Bell Boy

I believe BklynBoy8 is referring to 'Crew' Muster Drills. Limited service in all public venues for approximately 30/40 minutes.

Transferring from Cunard ship to another ON THE SAME DAY - You will receive luggage labels specific for your 'Onward Voyage'. Luggage is put outside your stateroom in the usual procedure. You'll collect your luggage from the baggage area and take it to 'dedicated Cunard transport' ( you be directed from Cunard representative) you can either travel with your luggage to the cruise terminal for your onward voyage OR you can make your own way later in the morning. ( after an hour or two in Southampton ?) On arrival at the cruise terminal you identify your luggage and agree for a porter to put it through the hole in the wall . You check-in as normal . I've experienced this on two occasions over the years - from East bound QM2 to Queen Victoria . No problems.

I believe that is correct as my reliable source ( who is onboard) has 'more or less' confirmed this is the reason .

If your particular Cruise Travel insurance covers "Repatriation' - ie from ship to shore , to hospital , to home then that is all you need . When choosing travel insurance one needs to be looking at CRUISE specific.

Cunard offers similar to that, it's referred to as a Drinks package. The majority of Cunard seasoned guests have loyalty levels which enables them to take advantage of a WIFI deal , Room service is free on Cunard (unless ordering Caviar) The only plus I see from the above is the paid gratuities.

I've been going through this procedure for YEARS . More often than not will book onboard to take advantage of low deposit plus a good amount of OBC and it automatically is transferred to my preferred cruise specialist ( which incidentally is Cunard's UK Top cruise agent) where I receive an additional % discount off the original invoice - and occasionally receive a bottle of Fizz on arrival to the stateroom compliments of the TA.

Yes I understand that , I received the same email which is for the May 3rd itinerary only, however, the wrong information I was given 'way back in January' related to this perk being removed altogether.

You probably spoke to a part time Saturday girl, as usual giving out the wrong information. Whilst I didn't receive the booklet ( Your Ocean Awaits) for May 3rd , I have just received one for a later itinerary I'm also booked on departing 12th May (2024) Probably the same agent at Customer services who told me in January that Diamond / Platinum are now no longer eligible for a priority check-in - Either that or my arrivals/boarding card I've just printed off for the May 3rd (2024) departure is incorrect - it has. 'Diamond Priority' printed across it 😉

The above T&C 5 is only applicable 'before the final balance' has been paid. If the full balance has already been paid and one of the two drops out then they are listed as a no show on embarkation day This happened to me some years when a travel companion dropped out ( after final balance) I incurred no extra charge. Travel companion claimed through their travel insurance .

Yes the fit passenger is able to continue with their travel plans Cunard are not unduly bothered , the travel companion is logged as a no show - no questions are asked .

Very important to those of us guys who have some sense of Sartorial Style, especially if the shirt has double cuffs & links, equally important too for the front of an Evening formal shirt worn with shirt dress studs (as apposed to buttons) Waistcoats ? didn't they go out with the Ark 😉

It's the first thing that goes into my luggage - I never travelled Cunard without a tin of Spray Starch. It's interesting how some folk in the laundry room often make a favourable comment on my ironing skills.

Fireworks ! I hope so. I shall be on this particular cruise and so far I'm feeling a bit disappointed. Everything appears to be focused on the British Isles cruise, ie the naming ceremony and huge celebrations in Liverpool. I/we've not even received the booklet "Your Ocean Awaits" for the 3rd May itinerary ( not that I really need that information) however, I have already received the ocean awaits booklet for an upcoming QM2 itinerary I'm booked on a week or so later.

Exactly! There is no such thing as a Free Lunch . I do have to smile when some folks often refer to Saga or some other cruise lines as being wonderful and free from gratuities or inclusive drinks etc even complimentary transport from home to ship & return . At the end of day it's part of the original booking price - they've paid a hefty sum for it 😉

Agree with you re Beverage packages , however, clarification re those 'Free' Cappuccinos or Latte offered in the dining room. Poor quality, and from a machine in the galley. Not premium coffee beans or prepared from a Barista as the payable Cappuccinos available in some of the other public venues .