smarks

Whilst taxis are very easy, the distance will be a function of which terminals the two ships use.

 

Check with Southampton VTS a few days before to discover which terminals you need to move between.

 

http://www.southamptonvts.co.uk/Live_Information/Shipping_Movements_and_Cruise_Ship_Schedule/Cruise_Ship_Schedule/

 

 

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Thank You Corfe Mixture for the information and the link. I have made a note of it.

We disembarked the Sapphire in May at around 8.30am - plenty of taxis available, no lines.

Thank You Omega1 for your reply.

Taxi's will be lined up just waiting for you. You will have to stand in line. Last time we were there I got out of line to ask one of the taxi cab drivers if they took credit cards since the older gentleman that was directing you to a taxi couldn't answer my question. I didn't want to wait in the line if I needed to go back to the terminal to get some cash. When I started walking back to the line he started yelling at me for talking to the taxi cab driver. He had some very unkind things to say about Americans. His supervisor stepped in and told him to calm down. Not a great first impression landing in Southampton. I laugh about it now. BTW the taxi cab driver I talked with said he didn't take credit cards. Still not sure if it was just that one cab or if all do not take them.

Just another interesting story to tell.:)

Thank You Waltd for the reply. Good to know that I need to stay in line and have cash. Sounds like you made some memories waiting on a taxi.

I will be debarking the Crown Princess in Southampton and going to be boarding the P&O Aurora. Do I need to reserve a taxi or will there be plenty available to get me to the port where I board the Aurora. Thank You.

Complete details here: http://www.carnivalcorp.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=140690&p=irol-sharebenefit

Thank you for sharing the link.

Thank you everybody for all the replies and links you have shared with me. I'm sure I will be asking more questions in the future. It's great to have knowledgeable people willing to share information with this old gal. Thanks again.

Yes Smarks you can take alcohol for consumption in your cabin, and non alcoholic drinks too. So long as it’s legal you can take it without problem.

 

 

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Thank you tangoqueen, your reply is very helpful.

Thank you again BigMac1953. You have been a big help. My husband will really appreciate it when he is on the balcony drinking a crown and ginger.

Sandra

You can take as much liquor as you can carry, for consumption in your room, otherwise you pay $20 corkage in the MDR.

 

Stewart

Thank you BigMac1953. This is what I needed to know. If I could bring a bottle of Crown Royal onboard or if I could order it, if not. I would also like to order some water and soft drinks. Can I bring them onboard also or do I need to order them. All I have found is wine which neither my husband or I drink. Thank you again.

Sandra

https://ask.cunard.com/help/cunard/life-on-board/dress_code_all

 

Note the actual wording "wear what you like anywhere" during the day, then jacket etc. is now being requested and not required.

According to Cunard nothing has changed except the wording. Change the words and one may change the meaning.

No mention of dress code if requests being enforced.

Still trying to obtain a confirmation of the actual meaning behind wordings so there is no confusion, and the enforcement.

Thank you for your reply and the link. I will head over now and check it out.

The dress code can be found several places, each with somewhat different wording. Within your voyage personliser, the dress code can be found under "Dining", "What to Wear" and also under "Preparing to Go", "Packing for Your Holiday".

 

On the main Cunard web site itself, information about the dress code can be found here under "The Cunard Experience", "What to Pack".

 

http://www.cunard.com/life-on-board/what-to-pack/

 

The dress code is also explained in at least three different places on the Cunard UK FAQ for these questions.

 

Is there a dress code on board?

What will the dress code be whilst I am on board?

Does the dress code apply to all areas of the ship?

 

But since it looks like you are in the US, you don't have access to the Cunard UK FAQ site without resulting to tricks to make it look like you reside in the UK. Most of this has been posted here before, but since you asked and you probably don't have access to it, here is the full answer to the question "Is there a dress code on board?" from the Cunard UK FAQ which contains some details not readily available in the US.

 

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Q. Is there a dress code on board?

 

During the day, feel free to relax and dress as you please in all areas of the ship. Then as the sun goes down, the style goes up. Every night on board, we ask that you wear smart attire in most of our bars, restaurants and entertainment venues. On our much-anticipated Gala evenings, we invite you to dress to impress and celebrate with us. There are two or three of these special Gala evenings for every seven days of your voyage.

 

Of course, if you prefer to spend your evenings in more relaxed attire, a selection of casual dining and entertainment venues is always available for your enjoyment.

 

A full break down of dress codes, the number of Gala nights and any themed balls can be viewed via the following question with the suggested attire for each type of evening: What will the dress code be whilst I am on board?

 

During the day

 

Casual shirts, shorts, trousers and beachwear are ideal. The main restaurants require a casual wear dress code for breakfast and lunch, however you may wear shorts in either the Kings Court (Queen Mary 2) or Lido Restaurant (Queen Victoria & Queen Elizabeth).

 

Evenings

 

Evenings will be split into 2 different dress codes. You will be notified of the evening's dress code in your Daily Programme. As a guide, these will be:

 

Gala:

On Gala nights it’s dinner jacket, tuxedo, or dark suit for the men with a regular tie or bow tie. Evening or cocktail dress, smart trouser suit, or formal separates for the ladies please.

 

Smart Attire:

Gentlemen, every night we request you wear smart trousers with a shirt and jacket; tie is optional. Ladies, blouses and skirts or stylish trousers and dresses are welcome.

 

For those who want some further help and guidance, or wish to view some examples of evening and day wear, please visit our What To Pack page on our website.

