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If ever there was a cabin that made me want to leave my family on the quayside, this is it.

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Cabin 2016 is one of a small handful of recently added staterooms on Queen Mary 2 designed and priced specifically for solo occupancy.

I had the opportunity to tour the cabin and to compare it against my inside cabin. Besides the fact the cabin is for single occupants, it is far superior to many other cabins on this ship in every other way.

I scoped out my cabin and then saw this beauty. My jaw dropped as I stepped into this light and airy Britannia Single Outside Cabin. The décor and ambience are so radically different to those of the inside cabin. This Outside cabin would not look out of place on a brand new ship fresh out of the shipyard.

A large picture window, flanked by a chaise lounge, draws the eye to the end of the cabin. Immediately as you enter the cabin, the bathroom is on the left-hand side. The en-suite shower room eats into the cabin space, forming an L-shape.

Queen Mary 2 About Queen Mary 2. Designed for the ultimate Transatlantic Crossing experience, the 2,600-guest Queen Mary 2 is the world's only true ocean liner, which will also take you to worldwide destinations in high-end splendor. The Queen Mary 2 Canyon Ranch SpaClub® is a two deck, 20,000 square foot spa facility which includes 24 treatment rooms, a thalassotherapy pool with deluge waterfall, a whirlpool, thermal suite with both herbal and Finnish saunas, reflexology basins, and an aromatic steam room.

The bathroom, much like the rest of the cabin, uses tones of grey and light browns to create a stylish and modern look. A glass framed shower cubicle and plenty of storage shelves finish off the en-suite room nicely.

Tucked beyond the bathroom is small unit housing the tea and coffee making facilities and mini bar. Around the corner is a small wardrobe next to the single bed. Opposite the bed is a desk area framed with mirrors to bounce the light around. A large wall-mounted TV frees up table space.

What makes this cabin feel light and airy, besides the abundant natural light from the picture window, is the raised ceiling height. These single occupancy cabins on Deck 2 occupy a space formerly used by the casino, while those on Deck 3 sit where the photo gallery used to reside. These decks are otherwise exclusively devoted to public areas, so have a greater ceiling height than the accommodation floors. This height, combined with Cunard's use of recessed lighting, makes for a magnificently tall room that is a pleasure to stay inside.

If I were to tick off a bucket list dream of sailing across the Atlantic Ocean on Queen Mary 2 on my own, I would snap up this solo cabin on Deck 2 without hesitation. I loved the stylish modern look of this cabin together with its location and large picture window.

Cabin 2016 is part of a small group of cabins on the port side of Deck 2 midship, right outside the lower level entrance to the Britannia Restaurant. Cabins 2002 to 2018 hide on a private corridor accessed through a nondescript door. One end leads to the Britannia Restaurant while the other opens out into the back of the casino.

Head to the starboard side of Deck 3L to find the art gallery occupying an identical space used by new solo cabins 3002 to 3012. I wonder if the art gallery will move at the next refit to make way for even more single occupancy cabins? Time will tell.

What do you think of the new single occupancy cabins on Queen Mary 2? Should there be more of them? Let me know your thoughts in the comments below.

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Disclosure: I paid for this trip in its entirety. My opinions are my own.

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Summary

The sleek and modern décor of this comfortable cabin is worlds apart from that of many other cabins on Queen Mary 2, making this a perfect choice if you are travelling on your own on this fabulous cruise liner.

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Deck layouts, review of facilities, activities, amenities

Queen Mary 2 deck plan review at CruiseMapper provides newest cruise deck plans (2020-2021-2022 valid floor layouts of the vessel) extracted from the officially issued by Cunard deckplan pdf (printable version).

Each of the Queen Mary 2 cruise ship deck plans are conveniently combined with a legend (showing cabin codes) and detailed review of all the deck's venues and passenger-accessible indoor and outdoor areas. A separate link provides an extensive information on Queen Mary 2 staterooms (cabins and suites), including photos, cabin plans and amenities by room type and category.

RMS Queen Mary 2 (built 2004, last refurbished in 2016) is the oldest and most famous of all Cunard ships – together withMS Queen Elizabeth and MS Queen Victoria. The Cunard QM2 ship as vessel class is a Transatlantic express liner with regular Atlantic Ocean crossing service between the ports of Southampton (UK) and New York (NYC, Brooklyn terminal).

RMS Queen Mary 2 cruise ship deck plan has a total of 1363 staterooms for 2726 passengers (max capacity is 3271 guests), served by 1250 crew and staff. This Cunard liner has 13 passenger decks (out of 17) with 6 restaurants/food bars, 14 lounges/bars, 8 shops/boutiques, 4 swimming pools (1 is hydrotherapy, 1 with a retractable roof) and 8 jacuzzies, 20 elevators.

