exlondoner

Carnival and Cunard are very different, but plenty of passengers enjoy both. Don’t expect them to be alike and you’ll have a nice time. You can avoid the Gala Nights, but they are one of the things that make Cunard distinctive, and one of the things most passengers most enjoy. So you might feel you were missing out if you didn’t participate.

They will do UK immigration on the ship as it crosses. If you are continuing on the next voyage you can stay aboard.

Well we had one in QG on QV last time, so they may be reappearing. Latest brochure claims atlases too.

Actually, while offensive in terms of equality, it does make it even easier for women. So much easier than for men,

Is that really all it says? What about women?

And, if you take that at face value, a Scotsman would be fine for formal nights in a kilt (national dress), but on informal nights would need trousers. Infinite holes can be picked, as with any distinctions of this sort.

I would hate to use the word deliberately of anything perpetrated by Cunard shoreside. 😀 In fact I rather suspect some of their stuff is written by people unaware that UK and US English can differ.

Except the term dress shirt is unclear, meaning something different depending on where you are.

I think that may depend on nationality. US passengers are welcomed home, the rest of us are considered aliens, as if we have come from space, and appear to be considered as dangerous. Mind you, the same happens at Heathrow in reverse, except for being called aliens.

Maternity leave? 😀

I believe it is often allocated to those approaching retirement, as a sort of farewell present.

And a much enjoyed perk for them.

Yes, the Exeter line has been sadly degraded over the years, with much single track past Salisbury. Gone are the days when, as a child, I travelled to Woolacombe on the fabled ACE. Luckily (for us) the Southampton line is rather better.

Yes, it is odd how often people get to the front of the queue and appear astonished to discover they need to remove their outer garments, despite the notices everywhere telling them to do this.

That really does seem daft.