exlondoner Posted November 13, 2023 #126 Share Posted November 13, 2023 She is following QV up the North Sea, not that far behind. Will she catch her up to say hello? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggielou362 Posted November 13, 2023 #127 Share Posted November 13, 2023 18 hours ago, MylesS said: Getting ready for sea trials now it seems MylesS can you tell me what that webpage is please? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggielou362 Posted November 13, 2023 #128 Share Posted November 13, 2023 It's ok, I found it! As you were. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cook68 Posted November 13, 2023 #129 Share Posted November 13, 2023 (edited) Taken from another social media place and credit must go to Leven Doorgaan I hope to get some inside photos as soon as I can this coming Thursday as we are on the Bruges trip and now she is back in water I can not wait. Edited November 13, 2023 by cook68 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bell Boy Posted November 13, 2023 #130 Share Posted November 13, 2023 38 minutes ago, cook68 said: Taken from another social media place and credit must go to Leven Doorgaan I hope to get some inside photos as soon as I can this coming Thursday as we are on the Bruges trip and now she is back in water I can not wait. Please, please, tell me those awful corridor carpets will have been replaced - photo's please 🤞 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millieloulou Posted November 13, 2023 #131 Share Posted November 13, 2023 That picture of her is absolutely beautiful! Looks like the two queens are sailing around together in the North Sea.And it’s rough weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petulia Posted November 13, 2023 #132 Share Posted November 13, 2023 Taken from cruisemapper website….location of three ‘Queens’ but not the QE! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NE John Posted November 13, 2023 #133 Share Posted November 13, 2023 44 minutes ago, Bell Boy said: Please, please, tell me those awful corridor carpets will have been replaced - photo's please 🤞 I swear I saw a picture here or from another site showing those carpets removed. I could have been dreaming too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim_P Posted November 13, 2023 #134 Share Posted November 13, 2023 (edited) 19 minutes ago, NE John said: I swear I saw a picture here or from another site showing those carpets removed. I could have been dreaming too! There was a photo floating around that looked like carpets were removed but I think it was just panels laid down the hallway to protect the floor. But I also truly hope those terrible carpets are gone. My first impression of the QM2 was heading to my cabin and thinking "wow, these carpets are really worn out!". I thought that for the entirety of the cruise. It wasn't until long after that I found out its a deliberate fade. Mind boggling design choice. I've seen photos of the original carpets, so much nicer. Edited November 13, 2023 by Jim_P 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millieloulou Posted November 13, 2023 #135 Share Posted November 13, 2023 I am sure I have seen a photo of the passage ways with underlay laid.Forever hopeful.And the shower curtains, ah well we’re old friends . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cook68 Posted November 13, 2023 #136 Share Posted November 13, 2023 5 hours ago, Bell Boy said: Please, please, tell me those awful corridor carpets will have been replaced - photo's please 🤞 Someone asked the poster what had been replaced and his reply was 'everything'. We can only guess. I was last on her 2018 so will just post what I see and let more recent passengers judge if it's new. I am sure new carpet will be spotted straight away. It was bad then let alone more recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Oldpeopleinlove Posted November 13, 2023 #137 Share Posted November 13, 2023 4 hours ago, Millieloulou said: I am sure I have seen a photo of the passage ways with underlay laid.Forever hopeful.And the shower curtains, ah well we’re old friends . Heh….one might even say “intimate friends.” I certainly would love to sever that relationship when we board in a few weeks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ClipperinSFO Posted November 13, 2023 #138 Share Posted November 13, 2023 6 hours ago, Bell Boy said: Please, please, tell me those awful corridor carpets will have been replaced - photo's please 🤞 Am I the only one who is not offended by the corridor carpets? There was a missing lampshade from the sconces along the starboard Deck 9 corridor that drove me batty OTOH. Hopefully *that* has been remedied! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulco Posted November 13, 2023 #139 Share Posted November 13, 2023 Please please new corridor carpets. I like the background of the new Cunarder cover for carpets. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Covepointcruiser Posted November 13, 2023 #140 Share Posted November 13, 2023 I remember her corridor carpets from 2004. Once I realized they were purposely faded it no longer bothered me. Love the QM2! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT1101 Posted November 13, 2023 #141 Share Posted November 13, 2023 Yes I understood the effect they were going for and it was okay. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulco Posted November 13, 2023 #142 Share Posted November 13, 2023 The original from 2004 were fine. The 2016 were not. