Host Hattie

1 minute ago, NavyPanda said:

 

I haven't seen this before either. How did you find out about it and are you able to provide any further details such as location (and cost, but I assume it is included!)?

It's advertised in the Daily Programme. 

Just now, Host Hattie said:

I can confirm that Cunard Street refers to seven Commodore cocktails. 

2 hours ago, Colin_Cameron said:

If anyone goes to the Cunard Street performance listen out for the number of "Commodore Cocktails" mentioned.

 

I saw it on the Maiden Voyage and they said there were six cocktails named after Cunard Commodores. I was talking to them after the show and said that I thought there were seven. They laughed and said, "Yes that's what the scrips says, but we've been to the Commodore Club to check, and on Queen Anne there's only six." As you can imagine I went straight to the Commodore Club to confirm and they were right!!! I was very impressed with that dedication to accuracy.

 

That was in May. A few weeks ago when we were back onboard the Commodore Club had new menus with seven Commodore cocktails. I waited all cruise but Cunard Street was performed so I didn't get to find out if they had kept it up to date.

I can confirm that Cunard Street refers to seven Commodore cocktails. 

Today's menus and restaurant views as we were first in.

Not too late for me to edit and we can pretend this never happened! Let me know

Just now, MylesS said:

Glad I’m not the only one 😅

I know people must think we're missing out on all the things going on and staying on the ship in Barcelona and Civitavecchia but honestly I've had such a nightmare year that reading a book and watching the waves is enough. 

25 minutes ago, Megabear2 said:

Cunard Street sounds intriguing and looks like a nod to the heritage many mentioned missing.

 

I've seen it before but I might go after lunch as we're at the not bothering with breakfast stage of the cruise. 

As long as there are proper chairs available not the extras they bring out when it's busy. I hope they've got some better ones on order.

8 minutes ago, buchanan101 said:

$120 is very steep for a no-cost-to-Cunard excursion. I guess it's what they can get away with!

 

As a Carnival shareholder I approve, but...

It's also to restrict numbers, Mr HH did it on Queen Elizabeth a few years ago. I thought he'd got lost he was gone so long !

Good morning from Queen Anne, lots of things for us to ignore today. Mr HH has archery this afternoon and the sun is on the balcony.

Another good dinner, we now have 3 bottles of wine on the go and our waiter was expressing opinions about whether my choice of dessert would go with the Sauternes 😂.

We're currently watching the dancing in the Queens Room. 

It was a beautiful evening for sailaway from Livorno, lots of impressive boats including Philip Green's.

We were almost the last on board and would have been on the ship at least 5 minutes sooner if they'd kept the midship gangway open rather than closing it just as our coach arrived. 🤦‍♀️.

Two sea days to Lisbon now.

I sat next to people on the excursion who were very pleased with the food and service in the Britannia restaurant.

And walked into the wine tasting area behind someone who said it was her first cruise and her last. I sat at the opposite end of the table  .....

Just now, MylesS said:

Hopefully you brought your ear plugs HH! 
 

Very quiet day onboard today, maybe around 200 people onboard? 

I knew there was something I'd forgotten 

Just heading back after our wine tasting excursion, very generous with the wine so I predict lots of snoring on the return trip !

Just now, buchanan101 said:

And some complain about portion size in the restaurants. I'm glad the portion sizes are quite small - it means I can have most courses at most meals, and still have room for the odd scone. I'm sure you can ask for seconds... or go to the buffet to "top up". Reduces food waste as well

Exactly, portion size has been perfect for us.

Thank you for taking us with you, have a good journey home. 

It's another beautiful day in Livorno, we're on an excursion this afternoon so Mr HH has gone to brave the shuttle bus for supplies while I enjoy the sun on the balcony. 

Some second impressions now we've been on board for a week. In no particular order -

It's an easy ship to navigate, maybe because our last cruise was on QM2 but I haven't had to turn around and try again to get anywhere yet !

Food and service in Britannia Club has been very good. I know for some people having the same table available for 3 meals a day isn't important but we have really made good use of it. So I have no idea what the Food Hall is like ! We general avoid buffets on the other ships as well unless something has gone badly wrong!

I like the cabin, bathrooms are great, storage space is fine and the new TV system is a great improvement. (Even without the lectures available)

I haven't gone in to the wrong toilet yet so thank you to those who had posted the photos of the signs previously. 

Outside deck areas are plentiful and comfortable.

We used to enjoy the theatre boxes on QE/QV so this Royal Court is different but seats are comfortable and sight lines good. 

We already had our next cruise booked on Queen Anne but we've now added another one. So yes, we're enjoying the cruise and the ship.

Nice problem to have!

It was beautiful sailing as the sun set.

We had another good dinner and spent an hour or so in the Golden Lion listening to the Trivia and the Irish folk duo.

Thanks for letting us know, that's quite a long cruise, please come back and let us know if you enjoyed it.

It has been a beautiful day but with 6 ships in I imagine everywhere was very busy. After a lie-in and an early lunch we spent the afternoon on Deck 11. It is a bit noisy but wasn't busy with people and we had a couple of nice drinks from the Cabana Bar before sailaway. 

1 minute ago, Caipi said:

 

I agree with ShipboardSteve that people definitely know what can 'safely' be regarded as smart attire. But I also think one can have reasons for questions regarding the 'casual end of smart', I did as well, months ago, because my husband had a lot of (designer) polo shirts, but only 1-2 'real' shirts. So why buy new clothes when you don't have to? But after I got my answer, (and some insults because of that really scandalous question,) we did buy several new shirts for him. 

I can't find a thread from you asking about the dress code before you sailed. These are moderated boards and we don't allow insults.

Welcome on board, hope you have a great time. 

Today's menus