Gary999

I hope they are happy to serve caviar with toast. I’m not keen on Bellini. 

Yes thank you Hattie, now the seas are calmer and the sun is out ☀️ 

If you’re doing Canary Islands, just be warned that masks are compulsory even out in the street. On the ship, usual mask wearing when moving around or in the theatre. Temperature checks when disembarking in the Spanish ports also. Not much else I can think to tell you about. 

On 3/11/2020 at 9:25 AM, gfs1ram said:

Queen Victoria  leaving the Miraflores Locks on the Panama Canal a few minutes ago.

 

Very few people on the decks / balconies ??   Have I missed something?

 

Miraflores Locks were the first set we passed through. I and many other passengers were out on decks six and seven and the Commodore Club was packed.  

My last day in Santiago area and boarding Queen Victoria- rather later than I’ve ever boarded before. The food is great, the staff are great. The other passengers, er, well... some are great and others are very ‘interesting’ indeed.

in Arica today, not much to blog (haven’t started writing yet) but it’s very hot and dirty. https://cruisewithgary.wordpress.com/2020/03/03/327/

Here is the wine day. Hic. https://cruisewithgary.wordpress.com/2020/03/03/celebrating-south-americas-love-affair-with-the-grape/

My Andes tour has finally uploaded. I spent about two hours this morning in WiFi trying to upload a few photos!

https://cruisewithgary.wordpress.com/2020/03/03/today-i-went-higher-than-nasa/

I hadn’t heard about the bus theft Roscoe. Our guide told us similar and to leave all our jewellery in the bus. It was only later I found out other passengers had taken theirs with them not trusting it would be safe with the driver.  Fortunately mine was there when I got back and all the curtains in the bus had been closed for security. I felt safer having a rucksack lock and also it was an official Cunard tour. Don’t think I’ll leave it on the bus next time though!

As well as Roscoe and Dogtanian, I’ve also resurrected my blog of old. 

It took quite a while so let me know if you’d be interested in reading more. Thank you. 
 

https://cruisewithgary.wordpress.com/2020/02/28/today-i-experienced-an-earthquake/

You won’t need many warm clothes! You can use your own detergent but Cunard supply complimentary detergent which I’ve never had an issue with. If you don’t get loyalty internet package you can buy a package. I can’t remember the cost but I wouldn’t pay for it as to me it’s too expensive because you are at sea. Fortunately, I get 8 hours per voyage through loyalty programme. 

11 hours ago, roscoe39 said:

well I'm into the pisco sour tasting...i think we should accept that as a challenge as to finding the best piscos in South America....im up for it but are you???

Absolutely. I’m working on my list of bars in Santiago. Especially those with roof tops. 

3 hours ago, roscoe39 said:

you've got some competition Gary...are you blogging this year?

It depends if uploading to Facebook counts Roscoe... My material will likely feature Chile wine tasting, Pisco Sour tasting(s) (although only in a bar unless someone talks me in to an excursion) and Rum and Chocolate tasting. I’ve updated my Go Pro to one which has built in stabilisation just in case I become unsteady on my feet after sampling all these traditional drinks!

Then there’s street food as well. The Go Pro also has a wide lens too 😉

Thank you Dogtanian. Another good read 🙂

On 1/16/2020 at 5:11 PM, newjoisey said:

It should take less than five minutes with a pen and paper to do the math if these packages are of value to anyone.

 

 

I think Cunard have removed all menus containing prices which were previously available online. If I’ve missed any, please post the link as it would be helpful to do as you suggest. Thank you. 

I stayed in 2002 and there was noise from steward locker room which sounded like the steward using an ice machine which woke me each morning. Noise when docking also appeared to come from the Bow thrusters. No noise from the casino or theatre. Hot water took along time to come through (4-5 minutes!) to the tap which the steward said was because these are retrofitted staterooms. The location of the staterooms I found to be excellent. I enjoyed laying in bed and being able to see out of the window! 

Here are my photos of the Britannia À Carte  I hope they are useful  

4045 and either side are noisy as you hear whatever is in the theatre. This includes rehearsals in the morning/afternoon as well as the shows in the evening. 

Southampton Harbour Hotel & Spa in Ocean Village. More expensive than the Premier Inn but much more luxurious. 

On 2/13/2019 at 7:22 AM, MarkBearSF said:

Baby steps. Not actually on the menu, and they don't list the actual items. But getting closer...

Here is the Britannia Restaurant menu of the everyday items from QM2 as of 26th January 2019. 

I hope the sea air means your dog doesn’t get any breathing problems his breed suffer from. I think you’ll both enjoying the transatlantic crossing by QM2 better than any flight too! Bon voyage.

First time I have seen a review for Britannia Club so thank you, very enlightening. 

I often cruise solo and my tip is to dine in the main dining room for breakfast and lunch on sharing tables (rather than the Lido Buffet Restaurant). I’ve met so many interesting people and am sometimes pleased when in the Commodore Club and other bars when people I’ve met ask if they can join me. The staff are also very good company either when I’m sitting at the bar or even at a table if they are not busy they will have a chat about my day and recommend some drinks to try. 

I go to the afternoon teas too and often end up sharing a table with nice people as the teas can get very busy. I’m normally fortunate at cocktail parties to see someone I’ve met at a meal time. If I don’t, I find a seat and people watch. 

I’ve not been to a singles mingle before so can’t comment on those. 

I love the insight lectures, planetarium and films so during the day I’m often rushing about ship to get to my next activity or meal. I find I’m the opposite of board on a transatlantic and if I am ever stuck for something to do, I look at travel guides in the library. 

Im sure you’ll love your transatlantic.

We are, thank you.

Thank you for posting. It’s still going to be very challenging to know what to choose! So many dishes I’d like to experience :-)

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I can see the photo's, in UK and on Windows 10. Having said we would not cruise again, we have succumbed and booked a shorty on QV in November. Although not on the website, we were offered a P2 guarantee at a discount to the listed price, so now an anxious wait for our cabin assignment, like our cruise in 2016!

Adammara was your offer of a discount directly through Cunard or a travel agent?

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Thank you for the link

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