MarkBearSF Posted February 9, 2013 #1 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Has Cunard changed its code of conduct? Reading the NY Times article on a recent QM2 crossing, the writer reports: - a waiter made overtures to a passenger (his wife) - the Maitre d' accepted a tip to change the table Historically, if I recall correctly, both of these behaviors would have been unacceptable, if not unthinkable. Have the rules changed? Finally - why are clocks now changed at noon? It certainly seems to be less convenient to the passengers. Thank you for your time, Mark Katzenberger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transatlantic fan Posted February 9, 2013 #2 Share Posted February 9, 2013 we prefer the noon time change. Thank you Cunard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Shanks Posted February 18, 2013 #3 Share Posted February 18, 2013 I thought the article was well written - but a bit tongue in cheek. As for the clock change - we have been trialling a midday change in one direction from New York to Southampton - it is very tough for the ship's company as they los an hour's sleep each night. By changing to a midday change - it helps our crew - and it has led to our guests staying up later in the evenings and experiencing more of the entertaiment. It has been a welcome change. Remember that if you go Southampton to New York you get 5 x 25 hour days - now who else offers that sort of value for money on a holiday ? Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transatlantic fan Posted February 18, 2013 #4 Share Posted February 18, 2013 [quote name='Peter Shanks']I thought the article was well written - but a bit tongue in cheek. As for the clock change - we have been trialling a midday change in one direction from New York to Southampton - it is very tough for the ship's company as they los an hour's sleep each night. By changing to a midday change - it helps our crew - and it has led to our guests staying up later in the evenings and experiencing more of the entertaiment. It has been a welcome change. Remember that if you go Southampton to New York you get 5 x 25 hour days - now who else offers that sort of value for money on a holiday ? Peter[/quote] Peter, We loved the change at midday on our last transatlantic, as you say better for the crew aswell. cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy1978 Posted February 18, 2013 #5 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Peter We didn't like the time change at midday. We felt that you had breakfast and then lunch/afternoon tea were almost straight after. God help you if you had a lie in. Talking to the Captain onboard, they didn't like it either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Shanks Posted February 18, 2013 #6 Share Posted February 18, 2013 We are liistening to the feedback - and will discuss with the team onboard - many thanks for your feedback as well. Best Regards. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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