I have always found the Cunard working out of CUK staff pleasant and understand they can only do what their role and permissions allow. I am not comfortable with contact centre staff being referred to as Blobs , seems rather derogatory to me.
Boarding is allocated by deck so if your friends were on a different deck that’s why there was a difference. Non priority boarding does not take into account loyalty status.
I have had to ask for mine every time. Never had one waiting for me. I have mine on my winter coat lapel for winter embarkation from Southampton. Also have a souvenir Cunard lanyard with duplicates on, ship pins and year pins. Never wear it!
Definitely Golden Lion Pub. QM2 doesn’t have such a wide selection on the menu sadly and no starters. My favourites are the curry, the fish and chips and burger when on QV or QE. Last month on QM2 we had the same curry in Britannia restaurant one night. Food is only available at lunch time and until 2 30. Don’t miss it.
I had a deck 8 forward cabin and loved it. Most people walked on by without staring in and if I was stood out leaning on the rail would speak. but as others have said any cabin is better than no cabin in my eyes and I would not turn anything down and make it work.
I use that brand . Didn’t know about printing to 130%, will have to try that next time. Mine have lasted so well. Family borrow them too. 😀Did buy some replacement ties but that was my fault I snapped one.
I would not risk taking the train to London and back with such a tight turn round in the current climate. I live near Southampton. Train cancellations and delays are frequent. I would stick to any tour Cunard are offering to be sure not to run until any difficulties getting back to the ship.
Cunard and P& O come under Carnival U K so will have different policies to other Carnival brands. Similarly Princess may have different policies to say Costa , Aida, HAL , Seabourne, Carnival or P&O Australia. All under Carnival Corp .
Last cruise QM2 June, they were a different style and smaller. They were closed toe, different fabric and no Cunard logo. I liked them better from a size point of view. Were in cabin.
You should get two lots of shareholders credit one for each voyage as they have different booking numbers. You will have to apply for this though in your normal way quoting both booking references. Can’t help with other sources as only ever get shareholder or Cunard OBC . You won’t be able to carry any over from one cruise to other . Any left will be lost.