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QM2 SHELTERED Balcony Cabin? - Cruise Ship Cabin Tour Queen Mary 2 Luxury Ocean Liner from Cunard

Very unOfficial Travel Guides
Very unOfficial Travel Guides
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πŸ‘οΈ 205K viewsπŸ“… 4 years ago⏱️ 9:20

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Editorial Summary

Morgan from the Very Unofficial Travel Guides provides a tour of cabin 5156 on the Queen Mary 2, a Cunard ocean liner. The video focuses on a sheltered balcony cabin located on deck five. The creator begins by highlighting positive features, including a king-size bed, a small desk with tea and coffee amenities, a refrigerator, and a complimentary bottle of sparkling wine. The bathroom is noted for having a solid door that provides full privacy. The sheltered balcony is described as a large outdoor terrace area that maintains an ocean feeling despite being more enclosed than a traditional balcony. However, the creator also identifies several areas for improvement. These include a worn sofa that appears to be falling apart, a lack of electrical outlets or USB ports near the bed, and visible rust on the balcony. Additionally, the creator mentions that the closet door makes a loud noise and notes that the ship may be due for cosmetic updates. The video concludes with an invitation to view future tours of the ship's food and other amenities.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Queen Mary 2
A Nibble
All-time creator consensus for Queen Mary 2
Solid Strip

This review is more critical than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
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Other Β· 1 nightsFrom SouthamptonFirst-Time Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

this is my first experience with cunard we boarded the ship yesterday we will be leaving the ship tomorrow

i'm trying to see as much and show you as much of this ship as possible

i don't really miss anything in in comparison to a traditional style balcony except maybe a little bit more of an open feeling

this is not me complaining this is just me being nitpicky because i know there are people out there who expect a very high level of service

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Bring an adapter if you're from the EU due to plug types
βœ“Expect some wear and tear in the cabin due to the ship's age

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Cabin wear and tear β€” Accept some cosmetic issues as part of the experience

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is a sheltered balcony cabin on the Queen Mary 2?
QWhat are the highlights and lowlights of a sheltered balcony cabin on deck 5?

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