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Preferably ahead but for that kind of meal, breakfast would do for lunch, and lunch for dinner. I would imagine it would be possible to order when you turn up but I think it courteous to the staff to pre-order. Most definitely and with all the trimmings, I occasionally have a dinner plate in the evening. Ceviche is also available and appears on the menu occasionally if I remember correctly

Don’t forget you can order the most amazing salads lunch or dinner. I always go for an iceberg base with olives, avocado and sun dried tomatoes then load up with raw veg and other salads and feta or lobster tail for protein. No dressing and that’s my lunch, or dinner if I need a food rest. Add the occasional sushi meal and I really have no need to go to the buffet.

My husband will wear a jacket, with and without a tie depending on the shirt. However, that is his choice as a bit of a traditionalist and a man not really used to going casual of a Cunard evening. You will be perfectly correct if you don't wear your jacket and your attire would be applicable throughout the ship, whatever the restaurant you will dine in.

exlondoner, there have been comments on this board over the years which would have made me think twice about trying Cunard for the first time. I joined CC after my first Cunard cruise so didn't come across any of them before hand which was lucky as I know, as do you, some of the more high hat thoughts displayed occasionally on one or two issues, don't actually exist onboard ship.

I can resist and it's better for me as it's hard sometimes not to overload a plate in the buffet as I love a pick 'n mix buffet.

May I butt in and say I have suspicion DaisyUK might be looking at a Grills cabin, which if QG [no experience of PG so can't comment there] on QE or QV, a salad to your own ingredients is just as good a bits and bobs healthy meal as the Lido pick'n mix salad bar. I frequently ask for a sushi lunch and alternate it with 'my' salad. Lunch in the restaurant does not have to be a two or three course meal.

and without meaning to sound flippant, those of us who book time and time again love the intangible something Cunard offers which transcends any deliberations over the price.

Snap, apart from our rare excursions are usually arranged for us once onboard. We have had a zero account on a couple of occasions thanks to very generous obc.

or included excursions, thank goodness and as it's QG, there's no need for speciality restaurants as QG dining is pretty special. 🙂

Having arrived very early with friends to claim a pitch at the Hatch Shell many years ago, I agree with you. I think this cruise will be a wonderful way to listen to, and watch the celebrations, especially this year after its absence.

Although a very interesting post, why the irritation? I would imagine most contributors to this board are aware of the differences between the two cruise ships and the liner. DaisyUK asked for comparisons and not a marine architect perspective on the builds and that is what she is getting. The QM2's interior is, as you put it, quirky in comparison to her sisters and I for one prefer my travels to be with QE or QV and not QM2. A subjective opinion and one many will disagree with. All viewpoints add to the final picture for DaisyUK.

Back in November, the GOV UK site admitted the path of the pandemic could change course rapidly and it was hard to predict what would happen. The sunny outlook was to shout hurrah, the vaccines are here and life is returning to normal. The more realistic amongst us thought not yet it isn't, and Cunard have always said they will be guided by the agencies they have advising them so no, I'm sorry, it may have seemed this nightmare was coming to an end when in reality, it was and still is, lingering and I stand by the comment you disagree with.

Lots of viewpoints but may I emphasise the fact if you're thinking of QG, and I imagine PG too although I didn't sneak a look into the QM2 PG restaurant, my personal view is the Grills area on the Vistas is brighter and a better layout to that of the Grills facilities on QM2. Of course, the cabins may be better so that might swing it for some.

Even I can do roast lamb but I like mine pink so I rely on my butcher for the quality. I've had seared Tuna, more cooked than seared on the odd occasion and I have sent back the occasional beef fillet but that was about the quality rather than the cooking. I suppose out of well over 250 nights, to count on a few fingers the number of meals which failed to live up to expectations, isn't too bad really!

I presume you've eaten in QG in order to make that overarching comment on Cunard's food and so are comparing Oceania's offering with QG which is probably a more suitable comparison than Britannia.. If so and you're going to continue to bang on about your luxury lines, I think the food in QG is excellent although there will be those used to 3* Michelin meals at home cooked by their own chef, who might take issue with that comment.

Luxury Why are you so hung up on that word? I don't think the Cunard regulars could really care less. I'll admit we travel well and are used to that fact but not having had a holiday for over two years anything where I won't have to cook, clean or shop will bit luxury at the moment. The fact we can do it on a very pleasant ship with lovely people around to look after us will be pure luxury, and if we finally get to board the ship after having had so many cruises cancelled, that will be utter luxury!

I would also add to the excellent #5 post, would your recuperation have any travel insurance implications should you need help whilst onboard. That medical centre down on deck 1 can be a seriously expensive area!

I don't think it matters when any booking was made. This virus and its protocols seem to be a moveable feast and as such, anyone booking should be prepared to go with last minute changes of flow or move the bookings to '23 or '24.