I cruised on QM2 last December and I had sheltered balcony cabin on deck 5. Didn’t used much my balcony but it was nice to pop in time to time. I’m sure you have wonderful time on board. Queen Mary 2 is a stunning ship and the scenery in Norway is absolutely beautiful. Enjoy!
Thank you, and we are loving our time on QM2. The sail in to Olden this morning was stunning. Even got up extra early (about 4am) to set up the time lapse camera and we will put the footage up sometime soon.
Thank you again! I travel solo, and have booked 3 QM2 cruises in the "single" cabins on deck 2 & 3. Deck 3 has 2 full size windows and deck 2 has only one, but they look like small hotel rooms😊 I like to be able to look outside and see the ocean without going outside. So, it will work for me. And when I'm going it will definitely be cold so you won't see me outside only to walk.🥶
Oh, you managed to get a single room on here - well done! I called to try and get one of them for my cruise later in the year, and they said they sell out SO quickly for the transatlantic routes - good work!
@globaladventurer I travel solo, I've so always wanted to do a transatlantic crossing on the QM2. The fact that I'm solo drives me nuts. If I'm going to drop the dosh for this, well I DO WANT a balcony. 😊❤😊 It's a one time opportunity. I'm from the u.s. I'll be in Ireland for 2 min nths. There is a QM2 sailing from Southampton a week after my scheduled departure from Dublin back to the DC Metro. The Cunard price on sale with a single traveler in a secluded balcony is $1711.00 transatlantic to NYC. Easily the cheapest I've seen for solo. It's still a stretch. Cancel return flight from Dublin. Set about a few days in England (that's ok though, have friends I can stay with) once landing in NYC figure a flight/ train to DC and then a ride from om DC an hour to home. That's a lot...❤😰😰😰
I, too, Cruise Solo and am going on Queen Victoria (balcony stateroom) in January Southampton-Hamburg-Southampton for four nights and THEN Oct '24 Southampton-NYC-Southampton (Double Crossing) sheltered balcony stateroom. SO looking forward to both!!! Their videos are THE BEST!!!!!!! xx
I’ve also done a transatlantic eastbound in a Deck 2 solo cabin and it was wonderful! Would happily choose it again! Can’t wait to book a westbound next !
I like QM2 and after seeing this Sheltered Balcony review I could see myself booking one the next time I sail on her. Thank you for taking the time to show the cabin x
Hi Susan, the sheltered balcony is fantastic. This morning on the sail in to Olden it was raining heavily and we sat out there bone dry. We'd really recommend it so far. Linzi and Mark
I’m doing Southampton to NY in November in a deck 4 sheltered balcony. I’ve travelled in this cabin before and loved it because you can get fresh air in even the worst weather. Thanks for this lovely tour. I’m reminded to bring my own tea. LOL
How did you like the room (and voyage)? We have never been on the QM2 but am thinking of making the westbound Atlantic crossing this September for my 60th Bday. Unfortunatly, the unobstructed balconies ar sold out and I'm worried that th sheltered balcony will be disappointing from a view and in-room relaxation standpoint.
@@edbreyer loved the room and the trip. My only caution would be a reminder that you cannot sit on the balcony and stare at the ocean because the railing is too high, but it provides great light in the cabin and an exciting view of the ocean along with bracing fresh air. Enjoy.
Great video. I've been lucky enough to sail on QM2 before, and I really love the sheltered balcony cabins. I've given some longer comments to someone else's thread, below. The one piece of advice I like to offer anyone making their first trans-Atlantic voyage is to TAKE A JACKET! Even in the dog days of summer, the mid-Atlantic gets cold and stormy, and you're really going to want to get outside and walk around for some exercise at least a few times during the week. You'll enjoy the experience much more if you're not freezing while doing it!
We completely agree about the changeable weather and need for a Jacket when doing a TA. We took one on this Fjords cruise for the same reason, however we got lucky and the weather was great. Linzi & Mark
Thank you Ken and Lindsey. We are loving it so far. Spent so much time on the balcony already. And getting up extra early tomorrow for the sail in to Olden.
