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Just by the few questions ,OP could really use the help of a Good TA . Costs you nothing. US TA's may also offer their own discounted Cunard rates and amenities. See for yourself .Compare booking Direct with Cunard and TA's .

We always have time for a full breakfast @ Kings Court well before the 7am self disembark.

**Assistance Requirements** In the unlikely event of an emergency, it is important we have sufficient and specific support for guests who require additional assistance, and we have advance notice of this. Please read the following declaration of assistance needs for your voyage, even if you are travelling with someone who can support you. Guests who are unable to get to their assembly stations independently (which could involve several flights of stairs as lifts will not be available) due to a disability, health, or mental capacity must be pre-registered for assistance to ensure we have sufficient support. Failure to provide this could result in being denied boarding at your own expense. If you do require assistance using the below statements, please advise us of the level of assistance required. *Someone to guide and steady me on the stairs (121 assistance) For anyone bringing a mobility aid this is a recommended minimum requirement. *I'm unable to use stairs (emergency evacuation chair) For anyone who is a full /part time wheelchair or mobility scooter user this is a mandatory requirement.

It is not that difficult to meet the minimum dress requirements to access all public areas of the ship on Formal nights after 6pm, Men dark suit , women nice dress. Collared shirt , jacket not required on Smart Casual. It is all there on th Cunard website. Going on our 18th Cunard sailing meeting minimum requirements, and not feeling out of place.

Gave the OP a break . Only joined CC in February and just discovering the wealth of cruise info on these boards.

Self help disembarking @ Brooklyn requires 1 hand free on the escalator (enforced) or you have to use the elevator which may crowded.

On a rainey day in Halifax , the QM2 had umbrellas available for all at the gangway.

You really can't become a TA just for yourself. You would have to become a independent contractor for an agency which will require fees and training ,to be able to book yourself and others. Production is the name of the game. Booking just yourself you will not last long. Just find a TA that will rebate some comm. to you for giving them your business.

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That is the photo of the QM2 Thermal Pool. What ships have a larger one ?

Small? It is the largest Thermal Pool on any ship that I have ever sailed ore inspected?

Another case where a TA could have taken care of your cancelation without you hanging on a phone call to get a Rep..

The newest midsize ship ( becoming rare) within our budget would be our preference.

For US Bookings : Most always a Good TA can give you OBC's , Amenities , lower Deposits and Group Rates unavailable to those booking Direct. Why some people don't bother to compare before booking Direct is beyond me?

No OBC or other amenities on this sale, just real good discounted cruise rates on all categories. Counting on our OBC’s from Group Rste , TA.Shareholder and Military benefits .