QE Q722 Fjords June 2017 Penthouse

[ClanMcLean]

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 :)

[zider]

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

[Host Hattie]

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 !

[ClanMcLean]

Haha yes [emoji7]

[ClanMcLean]

Although how else would you see the fjords? That's how I'm selling it to my husband [emoji4]

[safarigal]

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!

[DreamflightPat]

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

[Chunky2219]

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.

 

 

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[ClanMcLean]

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

[ClanMcLean]

My TA would discount this a smidge, but not enought to make it a must do voyage.

 

 

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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.

[Chunky2219]

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.

 

 

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[Host Hattie]

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.

[ClanMcLean]

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 £££

[Host Hattie]

Probably :eek:

[Glenndale]

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.

[durante]

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:)