PORT ROYAL

An interaction and close engagement with a non-housetrained monkey, possibly infected with God knows what, for what is thought to be great entertainment, is so Carambola. Pass and leave it to the SHT (Ship crew, Herds, Towels) there.

One always books via Cunard, as one can upgrade flight seats and luggage etc. at a reasonable price. Ask for a quote when booking. Look to arrive at least a day prior to cruise for peace of mind. Also, consider flying midweek for a weekend sail as the flight will be reduced and make a contribution towards one’s hotel for sight seeing. Make the hotel booking oneself, because Cunard overcharge for junk rooms per person and not always in a good position.

With the timings being rescheduled backwards, it appears first sitting has now become High Tea. One’s late Grandmother would have made comment on the perceived breach of protocol with “Oh my - It’s so wrong” .

One seems to remember seeing a discount offered some time ago, but do not know if it’s a regular thing. But, one used to be able to use OBC. No doubt CC members actually onboard now will assist with current answers. Take the private taxi….Much better journey.

A personal point view so eloquently put.

Although, fully agree there is flexibility, but one does not book BC solely for the this aspect. It’s the total Cunard BC dining experience, from service excellence to flambé. So old school and one does not do queues, if they can be avoided. We tried PG, but very happy with BC, because allows more Cunard Voyages to be taken per year on, what appears to be, our second homes. Our best year to date (pre COVID) is 173 nights.

One may have misunderstood , but on reading CC posts, it appears there is no pre booking of actual time, one rocks up, joins a queue for the MD to be allocated the required table size. If none available, one is given a pager for summoning when one’s request is available. There could be a longish wait on pager hold. Also, if one had a good dining experience the previous evening, wishing the same waitstaff, one will be seated in the general area, if not the actual table. Again may be subject to pager. Corrections accepted. Personal note: Still don’t get why so many cruisers like freestyle, as this, in one’s HOPO, could not be considered being part of the ambiance of a total Cunard experience. It’s just eating. But it is what it is.

Pleased one mentioned dining staff, as they are also not fully happy with flexible, because their additional gratuities are almost non existent when there.

No idea… Give them a call in Martinique Phone: 0596 63 06 46

Looked online There is nothing from the authorised organisation, so nobody on CC will know Try contacting them direct for up to date prices. http://taxistmaarten.com/zones-rates/

Thank you for this information. Checked and it’s called Princess Plus (supplement), so maybe they legitimately considered the Cunard Fare differential contained the supplement for all inclusive. Which may not hold true. We are now in a totally different scenario, where there is no sympathy. The direction, for clarity, is appreciated.

It’s also confusing for some first timers on Cunard, migrating from Princess, with regard to their end of cruise drinks bill. With claims “Thought Cunard was all inclusive like Princess” at GS. Understandable.

Agree there are plenty of tables for two in Britannia, but one understood the OP requirement was for a “Fixed” table for two in Britannia, fully reserved in Britannia “Anytime”.

Correction to previous post. In Britannia sadly no, only in Britannia Club one can.

In BC, where one’s table is fixed for anytime during opening times for Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner.

They are standard Marriott rooms…. Bed, shower, wardrobe etc… But excellent for changing, showers etc and secure storage of belongings. Also there are stay discounts to be had. With regard to points situation, it’s best to contact the hotel directly.

Plenty of taxis from port…. Outward driver will be pleased to collect at time agreed…If no show, no worry, SR will call another… It’ll be there in minutes. Know you’ll have a great visit…A true WOW views and ambiance…. Instagram and Face could suffer from photo upload overload. Staff are happy to take photographs of one/s

The heart of the discussion is identified. Fully understand one’s position when taking a cruise on Cunard, being seen as a Vacation. A Vacation equates to a Holiday (a break from employment or a Holy Day). A Holiday has many connotations, based on a personal interpretation of needs and wants. Dress Code included. Other’s Vacation (old school) interpretation is to take a Voyage, being a genteel journey, a perambulation, interspersed with visits to interesting places, encompassing every element of the ship, crew, places, sights, sounds and Cunarders. It is the state of mind of the cruiser being the difference. Holiday Makers or Voyage Takers. The two are poles apart and will probably never meet.

Sorry, my bad… Thought you meant the Rum Distillery…..

Wingfield had a separate tour fee. But one has an excellent idea to do both as they are adjacent. Best to book Wingfield in advance, then schedule Romney around it.

No need. Just ask the Chef to make bespoke from the ingredients available. Never declined.

https://bernardstours.com They offer group and bespoke private tours.

Greg’s Jeep Safaris and christopherom95@gmail.com - both recommended on CC

They used to allow day use of beds, must book lunch, on reservation in advance, but this was subject to availability. Don’t know if they still do. It’s not a just rock up establishment. Best to contact the hotel in advance. Think the fee was around €15 pp for the beds, plus lunch, drinks, tips etc. Nice if they allow the booking. Budget on say about €200 for 2 pax.

Contact Antours Woodys Peppers All good operators.