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I wouldn't advertise this overmuch, you could find yourself standing on the quayside watching the ship sail away.

 

David.

Not on Cunard. ha ha:eek:

This discussion is very helpful.

I have developed the same problem with wheat products but I cheat all the time on it of course.

On my last Celebrity cruise they had some suggested items but when I asked about making a special plate or meal they were not able to accomodate. I am glad to hear that Cunard has more of an ability to help a person out with their special diet.

I found the same issue with some restaurants in my area. Some offer Glutton free items on the menu and some are good to point out items that would be ok for glutton free diets. Others are not too sure about their items they serve and less helpful. As time goes by and it becomes more main stream it might be easier.

I found self control on not eating all the cakes and breads the real problem. (just for me of course).

I only require a golden towel to be arranged on my favourite deck chair by 7am:D

As opposed to the Green Towel with the Golden Cunard and Lion Crest on it? :confused:

Some of you are diverging outrageously from the cosmic seriousness of this thread by proposing the following frivols as Diadem Level perks: massage by supermodel? larger plates? no Pol Acker? Pol Acker Gold? Priority cremation? Trumpeters? Designer life jackets?

 

Get real, folks. The principal requirement for a Diadem Level perk is that it cost Cunard next to nothing and, secondarily, that the honoree is happy to receive it (goodbye free cremation). That's why, back in the real world, I suggested a reserved seating area in Queens Grill and a nominal OBC of $1/day.

You are pooping on our party. ha ha

but seriously,

What about a reserved lounger area on the promenade with butler service??

Perhaps a bottle of Pol Acker Gold (with 23% extra paint thinner) could be offered to Titanium members.

 

I have actually used Pol Acker at home to clean grout. I wonder if the Gold version would do well in the oven?

 

Those who attain the lofty ranks of Plutonium level can select the fluorescent colour of their life jacket - neon yellow, green, pink, and fire engine red are all available. Passengers sailing on voyages of longer than a fortnight are eligible for an upsized jacket to be delivered by their steward on account of the extra 10kg one inevitably gains from all the food.

 

OMG! The sharks will be licking their chops! Way to point out who would be the plumpest nibble after a sinking.

 

For those in peril on the sea, a deluxe cremation service could be offered for Plutonium members who pass away mid voyage. Their ashes could be pumped out the smokestack as a symbolic gesture to show that even in death they still rank higher than all other World Club members.

 

I can see it now, Greenpeace circling the Liner chanting "FOUL or UNCLEAN".

 

For Cunard's most valued passengers, those who reach the heavenly heights of Unobtainium level (5,000 nights) will be given the right to veto up to 5 guests per formal night who do not meet the dress code. The offending guests will be forced to walk the plank.

Now this could be part of the evening show. I like it.

It's British English. Google is your friend - look it up.

 

J

I don't have a friend named Google.

Actually, I think that if anything substantive at all has come out of this thread it is that, by and large, people on Cunard generally don't care about it. You should take a swing by some of the other boards and you would, I would dare to suggest, be totally gobsmacked at the seriousness of the discussions on this very topic. Not only that, but you would be amazed, horrified, and depressed in equal measure by the sense of entitlement that some of the protagonists clearly harbour in their loyal little bosoms.

 

 

J

I feel Gobsmacked. :eek: What ever that means.

Perhaps it is a sense of entitlement when I say that the focus on the level system of perks should be given in equal measure as to how much you spend on the ship for your accommodations and various other expenses. Many higher level benefits are given anyway to the Princess and Queens Grill passengers because they pay for them, but I do believe that even these fellow passengers appreciate the occasional free perk.

A new level could be created for those that spend the extra for the Princess/Queens Grill Level each time they sail. If they reach a certain number of days at sea they could receive Free Premium Wine or Free Speciality Restaurant Dinner (which is not much of a perk as the Grills Chef will cook what ever you desire), of course free spa days would be great also, or have a special tender assigned just to take them to ports where tender service is utilized instead of just having a priority on a tender utilized by others. Or a tender with attached swimming platform to just zip around the ship for a fun active day off the ship. Or maybe have one of the card dealers come to their Suite and play some Blackjack or Carib. Poker without all the worry of having OTHER passengers in the way of their bidding.

Of course a lower level of benefit/perk could be granted to those that consistently obtain inner cabins at very low cost. Once they achieved a certain number of sea days on Cunard they could perhaps be given a tour of the Queens Grill Restaurant(during off hours of course and before cleaning) or be permitted to watch high tea being served in the Grills Lounge(from the nearby hallway, perhaps behind a screen of some sort so as not to detract from the experience of the Grills Passenger). Or maybe be able to meet a Butler and ask them about their job. What fun these things would be for the lower cabin class passenger!! Can anyone thing of others??

Of course you see I have been bobslapped or whatever so I might be just typing nonsense anyway. It all gave me a good laugh ha ha.

I think so as well.........especially Cunard. With all the segments they offer....they couldn't possibly give full perks every time they dock. :)

 

 

 

Jim Avery......don't forget that two years ago Cunard announced, to their most loyal passengers, that they wanted to make changes to attract a different demographic. I personally took that as an insult....but I'm not surprised that they aren't hurling perks at us. :D

Perhaps a future NEW demographic passenger will receive a coupon to wear jeans and a T Shirt on Formal Night.

