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So glad it’s still on offer in that location.   We will have drinks up to $12 included so coffees won’t be a problem.

Unless you get a sheltered balcony they are not very useful in terms of comfort while sitting outside.    Sheltered balconies provide protection from the wind and elements in addition to fresh air.

Don’t they still have specialty coffee at Sir Samuel Cunard area along with offering a few sandwiches?    This was available pre COVID and I hope it will be available in December.

OP, Service Dogs (seeing eye or hearing) are permitted on Cunard including the QM2.   Other sorts of service dogs, i.e. emotional, are not recognized as service animals.   The kennels are for pets, dogs and cats, and must be reserved way in advance of a crossing as kennels are typically sold out.     World cruises are the one exception.

I hope your “just in case” prescription from your doctor came with all the warning about this drug including all the medications you must stop for at least two weeks during and after taking your last Paxlovid.

Sorry to hear Italy does not have adequate medical facilities.    Always thought we would be okay in the first world countries other than for the language barriers.   Rome should have had an adequate hospital for cardiac procedures and your insurance should have covered it.   

Yes, but beware of the cabins on the front of the small ships.

There is an age restriction on transatlantic.   I believe the baby must be twelve months old.  On cruises with frequent ports this isn’t an issue as there are medical facilities ashore for babies if needed.

Cunard opens their restaurant for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner so if that is what would give you a 6* experience then sail on them.   They have a buffet but the offerings are not extensive.   If you sail Britannia Grill class or in the Princess or Queen level suites you have a reserved table and your wait staff awaits your arrival whether you come early or late for my meal.   The major difference with Seabourn is there are dress standards.   If you book a Princess or Queen level suite from the U.S., drinks up to $12 are included as are gratuities and 2 hours of internet per day.

Would never book the Owners Suite again on the smaller ships.   You do have a great view of the front of the ship but while you are underway the balcony is unusable.   The wind is very strong.   We even tried sitting directly on the deck but the wind still got to us.

Didn’t know that status on Seabourn can get you the Retreat at no cost.   What status do you need?

We had curtains opened by an electric switch on the QM2.    They don’t have those on Celebrity, that’s a real miss!

Some passengers pay more for larger suites with nice balconies for lounging.    This is no different than paying for a space in the retreat.    The food and beverages can be had anywhere on the ship, you just need to request them.

We enjoyed the Retreat, especially on our post COVID cruises.   Attentive service, great bottles of champagne or wine, and a good lunch.   We reserved it for the entire cruise and the staff is top notch.    If you don’t like to sit by the pool or in the sun, you won’t need to at the Retreat.    Once you set yourselves up in a Cabana, it’s yours for the day.   It may not be something every passenger wants but it was great for us.

I have not had a problem yet with the Cunard site for my 12/3 cruise although we are not yet able to do luggage tags or boarding passes.   It’s been fine for booking excursions, spa, etc.   Are there any cruise lines with satisfactory WEB sites.

Internet is in the package for one device when we sail on 12/3.   It’s not from our Travel Agent.

Jim/Ian, Grill cabins booked from the U.S. do include a drink package, internet and gratuities.    Upper Level Suites, Q4 and above do include at least an extra guest bathroom on the QM2.   Suites on the Victoria and Elizabeth are much smaller than the QM2.   I believe you would really enjoy Cunard even though you would not have your Zenith status.

I had a birthday while onboard the QM2.   Although I never requested anything, I was brought a cake on the evening of my birthday.    What day is your anniversary and will you be onboard?

We eat in the Colonnade for Breakfast-and often for Lunch and have never utilized the buffet.   The sit down menu offered is limited but is still fine.    We enjoy the tables outside and those at the windows so have never been around a buffet crowd.    Since we sat in the same areas we had staff who knew our needs so we always had the right drinks.    Timely service was never a problem.

Seabourn is correct in deleting Indian ports.   Why visit difficult countries as there are alternatives. Cancel your Seabourn cruise that will disappoint and book Regent if you want India.

It’s odd, or maybe by design, that there is a huge difference in the Grill cabins on the QM2 vs. the obviously inferior Vista class including the Victoria.   The lowly Q4 suites on the QM2 have a guest bathroom so I am amazed that a Q2 does not have one on the Victoria.  Obviously, very different ships with the QM2 offering a much better suite experience.    If you were to compare a Celebrity Sky or Celebrity Suite with the lowest Queens Grill Suite on the QM2 you would find the QM2 a much better experience.

I would say no.   Whatever is on the menu in the Veranda you can get in the QG.    Would they give you an OBC instead?

Testing will be required if there is a certain level of COVID onboard or if the countries on the nest sailing require testing.    Either of those circumstances can change on a moments notice so B2B cruisers be aware as there are no guarantees you can remain with the ship if you test positive.

Interesting, now passengers who can afford to spend almost 1K each are complaining that they didn’t see anything!    Guess Seabourn needs to get Disney’s help so sea life can be staged along submarine dives and routes.    There has never been a guarantee of seeing wildlife on excursions.    The passengers on the submarines can still say they were in a submarine at a depth of 300 meters so they have bragging rights.

My husband uses artificial sweetener and had no problems getting sweetener out of the new dispenser.   He only uses a little, non ear a full pack.   The sugar dispenser was only a problem when the sugar was below a certain level.   We have recently been on the Venture and the Ovation.