BklynBoy8

54 minutes ago, NE John said:

@Brooklyn Boy I thought you’d like this one!

This picture is from new condos build out of an old industrial loft in Red Hook, right across from the cruise terminal. I have a friend who lives there and took a picture this evening of QM2 dockside this evening and sent it to me. He can literally walk to England from his front door via a TA. QM2 would not get as far as the Brooklyn Heights Piers 1-6. 

Thought it was taken by the Container Port Behind the Terminal.I saw the Containers there.

Can't believe how many people are getting confused with the Piers from the Brooklyn Bridge down towards Atlantic Avenue along Columbia Street.

I know that building is the NY Dock Building Condo's that was built in 1910 and use to be a Warehouse

we use to watch being converted going to Fairway Market and Steven's Key Lime Pie factory.

Looks like the old Port Authority Piers below around Brooklyn Heights.

Even though we will not be sailing till March 2025 on board the QM2, we are so pleased with all the comments, reports and photos of the work and labor that was performed on her.

She is our favorite Ocean Liner as was also in the past the QE2.

Though close to 400+ days till we will be boarding her, we will attempt to see her when she visits Brooklyn, our personal homeport.

During our two sailings in the last year, we did see that she did need work to be done but as stated in the past, she is always on the move and exposed to many different elements affecting her look. With the many that board and use her facilities, there is a level of wear and tear.

But we can't wait to Once Again board and sail with her.

1 hour ago, cruisin4thedeepblue said:

Hey thanks, No she can walk and believe it or not we ballroom dance ( Not as much as we used too tho! ) which her doctor said she needs to be active but standing too long or walking distances causes a burning pain and numbness to her feet. I will contact Cunard again for additional information. She can always sit down on the carry - on luggage which she has done before. Not ideal but it basically worked. One way or the other we are getting on the ship!!

Dear cruisin4ththedeepblue,

Do you have a email on file with Cunard for any communications and updates to your sailing?

We are going on a March 15th 2025 sailing to the Caribbean on the QM2 from Brooklyn and have already received a "IMPORTANT UPDATE APPLIED TO YOUR VOYAGE" this far out. It was to make us aware of notifying Cunard of any Mobility Problems from the Terminal to boarding the ship and needs needed on board during the sailing. It was quite long and detailed for those needs we should need if applied to us.It also stated that any needs not brought to their attention prior to the sailing could affect any needs while on board during the cruise.

I agree to calling Cunard Contact Center.  1-800-728-6273 is the number stated in email.

I hope you were not excluded from this type of email to your sailing.

• Harrison Cave

We believe every one of our sailings from the QE2, Caronia and QM2 is a Memory.

So, So many to note.

Norway sailing, Voyage thru the Panama Canal and some of the Maiden Voyages into Ports of Call for the First Time.

The several Captains, Commodores that honored our invitation to our Meet & Greets on Board.

Attending a Wedding on Board of another Passenger by the Staff Captain in the Board Room..

Yes, many too many to mention.

We too also have to understand the Old Lady is Old and we are Happy She Is Still Around.

Really were never bothered by other passenger conversations in the past.

Don't know if Starlink encourages more conversations in the open with a better connection.

When my DW conducted business on board, I would remind her of others around and step away for her privacy also.

Won't know till our sailing in 2025

We are on Cunard and they do not expire.

Based on your history of sailing with their voyages with the number of days accumulated on board.

We even think that the top category being Diamond, which is our level, we are wondering if another level should be designated. It seems though the loyalty of it's passengers, it's getting awful crowded at that level. By attending the CWC Cocktail Parties on board attendance.

Ferrari 488

28 minutes ago, ClipperinSFO said:

When you're on a back-to-back! 🙂 

The solemn occasion starts on ours at breakfast when we pick the time after lunch to start some packing the morning before. Attend tea. Continue to get at least one bag before dinner out. After the show we continue with some more bags. Out in hallway. One more outing to walk around and the feel of the ship lessering.

Back to the room for the last bags before 1AM.. Again, the solemn hallway silence and vacant feeling.

Getting up to see the entrance into the harbor and rustling in the hallway. Elevators busy to the restaurants. The same feeling for the "Last Breakfast" as was at the First Dinner Time except in reverse. Goodbyes turned from those Hello's.....

Anticipating the Announcement after docking who goes first. Our Turn......

Elevators crowded, halt at Gangway, Proceed. Who's going to get into the Luggage Terminal part first..

The last time a Porter followed us kindly and helped which helped us. Past Customs down the long hallway of the Brooklyn Terminal and into the bright Sunshine and Chaos of the Sidewalk Ballet..

Every Car Service was ours, nope, next, nope, next, nope, next YES!!!!!. Pack up and head out of the terminal proper... Not Looking back...... 

 "back to my non-QM2 life"......... Who's cooking tonight, what's for dinner, do we call take out ????

