did a Norwegian cruise on Queen Victoria this May, and had fantastic weather.The Grills sun terrace was one of the best places for taking photos going through the fjords. I can only imagine a cruise which also takes in Iceland would be an amazing itinerary. Have also done a Norwegian cruise on Celebrity in August a few years ago, which was great, and a holiday which involved flying to Bergen, then getting local boats down various fjords. I agree the best way to see the scenery is from a ship:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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