A few random questions for a first-time QM2 crossing

In May (like three short weeks almost!) we are taking our first crossing and first Cunard trip. Just a few really random last-minute questions:

1) For photographing the ship’s superstructure and vast ocean what is the best location?

2) Do Britannia cabins include slippers? I know they have robes, but unsure about slippers.

3) What’s your favorite unique Cunard drink? For instance, Holland America has an off-menu Wang Wang of which I’m addicted. I’d love to try some unique, classic Cunard alcoholic beverages. ;)

4) For King’s Court lunches, is there a robust salad bar? A good fruit selection? A build-your-own sandwich station?

These are critical details I know. ;) We are very excited for this crossing!

Thank you!

1) it’s difficult to get a good picture of the superstructure from onboard as you’re so close to it and it’s so massive. Possibly best vantage would be from promenade looking up or the forward elevators (which are glass enclosed) although your picture could be blurry if the lift is in action. That’ll give you a solid view aft almost as if you’re on the bridge wing.

2) I don’t believe they include slippers, although it’s been a few years since I’ve sailed Britannia.

3) we stick to a lot of the classics like straight gin martinis and the like and they have a nice selection and a solid pour.

4) Kings Court has all of those but the great “secret” for lunch is the complimentary pub lunch in the Golden Lion. Bangers and mash, chicken tikka masala, etc. all the pub favorites. It’s not really a secret any more but it used to fly under the radar more than it does today.

Just to add to 2) slippers are included

Going far forward on Deck 7 (the Promenade) there are a pair of exits to an area in front of the superstructure. One windy/stormy days these will be closed, but most of the time you should find them open. Out there you will be near the bow, and will find the "Commodore's Cufflinks"; (eight spare propeller blades).

Looking aft, and with a wide-angle lens, you should be able to photograph the massive curved bridge screen including the windows of the Promenade (7), Library (8), Commodore Club (9), Deck 10 cabins, forward open observation deck (11) and finally the Bridge (12) on top.

Alternatively at the stern rail, looking forward, you should be able to photograph the unique aft terrace of decks from Deck 6 (where you are standing) all the way up to Deck 12 (where the kennels are located) and the "crew only" deck above that.

Have a great crossing, Bon Voyage!

Just to add to the above replies; In addition to slippers and bath robes a nice nice 'welcome' bottle ( half for first timers) of sparking wine on ice will be waiting for you on arrival in your cabin ( all categories ) In addition to the Golden Lion pub the 'Carinitha Lounge' deck 7, is a comfortable venue to hang out for a simple breakfast or snack lunch while listening to midday jazz.

Enjoy QM2, my favourite ship of the fleet, you'll find Cunard 'streets ahead of Holland America'. A nice demographic, sophisticated well travelled guests .;)

Regarding drinks, my current favourite is the Pometini.

You can get a nice photo looking aft from the extensions outside the Atlantic Room that replicate the shape of the bridge wings, thus getting most of the superstructure and a good amount of ocean in your shot.

Drinks wise, it's a ginger cosmo for me. This is only available in the Commodore Club.

Thank you, everyone! I’ll go to all the mentioned spots for photography and after my trip in my review post them all if they turn out half-decent.

Thanks for the slipper and drink info too, I have a large OBC and will be taste-testing. :)

Just to add to 2) slippers are included

Unfortunately they don't anymore unless you request them (so they do have them- the OP can ask the steward). This was a shock to me on our recent Q.V. south america cruise.

Glad I stumbled onto this thread, as another first timer I'll be taking a note of all these great photo spots!

Getting on board in 86 days... :D

Unfortunately they don't anymore unless you request them (so they do have them- the OP can ask the steward). This was a shock to me on our recent Q.V. south america cruise.

No slippers!! The ones I'm wearing now as I type this reply are well past their 'sell by date' and I was looking forward to replacing them in December - QM2

Not sure when that happened - we had slippers on QM2 over Christmas.

Not sure when that happened - we had slippers on QM2 over Christmas.

We also had them on QM2 (Britannia) in February/March this year.

Oh no, after all the dress code drama, now we have slippergate !

I must admit I can't actually remember whether they were there on QV last month, I don't usually use them so I wouldn't have noticed their absence.

Please let us know what you find sppunk.

Oh no, after all the dress code drama, now we have slippergate !

I must admit I can't actually remember whether they were there on QV last month, I don't usually use them so I wouldn't have noticed their absence.

 

Please let us know what you find sppunk.

Slippers were in the cabin on QE, Feb/Mar this year.

Slippers always on QM2 and QE voyages! A warm robe too if your have a really good cabin steward!!

The salad bar offerings are just okay. Can't remember whether there was anything like protein options, beans, avocado, etc.

Best drink? Try a Pimms Cup- very , very British and pretty tasty.

Sorry, one more question. Sheltered balcony cabins on 5, curtain or glass in the shower? Please say glass ... but I fear the dreaded curtain.

Curtain. But the shower's roomier than QE/QV.

we're sailing the following week. Thanks for this info everyone!

Going far forward on Deck 7 (the Promenade) there are a pair of exits to an area in front of the superstructure. One windy/stormy days these will be closed, but most of the time you should find them open. Out there you will be near the bow, and will find the "Commodore's Cufflinks"; (eight spare propeller blades).

Looking aft, and with a wide-angle lens, you should be able to photograph the massive curved bridge screen including the windows of the Promenade (7), Library (8), Commodore Club (9), Deck 10 cabins, forward open observation deck (11) and finally the Bridge (12) on top.

Alternatively at the stern rail, looking forward, you should be able to photograph the unique aft terrace of decks from Deck 6 (where you are standing) all the way up to Deck 12 (where the kennels are located) and the "crew only" deck above that.

 

Have a great crossing, Bon Voyage!

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Sppunk, if you're looking for a salad bar like the ones at HAL's Lido, you will be disappointed. Not a robust offering at all. Sad lack of interesting dressings. No deli station and not much variety on offer to make your own sandwich, either.

Another lunch spot that goes undiscovered for the first few days is the Carinthia lounge, forward of the Lido. They have "small plates" at breakfast and lunch, and good bar service. Lunch always has some kind of salad (small, but you can have more than one), a crepe (OMG, the mushroom crepes were divine!), a sandwich or two, a small charcruterie plate, and various desserts (good eclairs). It's self-serve and the cooks are right there constantly making replenishments, so it's always fresh. <3

Forget a burger at lunch. They're pre-made and kept warm a la Mickey D's. :eek: