LB_NJ

There are limits on contracts that vary by state and country however, what you are asking usually takes about a half semester of a 1st year law school basic class on contracts to go through.

Just booked a cruise and I don't see my club number anywhere. Is there a way to confirm and/or enter a club number for the cruise?

It depends on how unfair and the specific laws of the state or country governing the contract. While I believe that "gratuities" should be included in the base price of the fare because I see it as more open marketing, I am not sure how they would be considered "unfair."

Just bought the classic non-alcohol package for $16.78 pp/pd which includes the gratuity.

My point was that Cunard IS NOT a good fit for their requirements. The OP wants casual, I think there are those out there who are still upset that a Tux is not required every evening in the MDR. Even though the dress code was relaxed a few years ago the ships tend to the more formal. I mentioned Oceania since it tends to Country Club Casual. I am sure some of the other lines: Seabourn, Viking, Regent may have a less formal environment. I just have not traveled them. The OP says they are MAJOR foodies. Pre-COVID (not sure it is still true these days) the food in the MDR on QM2 was OK, similar to Princess cruise lines, maybe a little better then Royal. This is significantly below what you can get on the other more expensive cruise lines. I have not traveled in Grills so that may be significantly better however, the OP was not willing to pay the additional. All is all, the OP on Cunard may be a square peg in a round hole.

We recently booked a Cruise Only fare and bought the basic non-alcohol drink package. We never drink enough alcohol that a package makes sense. Also, last time we had the basic internet package on Summit it was less then useless.

Not sure if the drinks package varies by sailing or day of the week😄 like it does on Royal. If it does then you may not know the drink package rate until AFTER you book so it may be hard to do the math.

It has been a few years however I have sailed Cunard in Britanica and also sailed Oceania. Oceania has way better food. If food is that important you might want to think carefully about your options.

FYI, brochures and FAQs are usually shortened versions of what is in the contract. The passage contract always controls. I.e., if the FAQs or brochure say one thing and the contract says another the contract prevails.

Based on your requirements Cunard may not be the best fit. Oceania or one of the other even more upscale cruise lines may make more sense.

Never got the upgrade. Also, finally got emails saying did not get the bid.

I don't think it is a problem if you are very careful. Carefully check the specific airlines rules and bring the largest carryon and personal items they allow (even for the children). Additionally, I have never seen the airline stop anyone with a carryon, personal item and a water bottle over the shoulder and a reading book (no need to pack the water bottle and reading book). Most ships also provide laundry service. On long (eg, greater then 2 weeks) land trips I figure on at least one laundry. Also, think about what you can easily buy at the destination in Europe so you don't have to pack that item, just buy it there. In the alternative, check one item of luggage for the whole family with the assumption that it will get lost (pack only items you might want to have but can get away without and don't cost much to replace) in the worst case scenario you won't have the optional items and might have to file a claim with the airline.

However, there are some time limits. Excursion has to be cancelled no less then x hours before the shore excursion and they cut off cruise planner y days before departure. Some special shore (few and far between) excursions have more strict requirements.

I think all the mainline cruise lines do the shopping thing. X is no exception. Hopefully the person you are traveling with (if you are traveling with someone) can ignore all the shopping promotions. They are always doing some type of giveaway (some trinket). They are easy to ignore except right next to the onboard shops.

Trying to figure out what time to book for MyTime dinner.

I generally prefer Oceania however Cunard does Glacier Bay and Oceania does not. Both cruises do Hubbard Glacier. The rest of the itinerary is similar. Both cruises start in Vancouver. Cunard returns there, Oceania returns to Seattle. We would probably do an inside cabin on either cruise. Any thoughts?

Would you point to a source for the US cruise lines offering transfers? It is about a 3 hour drive not including the time at the border crossing and customs. Not completely unrelated, I am thinking about the 12 day 2023 cruise and was wondering it the do the inside passage? Can't seem to find out for sure.

Could be 30 minute wait, could be 45 minutes (for parties of 2 to 4). For 7 it could be a lot more. You never know. When we do MTD we ALWAYS prebook our favorite time. I agree with everyone else who says run, don't walk to the maitre d' as soon as you can once you board. In the meantime, book what you can in cruise planner, it can be changed once you board.

A few months ago on Anthem we did a boarding day lunch at Giovanni's. We were happy with the choice. The food was OK, definitely better then the buffet. Not as good as the Italian restaurant on the Celebrity ships but not bad.

In general missing a glacier can happen for many reasons. In Alaska, it can be weather or depending on the time of year it can be to much ice.

The price of the refreshment package varies and goes up and down. I've seen the package vary by as much as $10-$15 pp/pd for the same cruise depending on the purchase date. The lowest I can remember a package being is $18 pp/pd.

Just booked a cruise online and there was no way (or I missed it) to add the name of the second passenger. Now it says TBD. How do I change it? Do I have to call?

This week. I asked the question because normally you get either an email that says accepted or rejected. First time getting an email that says might be upgraded on the ship and the amount would be charged to the onboard account.

Is this something new? I got an email saying that they have not yet accepted my Royal-Up bid however it may be accepted once I board.

I was on Summit and basic WiFi was pretty bad. How is basic WiFi on Celebrity Constellation?