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare eroller Posted November 14, 2023 #143 Share Posted November 14, 2023 (edited) 13 hours ago, ClipperinSFO said: Am I the only one who is not offended by the corridor carpets? There was a missing lampshade from the sconces along the starboard Deck 9 corridor that drove me batty OTOH. Hopefully *that* has been remedied! Nope you are not alone. The carpets are actually quite stylish with their ombré design. I think it’s quite obvious they are not faded or worn. It’s simply a style and a very fashionable one at that used at many high end hotels. To me there are far more urgent needs for QM2 than the carpets. The ship frankly looked quite worse for wear my last sailing on her. It was sad as I’ve sailed her many times and never has she been in such poor condition. This amazing lady deserves better. I’m sure this refit will help but my feeling is she needs something much more substantial than what can be accomplished in this short time frame. Even so I have high hopes and no question we should see an improved and refreshed QM2. Edited November 14, 2023 by eroller 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Germancruiser Posted November 14, 2023 #144 Share Posted November 14, 2023 I did not like the corridor carpets either which have been put in 2016. I agree with eroller though- many more areas who needed a lot of TLC. ALL chairs in Britannia, ALL chairs in the Queens Room- totaly worn out. The public cloakrooms where literally falling apart and that has been the case since a few years back. These wonderful deck chairs unique with Cunard - on Mary some of them looked ready for a nice bonfire. The seating are deck 8 aft outside - ugly- dirty- worn out- a dissgrace for such a ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ClipperinSFO Posted November 14, 2023 #145 Share Posted November 14, 2023 (edited) 7 hours ago, eroller said: To me there are far more urgent needs for QM2 than the carpets. The ship frankly looked quite worse for wear my last sailing on her. It was sad as I’ve sailed her many times and never has she been in such poor condition. This amazing lady deserves better. I’m sure this refit will help but my feeling is she needs something much more substantial than what can be accomplished in this short time frame. Even so I have high hopes and no question we should see an improved and refreshed QM2. When was the last time you sailed on her? We were last on in December of ‘22 and she didn’t look all that worse for wear. Maybe I always see QM2 through rose colored (or Cunard red in this case) glasses. Edited November 14, 2023 by ClipperinSFO 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOldBear Posted November 14, 2023 #146 Share Posted November 14, 2023 1 hour ago, ClipperinSFO said: When was the last time you sailed on her? We were last on in December of ‘22 and she didn’t look all that worse for wear. Maybe I always see QM2 through rose colored (or Cunard red in this case) glasses. We we last onward November 2022 [and have commented on previous 'wish list' threads for this past availability]. What I would be please to see on post refit reports would include: - Illuminations seating replaced [so all the reclining planetarium section seats work] - Spa locker room shower drains actually draining - A few of the deck 2 leaky windows [by voyage sales, and port side Britannia] re sealed (it looked to me like welding was needed, not just sealants) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winifred 22 Posted November 14, 2023 #147 Share Posted November 14, 2023 10 hours ago, Germancruiser said: I did not like the corridor carpets either which have been put in 2016. I agree with eroller though- many more areas who needed a lot of TLC. ALL chairs in Britannia, ALL chairs in the Queens Room- totaly worn out. The public cloakrooms where literally falling apart and that has been the case since a few years back. These wonderful deck chairs unique with Cunard - on Mary some of them looked ready for a nice bonfire. The seating are deck 8 aft outside - ugly- dirty- worn out- a dissgrace for such a ship. I never noticed any of the steamer seats were ready for a bonfire nor did recall the seats on deck 8 being a disgrace. Considering the battering they take with the weather I think they are fine. I obviously have low standards because I honestly am not bothered by the state of the outdoor furniture. I spend a lot of time outside too.In spite of having my own balcony I enjoy people watching on the decks. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT1101 Posted November 14, 2023 #148 Share Posted November 14, 2023 All my trips have been in December and I love being out in the weather! Waves, 40s temps and Beaufort Scale 7+ windspeeds don't deter me. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankp01 Posted November 14, 2023 #149 Share Posted November 14, 2023 On 11/13/2023 at 1:40 PM, ClipperinSFO said: Am I the only one who is not offended by the corridor carpets? NO! They don't bother me at all. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bell Boy Posted November 15, 2023 #150 Share Posted November 15, 2023 10 hours ago, frankp01 said: NO! They don't bother me at all. You probably don't sail on it as often as I do 😅 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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