NickH

I was on that crossing - a great trip with lovely weather!

So much to do every day and the Lord Howard talks were great!

We sadly departed QM2 this morning after 8 nights on board. Our second crossing after a 6 year gap. A family of 4, aged 53,46,17 and 13. Our accommodation was indoor cabin 5167, we were looking for a cheap second holiday and it represented great value, even after the $1900 dollar bill at the end of the voyage.

We flew Delta into Newark, then straight to QM2. A along day, but nice and relaxing once on board. With hindsight, I would have paid more for a balcony due to the lovely weather (the first 4 days were beautiful, and only one poor day), but it was a budget holiday and I believe there are only indoor cabins for 4 until one gets to Queens Grill pricing - £2470 including flights.

We like nice food and Brittania 3 times a day lived up to past expectations. We dined in Todd English twice, and it was worth the extra for a special dinner or two. The surf and turf - fillet steak and lobster at an additional $18 each was particularly good.

We all found plenty to do on board, walking 12 laps around deck 7 daily and a bit of golf worked for me, and we all enjoyed the informative talks, particularly Lord and Lady Horward and Barry Marcus - superb!

Reading in the Commodore Lounge was very relaxing, we found the library a little too warm and stuffy.

The pool area on deck 12 was confusing - on our last crossing in April 2009 the pool roof was open, but in the lovely hot weather it was kept closed with air conditioning on and pool freezing - slightly crazy , but didn't detract from our enjoyment of the holiday.

The evening entertainment was ok, but it would have been better timed if the evening shows were 7pm for late dining and say 9pm for early sitting, rather than 10.30 for late sitting, a minor criticism but would have been better for us.

All in all a great little holiday, my 13 year old daughter is already looking at world cruises and wasn't at all happy at not going to Barbados like last summer, so a convert there.

Any questions whilst the trip fresh in our minds, please ask!

Thanks for the quick replies. That's strange as I rang Cunard a few weeks ago, but no real problem, I'll just book when on board. Could do with being off early really as I have appointments in the afternoon. Are there different departure times..?

We did a transatlantic a few years ago, and will be travelling from New York on 19th August. We need to collect our car at Heathrow. I asked Cunard about booking this arrangement and was told that whilst onboard I would be able to book a coach transfer, as anyone else done this and what were the charges?

Thanks,

Nick

Thanks for the advice. I'll take a suit and a few nice shirts...

Anyone know what the temperature is likely to be in the Atlantic in August..??

Okay, we did a TA a few years ago and have booked for an eastbound in August.

Fine with the formal evenings, but not sure about the informal. I generally wear dark Paul Smith smart jeans and Paul Smith/ Hugo Boss shirt for work with a trendy jacket when required. I have lots of suits from the recent days when I felt it appropriate to wear more formal attire for work, but as business owner I now dress more like my clients...

Should I dress as I do for work, or take another suit and wear with open neck shirts..?

I know these kind of questions can be contentious, but thought I would put the question out there....

Nick