WestchesterCruiseFan Posted July 2, 2007 #1 Share Posted July 2, 2007 I'm trying to decide which itinerary I like better, so, for those of you who are booking, or even those who just want to vote... Which one would you book and why? The information below is supplied by the courtesy of our fellow Cruise Critic KenC: QM2 world cruise itinerary is as below ~ Jan 13 Ft Lauderdale 16 Barbados 22 Rio de Janeiro 25 Montevideo 28 Cape Horn 31 Valparaiso (from Santiago) Feb 3 Callao (from Lima) 7 Acapulco 10 Los Angeles 14 Honolulu 19 Pago Pago 21 International Date Line 23 Auckland 26 Sydney Mar 6 Osaka 9 Hong Kong 12 Bangkok 14 Singapore 18 Goa 21 Dubai 23 Salalah 27 Suez Canal 28 Alexandria 30 Athens Apr 1 Rome 2 Cannes 3 Barcelona 7 Paris (from Le Havre) 8 Southampton QV world cruise itinerary 2009 as follows ~ Jan 2 Southampton 10 New York 13 Ft lauderdale 16 Curacao 18 Panama Canal 21 Puerto Quetzal 24 Puerto Vallarta 25 Cabo San Lucas 27 Los Angeles Feb 1 Honolulu 6 Apia, W Samoa 7 International Date Line 9 Tonga 12 Auckland 14 Christchurch 17 Hobart 19 / 20 Sydney 23 Airlie Beach (Great Barrier Reef) 26 Papua, New Guinea Mar 1 Saipan, Marianas 5 Nagasaki 6 Pusan 8 Shanghai 11 Hong Kong 13 Nha Trang, Vietnam 14 Ho Chi Minh City 16 Bangkok 19 Singapore 21 Phuket 25 Goa 26 Mumbai 29 Dubai Apr 4 Aquaba 6 Suez Canal 7 Alexandria 9 Kusadasi, Turkey 10 Istanbul 11 Mykonos 12 Athens 14 Rome 16 Barcelona 20 Southampton I'd really appreciate feedback of why you selected the itinerary you did when voting! This is a tough decision for me and I want to make the right choice :D Thanks for voting and your input in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopeful Henry Posted July 2, 2007 #2 Share Posted July 2, 2007 After reading everything I could and really examining the itineraries, I will be booking Queen Victoria. While the ship is smaller, I like the itinerary better and the fact that it's a longer trip really gives QV my vote. The only port that I could say I would be disappointed not visiting will be Rio but, that can happen another time. Hope you're going to join me, would love to have another Cruise Critic on the full cruise with me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SanFranBayCruiser Posted July 2, 2007 #3 Share Posted July 2, 2007 We're going to place QM2 on hold with a deposit when the bookings open but, we're holding out to see what Crystal Cruise Lines offer as well. I agree both itineraries are excellent but, we're opting for the shorter of the two cruises as we have four legged friends we don't want to leave for the extra amount of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaineEducator Posted July 2, 2007 #4 Share Posted July 2, 2007 While I'll probably only be booking a World Cruise Segment it is QM2 getting my vote - and my money :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Hoya Oh Boya Posted July 2, 2007 #5 Share Posted July 2, 2007 I won't be taking either but, if I was to book one of these two specific trips, I think I'd probably pick QM2. For me, South America has great interest, and, it also has some other interesting stops such as Salalah, Oman and let's not forget Paris (Le Harve) in the Spring ;) I'd also select QM2 because of the size of the ship and the variety of things to do onboard during days at sea. Either way, I'm green with envy! You're going to have a great trip and, if I could ask just one favor? Could you stow me away in your carry on luggage? PLEASE?!? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiazLoves2Cruise Posted July 2, 2007 #6 Share Posted July 2, 2007 I only hope I'm lucky enough to take a world cruise some day. I wish all of you booking the 2009 World Cruises safe journeys and an incredible time! If I was going, I'd book Queen Mary 2, in my opinion you're getting the best of everything that way. Have a great time planning and taking your trips! