I knew it would be big, I read about it, but its much more big than I expect. I thought the QM2 was big, but FOS is bigger. I mean how much bigger could it be - it really is that big. Only one word can sum her up: BIG

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Originally posted by Malcolm @ cruisepage:
...yes, BIG!

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[ 06-03-2006: Message edited by: dmwnc1 ]

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Originally posted by tazza:
speaking of BIG, has anyone checked out the Presidential Family Suite on Deck 6?? Far out... that thing is... BIG!

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What I never understand is yhat if you had 'real' money, why would you want to cruise on a 'mass market' ship, even if your suite was enormous?

[ 06-04-2006: Message edited by: Malcolm @ cruisepage ]

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Originally posted by tazza:
See I don't know... I really enjoy having some extra space in a cabin because it allows me to unwind....

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There nothing wrong with wanting/booking a big cabin. My point was, why spend a fortune on a big suite on a mass market cruise ship? Why share a dining room with 1000 other people and eat the same mediocre food? Why share a cruise with 3000+ other people?

If you have that kind of money, but want a big ship experience, book a QM2 Duplex. You get fine food, in an intimate dining room and excellent service.

Beside that, it is a way to compete with luxury vessels. Personally, I also would prefer a proper ship - but the advantage of the mass-maket suites is that they are really big - bigger than anything aboard any luxury vessel - and that for a pretty good price. This might very well be attractive for some people. And this has not necessarily something to do with being seen - Silverseas is not always in the Carribean - so why not taking a big suite on a mass market ship instead?

The other market for these suites are bigger parties like family reunions etc. - they get for more or less the same per person per diem rate their own suite.

Don not forget: You do not have to eat in the main restaurant - you can stay in your suite.

[ 06-06-2006: Message edited by: Ernst ]

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Originally posted by tazza:
Hmm I'd like my space, but I need things to do on the ship as well, which is why I would definitely want to go on a mass market ship.

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There is more 'organised' stuff to do onboard the QM2 that most ships, in my opinion. After all Cunard are master's at occupying/entertaining people on the Transatlantic crossings.

However, it does depend what you like to do. There's no 'Belly Flop' competitions or 'singing' waiters, I'm affraid tazza. Personally I'd rather listen to Bill Miller or a concord Pilot.

In comparison I've found NCL and RCI to be a bit lacking in the range entertainment options.

(tazza, Feel free to rant and rant, the rest of us do).

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austinshib. wrote:
Going on this mother on the 18th. I'm extremely excited I've cruised on the Mariner and the Navigator before. I plan to get tanked, hook up with some women and have some of the best times of my teen life

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Whatever you do don't end up overboard.

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Originally posted by Sutho:
The Carnival ship looked just as high with the decks at the front.

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