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The QM2 has turned back towards Durban for a Medivac
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22 hours ago, alpha whiskey said:
Thanks. Slightly better. Still wondering how anyone could contemplate booking a future cruise without the assurance that Coronavirus will be covered on travel policies.
Some policies on a renew yearly basis are covering as long as not going against Foreign Office Advice,.
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29 minutes ago, alc13 said:
Has anyone been able to get refunds from airline for non-refundable tickets following a cruise cancelation?
Only when the actual flight was cancelled by the air operator.
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another article in Sea Trade News today
https://www.seatrade-cruise.com/news/carnival-corps-liquidity-needs-about-1bnmonth-william-blair
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1 hour ago, L751 said:
Hi, interested in purchasing the shares, how do you go about it newbie
see this link
https://ask.completecruisesolution.com/help/ext/PO/before-you-sail/more-info-share-holder
also Hargreaves Lansdown is a popular company, many in UK use. Were you just do a pdf of your on line statement with account number crossed out and email to Carnival with the revelant details they request.
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2 hours ago, Ray66 said:
Exactly. So why don't Cunard stop selling the April transatlantics?!
Perhaps it is not essential work to update that part of the website. After all who is going to purchase anyway. ?
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16 hours ago, kalkancruiser said:
MSC are not refunding UK passengers all. Apparently they have changed their policy.
Please let me know if anybody else finds themselves in this position.
I spoke with a UK MSC employee, who stated that I should wait for a letter and that they would be offering FCC. I asked for a refund and she stated that only FCC were being offered. I thought this strange as MSC have cancelled the cruise..
On looking up the terms of the Contract I had on my booking section 15(2) Read "
These are the Terms and Conditions, which apply to your holiday package. Please read them carefully as you be bound by them.
15.2 If the cancellation prior to departure is due to an event of Force Majeure and/or any unusual /or unforeseeable circumstances beyond MSC Cruises or the Company’s control, the consequences of which could not have been avoided by MSC Cruises or the Company even though they have exercised all due care, MSC Cruises or the Company will offer the Passenger the choice of:
a) Receiving a full refund of all money paid; or
b) Booking another Holiday Package from the Company’s brochure and/or from the Official Website of equivalent or superior quality at no extra cost, if available; or
c) Booking another Holiday Package from the Company’s brochure and/or from the Official Website of lower quality, if available, with a refund of the difference in price."
Work that one out, ? I will wait for the letter, although I don't hold much faith with them, Bet I have to recontact them.
Although A FCC is better than losing Money , I do not understand how they can change the t&c .
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4 hours ago, purplesea said:
It is not just those living up in Scotland that are being affected, people down here are too. Also was watching the news this morning that those living on the Channel Islands who regularly fly over to Southampton for hospital treatment.
Chanel Islands planes still flying !
Presently Blue Islands Airways are still operating also Eastern Airways and Logan Air
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8 hours ago, akbrown1972 said:
Hi everyone,
I have booked on the maiden sailing of Iona on the 14th May and looking forward to it. BUT I have been allocated a balcony room on the 17th floor. I have just seen the floor plans and there are only about another 15 rooms on that floor. I know nobody has said on the ship yet but I am just a little worried about this room. Any ideas /suggestions about these rooms.
Why Be worried, In My opinion Looks excellent-location within easy reach of the Crows nest and outside deck, Just will notice the "Sway" if you get rough weather. Remember the saying, The more you pay the more you sway 😄
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The problem I found with Ventura and Azura , is no Forward facing view Bar. In my opinion its so much more relaxing sitting in a comfortable forward facing lounge bar, like The Crows Nest (or Commodore Club with Cunard,)
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21 minutes ago, Monorail Orange said:
Sorry to ask probably obvious questions, but whats the best route to purchase shares?
I've had a bit of a look on the t'interwebs and it seems a lot of sites come attached with monthly fees etc. - which is a going to quickly eat into a small investment.
Here in the uk some members use
Hargreaves Lansdown do not charge, all you do after full payment is made is email a pdf copy of the online statement with your account number blanked out to shareholderbenefits@carnivalukgroup.com with your name, cruise details and ship and they apply the benefit. and supply an updated cruise confirmation.
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2 hours ago, bluemarble said:
Question about pre-purchasing beverage packages that I've been wondering about. When we purchase soft drinks packages on board, they apply a sticker to our key cards at the time of purchase indicating we have purchased that package. How does that work when you purchase the packages ahead of time? Are stickers applied to your key cards when you receive them at check-in?
When pre purchased I believe that you get a Letter/voucher or similar in your stateroom and visit a particular bar as advised for the sticker to be applied. On QM2 it was The Chart room that had the lists of customers who had pre purchased.
