bubbe2005

So I read that $11 PP, per day is automatically charged to your onboard account, and as we are 4 (2 adults, 2 kids) that's $44 per day, $308 for 7 days..do I have a choice to remove this option?

Actually the laundry on deck 4 is closer.

The oceanviews seem large because they don't have a balcony and I've often thought when walking past one that it would be good if you have a child for strollers, playing room, etc.

Here is a picture of 4003.

yep, I see it right by 4045.

Where do you go once you get to Southampton? Do you have a bus or van transfer arranged?

Yes we will arrange a private transfer to take us to central London

You are asking a lot of "newbie" questions and I have to ask just how much did you look into a transatlantic crossing on Queen Mary 2 before you booked? What attracted you then and what caused you to have hesitation toward what you signed on for?

no hesitation and I doubt my post comes across that way - you must be reading it wrong or taking it out of context and making it to your own.

No attraction other than wanted to go on a cruise,,just didn't expect to cruise from US to UK for our move in Jan...

You questioning sounds like this was booked on a whim more than for a specific reason. Since you are already complaining about dressing for dinner I'm concerned that Cunard ships are too formal for your preferred vacation style.

I guess so, but who cares???

Do you realize that all of you, including the children, will need passports? No passport for any one of you means denial of boarding at the terminal and 100% loss of your fare.

no! really?!?! lol my husband already has his UK spouse visa attached to his US passport and me and the girls are dual British/U.S citizens with UK and US passports but we'll be using our UK passports to depart.

Based on what you've asked so far, this sounds like it might be a huge and expensive mistake for you.

LOL the move is company paid for, so not really a huge loss for us. But whatever you say.

There's a launderette forward on Deck 11. It might be faster to run up there from 5003 than to run all the way back to the Deck 5 machines (and rest assured that there is no prohibition on using the launderette on a deck other than your own).

thanks for that. I guess depending on our load by the day 6, i might use the cruise launderette or might wait till I get to my mums.

Assuming this is a legitimate first-timer the OP would have to have booked directly or they should fire their travel agent. According to the deck plans 5003 is a 4-berth Oceanview but the launderette is way back opposite 5216.

 

Strike one, there's a dress code they don't like. Strike two, laundry is two miles aft. Strike three, they have to keep two baby strollers in their stateroom. (Although age 4 seems to be pretty big to need a stroller, but I wouldn't know from personal experience.)

 

I hope the OP comes back and explains just why they booked this voyage.

well if you must know, my husband doesn't like flying especially with 2 young ones on hand; and we are relocating from US to UK, so this is our one way journey on the cruise.

Just wondering if this thread is a windup? :) Would some-one really buy a voyage on Cunard without knowing the answers to some of those questions? :confused:

why would this thread be a windup..and why make it out as if I'm the only one asking legitimate question as a first time cruiser???:confused:

Hi all;

First time cruiser here. Will be departing NY to Southampton Jan 3, 2016.

I have a couple of questions:

1. why the dress code for eating?? hubby and I like wearing our jeans, but I guess if he has to wear slacks and I have to wear a dress in order to eat at the buffet; then I guess so be it..

2. boarding the ship...what time should we aim for?

3.stateroom 5003 on deck 5....anyone stayed on deck 5..we have the outside view..?

4. laundry...I'm OCD and I need to have laundry close to me; are the washing machines and dryers free to use or coin operated?

5.disembarkment, when arriving at southampton...should we take our time getting up and getting ready?how does it work, wake up early, have breakfast then plot yourself near the exit??

6.when paying for things, can I pay by CASH? dollars and sterling pounds? - I don't like using my CC, is DEBIT card an option?

also; still unclear or what things I will be paying for and what is included with our ticket...can someone break down whats free /not free please...

alcohol - we don't drink

7.traveling with kids...how bad can it be or get? 1 year old and 4 year old. we'll be lugging around with large suitcase, 2 car seats, and strollers (would my 4 year old need a stroller)? - can't be that bad right?

any other tips?