barrymx5

Hi Crusit. We will be on this cruise too except we board in Los Angeles. Look forward to seeing responses. We too are first time on Cunard. 

It really is personal choice at end of day. We have only sailed S ships but in all 3 classes. And led and participated in cabin crawls.

Concierge just does not seem value for money on most cruises. Advantages over standard verandah do not warrant. In the right verandah cabin the value can be great. But like others here we are sold on Aqua. Blu is great. But you also get select dining in MDR. So if you want new company ask for an 8 on MDR.

Some Aqua cabins are below the gym so if that troubles you avoid. But the secret staircase is great.

In conclusion Aqua if you like full flexibility and can afford to pay for it. Verandah if you can get the right cabin and Concierge if you can get it at Verandah price!

Your choice of course. I can only tell it as I found it.

My mileage was 5 miles on the clock and car was fine. No different from the Valet parking I frequently use in the USA.

Thanks for the advice.

I have taken the plunge and booked with Parking4Cruises.

 

Here's hoping.:rolleyes:

Parking4Cruises were great and I will definitely use them again. Drop of luggage at P&O , drive 50 yards to Short term parking where met by pleasant helpful chap who takes keys. Walk 50 yards across to P&O. Reverse procedure on return. Seamless. And half price of CPS.

Thanks for the advice.

I have taken the plunge and booked with Parking4Cruises.

Here's hoping.:rolleyes:

Many thanks English Lady and funfan. I am tempted to try parking4cruises.

If so I will report back.;)

OK so perhaps I am being tight but both Parking4Cruises and EZEParking are over a UKP100 less than CPS for the Aurora Eastern Med cruise this month. That's quite a few bevvies! Anyone had experience of either?:confused: