QM2
 

We are in our late 50's and am thinking of taking a trip on QM2 from Southhampton to NY in May 2006, staying a few days in Manhatten. BUT, the sales pics etc indicate that it may be 'stuffy' on board. We are 'working' class people with a few 'bob' and don't feel comfortable with 'posh' people. Have we got it wrong?

I think you've "got it wrong." Can't possibly guess who will be on your crossing, but cruising seems to go across the gamet of kinds of folks.

Especially with the QM's 3000 passenger capacity - I doubt all are of the same stripe/economic strata. Also - I'm not positive about this, but doesn't your cabin class dictate some of the restaurants available to you? So depending on your accommodation, you may not even have the oppty to rub shoulders with the posh and stuffy folk....?

GeorgeC....please please dont feel that way. The QM is fabulous and there are so many lovely people on board you will have a wonderful time. I travel alone and was yakking away constantly to delightful people!!! I hope to sail again soon!! Book her!!

It is a beautiful ship. Was on it last March and found all kinds of people. Lots to do. It is very big though and I found I walked a lot. Have fun!