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1 hour ago, Judyrem said:

I didn't realize PG had separate showers.   I thought there was just a tub and shower combo.

 

I am still keeping the bid because this is a special year for me and I might as well splurge.

 

I am still not fond of the lifeboats being so easily seen,  however but I can make do.😉

 (Ahhh first world problems!

Judyrem,

We were in 2022 September in a QM2 PG (10021) and we only had a Tub/Shower combo.

There were no separate Tub & Shower or Separate Shower in that Suite.

You may want review Youtube reviews of PG and see those bathrooms videoed and how they look.

28 minutes ago, NE John said:

I too called about getting emails I am receiving to upgrade and I called and was told a third party administrators the program and Cunard has no more info to add. I’m offered a Penthouse Q3/4 on QE for about the same price as you are seeing (from recently upgraded Q6!) and I’m going to pass. 

Question @Judyrem - did you book direct with Cunard or with a travel agent? I wonder if TA bookings get these upgrade communications. I’m not a newbie (nor a veteran like many here) but this is the first time I booked directly. 

Maybe because we have been sailing with Cunard since early 1980's and in Diamond Cat., we don't get emails from Cunard for Upgrades or bidding.

We have always received comp upgrades to the next level. Never got phone calls from Cunard.

We get comp's to PG and once on the QE2 we went to QG even at the Pier Desk.

We just book what we would like, anticipate arriving at that cabin we booked and look forward to enjoy. If the Comp Upgrade Fairy visits, we appreciate the offer and enjoy. We've got about 6 comp offers in the 12 years.

So we just book, wait and arrive as we expect. 

BANANA SPLIT

BUTTERSCOTCH W VANILLA ICE CREAM

8 minutes ago, Thaxted said:

Has this changed since open dining was introduced? On our crossings last summer on QM2 there was no parade coming or going. 

We have not seen since our 2022 sailing. Not known before then. Quite some time.

1 hour ago, 3rdGenCunarder said:

I do not understand the lack of ginger ale. 

Kathy,

Did you ever ask for Fever Tree brand?

I like their Tonic Water in the bottle of course, for G&T's.

I know I see Ginger Ale under that name.

I have always been told not to get mixes from the soda nozzle at the bar. Not the same.

1 hour ago, 3rdGenCunarder said:

I do not understand the lack of ginger ale. Doesn't anyone want that as a mixer any more? It's about the only soda/pop/soft drink I like. And if I'm feeling a bit of mal de mer, that's what I want (and NOT diet, feh!) I think a quick run to ASDA in Southampton is in my future...

Kathy,

I don't understand some of these LACKS...on board. On our past sailing with you especially in the PG and last July on board they did not have Darjeeling Tea. I had to settle for English Breakfast and Earl Gray offered to me. But if you went to the Champ's High Tea Service they did have the high class darjeeling available.

I am thinking of bringing my own Darjeeling next March on board to have made for me if still not available. Embarrassing isn't it.

Darjeeling Tea I remember was the Classic Tea served on the Queen Elizabeth 2 always available. 

1 hour ago, 3rdGenCunarder said:

 

That's what they call it. Gravy of any sort at breakfast does not appeal to me.

 

Your definitions of gravy and sauce match mine. A Jersey Girl grows up knowing this! 

Kathy,

I learned Biscuits and Sausage (White) Gravy from watching Southern Show and Matlock, his favorite as a child.

On 5/5/2024 at 8:32 PM, TravelinGert said:

 I was visiting a friend's grandmother in Bari to drop off some treats my friend asked me to deliver and got invited to stay to dinner. She showed me how to make orecchiette and served it with what she termed "a lovely gravy". 

We have dear close neighbors that the family come from Bari Italy and they call Plain Tomato "Sauce" and sauce with meat added "Meatball, Sausage and Beef Braciole" known as Sunday Gravy. Two completely different styles of tomato preparations. There is also Tomato Sauce and Marinara Sauce also two different alone tomato preparations.

Old Country now in American especially in my neighborhood (Bensonhurst & Little Italy) and true Italian NYC Restaurants will show as a regular and not as a special on Sundays "Sunday Plate" with Meat Sauce and those accompanying Meats as mentioned above.

Mangia!