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3 hours ago, PORT ROYAL said:
Don't pack Dressing Gowns or Slippers. Supplied.
Don't forget to purchase your beverage preferences (alcoholic or not) prior to boarding.
If you have on Board credit it may be advisable for you to purchase these on board, as you have the option to decide if you wish to purchase a drinks/Beverage package until your Second day . The payment will be deducted from your obc.
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16 minutes ago, 2Oldpeopleinlove said:
This gets better and better. After waiting hours for a callback, the woman tells us she is “prohibited to talk to us because we are clients of a travel agent.” I am VERY unhappy with Cunard.
That is the Norm. If you book via a TA then your TA deals with your problem. Never known anything different.
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4 hours ago, Peter166 said:
Hi all
We are considering the drinks package for a transatlantic crossing from Fort Lauderdale in March. Does anyone know what the current drinks prices are? For example for a glass of wine, gin and tonic etc?
Thanks in advance
see
https://ask.completecruisesolution.com/help/ext/cunard/life-on-board/drink_cost
They used to link menu with Prices but no longer. There is this thread from late 2018 which will help you.
https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2599164-drink-prices-queen-victoria/
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On 11/21/2019 at 10:46 PM, JT1101 said:
I'm sure the model will stay as it is iconic to the ship.
I'll be on Dec 8th and can ask about what the plan is - as I posted upthread if they do it at Blohm and Voss I expect they will also be updating the ships electronics and antennae too.
It could move to a display case elsewhere on the ship
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2 hours ago, Roger Ackroyd said:
Thanks for that tip. I’ll go back in and search for that info booklet.
Post #54 here
I thought you got directed to the old VP after logging in to the new VP, for Voyages/Cruises booked last Year.
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1 hour ago, PORT ROYAL said:
wrong quote entered. see post below
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I know perfectly well how Kitchens work, especially certified Kosher Hotel Kitchens Thank you.
Here are some of Kuti's Kitchen.
He does not operate a closed Kitchen door policy. If you ask Mr Kuti he is always happy to let the customers see how clean his Kitchen is .
It is one of the cleanest I have seen.
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Doubt if you would understand what the whicker box was for then . Obviously you have not yet ventured into an establishment as clean as Kutis Royal Pier . Pic of gents Washroom
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52 minutes ago, Bazrat said:
Did a search someone mentioned it but looks like no announcement yet from P&O
🤔 They have to recoup the gratuity charge they say they do not add on some how.
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2 hours ago, beaveh said:
I’ve read all about the differences between the basic soft drinks package and the premium package.
what I can’t find anywhere is how much does a can of soda cost? Or how much a small bottle of water is, or a premium coffee is? None of the online menus I’ve seen have prices.
can any one help?
The Menu shown on line no longer show prices however
A can/bottle of soda was around $2.85 against the gun $1.75 (splash) £2.50 small both plus 15% service
Small water 500ml $3.25 plus 15% service
Illy coffee around $3.30 plus 15% service and speciality teas around the same. give or take 50cents more
Bottle of Grolsh was $6.25 plus 15%
and for a Splash of Lemonade was an extra $1.75 plus %15%
Marstons Pedigree was $6.25 plus 15% Large
someone hopefully will show a photo of some old menu prices.
The above are a few years old now.
also see
https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2599164-drink-prices-queen-victoria/
The pics are from 2017 for info
a link here shows something not so old but the mixers are now chargeable and not included.
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24 minutes ago, kenhem said:
I'm confused, are Kutis and Gatehouse 1833 the same? According to TripAdvisor Gatehouse 1833 is now permanently closed and served different food than Kutis. We're going to try Kutis ahead of our upcoming June cruise because of the good reviews we've previously seen.
Yes, Kutis Brasserie The Building is run by Mr Kuti Miah, Gatehouse 1883 was fusion situated upstairs, whilst Kutis Indian was downstairs. The Gatehouse has now ceased and it now serves only Indian.
ABOUTKuti's Brasserie is a fine dining Indian restaurant set in a dazzling Grade II listed building on Southampton's Waterfront. Kuti's Brasserie is overseen by Head Chef Ravi Rao, and serves an extensive menu of traditional favourites both for lunch and dinner. Kuti's Brasserie at the Royal Pier can also be hired for weddings and events, and the waterfront position and beautiful view makes for the perfect setting.The Dancing Man Brewery opposite is also a fun building for a drink or two also does eats !If you like Italian, then just a bit further along Town Quay is ennios.
Arcadia world cruise - more possible itinerary changes.
in P&O Cruises ( UK )
Posted · Edited by Pennbank
The Arcadia was due to lay up in Dover with Aurora after Southampton arrival on April 12th so its perfectly reasonable that she could be doing the Dover/Liverpool drop off due to lack of public transport available.