Thank you so much!!! My wife and I will sail on QM2 for the first time on June 29th 2024 From New York to Boston, Mass and Halifax Canada. We enjoyed your videos very much. Cheers!
You are very welcome and thank you for watching and taking time to leave us a comment too (sorry we took so long to reply). You are going to love QM3 we are sure and that sailing out of NYC will be so special. Have an amazing time and let us know how you get on. Have a lovely day Linzi and Mark
Thank you Debbie. The balcony is absolutely th star of this cabin. We were fairly sure a sheltered cabin was the right choice on QM2 before hand but it was absolutely the right choice. Loving it. Last day of the cruise today though 🙁 but it's been such a nice change of pace. Linzi and Mark
We really enjoy your reviews....keep it up. They are so much more enjoyable to watch than others. Plus you cover suites and more cruise lines than any other you-tuber. We have subscribed and look forward to more great reviews:)
Awww thank you so much Rebecca that is such a kind thing to say ❤️ We will try and keep up the good work 😂 Definitely a lot more reviews to follow. Including our full QM2 ship tour this Sunday. Have a lovely day, Linzi and Mark
Thank you Jeremy. We were a bit concerned about being on such a low deck (lowest we've ever sailed on) but in this ship it is perfect. You feel a tiny bit of engine vibration on occasion but it is actually really relaxing. Linzi and Mark
@@SuiteNatured I would love that - I slept in a bunk above the props while on the USS Nimitz (aircraft carrier) while crossing the Pacific! Actually one of the reasons I want to add an Atlantic crossing. :)
I'm sailing on the QM2 on July 21st from Southampton to NYC. I got lucky and two doggy kennels were available. I'm so relieved that my dogs don't have to travel in airplane cargo. I can't wait to sail this beautiful ship!
What a wonderful experience, not only for you, but your dogs too. How often do you get to take the dogs walkies in the middle of Atlantic? Have an amazing time. Linzi & Mark
Can't wait to see more of the ship as I have never seen any Cunard ship before. The room is nice but the bathroom seemed a bit more basic than I expected, we sail on Disney sometimes and I feel their bathroom seems more grand maybe because they don't use all one colour of tiles and use faux wood.
You are right in the colour scheme Peter, it doesn't make the cabins "pop".so much but in reality they are really nice, albeit subdued colours. We've got lots of QM2 content coming up for you over the next two months including our full ship tour this Sunday (3rd Sept). Hope you enjoy it. Have a lovely day. Linzi and Mark
We are sailing from NY to Halifax and Boston and back starting on Saturday, in a sheltered cabin on Deck 4...thanks for the great, positive tour and for your joy. Where did you put your luggage? Is there room to store two medium and two carryon size cases?
Oh wow, you are going to have an absolutely amazing time on her, and it should be a fantastic itinerary too. We had two large cases, and both fit comfortably under the bed, and we'd imagine the carry on's would too. We had a small rucksack carry on, and that just went either in the wardrobe or on the sofa as we used it quiet a bit, but it would have fit under the bed easily
Currently watching this video while onboard Queen Elizabeth, and the thing that annoys me most about my cabin is the fact it’s a fixed shower head that I don’t fit under(…!). Interesting to see it’s not the case on QM2 - I’d expected this to absolutely be fixed given the age etc! As always, loved this one guys - you’re both just so refreshing and keep me laughing! 😂
Thanks Fraser. We can't wait to hear and see your QE experience. The shower on most ships tend to be fixed which means Mark has the same problem (at 6'2") as you so it was really nice to find a high ceiling in there and adjustable and removable shower head.
I have been on three cruises with a Sheltered Balcony. I am booked on QM2 this year for a Transatlantic. I would have booked a glass walled Balcony but they were all sold out, so I have a Sheltered Balcony again
We'd happily do QM2 transatlantic on any balcony Colin, and in summer, probably a glass one would edge it, but in autumn and winter we'd go for the Sheltered one again.
I've got a sheltered balcony stateroom for my double crossing Transatlantic this coming October!!! I am so excited. Any suggestions OR advice? ps: I was on a 4 night cruise aboard Queen Victoria this past January!! thanks for the video!! Fantastic!!!!
