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Our take on the benefits for Diamond, we appreciate those listed before this list in the previous categories. Always take advantage of the WIFI of course, especially now with Starlink added. As said, enjoy the comp lunch. Enjoyed the Wine Tasting event. Even ordered one for the evening meal. Haven't done the luggage thing yet. DW takes advantage of the laundry savings. Not a laundrette person.

We agree with our fellow Cruise Critic. My DW and I during our sailing on a 14 day Canada/New England in September 2022 on the QM2 occupied a Table for 2 by a window in the Princess Grill and loved it! The same exposure as you would experience in the Queens Grill. We did experience the enclosed walkway that is in front of and ran the length of the Princess Grill restaurant and found no negative effects during any of our meals. And we did attend most of our meals in the restaurant except a few. It was a requested location on booking and was extremely happy to be assigned it. We knew where we were asking to be located. We did not experience any interference from those passing the window and there were few to many. But we concentrated on our meals being served to us. Passengers that were strolling were all heading to the rear of the ship, so they were never attempting to look in. We never had a thought to ask for the table to be changed.

Lunch comp in Vernadh..... Use at dinner in Vernadh must pay remaining surcharge. We always use it at Lunch Does not include bar and gratitude tab

Dear John, Thank you for posting the Dress Code for 2025. There has been changes to the Ports of Call for M506C March 15th to 29th "Celebrating the Caribbean" on the Queen Mary 2. Below is the updated itinerary listing of the sailing. March 15th - New York March 16th - At Sea March 17th - At Sea - Gala Evening March 18th - At Sea March 19th - St Maatren March 20th - St Lucia March 21st - Grenada March 22nd - Barbados March 23rd - Dominica March 24th - St Kitts March 25th - Tortola March 26th - At Sea March 27th - At Sea - Gala Evening March 28th - At Sea March 29th - NYC The previous Gala Evenings posted remain on the same dates with no attached theme. No other Gala Evenings have been added.

Interesting.........Maintenance...

Down-Unders, These are what we recently were emailed by Cunard for our upcoming 2025 sailing as Diamond.. As one of our most loyal guests and a Diamond member of the Cunard World Club, you can enjoy the following benefits on your voyage. It’s our way of saying thank you for choosing to see the world with Cunard. ◆ US$135 internet credit per guest, redeemable against one of our on board Wi-Fi plans ◆ A complimentary meal at one of our alternative dining venues ◆ An invitation to a Cunard World Club cocktail party* ◆ Complimentary Cunard World Club wine tasting event ◆ 10% saving on our White Star Luggage Service, brought to you by Luggage Forward. Visit luggageforward.com/cunard and use the code CUNARDDIAMOND at checkout ◆ 20% saving on laundry and specialist cleaning

WOW Kathy, That Kings Court Buffet cuisine was so meant to me. Every dish my Favorite! Of course some other dishes are missing.....lol....... So happy to follow your narration of the trip. Feels like we are with you. Yes, Bev & ! agree about these Big Band evenings we too look forward to hearing. But the simple music in the lounges are great too! Enjoy!

We agree it's justified for the service. We never asked to have it removed or altered. They work very hard and appreciate it. Researching the internet, the other lines even charge high amounts and also even for room service and gratuity to boot

babs, Thank you for mentioning about the booklet you received before the sailing. The last two sailings, we did not recieve any mailing like that. Have to enquire for our next March trip..How soon close to the date was it received?

We did receive the certificate after the pandemic on the September 2022 and July 2023 sailing for each individual events. For the Alternative Dining Restaurants and also for Champagne Tea Time. It was not a letter as mentioned. Courtesy of the M'd of the Vernadh Steakhouse we knew from previous sailings, we were permitted to keep it and use it for another Comp Lunch. Very nice of him. So some items may still exist.

Remember the Old Days on the QE2 when you filled out a computer form/sheet with the black pencil or pen. Quite extensive. Covered many facets. Then at the end of the cruise on the last day, they would gather them and would pick one with a prize I forgot what they use to give. You had to give it in before 3PM. It was done on board. Did have surveys at the beginning sailing with QM2 but it died off and can't remember the last time. I wouldn't mine airing our thoughts and comments to help them be aware of what we expect and better for the passengers to come.

Hello Kathy, Long way from Home.. Beautiful day on the East Coast. Will be following you each day...looking forward. Got another person on coming trip in March from Cape May... Enjoy Your Voyage !

The service charge for Queens and Princess Grill Suites will be $18 per person per day, and Britannia Staterooms will be $16 per person per day. per Cunard Site.

Yes we are both Diamond World Club members. Once you board, you will find a envelope with the certificate that you present to the M'd in the restaurant you selection on your cabin/suite deck.

We got the same email with that phrase enclosed for our March 2025 sailing. Our Cunard email contained my name and DW's name and CWC number, making both available under Diamond for this perk. Only available for those with their names contained on the email.

When we sail we leave the Daily Auto Gratuities on our Account. And believe we have never remove them since we believe those working hard deserve to be recognized. "Are they discretionary?" Our Exceptional (Above & Beyond) Service are shared with the appropriate Staff and the end of the Sailing. Those we recognize are the Cabin/Suite Staff and the Dining Room Staff. Waiters/Asst. Waiters that fulfill our special needs beyond normal requests. If we have certain requests that are asked of the M'd, we will use certain discretion. Our Wine Steward assigned to our table will be recognized if certain requests are for filled. We know that there is a 15% added on all drink receipts but wish to recognize him as an individual for his services. Room Service gratuities are always given at the time we are serviced after delivered to the Cabin/Suite. Many do appreciate the tip offered. Off Subject........If on an Shore Excursion.....some passengers will show appreciation to the Tour Guide and Driver if they believe they truly enjoyed the Excursion and were properly cared for.

Design a Mega Ship of size.... They are not known for such vessel that size and passenger capacity.

Thank you for all the past comments posted but the final decision is what will make the passenger happy and also comfort. I do agree that some of the shipping lines are in some type of competition with who will have the largest. For the last 49 years, we know the type and style of service and vessel we are comfortable being on. And know there will be one out there no matter how big and gigantic the shipyards will build. @puzzums I would watch HAL.... They have not tested their size of ships yet. We have sailed them in the past till some of the policies changed.