Misterandrews

Have met some lovely people with stories to tell that have kept us at the table long after we've finished eating. One gentleman was a teacher who taught Shakespeare in prisons! Apparently they couldn't get enough of the plays and loved the sonnets.

 

Also met a Canadian couple who told us about the wine industry - I didn't know Canada produced wine.

 

We've been very lucky with our table companions over our cruises and hopefully you will too. However, if you want to you can always change tables. On our last voyage the young lady had changed tables because she was fed up with a conversation based solely on Trump this, Trump that :D

Thanks! We hope to avoid discussing the President.

Making our first crossing in just over a month. Greatly value the information from seasoned travelers on this site. Would love to hear about people's experiences with their dinner companions. I've never been in this situation, with assigned dining partners, before. Our details: QM2 Britannia Restaurant Table for 8 late seating

Crossing in May NY-Sh on QM2. It will be my first cruise of any kind. My question: can your friends come aboard to see you off? I know they do in books and movies, but suspect this is the sort of thing that has passed away in our security-conscious era.

This is a fascinating thread. Thanks to all for responses.

I'm a college educator too. I got my tux from a second hand store, and yes, a cummerbund.

Hi everyone,

New to the forum and to cruising. Make my first crossing aboard QM2 in May. I chose the late seating for dinner, then thought, but will this conflict with evening events, theater, lectures, etc? Any info much appreciated.