"back to my non-QM2 life"

1 hour ago, ClipperinSFO said:

Fwiw -- I like getting off the ship around 8-ish.  The vibe on the ship changes so dramatically on the day of arriva that it's really hard not to feel like a guest that has overstayed his welcome at a great party.  Also getting off QM2 is somewhat painful, so I just like to rip the band-aid (plaster) off quickly, and early and get back to my non-QM2 life. I hung around onboard once until around 10am waiting for a limo pick-up, and it felt weird and uncomfortable.

Bravo.........Same Feelings on each and every sailing.

But we go with the flow and watch those others...

With our personal cruise line website, we monitor any tours that are sold out to see if additional ones are added.

We also wait till we are on board to see the tour sheet they forward to us to use to see if again any more tours are added on. The ship may see the demand for addition tours to be added and contact the island to arrange.

We personally do not do personal tours as we feel protected touring with the ship. You are personally protected by the staff and are assured not to miss the ship. The ship waits for all tours by bus by the tour office till departure. Personal arranged tours will be responsible to be back to the ship on time.

Expensives yes! But there are pluses working with the ship.

32 minutes ago, GeezerCouple said:

I think you have already answered your own question.

 

If you get a "guarantee", you (or anyone) risk getting a cabin that you WILL NOT LIKE.

 

We are among those those who spend more time in our cabin/suite, so for us, the type and location can make a major difference.

 

That is, some passengers might prefer "more space"; others may prefer specific locations on the ship (higher, lower, middle, etc.).

 

We carefully select where we'll be on any ship, and then stick with that, so we know we can look forward to the cruise, and that we'll be happy where we stay during it.

Ditto GC,

Was once treated under guarantee conditions and hair raising anticipation where we would be placed. Not bad but could have been better. But acceptable.

But we prefer selecting our own cabin by number and location. Example....no over hang and direct sunlight. No too far Bow or Aft.

Definitely not to watch the Wash in the rear of the ship. We like to see where the ship is going.

We are particular passengers selecting the location we wish to occupy for the entire sailing, sometimes up to 14 days.

1 hour ago, e&mcruise said:

Have just received a response from Facebook....... Thought all Gala Nights had a theme?

On our last sailing, we had A Gala Evening - Unspecified and all those we knew Dressed Gala but selected their own theme.

Surprisingly most on board were dressed in a Red Theme color on their own.

Both Females and Men...

2 hours ago, devolve said:

There is no pressure to tip. Staff quickly bring in the food and exit just as quickly no waiting for a tip. 

Unfortunately we did not experience that on our last 2 sailings. They even offered to set up the table for us. 

Really never experienced at hit and run staff member.

2 hours ago, bluemarble said:

 

That's very interesting that they've posted some of the 2025 dress code schedules already. Your voyage does appear to be a bit sparse on the gala evenings with only two instead of the more typical three for a 14-night voyage. Will want to see if that's going to be the trend toward fewer gala evenings during 2025.

John,

I don’t know if landing 7 days in a row at Ports of Call have anything to do with it. Average departures on each evening are at 6PM except for Barbados at 8PM.

The two Gala's are taking place in the of middle of the two sets of three days at sea heading to the first Port of Call and then heading back to NYC.

Hoping more will be added. The old days, we definitely did have more on the QE2.

Of course, any updates will be forwarded to you for your chart.

We also have 4 of the 7 ports shore excursions posted already. Of course expect more to be added.

J

12 hours ago, bluemarble said:

It looks like Cunard have started posting the dress code and theme schedules for 2024 voyages. One again this year I'd like to take on the project of compiling master dress code and theme schedule documents for each of the Cunard ships. To do so, I'm going to need your help to tell me what you are seeing for the dress code and themes on your 2024 voyages. You should be able to see that now within the Day Calendar section of your voyage in My Cunard.

 

If you are booked on a 2024 voyage, please let me know which ship you will be on, the dates of your voyage, which dates are scheduled as Gala Evenings and what the themes (if any) will be on those Gala Evenings. To illustrate, I'll start with what I've learned so far. Please post what you are seeing for your 2024 voyages in a reply to this thread.

John,

I know that 2025 is a distance away but I saw that our M506C QM2 Celebrating Caribbean NYC-NYC 14 Day Site has posted Dress Code on our My Cunard Site.

I would like to Share the Data with you for 2025.

3/15     Sat     NYC              Smart Attire

3/16     Sun    Sea               Smart Attire

3/17     Mon    Sea               Gala Dress

3/18     Tues   Sea                Smart Attire

3/19      Wed   St Thomas     Smart Attire

3/20      Thurs  St Maarten    Smart Attire

3/21       Fri      St Lucia         Smart Attire

3/22       Sat     Barbados      Smart Attire

3/23       Sun     Dominica      Smart Attire

3.24       Mon     St Kitts         Smart Attire

3/25       Tues     Tortola         Smart Attire

3/26       Wed      Sea             Smart Attire

3/27       Thurs     Sea            Gala Dress

3/28        Fri         Sea            Smart Attire

3/29        Sat        NYC           Smart Attire

Gala's were not as of yet been designated as a particular Theme Day - Evening.

Thank you.....