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Sky Room
First Class Passenger
Member # 1976

posted 02-13-2009 02:45 PM

I am going out Newport Beach CA in a few weeks and want to get away for an additional night to stay on the Queen Mary in Long Beach. I would like to stay in one of the original cabins on board. Does anyone have any suggestions.

Also I have a old cruise deck plan from the 1960s. If I wanted to walk around the ship is it open so I can walk around and can you roam around w/o the hotel staff getting upset? Thanks ......

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jeffrossatsea
First Class Passenger
Member # 2962

posted 02-13-2009 03:29 PM

cabin A135 was all original with 2 port hole's facing long beach and right down to the bathroom tap's labeled salt water...jeff

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lasuvidaboy
First Class Passenger
Member # 4527

posted 02-13-2009 03:35 PM

I was in Long Beach the other day and her recently painted funnels look fantastic in their original 1930s Cunard Red. The rest of the paintwork looks a bit rough in places but the funnels shine!

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Sky Room
First Class Passenger
Member # 1976

posted 02-14-2009 04:25 AM

desirod7

David

Thanks for the link on your visit to the QM. Also thanks to all who also posted. Things been bit hectic for past few months and I may have missed that post on QM1 visit. Exceptional photos of QM and interesting commentary. I'll report back after visit and try to post photos. Thanks Doug

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Malcolm @ cruisepage
Cruise Director
Member # 301

posted 02-16-2009 03:19 AM

During the day you can visit the bridge and an exhibition in the engine room area.

There are several guided tours you can take and a self-guided tour. (I recall the tours give you access to areas that the self-guided tour does not, such as the charming indoor pool).

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njteech
First Class Passenger
Member # 727

posted 02-18-2009 07:41 AM

Stayed in an un-restored stateroom a year or so ago and is a must for liner fans. Food is excellent aboard and have a cocktail in the bar it is a time warp

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TDM99
First Class Passenger
Member # 6196

posted 02-19-2009 10:55 AM

About 2 weeks ago i was in Paris for the auction of they items of : s/s FRANCE - NORWAY !
And a Shiplover Friend was in this hotel :

And the name of our metro station was Le Havre Caumartin !!!
I say to Sandrine , next time we sleep in the real Queen Mary !!!

Noel

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steeplechase
First Class Passenger
Member # 4056

posted 02-19-2009 05:46 PM

If you stay on the port side they will put you in a suite for the price of a room but the city sky line is nice too. As for walking around the ship late at night you can pretty much go anywhere and don't forget that they blow the horn a couple of times a day ask when as you check in and be out front it's like she is getting ready to sail! Resturants are great onboard and lets us know if you see a ghost? Also walking down the halls you will swear your swaying at sea! Have a great time worth every dollar. You can get to the shaft without a tour if you are a guest.

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seabourndt
First Class Passenger
Member # 2154

posted 02-22-2009 07:01 AM

shaft? interesting. where would i get a deck plan of the older type? i have asked for a harbour view in original cabin. staying there on 24th april before boarding the NORWEGIAN STAR
dave

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steeplechase
First Class Passenger
Member # 4056

posted 02-22-2009 12:58 PM

Don't forget the fog horn blast ask for times at the desk when you check in. She will not disapoint

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Cunard Fan
First Class Passenger
Member # 7530

posted 02-22-2009 01:11 PM

Her horn will blast every three hours from 10:00am to 6:00pm

10:00 am,
12:00 noon,
3:00 pm
6:00 pm.

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