Queen Mary 2 – Inside Cabin Photo Guide and Honest Review

If you are taking a cruise on the Queen Mary 2 you may be wondering if an inside cabin is a good option for you.

I’ve just disembarked a cruise onboard the QM2, where I stayed in an inside cabin.

We stayed in inside cabin 6198, and this review is based on that.

Below is a photo of our inside cabin as we arrived. The plastic mat on the bed is for you to put your suitcase on when you unpack.

Changing The Bed Configuration

I was cruising with my brother so asked our room steward to split the beds into twins.

I had selected twin beds when booking but it isn’t uncommon for this message not to get to the cabin steward.

On most cruise lines the beds can be configured as twins or doubles.

The photo below shows the cabin when the beds had been separated. As the beds were changed, we simply left our cabin steward a note that said, ‘Could we please have the beds as twins?’

Inside Cabin Cabin Size

The size and design of QM2’s inside cabins is typical of an inside cabin in the industry.

The majority of inside cabins are roughly 160 sq ft, and this cabin is 155 sq ft.

To learn more about how the size of cabins compares across cabin grades, check out this post:

How Big Are Cruise Ship Cabins? 27 Examples, All Cabin Types

The cabin is made up of the following:

• Two Beds
• A Desk
• Two Chairs
• A Small Table
• Drawers and Closet Space
• TV
• Phone
• A Fridge
• Tea and Coffee Making Facilities (Kettle)
• Two Mirrors
• Bin/Trash Can

The inside cabin felt very comfortable and spacious.

Having the beds set up as twins meant we had plenty of room in the cabin. There isn’t a sofa that you may find in other cabins, but there are two chairs.

Cabin Design

The Queen Mary 2 was built in 2003 and this is reflected in the design.

The warm tones and wood date the ship, but I thought the cabin’s design was fine. Cunard seems to have gone for a classic, timeless, traditional look.

Some of the artwork onboard was not to my taste, but it’s impossible to have artwork that suits everybody!

The cabin has two mirrors which I liked, I’d often take photos here before going to dinner.

I Loved The Beds

The beds were incredibly comfortable and we all slept well on the cruise. I was cruising with family and friends and we all agreed that the beds were very comfortable.

The bedding felt of high quality and the pillows were very soft.

I did find that I was unable to put my suitcase under my bed. There wasn’t anything under my brother’s bed, so we put one suitcase there, and mine in the bottom of the wardrobe.

Which Plug Sockets Are There in Inside Cabins On The Queen Mary 2?

There are 2 UK and 2 US plug sockets in inside cabins of the Queen Mary 2. All plug sockets are located on the desk and there are no USB sockets. Other cabin grades may have extra sockets.

If you are ever in doubt about which plug sockets a cruise ship has, check out this searchable table:

Complete Cruise Ship Plug Socket Guide: Search by Ship

On many modern cruise ships, you’ll find USB sockets by the beds but QM2 doesn’t have any sockets like this. She was built in 2003 and this is reflected in the design of the cabin.

Also in the cabin was a kettle with two mugs, two glasses and, on occasion, even biscuits!

The TV showed a variety of shows in multiple languages. I watched a cooking show, a movie and a show about the rainforest. The quality wasn’t always great, but it definitely isn’t the worst I’ve had at sea.

The white lamp in the photo is a daylight alarm clock. It lights up slowly to mimic the sunrise.

This means that you don’t wake up in the dark. I never cruise without mine. To find out more about mine, check out this post:

Sunrise Alarm Clocks – The BEST Inside Cabin Hack

Was There Enough Storage?

We found there to be more than enough storage in the cabin.

There was a bedside table for each bed, with a small drawer and a lower storage area. There was also another cupboard above and a shelf.

There were only five drawers in the cabin, which wasn’t many, but this was made up for by the hanging space in the two wardrobes.

Cunard are a cruise line that focuses heavily on formal wear so it made sense that we would need more hanging space. To learn more about Cunard’s dress codes, check out this post:

Cunard Dress Code – (Mens, Womens, Childrens, Real Examples 2021)

The Bathroom Was Basic But Functional

The bathroom was standard size and had a toilet, sink, and shower. A couple of shelves were in the corner, and there was extra storage below the sink.

There was nothing particularly exciting about the bathroom, but it was always very clean and functioned well.

Good quality Shampoo, soap, body wash, and body lotion were provided.

For some reason, there was a bottle opener beside the toilet and I’m still not too sure what is above the toilet roll? A soap dish?

The shower was a good size and was fairly powerful. There was a shower curtain instead of a screen, which I know many people don’t like, but I didn’t mind.

Often, on cruise ships, the water from the shower leaks into the main bathroom. I didn’t find that to be a problem onboard QM2.

Our Cabin Was Nearest Staircase C

The location of our cabin was just below the buffet. We could get to our cabin from staircases C or D.

We found this to be a good cabin location. We were fairly close to most of the main public areas and didn’t hear any noise from elsewhere on the ship.

Would I Recommend This Cabin?

I would definitely recommend booking an inside cabin on the Queen Mary 2.

Our cabin was clean, spacious, and functional. The design does date the ship slightly but we never found that anything was worn or damaged.

To see the cabin in more detail, check out this video next:

Before You Go

Have a look at my parent’s sheltered balcony cabin on the same cruise here:

Sheltered Balcony Cabin Pictures and Honest Review – Queen Mary 2

Find out how ocean liners like Queen Mary 2 are different from cruise ships here:

Cruise Ships vs Ocean Liners – Measurable Differences You Need to Know