On my QV trip to Hawai'i, I tipped in US $'s but I also asked my butler who was from Germany if she wanted a different currency. She said US $ are ok because they can use them on the ship and can always deposit them into their personal accounts and then bank transfer the funds to their home countries.

And I think they keep the money given as a tip since I suspect the auto tipping gets utilized as their base pay by the company. I may be wrong in that conspiracy theory.

Hope that helps.

I answered your question - the answer is no.

 

When I took my Carnival cruise last October I had over 50 Cunard nights which is equivalent to VIFP Club Gold level. My Carnival VIFP status was Blue (first sailing).

 

For $50 per stateroom you can get Faster To The Fun with Carnival which gets you most of the benefits of Platinum.

Wait, there are benefits to going on a Carnival Cruise ?? Faster to the FUN with Carnival ??

I took one Carnival Cruise, the ship was VILE, the number of kids below age 9 was touted by a special Captain's Announcement as being 900 !!

The main dining room Wait Staff had to stop serving halfway through Dinners to dance and strut around the tables like fools wearing hats and I don't even want to mention the self serve soft serve ice cream machine. I literally needed therapy post cruise just to calm my nerves down.

I guess I don't like Carnival ? Y a Think.

Just stay at home and lock doors and windows.

Wait,

then how would you pay the 15% gratuitity?

There was mention of Hurricaine Erika in the video which was 1997.

On my first QM2 voyage it was in my balcony state room when I arrived and it was full the whole time. I enjoyed it. On my last QV voyage I had to ask the butler for the fruit basket and then it arrived. And it was only refilled when I ate (threw off the balcony into the sea) the last awful granny smith apple. I know I should never throw things off the ship.

I think they may be trying to save money ?? or costs of fruit to make sure you eat it ??

Is Land of Hope and Glory a British song. I have never heard of it before??? Is there background to it being popular to sail away?

I am just an American from Tennessee and need some education. Thanks

I have found that I like to sit on my balcony during the time the ship unties from the dock and starts to depart the harbor and listen to music. And sip wine or champagne of course.

I listen to Dean Martin or Sinatra or one of the other Rat Pack.

So my question for everyone who wants to participate is:

Do you have a favorite tune or type of music you listen to during Sail Away?

I am always looking for suggestions also.

Thanks for the pics.

The placement of the large screen TV looks like you could walk your shoulder into the corner of it as you go by.

They could put a chair where the small round table is placed in front of the window. I guess as a single you could just sit on the bed.

The chest of drawers could be made into a cabinet with shelves over what appears to be the minifridge.

Have you been on QV before and if so, do you see staff that you have met before ?

Cunard may be just using the mailing list that they have on hand to advertise the charity event also.

We had this suite on a Hawaii Trip. It was not noisy at all on the balcony.

The suite was nice, with lots of storage, don't forget to look under the beds for drawers too.

The wrap around part is large enough to walk around the side of the ship and see down the ship towards the front. Great views.

The balcony it self is large, it easily had a table with 2 chairs and two loungers and lots of other room. It they can, have a dinner under the stars out there, weather permitting. If you can get Jackie as a butler she is great.

I usually don't pay attention to the over look and I must say, most people on the cruise will not be standing there staring at you. I had no experiences with anyone doing that. If they do, start a conversation, make new friends.

I would like two things from Cunard.

1. More travels that start from and end in US ports, not just the NY departures for TA's. I liked the Caribbean trips and Hawaii but maybe add Alaska or up the West Coast??

2. Fix or replace the reclining chairs in the Planetarium.

I was just wondering what HRC (Hillary Rodham Clinton) would do on formal night since she has been a champion of the pant suit. Although she has attended formal night gala's at the White House in a gown.

Said as a joke sort of.

I remember seeing MOB type and beyond, pant suits on women on prior trips on Cunard and other lines. Some were very dressy looking and formal. I know some women friends of mine do no like to show ankle at all for some reason. This is their stated motivation regarding use of pant suits. :confused:

it sure beats................"can i wear ------------on formal night" questions or "how many 55 gallon drums of wine can i bring on board because i am too cheap to pay the on board price":eek::rolleyes:;):D

NO NO NO the 55 gallon drums have been replaced with card board boxes with a plastic bag full of wine in them. Always a classy thing to bring on the Best Ocean Liner in existence. oops sorry don't mean to offend any box wine drinkers. Some even come with pre packed plastic cups. I just cannot stop myself. :o

On multiple trips I have brought a couple of bottles of Dom on board. Brought it to both the QG on QV and Todd English on QM2 and never got charged a corkage fee. It may be an oversight ??

Of course I tip very well and it was Dom of course??

OMG!

I have sinned.

I remember wearing shorts into the main dining rooms at lunch and maybe breakfast on several occasions.

I even wore them into the Queens Grill Restaurants on QM2 and QV.

:eek:

Oh the shame I feel now. I never knew that was the rule. No one ever said a thing to me! Why Why???

It is my own fault, I never pay attention to rules. I try to conform but being American it is a difficulty that is almost a disability.

If it is anything, I know for sure I have never worn a wife beater into the dining room ever.

And to stay on topic, that article is not very representative of the Cunard Queens.

I wonder what would have happened in an Argentine port if a passenger with a larger British Flag had hung it out on their balcony??