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TheOldBear

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    Transatlantic

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  1. Same thing for the spa pool - could not be operated by an employee.
  2. On QM2 there is a steady stream of walkers - even when direct deck 7 access is closed due to high winds. The hardy souls will head out on aft to either deck 6 or 8, and use the exterior stairs to the promenade and enjoy a brisk walk in the force 10 breeze.
  3. Some 2024 Brooklyn sailing dates were moved to accommodate MSC sailing from Brooklyn. For example M432B sails two days earlier that originally scheduled, with port calls at Newport and Boston added - with the eastbound crossing sailing from Boston. The preceding Quebec to Brooklyn sailing was shortened by these port visit days.
  4. Our upcoming sailing was booked with a similar offer - but our receipt from the $UNNAMED_TRAVEL_AGENT did not include the comped gratuities or mention of KC / Veranda dining. I'm bringing a printout of the offer's terms in case there is a need for onboard discussions. The sailing was also bumped from 19 to 21 nights with the rescheduling in Brooklyn - that might result in an additional comped dinner.
  5. Would a freighter of that vintage have any backup available for the rudder [e.g. some sort of pressure accumulator] or would it fail promptly with loss of the electric buss?
  6. Deck 7 😉 promenade - with the photo's contrast boosted to 'dramatic tone'
  7. We do mostly round trip transatlantic sailings - with different 'side trips' that are sold as seperate cruises. This makes for a substantial turnover in passengers from segment to segment. For example our 2022 sailing only had 216 passengers making the entire Brooklyn to Brooklyn round trip - the rest of the passengers were only on for one or two segments, not all three [NYC-SOU, SOU Norway round trip, SOU-NYC]. We have noticed that Cunard adds more languages to announcements and daily program printouts when there are segments beginning or ending in LeHavre or Hamburg.
  8. This question is port related, not really transatlantic related - I would suggest looking for Gibraltar information over in https://boards.cruisecritic.com/forum/149-other-mediterranean-ports/
  9. I see you are new here - only second post, but lets see if this can be straightened out. A couple of background questions: Which cruise line [or ship]? [There is likely someone here who has used that line's web site, or you can at least be directed to the proper cruise line forum] What is your country of residence?
  10. Back in November 2022, on the westbound crossing we tried the room service afternoon tea. Sandwiches & scones were delivered [with proper accessories] were delivered as expected - but we needed to se the stateroom kettle to brew tea in cups. The rest of the days on that sailing [26 nights] we had the Queen's Room Tea about a third of the time, with the balance up in Kings Court [or bringing cups of tea from KC into Carthenia]
  11. Assuming you are a US resident, in state where Cunard Care is available [it is 'cancel for any reason' so not available to NY residents] it has the advantage of premiums not being age dependent. You will likely want to compare the fine print of the CC policy vs third party offerings [visit the Insurance forum a bit further down the page] Check Cunard's site [or with your travel agent] for the typical prorated cancelation penalties that are effective after the 'final payment date'. Your mention of 'obstructed' indicates a likely sailing on QM2 - many of the staterooms on QM2 deck 8 are obstructed [there is a 'sticky' thread showing their views of the tenders and lifeboats]. We tend to book the lower deck 'sheltered' balconies, and prefer a midships location between the 'B' and 'C' staircases. Sometimes there are promotions in effect that include onboard credit or prepaid gratuities. There aren't that many things not included in the fare - and these are listed on the Cunard site [and are the things the Cunard is eager to sell you as a package]. We usually think we make out better as pay as you go rather than purchasing a package.
  12. Likely better off asking on the forum for the particular line you are interested in. Some (e.g. Cunard) currently do not enforce any limitations.
  13. On our 2019 westbound crossing, there was an informal bow tie tying seminar [with hands on lab work] held by a passenger in one of the embarkation lounges on deck 1. I need to start practicing for our October sailing 😉 On the other hand, the shops onboard sell only the 'pre tied' cheater's bow ties.
  14. I've used it for my tux [cheapie, but 100% wool] with good results - I've also used the laundry service to clean and press tux shirts.
  15. Tropical Rotating Storm - e.g. Hurricane, or something less energetic
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