exlondoner

l know I complain from time to time the air conditioning can be quite fierce, but it is not fierce enough to need a hat.

Actually, I think for Venice the fact that everyone wants to see the same things is a benefit for the slightly more adventurous. A turn down an unpromising alley can take you to a square devoid of tourists where you can sit and eat ice cream or go into a church with a couple of old masters. Of course the preservation of the lagoon is a different issue.

Perhaps if someone asked a complicated question about the dress code schedule, that might sniff him out. 🙂

We usually do it before lunch.

Have they started doing that again? Last month in QV, you simply had to be checked off at your muster station any time after boarding.

Also, there may be pesky rules about importing foodstuffs.

What a lovely idea, but I’ve never heard of it happening.

And sometimes prices rise quite considerably on popular cruises.

My latest paper brochure, which goes up to December 2024, does not seem to have that question, though, like you, I think they did in the past.

So which do you believe? Which you want, I imagine. 🙂

They are actually on the list of forbidden items. What am I not allowed to take on board? Answer The safety and security of our ships is paramount and, as such, you are prohibited from carrying certain items onto our vessels. Security screening of you and your baggage will be conducted each time you board the ship and if you are found in possession of any of these items they may be permanently confiscated. This list is not exhaustive and any other items may be refused at the discretion of either the Port or Ship security staff. The following items (this is not an exhaustive list) will not be permitted on-board: Any illegal narcotics/drugs including synthetic and designer drugs Medical marijuana (including CBD oil) All firearms including replicas, imitations and their components Air, BB or pellet pistols or rifles Any other projectile-weapon (e.g., paint ball guns) All ammunition All explosives, including imitation explosives and devices Electric streamers Fireworks, flares, pyrotechnics Sharp pointed weapons including throwing stars Knives with a blade longer than 2.75 inches / 7cm, any blade length that is prohibited by local laws/regulation and all concealed bladed weapons such as belt buckle knives, cane and umbrella knives/swords, pen knives, credit card knives, etc Open razors or scissors with a blade longer than 2.75 inches / 7cm Skean Dhus or Kirpans Spears or spear guns Crossbows, crossbow bolts and long bow arrows Blunt weapons including knuckle dusters, brass knuckles, clubs, coshes, batons, flails or nunchaku Items containing incapacitating substances (e.g. gas guns, tear gas sprays, mace, phosphorus, acid and other dangerous chemicals that could be used to maim or disable) Flammable substances and hazardous chemicals Any other item made, adapted or intended for use as an offensive weapon Stun devices Items not supplied by the Company containing any kind of heating element, such as but not limited to: immersion heaters, heating blankets, clothes irons, hair dryers, water heaters, coffee machines with heating / hot plates, etc. Any remotely controlled or autonomously flying devices, toys or aerial drones Electric bicycles Self-balancing hover boards, air wheels, scooters, or Segways Compressed gas tanks, bottles, cylinders including dive tanks, propane tanks and aerosol cans Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRB), ham radios, communication scanners, hand-held radios, wide-band receivers, satellite phones, transformers, lasers and laser pointers Inflatables – with the exception of children’s swimming aids Medical gas bottles are allowed in connection with a certified medical condition but cannot be packed in baggage. Oxygen cylinders must be delivered to the pursers’ office and stored in a designated safe area Any items or amounts of currency prohibited by customs regulations Balloons - As part of our Ocean's Alive programme and our continued commitment to do everything we can to help protect our environment and wild/marine life, we no longer use or allow balloons of any kind on board Carnival UK ships Personal extension leads, including those that are surge protected, unless to be used with essential medical equipment (e.g. CPAP and nebuliser machines)

The UK has a large and wonderful Polish population, starting from the Battle of Britain, when we were pretty much saved by the addition of over 100 experienced Polish pilots. You might come across really good pierogi if you are lucky.

I thought it must be, but, having no eye for detail (and being very short sighted) couldn’t actually recognise anything.

Halifax is a fascinating and walkable city. I wouldn’t contemplate an excursion.

Here is what was in our daily programme for two days in August. I cannot emphasise too strongly that I know nothing about this from personal experience.🙂🙂

I think I’d want to have a soothing shower first.

There is a recently posted review from someone who found it much less enjoyable, alas.

So why did they do it on QE? Surely the same would apply?

I am glad for you (and also a little for Cunard) that you had such a splendid time.

Earlier today I had an email from Cunard, saying I should be getting excited about my QA voyage. I think it is a little soon: after all the ship may be delayed again. However, it also reminded me of my world club benefits which would be available on board, and specifically mentioned a complimentary meal in one of the alternative dining venues, for what it is worth.

And over the years, I have enjoyed Coriander, La Piazza, and Riviera very much, though the helpings in all are far too large.

I can well imagine. We chose not to go ashore, partly because of the irksome tendering. However I got my comeuppance because by the next port, Kirkwall, which I think is wonderful, I had Covid and was stuck on board.

It includes a fair amount of tendering though. Or our version did.

On our UK cruise, earlier on in the summer, a helicopter landed on top of the Bishop’s Rock lighthouse, as we passed, which was fascinating and looked extremely precarious.

I don’t think even Cunard go back that far. They haven’t got to 200 yet. 🙂