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I am hoping to book a day tour of the Isle of Wight, but the tour leaves at 10:00 a.m. Can one reasonably expect to be off the boat by say, 9 a.m., with their luggage collected?

Was just trying to see what all was online, and came across this new set of progress photos: https://www.christopherison.com/search?_bqO=0&_bqH=eJxNjj0PgjAQhv8Ni4tEYgJJh3KtyflBSVticGmIVHAhojDIr7clRB16fd5L7rkrLbvAvYFDPUzhdj9F71tfQZ3qNkriKEzC9do_V9EwBaQfre1WVdfZYG4YmjEyOAbUJXG_0lRzDyCKTMvSoBI.ojKSHzlVnC0x_89CIs_cKIpstgipCXMmx4Xi0iAjhT9jGjco4vycPprAQGrQadz.BYsvyt0PTx4paPKy1fPaBuBtH2RpSqM-&ppg=100 If the link doesn't work, go to the photographer's search engine, type "Queen Anne," and arrange by most recent. I found the photos of the Royal Court Theatre and restaurants most interesting!

Thanks all for your comments! Re: balcony privacy, I fear I’ve made things sound racier than I intended to. 😂 I really mean that as a woman who covers her hair, I’d love the chance to let my hair down in the wind! And as it’s my honeymoon, feel more entitled to do so freely on such a once in a lifetime trip. 😊 And I did see on the deck plans for Queen Anne that there are some balconies on the fourth deck I believe, which are visible from above (noted as such, at least). I will need to keep that in mind about the cameras though…

I see! Did you get the impression that they’d move you if you insisted? My concern is ending up in a balcony visible from above. We are currently booked in a balcony but privacy is essential for us. A larger balcony, but not private, isn’t an upgrade for us. I don’t usually fuss but as it’s our honeymoon, and being a lady, I’d be heartbroken if we had to spend the time hiding from view! Must spend many afternoons relaxing in my robe! :)

I can't recall whether or not I opted out of upgrades. Does Cunard ever upgrade you without prior notice, so you can choose whether or not to accept? We booked a specific room and would not like to move. But for the life of me I can't remember if I opted out when I booked and don't see an option anywhere to refuse automatic upgrades.

Interestingly, on my account, I don't see those thumbnails with descriptions. This is what I see, plus the note that booking is available two weeks before departure. My cruise is over 100 days out.

I don't know if it's just me, or if they actually removed the rendering, but this is what it looked like when it was up. I believe it just went up in the last week or two. Maybe it wasn't ready for release. Not quite as fancy as the RMS Mauretania... 🙂

Nearly all the shore excursions we've signed up for begin by 9:30 a.m. These are to take place in Invergordon, Kirkwall, Greenock, and some ports in Iceland. One booking is estimated at nearly five hours, for instance. In your experience, are shore experiences meant to take up the full day, leading right up to when you must return to ship? Or can you squeeze in additional activities on your own?

Right?? Tea on the balcony sounds incredible. Maybe even put a robe on and get some sun if facing west. 🙂

Wonderful, thank you for the information! I'm surprised I can't find more examples online of people enjoying the afternoon tea in their cabin or balcony. Seems so luxurious and relaxing. 🙂

And if so, what timing? Can you elect to opt out / in of any particular items, teas, etc.?

"Echoing the elegance and grandeur of great art deco concert halls, Queen Anne’s Royal Court Theatre ushers in a glamourous new act of live performance. One that puts storytelling back at centre-stage. Even the approach inspires anticipation. Ushering you along a moodily lit corridor, adorned by life-size portraits that spring unexpectedly into motion with clever lenticular illusion." "With cascading chandeliers that frame the action to perfect sightlines and velvety seats, this incredible venue really will put storytelling at center stage." I haven't seen any discussion on this and I can't imagine why it's not a larger point of contention! 😅 Frankly, I'm not seeing grandeur, elegance, art deco... It looks rather corporate to me. It also doesn't appear to have balcony seating. I actually love the renderings of other areas aboard Queen Anne, but this one leaves me nervous! What are your thoughts?

My husband and I will be sailing Cunard for the first time aboard Queen Anne. Neither of us consume pork or alcohol, and he has a few VERY dire allergies, which we have reported to Cunard. However, he has some minor allergies which, if they do bother, can be handled with a simple OTC pill as they are less severe. Because of this, depending on how bad his allergies have been lately, he may or may not avoid some of his other trigger allergies. I'm wondering whether it's easy to ask the restaurant staff to leave off a particular ingredient in a dish, if it otherwise meets his dietary needs. Myself, I am lactose intolerant but hesitate to report it as a full on "allergy" to Cunard, because it's not. I can tolerate all cheeses and most fermented dairy foods. It's really just milks and creams which will upset me. To that end I am wondering if you've seen lactose-free dairy milk on board. To each their own, but I personally do not enjoy nut milks at all, and would hate to resort to them during afternoon tea... I'd rather take the stomach ache! TIA.