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Booking in USA and Booking UK always did give you two CWC Numbers. One had to contact UK CWC or USA CWC to get them to move them over to which number you use.

I had to to renew entitlement to the shareperks app every 3 months with proof of ownership of shares held when booking new cruises

As of today 3rd September 2024 Ambassador Cruise Line becomes a member of the CLIA. e mail received below "Dear Guest, At the heart of Ambassador Cruise Line is one objective, to prioritise the guest. This extends far beyond the booking and onboard experience. Today we are delighted to announce that Ambassador Cruise Line is now a member of Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA). Peace of mind is our priority here at Ambassador, and as a CLIA member, we join the world’s largest cruise industry trade association, widely acknowledged as a mark of trust and reassurance associated with travel brands. Membership highlights that Ambassador meets or exceeds the extremely high standards all CLIA members must adhere to, and as a responsible operator that offers all our guests the opportunity to sail effortlessly and sustainably, we look forward to supporting their efforts in shaping the cruise industry and contributing towards the regulatory and policy efforts the association is spearheading on behalf of the entire sector. Through our CLIA membership we are keen to support their efforts in shaping the cruise industry and welcoming the opportunity to contribute towards the regulatory and policy efforts CLIA is spearheading on behalf of the entire sector. We have been delighted by the overwhelmingly positive response to the first three years of Ambassador, the first new British cruise line in a decade. But throughout it all, at our heart is one clear objective: to always prioritise our guests. On behalf of all the Ambassador team we want to say thank you and we cannot wait to welcome you on board Ambience and Ambition in the near future. Kind regards, Christian Verhounig Chief Executive Officer, Ambassador Cruise Line" see email received. We have something to announce.pdf

see links below, The benefit usually renews in November for the following year. You can buy shares through companies like Hargreaves Lansdown https://www.carnivalcorp.com/shareholder-information/shareholder-benefit

Several Cruise companies charge extra if Drinks package is bought on board, Fred Olsen, Cunard and P&O to name a few. Or put another way round give a discount for pre booking.

I wonder how long the foot rests on them will last ? The Bar stool foot rests in The Chart Room are already breaking due to the weakness in the metal struts. On the subject of Bar stools, the Bar stools in The Corinthia Lounge are very sharp on the underside and could easily cut your legs when they swivel if you position your feet on them.

2 a) Service is included when you buy the package 2 b) You do not receive a paper bill on any of your orders.

Sir Samuel’s for lunch or Evening meal in Tremonto or Aranya .

The Bright Lights Society

Worth a try and email Harding Retail and see if they can assist with a replacement for you. aftersales.uk@hardingretail.com https://www.hardingretail.com/

Megabear this link may help of an inside.

Most South Western Railway Trains to Southampton Central will stop at Clapham Junction from Waterloo anyway. Depending on which train you take you may have to change at Basingstoke Clapham Junction will be easier as the Purley Train stops there. Being A Sunday it is possible of Engineering works or even a Strike day or Overtime Ban. Check on the National Rail Website Journey Planner nearer the date. Avoid using The Southern service to Southampton Central due to the length of route/time they take. https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/

May be a good idea to forward them the link showing what obc is currently expected in your correspondence. https://www.carnivalcorp.com/shareholder-information/shareholder-benefit

if you look on the Carnival Shareholder benefit page link https://www.carnivalcorp.com/shareholder-information/shareholder-benefit It does say The benefit is available on sailings through December 31, 2024.

A very quick system using stockperks, 24hours from booking cruise to receiving notification obc had been applied to a Cunard Cruise.

Iona is in Gibraltar today .

The first port stop is showing that Iona is berthed in Cadiz since leaving Southampton on Monday.

In my post #9 I was referring to P&O Oceana when it was with the P&O Fleet.

Sealy used to supply Cunard and P&O however Matermoll appear to be supplying P&O now with different types, like Elevation on Brittiana, Majestic on Iona. Even Oceana used to have Matermoll Majestic mattresses

Deck 4 4043 Stateroom Sheltered Balcony with shower curtain 😀

Here are some pictures of Deck 3 Cabins Stateroom 3012 with 2 large Round Windows from the old Photo Gallery 1st Six pictures then Stateroom 2016 deck 2, with One Large Portrait Window From the old Casino Area . Depending on pricing sometimes it is better to go for a Normal Cabin for solo use. The Deck 3 Cabins are in my opinion are the nicest. for an Ocean View.

Off Ventura and believe it or not half a sausage was served (Cut longways and placed on the plate) so it looked like a whole one on the plate at breakfast time in MDR. Also the kitchen were unable to deliver soft poached eggs to the table.

The Thread on Trip advisor, which has been going for over a year may be helpful. It seems presently that if you have travelled to Cuba before 12th Jan 2021 you should be ok for an ESTA . see post 381 onwards may be useful https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowTopic-g147270-i91-k13891453-o380-Anyone_renewed_an_ESTA_for_US_recently-Cuba.html The link here for US Customs and Boarder Protection https://www.cbp.gov/travel/international-visitors/visa-waiver-program/visa-waiver-program-improvement-and-terrorist-travel-prevention-act-faq The last Paragraph may prove helpful "The U.S. Department of State designated Cuba as a State Sponsor of Terrorism (SST) on January 12, 2021.With limited exceptions, a traveler who is found to have visited Cuba on or after this date is not eligible for travel under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) using an Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) and must apply for a visa to travel to the United States. Additionally, a traveler who at the time of application for an ESTA holds dual nationality with both a VWP country and Cuba is not eligible for travel under the VWP using an ESTA and must apply for a visa to travel to the United States. If an ESTA has already been approved and it is later determined that the traveler has been present in Cuba or holds dual nationality with both a VWP country and Cuba, the ESTA will be revoked. Ineligibility for an ESTA is not a bar to travel to the United States. Individuals who are not eligible to travel under the VWP may apply for a visa at any U.S. embassy or consulate."

Just heard that NY Pilots are due to join QM2 for or before 10am. So looks like she will be on her way soon. https://www.nyharborwebcam.com/