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Have only done one E Class ( Ascent). We loved it. Won’t go back to any other class if we book X again. No brand loyalty anymore, we’re at the stage of booking itinerary we like rather than staying with one cruise line. Makes it more exciting for us. Fortunately there’s soo many choices available for everyone.

@Norwaylady, Galataport to Taksim. Walk up or take the tram? We’re in good shape but will be midsummer when we’re there. Thank you.

Enjoying your review. Making me excited for our upcoming trip to Istanbul. Albeit not on X. Will be trying O this time.

Looking forward to your posts. Pls comment on Welcome Pickup. Have booked them for our summer trip. Enjoy the time with your mum. Wish I still had mines to travel with.

We have an overnight in Istanbul. What would time would debarking commence? Im trying to figure out transfers to IST and flights to Cappadoccia. Thank you.

We agree Ascent is fabulous. We had Cpt. Demetrius and Luigi and for the first time also wonder if we should choose a cruise based on CD and Cpt. Also curious re: your O experience. Booked Vista for this summer ( cheaper PH 10 night than Ascent Retreat 7 night) and Regent for Panama Canal( definitely not cheaper lol, but itinerary works) and we want to try Regent.

@Kelownabccan, Quebec City. Didnt realise no direct flights to these cities from your area. I can remember the shlep from Saskatoon to anywhere. One of the reasons we moved East and not further West when given the choice.

Why don’t you consider one of the cruises from NYC to QC. Cheaper and shorter flights.

@REDSTRIPETYPE@TRLD, thank you for your posts. @judi666, I went back and read your review as well. Appreciate your comments. The few rude responses were not surprising to me at all. We are trying O in a few months and I like reading the different opinions out there. The O regulars love their chosen line and that’s great but for us newbies it’s good to have different viewpoints. We are not expecting Fine Dining but do hope it’s as good as SD on Edge class. We expect Chair hogs, less entertainment options than on X and an older demographic. But hopefully no one who chooses an excursion thats beyond their capabilities. It’s a port intensive cruise so I’m sure it will all work out. We’re going for the ports and not so much the ship.

Is Vista not the last ship departing port? We’ve booked an O excursion to the beach as we’ve been many times including a land stay to Santorini).We have considered staying on board but it’s soo gorgeous and I’d like to do some shopping. O We thought we’d wait till the other ships had departed before even attempting to join the line.

Wonderful. Sounds like it took a lot of planning. Looking forward to your review. Have fun.

@jonthomas, we usually stay at the Kimpton Epic. Great rates and a good 4* hotel. Good restaurant Zuma on site.

Try Blackberry or Just Airports. Quotes are usually similar. We use either of these every summer in the UK for transfers to and from airport.

New to RSSC. Apologies if this has been covered in the past. Does lunch at the Specialities have to be booked and does it count towards your SD allocation? Thank you.

Thanks all for the info. After the encouragement from this board, we have decided to try the 2 nighter. However I’ve since noticed a 5 nighter from Quebec City to NYC. As it’s doable for us time wise and being based on the Eastern seaboard , it makes for easy short break for us. A good way to potentially see the Fall leaves in QC and maybe along the route as well. If you had the choice , may I assume the 5 nighter would be a more complete experience? There’s only 1 Port Day. Thanks again.

@VintageKrug, I appreciate the details in your reponse. We plan on staying a couple nights in Hamburg,before flying back to Canada. Any suggestions for hotels? Thanks again.

Hi all, it’s our first time on Cunard. We will be arriving Southampton on an NCL cruise from Iceland and are considering embarking the next day on a 2 nighter on QM2 to Hamburg,(instead of heading to London for a few days). I’ve always wanted to go on the QM2 but a TA is not doable for the next few years. Would this be enough to get a good feeling for the ship? Looking at entry level Queens Grill suite. Deck 9 or 10.Not a connecting cabin. Thank you for any advice.

Does FAS+ ever go on sale? For our 10 night it’s currently at $499.90 pp. Thank you.

@ppanyan, when are you sailing? We’re booked in 10034 in July. Will post a review, but if you’re sailing before that , I would appreciate some feedback. Thanks.

We booked a Split Cabana on Ascent in Feb . It was worth it imo. However, the split ones are on each end and I found them to be very windy. We were fortunate to be moved to a full one in the middle, which was way more comfortable. In future, I would definitely book a Cabana on Ascent for at least a couple days as we like being on the main pool deck a few times. The location is great, facing the pool deck. If you like sitting and watching or being in the action it’s great, as the loungers do get bagged/ hogged very early. Even if only 2 people I will book a full cabana moving forward. Do go early 9/930 on the morning of to choose your cabana. Enjoy.

Thank you for taking the time. What time were cabins ready and any suggestions for embarkation day lunch. We will be in a regular Balcony Cabin. Is your cabin noisy? Thanks again.

Did you ask why they were spraying and with what? Hope you have a good cruise.

Great review, thank you.

We’ve booked 03 Jan’26. Not retired yet so cannot do the 16/17 day cruises. We will debark in Panama City, and spend a couple days. Celebrity Refugees, exploring other options. Have an O cruise on Vista this summer and Prima to Iceland in ‘25. Will still cruise Edge class if it’s just in the Caribbean and looking for some sun, RCL with the family in ‘25 , but we’re aging out of only big ship cruising.

Thanks for the info. Have decided to book 01/26 PC. Decided on a Concierge Category E. Is this a good starting point, size wise for a Regent cabin? I like the bed facing the ocean and the early booking option for dining and I figure a night precruise in Miami can add up at that time of the year, so it made sense to book this category. Thanks.