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Cunard has "exciting news", maybe related to ship setting sail for the first time? https://x.com/cunardline/status/1754127853367533889?s=20

Personally I'd look at deck 11 midship or mid-forward, although be mindful of the pool above you depending on the specific cabin. QM2's design has all the balconies set further in on the ship's sides so they're protected by the super structure. This might obstruct your view somewhat in one direction if you're all the way forward or aft.

This was my experience as well. I never got a receipt for any of my drinks. The sommelier in the Britannia dining room only asked to see my card on the first night and then remembered I had the drinks package. Most bartenders asked to see my card, but usually only for the first drink and sometimes not at all if they remembered me.

This carpet? It's the same one that was there when I sailed last year.

Cunard have posted about the drydock, still nothing specific, but nice to see.

Just came across this thread, are there any videos of Queen Mary 2 during her tandem crossing with QE2? There are some beautiful videos of the QE2 sailing, but next to nothing of the QM2. Here is my favourite of the QE2 from that crossing:

It's too bad they had to move you, but I hope there aren't any public venues out of commission when QM2 sets sail again.

The rumoured increase turned out to be new pricing for shorter voyages, which previously didn't have a drinks package available. For the 5+ night voyages the price hasn't changed since it went from $69 to $70 pppd.

Do the self-serve launderettes also have ironing boards or steamers?

I logged into my Cunard this morning and got a banner advertising the rollout of Starlink internet onboard, with an "over" 15% discount to encourage people to try out the improved connectivity, but it's the standard $15 or $20 per day depending on the plan. Are they indirectly saying the internet packages will go up by 15%+? Or maybe the Cunard website strikes again... weirdly if I log into my Cunard on another device there is no mention of the discount at all, just the Starlink launch offer itself. My sailing leaves Nov 26.

I think it’s a catch all since they don’t want to get into exceptions. On my last cruise from Southampton to New York there was a woman on the PA over the checkin line telling everyone to have their ESTA ready before getting to the counter. I about had a heart attack because I didn’t even know what that was at the time. US CBP site is very clear that Canadian citizens travelling with a Canadian passport do not need an ESTA.

Thanks for all the input and replies, especially @CDNPolar for double checking the travel.gc.ca site for me! I called Cunard as well today and they didn't see any special requirements on their end either. Sounds like everything should be all set.

Hi all, I hope this is right section to post. I'm new to cruising and wanted advice from fellow Canadians. I'm going on a Caribbean cruise with Cunard at the end of November with five ports of call and I'm having a hard time confirming that I don't need to prepare any special documents. The cruise calls at Basseterre, St Kitts, Castries, St Lucia, Bridgetown, Barbados, Roseau, Dominica and Road Town, Tortola (British Virgin Islands). I looked on the government of Canada website and it says there are no visas required for these countries and my passport is valid for at least 6 months past my return date. Is there anything else I might need or any resources I can use to check? The countries' websites are hit and miss for this type of info. Just trying to avoid the nightmare scenario of being denied boarding... 😁

Is this an annual itinerary? I don't see it for 2024, maybe it'll show up again when the 2025 sailings come out...

Might be worth adding I was sailing out of Southampton and disembarking in New York.