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We were in the owners suite on Azamara and hated it, from the cabin to the food, to the staff. One 5 day cruise in QG and we are already planning our next Cunard cruise. Our Q4 cabin was fine (comfortable but not mind blowing) and on par with Azamara but a little nicer for far less cost. The food & the staff was where we found the real difference with Cunard. Nothing was too much trouble and unlike Azamara we don't feel we were being fed the same lunch every single day. The food itself was even better than expected in QG and on par with quality restaurants. Azamara felt like expensive camp food in comparison.

Hi all, We are looking at our 2nd Cunard cruise in QG. We would like to take my widowed mother but find the 100% solo supplement hard to swallow. As we all want to dine together in QG, could we book all three of us in to one QG cabin and then book a second Britannia balcony cabin for my mother to sleep in? On initial quotes, this would be a cheaper option than two QG suites allowing for the single supplement. Thanks in advance.

Don't knock it till you try it!! It is a great combo.

Just off QE two weeks ago......wifi was awful and nearly ruined our trip as my Husband had to do some minimal work whilst we were away and really struggled. If you are using your mobile phone on a wifi package, when you go floor to floor it will disconnect your device and you have to continually log in. Hair pulling frustration. We had three services and really only managed to get a stationary laptop in our QG penthouse suite to work consistently. When we complained to the Pursers office (on several occasions both by phone and in person) we were treated like criminals somehow trying to wrought the system. All we wanted was what we had paid for. If you NEED wifi to work whilst away you will struggle unless in port. If it just for fun or keeping in touch you will be fine.

Have no other choice but wanted to be a surprise on arrival.....

Need to Vent...... Tried to book floral arrangement during the recent Valentines sale.....told the arrangements were sold out. Only roses available which "amazingly" were not part of the sale. Tried again today, post sale, on the off chance and was told despite advertising them for Australian Cruises none of the arrangements are available. Why do I feel more and more that Cunard down under is "Cunard Lite" with reduced level of service and offerings. Not sure why Aussies are second class citizens to Cunard......we still pay in US$$$ but we get none of the USA or UK promo inclusions. Grrrrrrrrr!!! Vent over. 🙂

Don't know about brave 😉

Does anyone have a daily programme for QE? Trying to plan shortest route but struggling to get exact locations.

Can anyone please advise where the smoking areas are located on QE? Many thanks.

Hi all, Is there any way to find out who the Guest speakers are currently on QE? Thanks in advance.

Is not a warmth thing. Those thin duvets just feel cheap and nasty rather than a beautiful fluffy feather duvet. Would prefer not to have blankets but better than crappy duvet.

anyone know the type of duvets? Hate those thin synthetic ones.

Hi folks, Are there duvets on the beds or sheets & blankets? If duvets are they feather or synthetic? Pillows.....feather or foam? All info gratefully appreciated. 🙂

Not if it was your first ever Cunard cruise....... 😞

We aren't even getting a theme on our 5 day cruise. Just "Gala" which we too find disappointing based on our pre booking research that said it would be one of the 4 themes, not none of them. 😞

Thanks for the confirmation. Very much a faux discount IMHO.

Interesting. Seems to be a deceptive discount if that is the case. Appreciate experienced Cunarders chiming in.

We were under the impression that on the package the 15% gratuity was included for drinks over $13.50 if purchased, less the 20% discount. ie. $15 drink becomes $12 drink charged to your account. As you are suggesting, it is not really a 20% discount for drinks over $13.50 if on the drinks package. i.e $15 + $2.25 (15% gratuity) less 20% discount becomes a $13.80 drink. Is that correct?

Ahhhhhh got it. Apologies for my ignorance and thanks for your input. 🙂

Sorry, again being a newbie, not understanding. Is this a loyalty level? ie silver gold diamond Or is this a benefit of being in QG?

what is a diamond coupon - paperless or otherwise. Sorry don't understand the reference

Not sure what that is but don't think us Aussies get one 😞

That is our situation too. My DH loves his Rum Baba but we are already in QG so seems silly to pay an extra USD$100 to eat elsewhere on board.

We have heard amazing things about the Rum Baba in the Verandah Restaurant but as we are travelling in Queens Grill we are not planning to dine at the Verandah on our 5 night trip as it seems a waste. Believe it maybe possible to order this dessert by pre-order in QG......can anyone confirm from experience?

I know I may get flamed but does anyone have any success on QE with these devices? My DH is a wanderer and yet another internet package seems excessive when we are up to 3 already.