Thank you so much :) You are going to have an amazing time on QM2, very different to QV or QE, but the style is very Cunard on them all (be interesting to see Queen Anne to compare). Take a look at the Practical Ship Tips video we did for QM2, the navigating around the ship tip is really useful, and would take us too long to explain here ;) Also, make sure to try the "pop-up" speciality dining that they do on board, it is reasonably priced and amazing. Linzi & Mark
We dont think they've changed the rules but we do know some have brought them on. We've used the one board one (which isn't too bad). We did bring curling tongs and checked first before boarding and they said they were fine.
We have never been on the QM2 but are thinking of making the westbound Atlantic crossing this September for my 60th Bday. Unfortunatly, the unobstructed balconies are sold out and I'm worried that the sheltered balcony will be disappointing from a view and in-room relaxation standpoint. Your review(s) will help with the decision!
You'd love the sheltered Ed. It is such a fantastic cabin and that balcony on a TA is perfect. You can go out on it in pretty much all weather condition and still enjoy it. We would book it again as our first choice for or next TA on QM2. As you've seen in the video, the view is fantastic.
It really depends on when you want & where you want to go and for how long. Then which cabin type. So if you went for instance for a week in a sheltered balcony (same as we had) on a transatlantic, not in the school holidays, then you'd be probably be looking around £700 & £1000 per person per week. The price can vary massively though.
Bob, it would be the perfect cabin for a trans Atlantic crossing. You don't feel any breeze at all from the room. It was raining in the early hours as we cruised into Olden today and we were sat there completely dry. Linzi and Mark
I've had the privilege of crossing the Atlantic both ways (round-trip, 15 nights, very lucky!) on the QM2, and we had a sheltered balcony cabin on the fourth floor as well. We're traveling across the Atlantic again next summer, and have once again reserved a sheltered balcony cabin, this time on the sixth floor. I absolutely LOVE the sheltered balcony cabins. As you mention, you are protected from some of the harsh elements that happen when crossing the ocean. However, I also appreciated the privacy these cabins offer. I noted when walking the promenade deck (deck 7) that the open balconies and the upper decks (8 and up) are fully visible from the promenade. As I'm taking my daily stroll, I'm looking onto people's balconies and even into their cabins. I'll continue choosing a sheltered balcony where none of that is possible.
Hi Marecia, We prefer a glass one too but these sheltered balconies on QM2 are special and after nearly a week onboard we would absolutely book one again for reasons we will cover in the review. We've spent so much time on th balcony. We are on there now. 😀
The view is definitely more limited Ann but it's that pay off for it being more sheltered and quieter and in our experience usable in rougher weather than a more traditional balcony. But in a sunnier climate we would choose a regular balcony too.
I cruised on QM2 last December and I had sheltered balcony cabin on deck 5. Didn’t used much my balcony but it was nice to pop in time to time. I’m sure you have wonderful time on board. Queen Mary 2 is a stunning ship and the scenery in Norway is absolutely beautiful. Enjoy!
Thank you, and we are loving our time on QM2. The sail in to Olden this morning was stunning. Even got up extra early (about 4am) to set up the time lapse camera and we will put the footage up sometime soon.
Thank you again! I travel solo, and have booked 3 QM2 cruises in the "single" cabins on deck 2 & 3. Deck 3 has 2 full size windows and deck 2 has only one, but they look like small hotel rooms😊 I like to be able to look outside and see the ocean without going outside. So, it will work for me. And when I'm going it will definitely be cold so you won't see me outside only to walk.🥶
Oh, you managed to get a single room on here - well done! I called to try and get one of them for my cruise later in the year, and they said they sell out SO quickly for the transatlantic routes - good work!
@@FraserAtSeaYes, I was very lucky 😊 Looking forward to your upcoming video!
@globaladventurer I travel solo, I've so always wanted to do a transatlantic crossing on the QM2. The fact that I'm solo drives me nuts. If I'm going to drop the dosh for this, well I DO WANT a balcony. 😊❤😊 It's a one time opportunity.
I'm from the u.s. I'll be in Ireland for 2 min nths. There is a QM2 sailing from Southampton a week after my scheduled departure from Dublin back to the DC Metro.
