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I know, I have sailed a few times since the change, but for those who haven't sailed since the change of passenger 'muster', the post was ambiguous. Now no one can say they aren't aware of both passenger and crew muster arrangements.

I prefer the term 'dress code traditionalists' rather than fanatics and no, I don't think Cunard are clear. They fudge that. david63 has got it nailed in his last two posts. I'm a relative newbie to Cunard and don't have the connections to the Cunard past many have so maybe that's why I can see both sides of the coin but I look to where the future of Cunard lies, the stability and ongoing existence of the line and in 2024 onwards, it's no good looking back. Like it or not, the future is still of a well dressed passenger cohort but with tweaks which bring on a more relaxed style and if the ships sail full, or very nearly, then that's is what is demanded from 'today's' passengers.

Luckily, the QV crew/staff were back 'home' for our '22/23 cruises. I know quite a few were hoping they weren't going to be transferred to QA but acknowledged they had no say in the matter. Selfishly on my part, I'm hoping to see some familiar faces when we board QA.

Not at all clear which drill he was referring to as staff and crew took part in passenger muster, when facilities were on hold for the duration so my post stands as information, if needed.

No drill as such for us last year. Each time, we checked in on boarding at the designated drill section [can't remember if it was with boarding passes or we had to nip to the cabin for our cruise cards] and that was that.The 'drill' info., was on a loop on the television. edit It can be done any time up to around 4pm.

On our TAs, immigration was carried out by UK border forces, on the ship coming over. Very civilised.

Grief, no thanks. I might be very rude [can't abide the pompous] and Host Hattie might have to rap my knuckles! 😁

My experience of onboard showing off pomposity had nothing to do with how anyone was dressed.

King Amo, I totally agree. The high bar set on this board by some is not the norm and could put newbies off when the reality is of a well dressed passenger community whose chaps may or may not be Gala black tie'd and who might/might not wear a jacket of an evening.

Bad manners to admire a beautifully turned out fellow passenger? I think you are taking 2 plus 2 and making 5.

There is little pomposity onboard although I have come across the odd passenger who likes to show off. Bless their little cotton socks! 😀 They don't realise how amusing they are! We follow dress advisories above and beyond for the most part, and I definitely care what folk wear, but hopefully, I have the manners not to show it. 🙂

buchanan101,what you wear is your own business. My comment was a general one. My thoughts and mine alone. Yours are yours. Fine.

To my mind, a dress shirt is one which can be worn with a tie...or not for a more relaxed style. I have yet to see a polo shirt worn with a tie.

No hefting luggage around with private transfer but there again, what do I know as we gave up portering our own bags many years ago and let others take the strain

There's more leeway to circumvent road issues than those involving trains.