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DcJohn Posted July 2, 2007 #7 Share Posted July 2, 2007 Count me among the "some day" folks... If I were to book 2009, QM2 looks like my type of itinerary, I lived in Rio for 6 months during the 1990s and would love to get back down there. Happy sails to you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestchesterCruiseFan Posted July 2, 2007 Author #8 Share Posted July 2, 2007 Interesting, so far QM2 is ahead in the poll, can't wait to see what others have to say! Thanks for all your input everyone, I do appreciate it but, it isn't making the decision any easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopeful Henry Posted July 2, 2007 #9 Share Posted July 2, 2007 Looks like I get the ship to myself, well almost ;) I've already determined the ship, Queen Victoria, for my 2009 World Cruise. My problem, which category? I'm traveling solo and usually book a standard balcony cabin, however, given the length of the voyage I'm considering booking a Grill Category. Would you all mind filling me in on the pros and cons of booking a Grill cabin. Very oblivious is the cost of a Grill vs regular balcony cabins but, what I am seeking is information about if the "perks" make it worth the investment for a voyage of this length. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wadadli1 Posted July 2, 2007 #10 Share Posted July 2, 2007 Anyone know why the QM2 is more expensive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
songanddance Posted July 2, 2007 #11 Share Posted July 2, 2007 I believe there is still room on the QE2 for its 90 day 2008 version of a world cruise. Actually a very interesting selection of ports.. It is not often one gets to the Falklands or Easter Island by ship these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durangoscots Posted July 2, 2007 #12 Share Posted July 2, 2007 I believe there is still room on the QE2 for its 90 day 2008 version of a world cruise. Actually a very interesting selection of ports.. It is not often one gets to the Falklands or Easter Island by ship these days. Which is why I selected it to begin with.- good selection of ports ... not mention going "round the horn". So that will be my cruising for awhile. And I am certainly looking forward to it. Susan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulyWalnuts Posted July 2, 2007 #13 Share Posted July 2, 2007 Personally, I'd select QV - it's a newer ship and, you'll go through the Panama Canal and not have to deal with the dreaded Cape - and it will time out that you can take QM2 back to the States... If you don't mind waiting two days ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travel-to-go Posted July 3, 2007 #14 Share Posted July 3, 2007 I've been both to and through the canal. And around Mexico. While the old world stops are nice, I would be much more excited by the "different" places in South America. Japan interests me, but ou still get Osaka. All in all, it would be a bit more of a good "first" world to travel to places a little less "foreign" to me, where the culture is nearer to my own, yet enough exotics to really pique my interests. The end of the Vicky's voyage has a lot of med and far east. I think (Since it would be a first if I were ever to be able to do one at all) it might actually be a bit over stimulating jumping into so much fascinating different culture all at once. Such that at farther end of the trip, I might be tired, and maybe not quite able to take it all in and enjoy it as much. I think at some point, unless you are an experienced world traveler, a different country a day (well, not really) could be a bit overwhelming. At least that's my though. Karie, who is probably not likely to ever go on a world. But nice fantasy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanky Lad Posted July 3, 2007 #15 Share Posted July 3, 2007 Been through the booklet very carefully and I can't find where it says what the single supplement would be. Therefore, I can only conclude Cunard don't want me anymore, :mad: :mad: so I will not be going on the world cruise. (Not that I could have done anyway) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Namvet4 Posted July 3, 2007 #16 Share Posted July 3, 2007 Queen Victoria segment from NY to LA . . . (That's if the US Cunard site ever posts prices and bookings ;) ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenC Posted July 3, 2007 #17 Share Posted July 3, 2007 Queen Victoria segment from NY to LA . . .(That's if the US Cunard site ever posts prices and bookings ;) ) We are doing this segment of the 2008 QV world cruise - the smaller segments were only released for booking in September last year. The whole 2009 world cruise is not available for booking until July 9 - don't expect the segments for a couple of months after that. Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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