The Cunard price on sale with a single traveler in a secluded balcony is $1711.00 transatlantic to NYC. Easily the cheapest I've seen for solo.
It's still a stretch. Cancel return flight from Dublin. Set about a few days in England (that's ok though, have friends I can stay with) once landing in NYC figure a flight/ train to DC and then a ride from om DC an hour to home. That's a lot...❤😰😰😰
I, too, Cruise Solo and am going on Queen Victoria (balcony stateroom) in January Southampton-Hamburg-Southampton for four nights and THEN Oct '24 Southampton-NYC-Southampton (Double Crossing) sheltered balcony stateroom. SO looking forward to both!!! Their videos are THE BEST!!!!!!! xx
I’ve also done a transatlantic eastbound in a Deck 2 solo cabin and it was wonderful! Would happily choose it again! Can’t wait to book a westbound next !
I like QM2 and after seeing this Sheltered Balcony review I could see myself booking one the next time I sail on her. Thank you for taking the time to show the cabin x
Hi Susan, the sheltered balcony is fantastic. This morning on the sail in to Olden it was raining heavily and we sat out there bone dry. We'd really recommend it so far.
Linzi and Mark
I’m doing Southampton to NY in November in a deck 4 sheltered balcony. I’ve travelled in this cabin before and loved it because you can get fresh air in even the worst weather. Thanks for this lovely tour. I’m reminded to bring my own tea. LOL
How did you like the room (and voyage)? We have never been on the QM2 but am thinking of making the westbound Atlantic crossing this September for my 60th Bday. Unfortunatly, the unobstructed balconies ar sold out and I'm worried that th sheltered balcony will be disappointing from a view and in-room relaxation standpoint.
@@edbreyer loved the room and the trip. My only caution would be a reminder that you cannot sit on the balcony and stare at the ocean because the railing is too high, but it provides great light in the cabin and an exciting view of the ocean along with bracing fresh air. Enjoy.
Great video. I've been lucky enough to sail on QM2 before, and I really love the sheltered balcony cabins. I've given some longer comments to someone else's thread, below. The one piece of advice I like to offer anyone making their first trans-Atlantic voyage is to TAKE A JACKET! Even in the dog days of summer, the mid-Atlantic gets cold and stormy, and you're really going to want to get outside and walk around for some exercise at least a few times during the week. You'll enjoy the experience much more if you're not freezing while doing it!
We completely agree about the changeable weather and need for a Jacket when doing a TA. We took one on this Fjords cruise for the same reason, however we got lucky and the weather was great.
Linzi & Mark
😊 ok. After typing out my response to you, my rain clicked into reality land.
That😂 outside cabin is booked. Done and dusted.😊❤😊❤
How exciting ❤️
We loved our sheltered balcony stateroom. Enjoy yourselves guys.
Thank you Ken and Lindsey. We are loving it so far. Spent so much time on the balcony already. And getting up extra early tomorrow for the sail in to Olden.
Thank you for sharing. I was wondering what a sheltered balcony looks like. I like it a lot.
You are very welcome Wendy, and as you gathered, we liked the sheltered balcony a lot.
Linzi & Mark
You guys are amazing- and I love your banter! Linzi, you’re a star! 🌟
You are going to make us blush Warren 😂 thank you so much.
Have a lovely day,
Linzi & Mark
Great cabin tour! I've booked a sheltered balcony cabin for my first transatlantic crossing on QM2 next spring. Can't wait!
Thank you David. We can confidently say, from our first three days on her that you are going to love your time on her.
Linzi and Mark
Thank you so much!!! My wife and I will sail on QM2 for the first time on June 29th 2024 From New York to Boston, Mass and Halifax Canada. We enjoyed your videos very much. Cheers!
You are very welcome and thank you for watching and taking time to leave us a comment too (sorry we took so long to reply). You are going to love QM3 we are sure and that sailing out of NYC will be so special. Have an amazing time and let us know how you get on.
Have a lovely day
Linzi and Mark
wow i really like this cabin :) i would be happy to sail in it :) the balcony is gigantic, very nice :) have an awesome cruise guys :)
Thank you Debbie. The balcony is absolutely th star of this cabin. We were fairly sure a sheltered cabin was the right choice on QM2 before hand but it was absolutely the right choice. Loving it. Last day of the cruise today though 🙁 but it's been such a nice change of pace.
