3rdGenCunarder

That's harsh. If a poster said "I intend to wear such-and-such on formal night and I don't care what anyone thinks" THAT would sound like being above the rules. OP simply asked what actually happens on board. It's a reasonable question, given the variation in dress code from one line to another. For years HAL pretended to have formal nights, but I saw very few tuxes and gowns. If I had packed for HAL what I typically pack for Cunard, I'd have been overdressed.

I haven't received anything beyond the first email. Is there a link to take you to the special sale?

I haven't heard anything today. The original email said it starts at 4 PM eastern (US) time.

It's usually 175% unless you're in the Grills.

I asked my TA about it. She hadn't received any advance info. I agree it's probably a reduced single supplement. I'd love to see it reduced to zero, but O think the chances of that are nil.

I had booked that one, too, as much for a winter cruise as for the new ship. It might have been fun to see if anything special was done for maiden calls, but it is what it is. I don't know that I'll bother to book something else on Queen Anne. Not sure what my next Cunard voyage will be.

I always buy the pass for the whole cruise. I find the hydropool and ceramic loungers relaxing. On one cruise, I walked off mild sciatica by slowly walking around the pool in the mornings when it was quiet and the splashy jets weren't going.

I know what you mean about having a lifeboat blocking your view. it's impossible to guess what your odds are of getting one of the midship OVs. There are a few OV cabins on 4, and they appear to be just ahead of lifeboats, so not fully obstructed. There's nothing blocking the windows on deck 1.

I agree. They say "Don't worry. If there's a problem, we'll contact you." But I'm not online all the time at sea, or even when I'm traveling on land, so I may not get a text or email for a day or two. I would ask the Front Desk what's going on and check with my credit card company asap.

They caution that email isn't secure, so I still fax. However you send it in, take hard copy with you just in case there's a problem. On my last Cunard cruise, the credit didn't come through, although I had requested it far enough in advance. I had to argue with the front desk to get them to do anything about it. So far, it has always worked with HAL. Cunard, about 50%.

I've done a partial transit in an aft corner and it was great. This time, it will be a regular balcony, but aft. I do go out and walk around, but it's a long day, and room service breakfast on the balcony while you watch the locking, is pleasant.

There is no form. Just write an email message with your information--name, ship, date of sailing, cabin number, reservation number and request the credit. Attach the proof of ownership to the email. I use a fax service, fax zero, because faxing seems to be their preferred method.

Friends were on the WB that arrived in NY on Tuesday. They were confirmed for late sitting, large table, and were disappointed to discover that it was all open seating for late dining. They prefer to eat later but changed to the first sitting in order to have the same table every night. They were very happy with their companions for the week.

Perhaps they say immigration to get your attention. LOVE the comment about a post card!!! 🤣 For a more likely answer, see Underwatr's post #11 above.

Because NYC is a homeport for me, I've never had to deal with excursions there. But I do look to see what they offer, and nothing looks that good to me. I don't recall seeing an Ellis Island trip. OP, I'm sorry that was cancelled. it would have been worth your time. Cunard should offer more trips wtih a single focus, considering the time constraints. For anyone who is considering one of Cunard's NYC excursions, I suggest you avoid the bus and "three stops" tour. I was just on the 14 day Canada cruise, and my table companions all had been on since Southampton. One woman said she did this tour, and there was no guidance other than when to get back to the bus. The stops were: 1. "Central Park and an art museum" (her description). This was the Metropolitan Museum of Art, a terrible choice for an hour or so--it's huge! I don't know what I would choose to see in only one hour. I spend much longer than that when I go. She said the queue to get in was so long, she just went for a walk in the area. 2. Rockefeller Center. It's a chance to see an iconic part of Manhattan, but not a lot to do other than look around. 3. "Somewhere to see a church." Again, her description. From what she said, I guess it was near Trinity Church in Lower Manhattan. To be fair to the tour, she got on the bus with no idea where she was going, but even if she had done some research/planning, it didn't sound like a good use of a day in NYC.