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2 hours ago, Oren said:

Also real curious what the latest departure time is available since we have to reserve a car pick up at the port. So any disembarkation handout or suggestions would be appreciated. Can everyone stay in their room until 9am?

I'd say so, the letter only shows our time so wouldn't really help unless you’re on Deck 5.

The afternoon was spent napping and packing. We went for a fairly early dinner (all off the a la carte for me) & said our goodbyes to our waiters and sommelier who have been excellent. We haven't experienced any of the difficulties with incorrect orders reported by others. Mr HH might make breakfast tomorrow but it's unlikely I will. 

Our table sharers had been to the first show at 6pm and we made it for the end of the violinist. It was busy from the Deck 3 entrance so we had to sit separately. 

We went for a drink at the Casino bar and just missed saying hello to @MylesS !

Our lift lobby is full of cases and 2 of the 4 lifts are "out of service". 

4 hours ago, NE John said:

I’ve seen some reports of messy disembarkations because of lifts shared with both luggage and pax. I would be interested to read your report of disembarkation. 

Some lifts have been out of order this evening as they are being used for luggage collection but we had no problems getting to dinner, the theatre and back.

We can probably use the stairs tomorrow. 

Just now, MCC retired said:

You may also just purchase a Future Cruise Deposit then use that for your booking with a TA.

That's no longer the case for UK bookings. 

I started checking prices again, I really want to stay on ....

We did our best to dull the pain of our last day with lunch at Sir Samuel's. The menu is very limited especially if you don't want to pay any supplements but the steak was incredible. Mr HH enjoyed his Dover Sole as well. 

Thank you, we have. 

Do you have any specific questions? It looks like a standard inside cabin.

We've been told there are 3 children on the current cruise including the Captain's grandson. One little girl was dancing in the Queens Room last night as we walked through. 

Final Programmes 

Disembarkation information arrived yesterday, we have to vacate cabins by 9 and go to the theatre, due off at 9.40.

We managed another relaxing sea day, hot chocolate and a catch up with our table companions in the Commodore Club, bought Taylor the Technician Bear, listened to part of the Guitar History lecture, Wine tasting, sitting out at the Panorama Pool (trying to pretend it was warm enough), made a start on packing. A lovely Beef Wellington Gala dinner and time for a drink in the pub before Fizz.

It's worth ringing to ask when you're ready. If it's not possible they'll tell you. 

Just now, exlondoner said:

Are you getting off on Sunday? Or have you emulated @MylesS and booked the next voyage as well?

Yes, unfortunately I am due back at work on Monday 😭. 

Good morning from a rather grey sea day on Queen Anne. 

We were a bit late sailing this evening.  Another nice dinner although the salad of prawns and pancetta was definitely not warm. Our waiters must have shares in a Vanilla ice-cream maker, every dessert comes with extra and this evening we were given extra spoons when we hadn't eaten it !

We tried the Chart Room for a post-dinner, pre-show drink.

We sat fairly near the front of the theatre but had to move as the people behind were talking non-stop.

Welcome to Cruise Critic @EUguy, I have moved your question to the UK cruisers section where it will get more views and hopefully some answers.

These were the excursions offered on the current Queen Anne sailing. 

33 minutes ago, exlondoner said:

Did you swim in the sea?

No, our guide warned us several times that it would be very cold and I wasn't feeling that brave. 

We only had 12 on our coach so I'm quite surprised it still ran. 

We're enjoying the 3D views of Lisbon from our balcony. 

Yes, there will be excursions. 

Just now, 3rdGenCunarder said:

 

How many white gloves are worn? 😜

White gloves present on Queen Anne. 

Let's not turn this thread into Sconegate please!

Sunloungers were a more reasonable 12€ for 2 today, not as comfortable as Corsica but fine for a few hours. The sand was very soft and the lemonade and custard tarts were a perfect snack lunch.

It's a beautiful morning in Lisbon and after a rather long walk from ship to bus we're on our way to Estoril. 

We went to the World Club party in the Pavilion, it was lovely to have it in the open air just after sunset. 

We'd both pre-ordered from the a la carte menu and I had the pate from the a la carte as well. It was Crepes Suzette night so need to choose anything from the Daily Menu.

We went to the Queens Room to watch the dancing for a while and then to the theatre for the second show from the Australian acrobats/jugglers.