Queen Mary 2 A4 cabin

[davedj]

Need advice about an A4 obstructed view cabin deck 8 on Queen Mary. Is there any view from these cabins or is all you can see just the lifeboats. Thanks for a response

[alibabacruisers]

Hi Daved...try to do a search "obstructed cabin view"go down to the thread "QM2 Balcony A4 Restricted View" and there is a picture there. Also while you are there check out the other threads and there may be more pics. Hope this helps.

 

Barbara

[davedj]

Barbara, Thanks for your help, checked out the thread and saw the pictures, not too attractive of a view.

[Salacia]

davedj, did you book a specific A-4 cabin, or A-4 Guarantee?

 

Also to consider is the voyage, time of year, price difference, etc.

[Lanky Lad]

Need advice about an A4 obstructed view cabin deck 8 on Queen Mary. Is there any view from these cabins or is all you can see just the lifeboats. Thanks for a response

 

The simple answer is it depends of the cabin, some have a better view than others. My mother was in 8021 in 2009 and could see between lifeboats which was not bad, but 8023 would have just had a view of the side of a lifeboat and some sky.

[rrunner]

Need advice about an A4 obstructed view cabin deck 8 on Queen Mary. Is there any view from these cabins or is all you can see just the lifeboats. Thanks for a response

Two years ago we sailed in cabin 8043 - there was a small resue boat to our right - we had a great view. I think there are only 2 rescue boats though. Most cabins on deck 8 have a lifeboat in front - they are higher and longer than the rescue boats. If you look carefully you can find a cabin with a view between the lifeboats. I was on board when I booked - a steward was kind enough to show me the cabins I was interested in. We much prefer the B - inhull staterooms - great uninterrupted views and less motion - if that is an issue for you.

[bobby1119]

Have never sailed in one but have been in them for a look. Book an A3 or A2. Worth the extra tariff.

[siouxrose]

We always book an A4 cabin on Transatlantic cruises as the price is unbeatable. If you can get one of the end cabins, or one next to a rescue boat, the views are pretty good. We've had the gamut of cabins from the end cabin, to one next to a rescue boat to one with a full-on huge life boat just outside of the balcony. For us an A4 on a TA it didn't really matter. There's not much to see for 6 days in the North Atlantic. We've also had an in-hull balcony and did not care for it as much as it felt slightly claustrophobic. There is one big warning however - the crew does occasional maintenance on the life boats so, if you value your privacy, you have to check if anyone is out there before opening your curtains :eek:!

 

Obviously, if you are cruising someplace other than a TA, views will be much more important;) I'd say it all depends on how much time you plan to spend in your cabin and where you are going.