Linzi and Mark
Excited to see this! Hoping you’re having a wonderful experience.
We are having such a fantastic time. Just pulling out of Stavanger now and onto Olden tomorrow. QM2 is such a stunner. Classic and quirky😂
Lovely start to your trip! Have you found the classiest thing in the bathroom? That bottle opener is really interestingly placed :-)
Hefty lamps and draws - we now have two great selling points for QM2 😂 - loved the video
We really enjoy your reviews....keep it up. They are so much more enjoyable to watch than others. Plus you cover suites and more cruise lines than any other you-tuber. We have subscribed and look forward to more great reviews:)
Awww thank you so much Rebecca that is such a kind thing to say ❤️ We will try and keep up the good work 😂
Definitely a lot more reviews to follow. Including our full QM2 ship tour this Sunday.
Have a lovely day, Linzi and Mark
Thanks for the cabin review. Now I know what to expect when we board QM2 next year and on the same deck
Thank you Jeremy. We were a bit concerned about being on such a low deck (lowest we've ever sailed on) but in this ship it is perfect. You feel a tiny bit of engine vibration on occasion but it is actually really relaxing.
Linzi and Mark
@@SuiteNaturedI can't compare with other lines as have only sailed with Cunard and all have been on deck 4. Hope you've had a great trip
@@SuiteNatured I would love that - I slept in a bunk above the props while on the USS Nimitz (aircraft carrier) while crossing the Pacific! Actually one of the reasons I want to add an Atlantic crossing. :)
I'm sailing on the QM2 on July 21st from Southampton to NYC. I got lucky and two doggy kennels were available. I'm so relieved that my dogs don't have to travel in airplane cargo. I can't wait to sail this beautiful ship!
What a wonderful experience, not only for you, but your dogs too. How often do you get to take the dogs walkies in the middle of Atlantic? Have an amazing time.
Linzi & Mark
@@SuiteNatured Thank you so much! We are so excited! My babies are going to love it.
Can't wait to see more of the ship as I have never seen any Cunard ship before.
The room is nice but the bathroom seemed a bit more basic than I expected, we sail on Disney sometimes and I feel their bathroom seems more grand maybe because they don't use all one colour of tiles and use faux wood.
You are right in the colour scheme Peter, it doesn't make the cabins "pop".so much but in reality they are really nice, albeit subdued colours.
We've got lots of QM2 content coming up for you over the next two months including our full ship tour this Sunday (3rd Sept). Hope you enjoy it.
Have a lovely day.
Linzi and Mark
We are sailing from NY to Halifax and Boston and back starting on Saturday, in a sheltered cabin on Deck 4...thanks for the great, positive tour and for your joy. Where did you put your luggage? Is there room to store two medium and two carryon size cases?
Oh wow, you are going to have an absolutely amazing time on her, and it should be a fantastic itinerary too. We had two large cases, and both fit comfortably under the bed, and we'd imagine the carry on's would too. We had a small rucksack carry on, and that just went either in the wardrobe or on the sofa as we used it quiet a bit, but it would have fit under the bed easily
When you were sitting on your balcony could you see the water underneath the wooden rail?
Not really Colin. We could see the water through the large drainage hole lower down (which became a bit hypnotic after a while).
Currently watching this video while onboard Queen Elizabeth, and the thing that annoys me most about my cabin is the fact it’s a fixed shower head that I don’t fit under(…!). Interesting to see it’s not the case on QM2 - I’d expected this to absolutely be fixed given the age etc!
As always, loved this one guys - you’re both just so refreshing and keep me laughing! 😂
Thanks Fraser. We can't wait to hear and see your QE experience.
The shower on most ships tend to be fixed which means Mark has the same problem (at 6'2") as you so it was really nice to find a high ceiling in there and adjustable and removable shower head.
I have been on three cruises with a Sheltered Balcony. I am booked on QM2 this year for a Transatlantic. I would have booked a glass walled Balcony but they were all sold out, so I have a Sheltered Balcony again
We'd happily do QM2 transatlantic on any balcony Colin, and in summer, probably a glass one would edge it, but in autumn and winter we'd go for the Sheltered one again.
