DaisyDancer

I just watched her departure on the live webcam. Amazing! I took some screen shots.

20 minutes ago, bluemarble said:

Here's a capture of some of the fireworks a few minutes ago for QV's departure on her 2024 world voyage. The is from the Solent Ships YouTube channel.

 

Here are a few more.

Tiffy has just had a treat of some salmon so she's a happy girl.

My view this morning from my hotel room.

We had open dining on the QM2 in December. It was any time between 6 pm and 9 pm. There was no problem making a reservation for a table for 5 every evening at 7pm. No queuing involved either.

Good detective work there bluemarble.  Yes, it was 5 years ago - the photo appeared today in my gallery memories. I'd forgotten I posted the other photo in 2020!

This was taken in atrocious weather and very rough seas on departing from this place. A little clue - it was an unscheduled stopover. 

16 minutes ago, Host Hattie said:

That's good to hear @DaisyDancerbecause I think that was a busy cruise wasn't it ?

Yes, I think the ship was full, the bars and buffet were very  busy on the sea day.

We had open dining on the QM2 Christmas markets cruise in December. We had no trouble getting a reservation for a table for five at 7pm each evening and we didn't have to queue. I prefer open dining as 6pm is too early for me and 8.30 is too late. 

4 hours ago, North West Newbie said:

 

Ah, the Erasmus Bridge, Rotterdam.

Correct. Taken last week from the Promenade deck of QM2. It looks like a warm sunny day but it was around -3° C!

This place has probably been posted before and it's an easy one to guess but I'm posting it anyway because I like the photo!

On 11/29/2022 at 11:15 AM, Camgirl said:

What time have you been given for boarding on the 10th? We are diamond and have been given 2.15. 

I am also diamond and have been given 3.30 - my friend who is platinum also has 3.30. Our other friend who has no world club status has 1.30! Seems to be random allocation. Can't even say it's down to which deck we're on as we're all on deck 8.🤔

Hairdryers are permitted, it says this on Cunard's website.

Passengers are not permitted to bring on board irons, kettles or appliances with heating elements, however hair dryers, straighteners and curling tongs are permitted.

Passengers are not permitted to bring on board irons, kettles or appliances with heating elements, however hair dryers, straighteners and curling tongs are permitted.

Hairdryers are allowed - I always take mine and it has never been a problem. In Britannia the hairdryer is fixed in a drawer and I found it awkward to use. 

I'm sailing on 10 December on the QM2. My Cunard gives three dinner options in Britannia - late fixed, early fixed and open.

Tiffy says thank you Biggles and happy international cat day to you too. 

Cats love a cardboard box! This is my little girl, Tiffy.

Thanks Host Hattie. Very grey in Southampton this morning. I'm just waiting to disembark  - I hate this bit. I'm booked on a 4 night to Hamburg in Feb  - treated myself to Queen's Grill so at least something to look forward to!

Sunset over the Bay of Biscay this evening. 

22 hours ago, Host Hattie said:

Looks good, hope you're having a great time

Thanks Host Hattie. We're having a wonderful time. It's brilliant to be back on a Cunard ship! 

We've found some warm weather 😎.  Blue skies and calm seas in the south east corner of the Bay of Biscay!

https://www.cunard.com/en-gb/the-cunard-experience/sailing-with-confidence/preparing-to-sail/at-the-terminal#terminal

I've booked the 4 night scenic cruise on the QE on 26 July! Phoned at 10 this morning and got through after being on hold for about 20 minutes. We got the cabins we wanted.🥳🙂

Sunset taken from the QM2 docked in Lisbon  - December 2012.

Sunset over the Atlantic taken from the QV in January 2018.