QM2 deck plan changes 2016 refurbishment review

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During the Cunard Line’s 175th anniversary celebrations was announced that the QM2 ship enters 25-day long drydock in 2016 (May 27 to June 21). During the vessel’s 25-day stay at Blohm+Voss Shipyard (Hamburg, Germany) the following deck plan changes took place:

• The Winter Garden lounge on Lido Deck 7 was redesigned and transformed into the new Carinthia Lounge. The lounge is named after the Cunard Line’s two Carinthia ships – RMS Carinthia (1925-1940) and RMS Carinthia (1956-2006).
• On deck 8, the ship’s signature restaurant Todd English was replaced by “The Verandah Restaurant”. The new restaurant (available on board both QM2 fleet mates) offers gourmet French regional cuisine (with seasonal influences) plus a fine French wines list. The new specialty dinner is at a surcharge and opens for lunch and dinner only. The Verandah Grill has its own bar selling pre/post meal drinks.
• 172 suites (all Princess and Queen Grill suite accommodations on the QM2 ship’s upper decks) were comprehensively redesigned to maximize space. Their decoration was also changed, reflecting the Cunard Line’s history. The changes include new luxury textures in soothing colors and new carpeting (with a rugs-design inspired by the old RMS Queen Mary liner).
• Extensive development work involving Cunard guests and the onboard Queen Mary 2 galley teams has been undertaken over the last eighteen months in the redesign of this very popular area of the flagship. Enhancements are planned to both the service and culinary offerings in Kings Court with the refreshed venue featuring new menus, the convenience of pre-set tables and waiter-served drinks.
• The King’s Court (self-service buffet restaurant on lido deck 7 midship) was majorly redesigned. Both central-location elevators were removed to create a vast open space. This way, the central buffet stations area became more open, allowing an easygoing flow. The restaurant’s seating was also reconfigured for a less crowded experience, adding the convenience of pre-set tables and waiter-served drinks. New menus were introduced (including a smokehouse alternative), plus pre-set tables and waiter-served beverages. Among the new menu choices are hot/cold meals, light snacks, afternoon treats, alternative cuisine specialties (including Asian, Indian, Italian, Tex Mex. At the center stage, ship's chefs entertain guests through cooking demonstrations in the evenings.
• (King’s Court) The Chef’s Galley area (that offers for lunch pasta and pizzas) on select evenings additionally offers Chef’s Table menu. This is a fine wine pairing and food tasting VIP dining event hosted by the ship’s Executive Chef. The buffet’s new design features modern chandeliers, new artworks (circus-themed), areas with timber flooring, lots of mirrors.
• Both Grill restaurants (on Lido deck 7) were redesigned and renovated with a new color scheme, furnishings, and flooring. After the 2016 refurbishment, they both have new menus, more 2-seat tables and were reconfigured for more privacy (by increasing the space between tables).
• 15 new single occupancy staterooms were added on deck 2 portside (taking space from the Casino) and deck 3L portside (in the place of the Images Photo Gallery).
• The Britannia Restaurant (dining room on deck 2) was redesigned too. It was renovated with new decor and upgraded with new dining menus and the Cunard’s “White Star Service” standards.
• Updated menus were introduced also at Golden Lion (pub) and Veuve Clicquot (wine / Champagne bar).
• 30 new balcony staterooms category “Britannia Club Balcony” plus 5 Inside staterooms were added on deck 13 (in the deck’s forward part)
• 10 new kennels (for cats and dogs) were added to the existing 12 kennels on deck 12. This is the best amenity for passengers traveling with pets. Cruise ship kennels were the Cunard’s signature feature on the line’s former flagship RMS Queen Elizabeth 2. On the ocean liner RMS Queen Mary, they were first introduced at the Duke of Windsor’s suggestion.
• On QM2, the kennel area was expanded, an owners lounge and a new pet playground were added. The extended outdoor area is intended for dog walking and features a lamppost (from Liverpool) and a fire hydrant (from NYC). In 2016, Cunard partnered with Barbour (British sportswear brand) to offer smart pet accessories on the QM2 ship (including jackets, collars, leashes).
• On deck 2, two of the Grand Lobby’s elevators were removed. This made more space for the lobby lounge, which was also redesigned and re-furnished with high-back chairs and a new Baby Grand piano.
• Around 55,200 m2 (594,200 ft2) of new carpets have been laid throughout the ship.
• All new cruise cabins increased the QM2 ship’s capacity from 2620 passengers (max 3151) to 2726 passengers (max 3271).
• 2016 refurbishment's fun facts: man hours (over 1 million), new carpets (55,200 m2 / 594,200 ft2), new framed pictures number (4,000), hull paint quantity (over 15,000 litres / 3,962 US gallons).
• QM2's 25-day drydock refurbishment cost Cunard around GBP 90 million.

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Deck layouts

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• Deck 07 - Promenade-Spa

• Deck 09

• Deck 11

• Deck 13 - Sun

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