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  1. Unfortunately Cunard is unique from other cruise lines in that you must cancel and rebook to change the promo (Rate Code). Be aware that may lose amenities like OBC when canceling and rebooking. In the US , your deposit can be reapplied to your new booking. Not sure about other countries?
  2. Thus the increase in dinning requests , and increased numbers of, Table for 2.
  3. free drinks: also available at the Elite breakfast every day - champagne, bloody mary's and mimosas. I do not see this mentioned as an Elite benefit anywhere ? Is it new ? Where is the Elite Breakfast?
  4. If your cruise (whatever it is) has Anytime Dining , not 1st/2nd assiogned seating ,choose that .
  5. As previously stated , deposits may or may not be refundable depending on the Rate Code you are booked at. If you wait until you get onboard to book the next Cunard sailing , you can take advantage of reduced deposits and OBC offered for a Future Cruise.
  6. First time back to Celebrity after many years cruising other cruise lines and reaching Diamond or similar level on most. RCI Diamond with the 4 drinks daily, free photos, free day of internet are the most valued to us. A bit disappointed in the Celebrity Elite benefits . especially the HH which runs into dinning times and not offered on Embarkation night. We are encouraged on how Celebrity has controlled indoor smoking .
  7. For US Bookings , just changing the grade (category) @ the rate code originally booked , can be done without having to cancel the original reservation. If you are changing to take advantage of a better rate code (promotion) then you must cancel and rebook. Original deposits can be moved to new booking . All this before Final Payment of course.
  8. Cunard is unique in making you cancel then rebook as a new booking. Most cruise lines just change your reservation info to take advantage of a better deal.
  9. We always choose Walk Off when debarking in Brooklyn (6 times). Always off 7 to 7:30am quickly thru customs and on our way to the airport.
  10. As a victum of a leaking bottle in someone’s checked luggage loaded onboard, I know it is happening despite rules to board with it in a carry on.
  11. Whatever of these recommendations that you choose , should you still feel it coming on , do not retreat to your cabin . That is the kiss of death for seasickness to hit you. Stay out and about, preferable outside . Eat , eat and eat.
  12. The answer is yes. Compare your ship and sailing date on line to see for yourself.
  13. The 2 hr time slot is a thing of the past as cruising recovered from Covid. Don't know why Cunard has not corrected the website info yet? Just go to the Spa as soon as you board and select the number of Day Pass's you wish. Prices seem to change sailing to sailing but the more days you select , the better the daily cost. A good use for those with lots of OBC.
  14. OBC's on a Cunard sailing can be big , especially when using a Good Travel Agent. $$$ from Cunard promo $$$ from Shareholder $$$ from TA Group Amenity $$$ from TA comm "thanks for booking gift" $$$ Military member
  15. As soon as you book the air , that will be the price .
  16. I believe that airline scheduled flights can only be booked 330 or less days before flight.
  17. Yes , seems that Cunard Choice Air prices are most beneficial for those 1 way transatlantic fares. You don't have to purchase the reserved flights until 45 prior to cruise. Same-day late arrival protection Ensure you will get to your cruise if flights are delayed or canceled on the day of travel (not available on Transatlantic Crossings).
  18. Now I just need to get my flights to Vancouver booked. I'm confused at how to look at flight options for Cunard Air. When I go into My Cunard with my booking #, I don't see a place where I can put in departure dates and see flights. Is this something that Cunard doesn't offer? Any guidance would be appreciated. You booked with a travel agency. TA's can access Cunard Choice Air to add to your booking using their POLAR booking system.
  19. Am I missing something here? Our TA will not book airfares for us. She will look into hotel bookings and transfers, and is a one-person operation. This may be why your TA is not offering more. A single person agency receives less comm % than the large cruise agencies. Large agencies block space @ group rates with amenities that may include OBC from the cruise line. Cunard permits TA's to discount their best rates and your TA chooses not to do that? TA's can book Cunard Choice Air for your cruise as part of the booking on their POLAR booking site.
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