 

Please note that after 6:00pm, shorts and blue or worn denim (for men and women); sandals and sleeveless tops (for men) are not considered appropriate within the ship.

 

Of course, if you prefer to spend your evenings in more relaxed attire, a selection of casual dining and entertainment venues is always available for your enjoyment. Feel free to dress casually as you visit any of the following venues: Kings Court, Lido Buffet, Golden Lion, Casino, Carinthia Lounge, Winter Garden, Garden Lounge, Yacht Club, and G32. Non-ripped, jeans are appropriate, but please refrain from wearing shorts, sports attire, swim wear or sleeveless t-shirts outside of the gym, spa and deck spaces.

 

Children

Children under 18 do not have a dress code but should adhere to the daily dress code where possible.

 

National/Religious dress

National and Religious dress including headdress' are allowed on board. Depending on the amount of the face covered by the headdress, guests may be asked to unveil for a security photo at check in and passing through security check points ashore and on board during the voyage.

 

Some items of national dress such as ceremonial blades or swords are not permitted and guests should check our list of prohibited items under the question What am I not allowed to take on board?

Thank You John for the reply. I have seen a lot of this in my research. I have been reading so much about the change in the dress code, it got a bit confusing. Of course formal to an American can be quite different than formal to a Brit. I will do my best to be appropriate.

Cunard have very carelessly spread a lot of confusion and angst by changing the wording of the dress code in an ambiguous way and by extending the areas of the ship in which casual dress is acceptable as an alternative to the evening's dress code.

 

The formal and informal dress code haven't really changed as far as I can see, just the way they're described, so if you were planning to dress up then stick to what's in your documentation and you can't go wrong.

Thank you for the reply.

I have never sailed on Cunard but I have booked a T/A in Oct. for 2019. I went to my documents to see what the dress code is. It's still showing the same dress code that was showing in Oct. So my question is, what is the new dress code and where can I find it. I'm a bit confused now on the dress code. Thanks for any info you can offer.

You could just take a bottle on with you in your hand luggage too

 

 

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Thank you Tangoqueen for the reply. Are you allowed to take a bottle of liquor onboard? Thanks.

In the UK, on the VP, there is a list of items that you can order, including wine packages, single bottles for your room etc., but you have to call them and pay up front.

 

Stewart

Thank you Stewart for the reply. I'm from the US. I will go back and look again. I'm still learning to navigate Cunards website.

Hi fellow cruisers, I am new to Cunard and would like to know if I can pre-order a bottle of alcohol for our cabin to consume while on our balcony? If so, is there a phone number to call? Thanks for any replies.

This too has been our experience on Cunard. I do not believe that the the opinions on this thread necessarily represent the majority of people who cruise with Cunard. We will be taking our first transatlantic cruise next month and I will be watching what people actually wear on formal and informal nights with great interest.

Would you please come back with a review. I will be sailing on her next year.

Thanks.

Sorry I didnt think spirits were allowed to be taken aboard. I thought it was 1 750 ml bottle of wine per adult person and unlimited soft drinks. can someone please confirm please

I'm sorry for the confusion. I purchased our spirits, soft drinks and water from the ship. They will deliver it to our cabin. I try to always follow the rules.

Seven. One on each deck with cabins except the Lido deck.

Thank you for the info. So glad to hear there are more than one. I'm on the Lido but I don't mind going down 1 deck. Thanks again.

Sandra

How many laundry rooms are on the Crown and does anyone know the hrs. of operations. Thanks for the info.

Sandra

I did a BI cruise in June of 15. I brought a rain suit. Worked brilliantly. While everyone else was muddling with umbrellas, I was dry.

Thank you for that info. I will be sure to take a rain jacket or heavy poncho. I was curious about that.

Sandra

to avoid confusion - it's one bottle per person of legal drinking age :cool:

HEHEHE!! Oh I am very legal. That made me chuckle.

Sandra

I have sailed Eastbound on a Grand Class ship much as Crown and on a few other transatlantics. You have to remember you are staying much further South than Cunard do when they do them. Your start point is much further South and you head for the Azores then on to Lisbon which again is way South. So should be brighter weather. The sea is all about the swell height and wind across the decks. Normally the captain will run the ship slower in the day to keep the breeze across decks down depending on wind direction and wind speed and run the ship faster at night. They can deviate within reason to try and find better conditions. So if you do not have a history of seasickness you should be fine unless you hit a very bad storm but this is fairly rare but if it happens it's just a day. Princess run very full entertainment packed sea days with at least five of them only being 23 hours long.

 

Regards John

Hi John, I really appreciate this information. I have never had a sea sick problem and hope I never do. We've encountered some rough seas a few times. One in the Pacific going to Hawaii. Pretty rough for the first 3 days then it got a bit better. Going to Cozumel from Tampa. Got really bad. We rocked and rolled for 4 out of 5 days missing our ports, then the Panama Canal. Things were flying off the shelves. So maybe I will be good on this one. I have heard so many horror stories, I was getting a little worried. Thanks a bunch.

Sandra

To avoid confusion, the 2 bottles of wine or champagne is per cabin.

Thank you Paul for that info.

Sanda

You can bring all the soft drinks and water you want.

Thank You Diane, Since I am going to have a couple of pieces of luggage for a 27 day cruise, I decided to go ahead and purchase what I think we will be needing. It took a little while to find it on Princess web site. I still have the option to cancel the items. I will wait and see what my luggage looks like. Thanks again.

Sandra