Toffeegirl68

At different times of day, there are different types of quiz -some are tests of knowledge, some are more like puzzles to crack.

As with any activity, people can often take themselves and 'it' way too seriously in the minds of other participants. In this case, the joy for everyone else is when they get pipped at the post - or more amusingly, when they turn up in the pub and grab a table - only to find that the quiz has been relocated to the Chart Room because a football match is being screened :)

Turn up, join in and make your own fun.

When the option of offering 'light' food selections / coffee etc in the revamped Winter Garden was brought up at discussion forum I attended last year, I don't recall any mention of it being offered at additional cost.

Hopefully it will be a simple, low volume offering - and inclusive.

Hope that you all enjoy your respective allocations.

We have been lucky enough to have been visited by the fairy who upgrades... our inside cabin has been changed to an ocean view. :)

I shall be waving at you from QM2....

I was beginning to think that yours might be a 'special' type of cruise.... not so much rolling about in the waves as swinging around at sea !;)

" - Just throw your key card in the bowl madam" :eek::eek:

You are faced with a win-win situation.

Go with what you know - and you know you'll like it.

Try something new - and you surely won't be disappointed.

My only issue has been that being so used to sailing on QM2 that when on QE, I kept going the wrong way to get places !!!

Aggghhh !!!

I am sure that you will get something sorted.

Keep an eye out for our coach on the way down and see you on board !

:)

Note: Tea and coffee served as inclusive part of meal in formal restaurants.

You can always help your self at any time of day to tea and coffee and (basic) cold drinks in Kings Court.

Kings Court also lay on sandwiches, scones and cakes for a self serve afternoon tea - as opposed to the silver service tea in the ballroom (all at no extra, unless you order a 'champagne' tea...)

Don't forget room service if the need or fancy takes you.

The food in Britannia for dinner is excellent - we have only ever not dined there once - one evening we tried Todd English (for the chocolate pudding!) whilst on a 17 night voyage.

Hubby prefers Kings Court for breakfast and lunch - he has total control over the portion size and doesn't have to wait!! Others, like my dad, prefer the formality of the main dining room...

Those wanting to avoid dressing for dinner (why?! :)) would dine in Kings Court or get room service.

Go for it - even if you don't get hooked, you'll have ticked something off your to do list.

Just bear in mind that not everyone can be prioritised at once.

My mother required wheelchair assistance - and on one flight there were so many requiring assistance, it took ages to get them all off !!

We just want to know !!!!!!!

:)

I'm guessing that you still don't have a cabin yet.... Don't forget to let us know when you do....

Just realised that this was originally a thread from August !!! Ah well ... lots of info proffered... :)

We've been next to the laundry and it never bothered us....

"Like"

(Ha! That's me in trouble !! )

There are things you can't see on a deck plan, like loud people …

Inside cabins on the QM2 are cozy. I don't find this objectionable in any way. Storage is adequate. Price is usually good. And, views are available elsewhere on the ship. I don't think your crossing would be adversely affected if you gave up the balcony.

 

Great comments!

Sums up the inside cabin experience perfectly

A big influence on this decision is the amount of luggage you have.

The Cunard coach service is geared up for mega luggage - they need time to gather and load the luggage - a bit of waiting around but you get a door to door service.

The National Express service goes from the same station (and sometimes the same stop within the coach station). A much cheaper option. You will carry your luggage to the coach for the driver to load, they limit the amount you can take on (see website) and you'll need a cab at the other end. Cabs will be waiting at the coach station as they track the coach's progress so know when it will arrive. The cab fare is not much. You'll need to retrieve your bags and get them to the taxi point. (Obviously...) Its a short hop to the terminal. You can get a good deal if you book in advance (I think that we are paying £7 each)

Train from Waterloo. A more attractive waiting option to the coach station. Carriages can be busy on busy port days with people's luggage - pays to get on at Waterloo rather than subsequent stops. I don't think that first class is worth the money (some may disagree). Arriving in plenty of time is a good option to bag a spot next to a bit of luggage room. You might not be first off but don't stress, there'll be plenty of cabs for all. If you book in advance via megabus (yes, it DOES do trains as well as buses) you can get a good deal - though not normally on a Sunday. A short cab ride needed in Southampton

Its not far from Westminster to either Waterloo or Victoria (I work between the two). A bus or a cab is an easy option - again choice is influenced by luggage load. There is even a good bus between the two train stations (the 507).

Note - traffic will be heavy on busy port days no matter which mode of transport you use. Don't stress.

Which hotel are you staying at near Westminster?

I always budget to include the cost of wine / cocktails in my holiday cost. If the 'surcharge' means that I get to enjoy my drink on board a great ship and receive excellent service, then so be it.

We don't go mad when on board anyway - getting the soft drinks package helps keep the temptation day-time alcoholic drinks in check, we don't always have wine with dinner and sometimes we have one bottle over 2 nights. Mind you, there's never any risk that my cocktail cravings will be sold short!!

At most, we fetch a bottle of champagne on board - but even then we bring the stopper !!

I would far rather travel 'inside' and spend the extra on extras.

Love the possibility that you were willing to go for drinks without him! ;)

If the cabin number was there, the OP would be able to print their e-tickets wouldn't they?

Weirdly, neither the Westbound TA not the extended trip to Fort L departing Jan 10th are listed at all when I did a voyage search...

First off - love the title of your post :)

Variety IS the spice of life - I am sure that you will have an excellent time.

We stay in a static caravan on a holiday site for a week every year - chalk and cheese in comparison to a Cunard voyage but we love the caravan holiday for what it is and love Cunard likewise.

Promise that when you do your review you give it a similarly eye catching title..

Worry not - cabin assignments can be done quite late. I've read that some people have received theirs at check-in.

If I were setting off on an epic voyage I would want to know where I would be living for 3 or 4 months as soon as possible.... Personally, I'd ring Cunard (or my travel agent if I were using one) and ask them for an update if I hadn't heard by 2 weeks before.

Knowing the location of your cabin is a key bit of info for the build up to your trip - hope you hear soon and get a good 'un.

We have developed a recent habit to do crossings in January and booked late. We've had a better price - but no choice of cabin / dinner.

This year we booked early - encouraged by an offer (UK) but also to get the booking 'in the bag'. I knew I was going to have a challenging year at work so didn't want to stress about the best time to book AND it meant that I had a guaranteed light at the end of the tunnel.

It proved the right thing to do on this occasion. I don't think that inside cabins for our chosen voyage ever dropped - and they are now sold out. Balcony cabin prices have dropped - but overall, we have still paid less (taking into account on-board credit).

We have booked our last half dozen trips direct with Cunard.

I'm with Gill and Roger.

We always go for a pre-dinner cocktail before late dinner and it turns into a pre-dinner feast... and we end up being late for late dinner.....

P.S. I am available for adoption. I am sure that dad won't mind.

Your main luggage will be whisked away as soon as you arrive. It will likely get the same priority as you through check in with the luggage labels assigned.

I have been lucky enough to have had a quick tour of the central aft duplex. They are amazing. The walk in wardrobe was a big as my inside cabin. :)

Have a wondrous trip. We are all very jealous.