clairebearinaus

I buy Bonine (Meclizine) from the States. About $20 for 100 tablets including shipping. It's the stuff the ship medical centres hand out so I'd suggest going there in your case.

Thank you! I'm adding all suggestions to my list.

Hello, I'm seeking your advice to help us plan walking tours of Cabo/PV/Mazatlan. We're excited to experience authentic Mexican street food - not being from the US we're not really exposed to it other than TexMex style chain restaurants that serve nachos/burritos/tacos. So I'd appreciate advice on interesting foods we should be trying, and where best to try them. We're aiming to explore all 3 ports on foot; I'm sure we will be hitting up some of the big tourist spots on the waterfront for the view and atmosphere, but would also like to poke around the back streets to visit places the locals like to eat at. Also keen to do a tequila tasting and any other must-dos involving drinking, if you have any favourite places to do that please share. Thanks

At this stage you can't use OBC to book excursions though. I've paid for one and am hoping to visit guest services and switch to OBC once on board. (It's a covid re-book cruise with a truckload of OBC!.)

We did a 2 nighter last week. My first Cunard cruise. Not what I expected (or hoped for) in terms of formality and sophistication. The ship is lovely, but I think your suspicions are right and there was a bit of a 'Jetstar' vibe. That might have also been because the 2 nighter was quite affordable, so some peoples' only chance to try Cunard? On gala night we saw many men in just pants and shirts, women in sundresses and Teva-style sandals. A couple next to us at the gin bar both in jeans. A few tuxes and glittery floor length gowns but they were the minority where we were (gin bar, Verandah restaurant and the ballroom thing I forget the name of).

Thank yo LittleFish, it wasn't too bad. Certainly hasn't put me off cruising!

I disembarked QE on Saturday just gone. Became ill Sunday and tested positive for covid on Monday. My first case of covid, and I've travelled a lot, including other cruises, in the last year. I hope you have a lovely cruise, and that you and your companions stay well.

We disembarked on Saturday (just a 2 night cruise). Masks were required everywhere 'except when eating and drinking and in your stateroom'. Most people followed it pretty well; there were some exceptions though. Many popping masks under chins or removing altogether when on the open decks. Once people were sat in a dining or drinking venue, it was masks off regardless of whether they were actively eating and drinking. Absolutely no masks to be seen (on passengers) in the Yacht Club disco late at night. We were allowed to use our own masks, or the lightweight blue paper type supplied. I believe the cruise before us had stricter requirements and had to wear the pointy cardboard type. As an aside, I have developed cold/flu symptoms overnight and will be testing soon.

I was able to book the Verandah online, but quite close to the sailing date - maybe a week or two out? We really enjoyed our meal there. I think part of it was that we weren't blown away by the MDR the night before (2 night cruise). There are some unexpected options, e.g. hamburgers, but some real gems in there too. I agree it's way too much food, and I'm pretty 'good on the fang' as my dear grandad would say.

You can also just log into my.gov.au to get into your Medicare records. No need to download any apps.

Very helpful, thank you! I can relax and stop checking my booking to see if a theme has been added.

Most of the time I am cruising with my partner, who is already shorter than I am, so I wear flats. On the other hand, my children tower over me so when the three of us cruise together (or go out anywhere, really!) it's a good opportunity to dust off my favourite heels. I never, ever wear hose. Opaque tights in winter, yes, but I don't do cold weather cruises.

People who are onboard now are posting that they are frustratingly anchored off IOP but can't go ashore.

I also read on Facebook that she is headed towards an unscheduled port stop (might have been Isle of Pines?) to drop off an ill passenger.

I haven't used them myself but I believe there are online services which do this. They watch you do the test on Zoom or the like, and email you the paperwork you need.

Queen Elizabeth is showing a gala night 6/1/23 but still no info on what the theme will be (which is irritating as I want to go shopping!).