I would think that you had the same 'up-grade' as we had last December(Caribbean). That is from a B5/B6 to a 'sheltered' or Hull balcony. The B5/B6's have obstructed views due to the lifeboats being directly below on the Promenade deck. However, they have glass fronted balconies, and most people we spoke to said that, on balance , they were preferable to the metal fronted balconies. We had a double up-grade due to my comments(Via the TA) that the first actually 'dropped' us four decks. We finished up on Deck six (B1), midships, directly opposite the central stairwell/lifts. This actually proved very convenient, with none of the disturbance that might have been thought, (due to excellent soundproofing). We were also directly below the promenade deck and Kings Court, but experienced no disturbance from these either. I agree that if 'sun-lounging', the metal fronted balconies only offer a view of the sky. However, leaving and arriving back in New York (plus every moonlit night) leaning on your own rail, with drink in hand, was one of the most agreeable/pleasant, memories of the cruise.

oh dear oh dear,just a reminder, the QM2 is a liner NOT a cruise ship ( there are only 2 liners now in the world; QM2 and QE2 and in November only one, the QM2). She is a very special liner, the best by far in the world. If you had an upgrade it must have been from an inside to an outside - or from the cheaper for or aft of the ship into the middle ( more stable). At 65 you should know better! I have just returned after a fantastic crossing to and from new York ( what an adventure! a review will follow soon...we had a breakdown and a stormyet it enhanced the experience. ) QM2 is peerless . Poor and Ordinary or other cruises do their best and are good value, but remember they are cruise ships NOT liners. The difference between a cruiser and a Liner £300 million. ( Freedom of the SEas cost £500million to build two years ago; QM2 cost £800million 5 years ago...I rest my case). In every sense you get what you pay for...QM2 is the best. Sorry there were niggles for you...you will never surpass a transatlantic crossing in extraordinary luxury!

Deck 4 is billed as 'enclosed balconies'. I would have thought any balcony, with access to fresh air and the chance of a more panoramic view, would have been preferable to an 'Oceanview' or 'inside'stateroom.