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We checked out of hotel late and arrived at the port around 1pm .we were given boarding time of 3pm but were allowed on around 1.30pm .Only asked to see boarding passes and passports.Very quick through security , luggage was in the cabin before we headed for lunch in the buffet.

Being looked after by lovely young steward.He told me there are 6 covid cabins in his care .I did notice quite a few people entering the buffet and not using sanitizer at the entrance.I did tell a woman off for using her hands and not the tongs for the bread.She said it’s easier with hands!!!! She was English , aged about 60!!!! I have used the stairs as much as possible and always wore a mask the few times I used a lift…wanted to go from 1 to 10 and didn’t mind when there were total of 4 in ( one in each corner) but at one floor I pushed past quickly to get out when about 6 or 7 people tried to cram in on deck 3 …..I heard one man say ‘ what’s up with her?’ I just replied ‘ remember covid?’ I am Feeling a bit better this evening, nose not running now ,( used a few boxes of tissues) just a slight thickly cough but hubby has a chest infection thank goodness I packed just about every cold and flu medication going .His appetite is good but I have lost mine .Had afternoon tea delivered and just had 1 cake with my cuppa , might try and eat the sarnies and scone later.Such a shame as you say it was looking to be a good cruise.Captain announced we are leaving later tonight ( around 10pm) as still not fixed propellor blade problem and will arrive about 1 hour later than planned in Malaga tomorrow morning.

Arrived in Cadiz yesterday , had light lunch in the MDR ,suddenly felt weary , had a snooze , woke up feeling unwell.Used our own LFT’s and both tested positive.Called medical centre , re tested and positive confirmed .Have to isolate for 6 days .Will miss every port ! …Not feeling any better today.Room service looking after us as is the Purser’s Office. Hey Ho! ( our first Cunard cruise)

I did read somewhere a while ago they were short staffed due to covid and pax were having to unload their luggage and use trolleys to deposit their cases for uploading to the ship.Have they now got enough porters for this service now ? ( I have ensured there will be plenty of £1 coins at the ready)

The health declaration info above does not appear anywhere on ‘ My Cunard’ , the 3 days before link has gone ( disappeared on the 5th Dec , which is the date shown as the latest update) I have searched and there isn’t any info re Health Declaration at the terminal .I am in the UK , sailing this Sunday.Could be different for those flying in to the UK.I will be self testing tomorrow and again on Sunday morning.

I will still do covid tests on Thursday and again on Sunday morning.

I got an email from Cunard re our Dec 11th cruise this morning and noticed it wasn’t mentioned .Just logged on to double check and you are quite the ‘Health Check’ requirement to be filled in 3 days before departure has disappeared.

Boarding QV next weekend .May I ask here about ‘ covid’ ? Is it mask wearing protocols for all again or have they been relaxed ? Are you aware of covid on board ( crew or pax) ….remove if not appropriate place @Host Hattie

@indiana123…you posted exactly what I wish I had posted ….thank you and well said ….also thank you to @Victoria2….for all your common sense posts

We have never had a late boarding time at Southampton before , always arrived around the right time and on board very quickly (noon’ish) never had to sit and wait . First time with Cunard so not familiar with their terminal.Have an ‘arrival’ time of 3pm .We will check out of our hotel at noon just outside Southampton .We don’t really want to leave our car loaded with luggage in a city car park so intend driving to the terminal and waiting there.What are the facilities like? Is it similar to an airport re seating, refreshments etc or more basic? …Tia😀

majortom10….I see you live in Stone , I live in Trentham .I am on the QV in 3 weeks ….would it help if I took the watch back and ask them to sort something out for you ?

When tests were mandatory for everyone Cunard recommended ‘Prenetics’ to me .the price then was £17 and the results were emailed within 3 hours .

Please don’t shoot me down , this is just a thought.Do you think Cunard are restricting the use of these smaller mobility scooters to deter obese/lazy people from taking them on board.Didn’t the Spanish Costa hotels ban them as non disabled ‘ Brits’( oops that will upset some of you) were hiring them and careering around all over the place ? I do not think for a moment the OP is not in genuine need.

We don’t have any of the drink packages .Is tap water ( iced or otherwise) provided with dinner in the MDR ?

Thanks for posting .Has the mandatory mask protocol been removed?

Thank you for all your posts , loved your pics and appreciated all the information.Safe journey home.

Not just booking with a TA…I was offered the choice when I booked online direct with Cunard 2 months ago when I booked our up and coming Dec cruise on QV.

Thank you …similar to the Baico on Celebrity or the Living Room on Saga .

Am I right in assuming there is a charge for these delicious looking small plates ? I cannot see the prices on the menu shown HH, are the individual prices displayed elsewhere?

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We are on the QV Dec11th too.I chose the cabin when I booked and at that time it was showing Early or Late as the only options …I chose early ‘ table for 2’ …yesterday the options shown are ‘ Anytime…Early …Late ‘ …I changed to the Anytime option .

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If there aren’t any taxis on the dock waiting for cruise passengers , walk to the main road , there is a taxi rank opposite the CR7 Hotel .Depending on where the ship docks it is either a 10 minute walk ( from the furthest away) to 5 minutes if it docks directly in front of the hotel ….if it does berth here then the rank is behind the hotel.