Rare Solent Richard Posted February 27, 2017 #1 Share Posted February 27, 2017 It would appear from a number of recent comments, on another thread, that I may be the only member of Cruise Critic to think that the planned May 2017 refit for Queen Victoria will be a beneficial move. Taking aside the increase in passenger accommodation, which Cunard obviously feel they will have little difficulty in filling, I feel the opportunity to add Britannia Club accommodation and dining is a positive move. The extension to deck 8 also ensures that deck 9 (Lido) offers more open deck space: though I'm sure someone will point out that the additional passengers will negate any advantage. Personally I've never been a fan of the Chart Room on Queen Victoria, preferring to patronise the more iconic Commodore Club for my pre and post dinner imbibing. Who knows, I may now add Queen Victoria back onto my list as in recent years I have preferred her younger sister. So at least now we can have a debate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseluvva Posted February 27, 2017 #2 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Apart from the fact I'll miss the lovely aft facing balconies, I tend to agree wth you Solent Richard. I don't much like the Chart Room, and also prefer the Commodore Club, albeit a poor substitution for the CC in QM2. And the addition of Britannia Club can only be positive in my view. So generally, I don't much mind the alterations......but I shall miss those balconies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Solent Richard Posted February 27, 2017 Author #3 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Apart from the fact I'll miss the lovely aft facing balconies, I tend to agree wth you Solent Richard. . Actually CruiseLuvva according to the Cunard website deck plans post refit the aft facing balconies will remain... http://www.cunard.co.uk/Documents/2017-18-deck-plans/QV-deck-plans-4062017-2018.pdf Thanks for the comments as well. Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseluvva Posted February 27, 2017 #4 Share Posted February 27, 2017 I assumed that like Arcadia when she was s t r e t c h e d, the balconies will be shortened. Ahh well, I'll find out in August, as we have an aft facing cabin on deck 5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Hattie Posted February 27, 2017 #5 Share Posted February 27, 2017 I assumed that like Arcadia when she was s t r e t c h e d, the balconies will be shortened. Ahh well, I'll find out in August, as we have an aft facing cabin on deck 5. I would have thought so too, I don't see how you can square off the stern and still keep those large balconies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Solent Richard Posted February 27, 2017 Author #6 Share Posted February 27, 2017 I would have thought so too, I don't see how you can square off the stern and still keep those large balconies. This link will give you the pre-refit deck plans... http://www.cunard.co.uk/Documents/2016-2017-deck-plans/QV-deck-plans-2082016-2017.pdf ...and this one the post refit... http://www.cunard.co.uk/Documents/2017-18-deck-plans/QV-deck-plans-4062017-2018.pdf Being a simple chap I opened two windows and did a visual comparison. Decks 6,7 and 8 all look pretty much the same size to me. Decks 6 & 7 aft are the Grand Suites: can't see them being reduced in size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepperrn Posted February 27, 2017 #7 Share Posted February 27, 2017 This link will give you the pre-refit deck plans...http://www.cunard.co.uk/Documents/2016-2017-deck-plans/QV-deck-plans-2082016-2017.pdf ...and this one the post refit... http://www.cunard.co.uk/Documents/2017-18-deck-plans/QV-deck-plans-4062017-2018.pdf Being a simple chap I opened two windows and did a visual comparison. Decks 6,7 and 8 all look pretty much the same size to me. Decks 6 & 7 aft are the Grand Suites: can't see them being reduced in size. Thank you Richard :) (It's amazing how many of those rear-facing balconies come without dividing screens to give some privacy from one's neighbours :D and a few others come without doors to access one's balcony :D :D ) Like you, I much prefer QE to QV. I'm booked on QE, maybe, after the rebuild, I'll try QV again (something I'd not intended to do). Best wishes, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Hattie Posted February 27, 2017 #8 Share Posted February 27, 2017 I've seen the deck plans, I just don't believe that they are accurate. Have you seen the profile they have given QE in hers ? QE Deck plan 2017-2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseluvva Posted February 27, 2017 #9 Share Posted February 27, 2017 I've seen the deck plans, I just don't believe that they are accurate.Have you seen the profile they have given QE in hers ? QE Deck plan 2017-2018 No, I don't think they're accurate either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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