Did the one hanging locker you didn’t open on camera have anti- theft hangers, too? We’re sailing next June.
We will make sure to show it in the full review video, but yes it has the really annoying hangers in there too.
I've got a sheltered balcony stateroom for my double crossing Transatlantic this coming October!!! I am so excited. Any suggestions OR advice? ps: I was on a 4 night cruise aboard Queen Victoria this past January!! thanks for the video!! Fantastic!!!!
Thank you so much :)
You are going to have an amazing time on QM2, very different to QV or QE, but the style is very Cunard on them all (be interesting to see Queen Anne to compare). Take a look at the Practical Ship Tips video we did for QM2, the navigating around the ship tip is really useful, and would take us too long to explain here ;)
Also, make sure to try the "pop-up" speciality dining that they do on board, it is reasonably priced and amazing.
Linzi & Mark
@@SuiteNatured THANK YOU!! I will absolutely do that!!! Cheers xx
Have Cunard changed some rules? We were told that passengers cannot bring any electrical appliances on board including hair dryers.
We dont think they've changed the rules but we do know some have brought them on. We've used the one board one (which isn't too bad). We did bring curling tongs and checked first before boarding and they said they were fine.
Thank you. That's good to know. @@SuiteNatured
We have never been on the QM2 but are thinking of making the westbound Atlantic crossing this September for my 60th Bday. Unfortunatly, the unobstructed balconies are sold out and I'm worried that the sheltered balcony will be disappointing from a view and in-room relaxation standpoint. Your review(s) will help with the decision!
You'd love the sheltered Ed. It is such a fantastic cabin and that balcony on a TA is perfect. You can go out on it in pretty much all weather condition and still enjoy it. We would book it again as our first choice for or next TA on QM2. As you've seen in the video, the view is fantastic.
Simple the best !!! Cunard... It think gof it as a Palace at sea
We do love Cunard too, and the Sheltered balcony is such a lovely cabin.
i plan on going soon, how much do you think itd cost?
It really depends on when you want & where you want to go and for how long. Then which cabin type. So if you went for instance for a week in a sheltered balcony (same as we had) on a transatlantic, not in the school holidays, then you'd be probably be looking around £700 & £1000 per person per week. The price can vary massively though.
@@SuiteNatured thank you!
When cruising the North Atlantic, I would think that the sheltered balcony would be appreciated rather than one fully exposed to the wind.
Bob, it would be the perfect cabin for a trans Atlantic crossing. You don't feel any breeze at all from the room. It was raining in the early hours as we cruised into Olden today and we were sat there completely dry.
Linzi and Mark
I've had the privilege of crossing the Atlantic both ways (round-trip, 15 nights, very lucky!) on the QM2, and we had a sheltered balcony cabin on the fourth floor as well. We're traveling across the Atlantic again next summer, and have once again reserved a sheltered balcony cabin, this time on the sixth floor. I absolutely LOVE the sheltered balcony cabins. As you mention, you are protected from some of the harsh elements that happen when crossing the ocean. However, I also appreciated the privacy these cabins offer. I noted when walking the promenade deck (deck 7) that the open balconies and the upper decks (8 and up) are fully visible from the promenade. As I'm taking my daily stroll, I'm looking onto people's balconies and even into their cabins. I'll continue choosing a sheltered balcony where none of that is possible.
Snap! 😂😂
Great minds..... 😂
I thought taking your own hairdryer was a no no ?
On most cruise lines it is Paul but there are a few who are happy for you to take your own hairdryers and straighteners.
I like the roombut not the balcony. We like a glass fronted balcony as we like to be able to see the sea from the seat.
Hi Marecia,
We prefer a glass one too but these sheltered balconies on QM2 are special and after nearly a week onboard we would absolutely book one again for reasons we will cover in the review.
We've spent so much time on th balcony. We are on there now. 😀
No it blocks the view
The view is definitely more limited Ann but it's that pay off for it being more sheltered and quieter and in our experience usable in rougher weather than a more traditional balcony. But in a sunnier climate we would choose a regular balcony too.