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Don't worry about where you go on board nobody is following you asking if you should be there. The QM2 is fabulous and so are their staff. The staff and other passengers did not seem interested in class distinction they were just there to enjoy themselves. Your every need is taken care of whatever stateroom you have. This was our 1st. cruise and it did not disappoint. We were in "Britannia" class and the food and service was excellent. Just book your trip and have a wonderful holiday

I Think You will find that Cunard cruises are simply the best. The food is first class as is the service and attention. nothings to much trouble. there is plenty to do on the ships. We only cruise with Cunard, and once you have travelled with them you will get 5% off your next cruise when you book another cruise.

I would like to thank you all for your very informative comments. We have definitely decided in QM2 but will go next year and hopefully get the stateroom we would like rather than taking what is left. We do like to be pampered so this sounds right up our street. The diets start tomorrow!! So grateful to you all.

WE cruised earlier this year on QM2 from Los Angeles to Sydney...absolutly stunning, apart from a slight delay boarding in LA, we're flat out trying to find things to criticise. We never felt that we were specifically excluded fom most areas of the ship. There was the odd place reserved at times for World Cruisers, but it in no way affected or inhibied our trip. Well Done Cunard a fabulous eperience! Ron & Nina Pittee

QM 2 & Queen Victoria are basically 3 class ships. 1st class is called "grill class" the room category is Q1 to Q7 all these suites will dine in the Queens Grill - single seating at what ever time you like. The 2nd class is the Princess class P1 to P5, they will dine in the princess grill, they also share the "courtyard" this area is not accessible for 3rd - (Britannia) class passengers who eat in the Britannia restaurant the Qs & Ps also have a private sun terrace

There is no class system on QM2 or Queen Victoria what you are refering to is the 'Brands' or 'Product' that Cunard line offer. There are three or four 'brands' that Cunard guests have a choice from ie Queens or Princess grill Britannia Club or Britannia. May I suggest that you take some time to do your home work and decide what Stateroom category would suit you and if you are on a budget. You can find all the information you need to know in the 'Cunard voyages brochure'. It is rather like flying on British Aiways they too have four Brands, 'First,' 'Club World', 'World Traveller Plus' and 'World Traveller' in other words you pay for those special extras it has nothing to do with a class system. I have travelled many times on QM2 and usually choose the Britannia brand as all public areas on the ship are open to every one. There are only two small areas that are set aside for the use of the guests in the Grills.. ie small sun deck area and a small pre dinner drinks lounge for those dining in the Queens/Princess grill restaurants. You have no need to be concerned or anxious about a class system on any Cunard ship as most guests are just ordinary hard working folk like you and I who enjoy a hoilday of a life time. Please go and enjoy your self and come back and tell us how it was . Paul.

I hope this is not another 'class' wind-up. I have used all three accommodation options, each on a number of occasions. I agree with Malcolm on everything except the balcony. I take it you are looking at the Trans Atlantic with North America and Canada for 19 days. Balconies give natural light, fresh air if required, and enhanced space. No matter what you book you will have a great time on this great ship and I'm pretty confident you will not find and 'class' exclusions. Richard

Your cabin grade is linked to one of three dining rooms. The more expensive your cabin, the better of three dinning room that you are assigned to; 'Britannia', 'Princess Grill' and 'Queens Grill' (in ascending order). The ‘Grills are pretty intimate (100 guests each?) for a big ship and everyone agrees that food is outstanding, but the fares are very expensive for grill class. I’ve only dined in the bottom grade, the ‘Britannia’ dining room, which is quite large. However it is probably one of the most attractive dining rooms at sea. This lovely room accommodates approximately 1,300 guests, but it feels much more intimate than it actually is, due to the tiered design and some well placed glass screens. The food and service are normally excellent and much better than the mass-market ships. As for cabins, you pay’s your money and takes your choice. Even the inside cabins are attractive and perfectly adequate. (There's little to see apart from sea on a Trans). Personally I would not buy a balcony cabin on a Trans as the North Atlantic is always windy and sometimes wet - even in the summer, let alone in october. However the trans experience is a unique one. There is a small grill lounge and bar that Britannia guests are excluded from, plus a bit of grill deck space. However you do get the other 95% of this breathtaking ship – so go for it!