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The beautiful QE has dulled her lights at night as we sail out of the Red Sea. However the night before last the ship was lit up like a Christmas tree whilst sailing through the most incredible lightening storm sometime after 3am. The lightening was continuous and very close and the ship seemed to list towards starboard. I have never experienced anything like it! I thought it was rocket fire at first on waking although thankfully I’ve also never experienced anything like that either. Next morning the deck staff were sweeping up the sand after the storm. Wow it was amazing. Now we continue to sail serenely toward our next port in Oman.

Thanks Travel gal And I guess you bring copies on board and play that

Thanks Wonky

How do people get the patterns to play mahjong on board?

I personally find smart black trousers and nice tops are fine in the MDR however due to luggage restrictions (doing further travel before and after the cruise) I skip the gala nights in the MDR but can still feel comfortable around the rest of the ship. Especially if I’m on a table with very dressy people out of respect for them although by then they mostly know we are on a long trip. Also some fake pearls can help!

I am also watching the excursion list for this cruise. Thankyou for the information so far.

Thankyou very much for all the information which is very helpful. I had no idea the details were all on the website. I understand how these times can of course change especially if someone takes your parking space exlondoner!

I am on a Cunard cruise in October and would like to find the scheduled port arrival and departure times. I cannot see the precise times on the Cunard site other than generalised “morning” and “afternoon” unlike most other cruise lines. How can I find the arrival and departure times? Many thanks for any assistance.

Thanks Bell Boy that’s great to know

I had a look at the roll call for the Barcelona to Australia cruise and it is very quiet. Hopefully the shore excursions will be listed soon including Luxor. I don’t think I am brave enough to do a one day private Luxor tour.

Hi alibabacruisers Yes it’s nice to meet someone else from our cruise Luxor is the only essential shore excursion on the cruise for me and thanks Solent Richard I will have a read of your blog. I’ve already enjoyed your Oman and Port Elizabeth port excursions. I’m very excited about the cruise! Perhaps the Roll Call will become more active as we get closer to the sailing date See you on board Jane

Thanks for this information lissie I am also on the same cruise and very interested in this shore excursion