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QE2 TOUR AND
COMMENTARY
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COMMENTARY
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OPEN DECKS
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Although designed for the cold weather of the North
Atlantic there is a substantial amount of open exterior
deck space on QE2. Most of the passenger space,
however, is on a series of terraces leading down from
the funnel to the stern of the ship.
The deck area over the bow (above right) contains
machinery such as the anchor capstans and is
restricted to crew members.
Passengers can get a view forward from the
observation bridge located just below the navigation
bridge. (below and right). This area is a spectacular
vantage point when the ship is entering or leaving
port.
Atlantic there is a substantial amount of open exterior
deck space on QE2. Most of the passenger space,
however, is on a series of terraces leading down from
the funnel to the stern of the ship.
The deck area over the bow (above right) contains
machinery such as the anchor capstans and is
restricted to crew members.
Passengers can get a view forward from the
observation bridge located just below the navigation
bridge. (below and right). This area is a spectacular
vantage point when the ship is entering or leaving
port.
Continuing aft, an outdoor promenade wraps itself in a
U-shape around Boat Deck (below). (To go all the way around
the ship, one must climb the stairs and cross the Observation
Bridge at the front of the superstructure).
In fair weather, Boat Deck is the home of joggers and walkers
out for a workout. (Five times around equals a mile). It is also a
home for those who wish to just relax in a deck chair, read a
book or just look at the sea (below left).
U-shape around Boat Deck (below). (To go all the way around
the ship, one must climb the stairs and cross the Observation
Bridge at the front of the superstructure).
In fair weather, Boat Deck is the home of joggers and walkers
out for a workout. (Five times around equals a mile). It is also a
home for those who wish to just relax in a deck chair, read a
book or just look at the sea (below left).
Immediately behind the funnel is an area
enclosed by windowed panels designed to
protect sun worshippers from the winds of the
Atlantic (left). It is sometimes referred to as
Helicopter Deck because light helicopters can
land there (See lower left). (The military
helicopters carried by QE2 in the Falklands
War were too heavy for this area and used
specially-constructed helipads on the bow and
stern)
enclosed by windowed panels designed to
protect sun worshippers from the winds of the
Atlantic (left). It is sometimes referred to as
Helicopter Deck because light helicopters can
land there (See lower left). (The military
helicopters carried by QE2 in the Falklands
War were too heavy for this area and used
specially-constructed helipads on the bow and
stern)
A product of the 1994 refit, was the Sports Centre on Boat Deck.
It includes a deck tennis court and a net for driving golf balls (above)
as well as a pair of shuffleboard courts (see left) and a putting green
(below left).
Below: The sports facilities on Upper Deck prior to the 1994 refit.
It includes a deck tennis court and a net for driving golf balls (above)
as well as a pair of shuffleboard courts (see left) and a putting green
(below left).
Below: The sports facilities on Upper Deck prior to the 1994 refit.
Another task undertaken during the 1994 refit was the removal
of the retractable Magrodome and two large tenders that were
located on either side of this sliding glass roof (above left). Not only
did this enable Cunard to enlarge the Yacht Club (discussed later) but
it created an open deck space behind that lounge (above). In
addition, it restored the ship's original lines by returning the stern half
to a cascading series of terraces.
Left: Passengers can sit in a shaded area behind the Lido buffet
and watch the activity in the outdoor pool or the wake of the ship.
of the retractable Magrodome and two large tenders that were
located on either side of this sliding glass roof (above left). Not only
did this enable Cunard to enlarge the Yacht Club (discussed later) but
it created an open deck space behind that lounge (above). In
addition, it restored the ship's original lines by returning the stern half
to a cascading series of terraces.
Left: Passengers can sit in a shaded area behind the Lido buffet
and watch the activity in the outdoor pool or the wake of the ship.
Right: QE2's outdoor swimming pool is at the stern of the ship
on One Deck. When the ship entered service, there were two
outdoor pools. However, the pool on Quarter Deck was
covered by the Magrodome in 1983 and then eliminated
altogether in 1994. The One Deck pool is accompanied by two
whirlpools.
Below: The One Deck pool area at night.
Below right: The One Deck pool in 1986. Note the absence of
the whirlpools.
on One Deck. When the ship entered service, there were two
outdoor pools. However, the pool on Quarter Deck was
covered by the Magrodome in 1983 and then eliminated
altogether in 1994. The One Deck pool is accompanied by two
whirlpools.
Below: The One Deck pool area at night.
Below right: The One Deck pool in 1986. Note the absence of
the whirlpools.
The Spa and Indoor Sports Facilities is next.
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Aft of the enclosed area is an open section of Sun Deck that is also used for
sun bathing (above). This area was created as a by-product of the extension
of the shopping area on Upper Deck immediately below in 1987. It is a
popular area because of the views this high location offers. Right: An
unusual passenger soaking up the rays on Sun Deck.
sun bathing (above). This area was created as a by-product of the extension
of the shopping area on Upper Deck immediately below in 1987. It is a
popular area because of the views this high location offers. Right: An
unusual passenger soaking up the rays on Sun Deck.
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