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Concerned about booking the above whether the Ocean Bar detracts from view and privacy, Cabin A420. Found pictures on the Starboard side and wasn't happy with the outlook Any pictures and advice would be appreciated

I really enjoyed your post and especially the photos. It would answer a lot of questions raised on this site at times. Our last cruise on QM2 was 65 nights that was many years ago and it bought it all back what a great ship it is and appears to be in very excellent condition. Really appreciated and look forward to your further posts.

Received yesterday "Sail of the Year" brochure. Expired 29 February in Au $. Liked the look of one went onto their site. As advised above prices up. Brochure price Au$9k+ web price AU$13k+ for 17 days. The lateness of receipt and the price increase does not impress me. Another day another dollar but they won't get mine.

Cannot see any reason to change dates

I told in my post exactly what happened. Our cab was turned away by the port person in charge. The baggage drop was to the left of the port security barrier. Also saw several cabs and cars turned away. The information on disembarking came from the Concierge and Tour desk on board. The private car cost was I think was over $100. Both prices quoted were in US Dollars We have joined a ship in a number of ports none are a breeze but certainly stand by my comment on Melbourne

On QE at present ex Melbourne returning Friday We are Diamond members and Grills passengers and have priority with 1pm boarding time. We arrived by cab at 11.45 am having to be out of our hotel by 11.00am. The closest the cab could drop us still entail a walk to the baggage drop. They started to board just after midday. No check of the times for boarding. We then had a very long walk along the pier to check in (no cars are allowed on the pier) After queuing for a short time we went into a priority queue. In our cabin by 12.45 in time for lunch at 1.00pm We were facing the long walk with baggage on disembarking as no cars allowed on pier to pick up a cab. Have arranged coach travel to the airport $25 each We have enjoyed the trip, the ship really good and the staff fantastic. We will not join out of Melbourne again too much of a hassle. Can understand why Cunard and Princess have withdrawn home port Melbourne Hope the above helps

Never had a problem the crew took care of everything. We packed as you are looking at some our items and they shifted the lot. We changed decks and no problems were encountered. We have done it twice all over in a short time. From memory we had to clear immigration not sure now when it took place but we were there when the transfer took place. Have a good trip

Thanks Barbara looking good We are on for the Christmas cruise Brian

We are booked on QE/PG on a Christmas voyage While it does not apply to us it shows a sample menu for alternate dining for Alaska Can't help with advice on every day dining https://my.cunard.com/content/dam/cunard/my-cruise/dining/alternative-dining/frontier/frontier-sample-menu.pdf

Can any one advise the current costs of the 2 wine packages and what is the selection

We are Diamond members also from Aust. Agree with above. We do not receive any promotional advices and the one time I contacted the World desk recently (probably not here) never received a reply. Looking to book a cruise now, first since Covid and we were offered one P2 and alternate one A2. Looking at TAs' they multiple selection in both classes.

I am with you. Even cabins next door to one another have different prices. Cabin Class isn't only the dining there ia also the setup. Also I wouldn't be happy paying a lot extra and then queing for dining caused by extra cabins being included.