1 hour ago, karen of PA said:

We’ve taken previous cruises but this is our first one on Cunard.  We are on The Queen Elizabeth in August.  I take a medication that requires that I drink a lot of water throughout the day.  It doesn’t have to be bottled water.  Do I need to take a refillable bottle on the cruise?  Are there places on the ship where I can obtain water? I would really appreciate any suggestions that you may have.  Thanks.

You should once on board check out the availability of water for you medical and regular use.

On the QM2 we get a Bottle of Water daily and when needed for the Tea Kettle. My DW also uses water for medication and regular use since she does not care for ship processed water. We would buy a on board package of 6 from our Room Steward.

But you can get water from some locations in are within wall units, Kings Court Buffet to name a few otherwise purchase thru the different bars. The unfortunately fact of the purchase, buying a bottle of water will have a 15% surcharge to the purchase. 

54 minutes ago, 3rdGenCunarder said:

For years, we referred to QE2 as "The Queen," as she was the Cunard queen. When QM2 came along, she was "The Mary."

Kathy,

i call her the "Mary 2"........

We enjoy eating in ports of calls to try different dishes.

And return to restaurants we have enjoyed in the past.

We had Umbrellas in our Princess Cabin on the QM2 on last sailing last year.

53 minutes ago, TheOldBear said:

• Not that many facilities in the terminal while waiting. Pre-lockdown there were a few vending machines - I don't know if they have been restored. I believe the restrooms have baby changing tables.

 

• Most folks will be directed to escalators - but there are also elevators to the boarding 'airbridge' to the ship.

 

As of the last sailing at Brooklyn, there are no food and drink machines located in the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal. The line did offer canned water after the final check in of document, photo and scan of Passports. It was located btw the General Assembly Hall for Non Grill Passengers and the Grill Lounge,

We did not have to use the rest rooms so can not confirm about baby changing tables.

The elevators in the Brooklyn Terminal are located pass the Escalators to the rear of the First Floor. It will take to you to the level equal to the top of the escalators. There you will be directed to the Gangway which is in two (incline) parts to the Bulkhead entrance of the ship.

As of our Sailing on September 2022 and July 2023 we did have Muster Drills with Crew Members Dressed and at their posts with the Passengers involved except to watch the video and listen to the Captain at 430PM prior Disembarkation.

The Daily Programmes has I see my copies noted towards all entries related to Food Service, "Till Drill"......

All walked around and may stop to listen to the Captain.

We did experience an on board ship emergency but did not have a Muster Call.

But we were informed of the emergency and updates. This was in the early 80's on the QE2.

1 hour ago, Tattycoram said:

If you're a lowly Britannia person, what's available to you?

Golden Lion Pub is open on Embarkation Day if you can find space available to seat.

Kings Court and Carinthia Lounge is also open and will remain till just before Muster Drill takes place. Staff and Crew participate in the Drill and close Food Services.

44 minutes ago, Minnie29 said:

Do you know what time they are serving lunch until on embarkation day?

Ours was 1PM to 230PM in Princess Grill

Yes, in 2022 we sailed, we drop off bags in our cabins and refreshed ourselves.

Headed to Princess and was welcomed and seated at our trip long  table. We were around the 3rd ones at 5 to 1PM in the Grill.

19 minutes ago, willise said:

Great suggestions! I'll add to my list. 

All within walking distance of the Moxy, I assume?

Hi

Your Hotel is located at 36 and 7th Avenue

St Pat's, Store Windows, Radio City and Tree is located

Around 49 - 57 Street on 5th Avenue

and 49 - 50 on 6th Avenue - Avenue of the Americans

Bit of a Stroll

If you are interested in the Radio City Show - Tickets should be obtained early on when they go on sale

6 hours ago, willise said:

Perfect! I knew the Moxy wasn’t directly in Times Square but wasn’t sure about traffic in the general area. I would prefer to stay there rather than the airport. My wife has never been to NYC and wanted to walk around the area and see a couple of sights - Rockefeller Christmas tree as well 🙂

 

Thanks!!

You may want to see the Radio City Music Hall Christmas Show near the Tree..Windows on 5th Avenue and St. Patricks Cathedral to name a few.... 

Interesting Question for an Interesting Time Period.....