Just returned from QM2 10 day 3/6-3/16 Carib. Expected a lot of defects based on reviews on web. Happily, not the case. Embarkation still bad but debarkation was fine. Had a B1 balcony, true balcony vs. hull. Cabin was smaller than we normally take but adequate. We had our friends in B class so had to take it to be able to dine together. Ship has a class system like QE2. Not to my liking but the way it is. The food and service we received was excellent in the Britannia dining room. Our table was in the atrium section and perfect to enjoy the grandiose
view. We were the first to be charged $30 pp for Todd English. Food and service..outstanding. Went twice. The other alternate venues,Lotus, La Piazza,Chef's galley just ok..liked Britannia better. The production shows were wonderful. Best ensemble of singers & dancers we ever experienced including Crystal, RSSC etc. Planetarium was terrific. Shows were like the Haydn in NY. First for any ship. Ship is so big that we had to tender several times. Ship draws 33ft of water!. But smooth as silk, captain had to tell us when we were doing almost 29 knots..you didn't know you were moving. And that's not top speed.Some staff new and need more training but time will improve that. Ate bkfasts and lunches in King's court..food very good and big selection.Interestingly, captain told us he reads cruise critic because he wants to learn from what passengers are saying. Overall, different kind of feeling than other cruise ships but very enjoyable. Looking forward to doing a crossing and then picking up an RSSC ship in London.
