Cunard Never Again

[dancinman66]

Hi there

 

even in Australia we have that issue

any ship cruising past western australia is not permitted to have casinos open

duty free also varies depending on the cruise and when bars may open - although that one has changed more recently

 

in western australia that can mean 4 days with no casinos

 

does not bother me as that is something I never use, but others go nuts

 

pays to just research first if those things are important

 

happy cruising

 

Greg:)

[CruznTom]

Thanks Brigittetom for your reply which confirms Bell Boy's post regarding when the casino (and the shops on board) are open for business. I've never been on a transatlantic cruise, but I am rather suprised that the ship has to be in the middle of the Atlanic before you can gamble. Drinking is another matter entirely.:D:rolleyes:

 

Regards,

-S.

 

Brigitte thought you had to be kidding.

 

The casino opens within hours of sailing on transatlantics whether leaving from NY or Southampton.

[ombrelle]

Just wondering,is the casino also closed in an eastern Europe cruise? Countries with a majority of Muslim population do they allow gambling on their waters?Like a said,just wondering.;)

[cccruisin]

Still waiting for a response from cunard. I was promised a return call Friday it is now Monday but why should I be surprised. I did use a very large travel agency with certiifed Cunard reps and guess what the travel agent herself was suprised. BTW the taxing authority is HMRC, decding if I should contact them or not....

[guernseyguy]

the taxing authority is HMRC, decding if I should contact them or not....

 

Info here.

[Mysticalmother]

BTW the taxing authority is HMRC, decding if I should contact them or not....

 

Best of luck! Us brits have enough trouble getting a response from them!!:D

[StarFlyr]

Bon Voyage Buster. And read the rules on the next cruise line you choose. And if it's in UK waters, expect the same restrictions.

[cccruisin]

Bon Voyage Buster. And read the rules on the next cruise line you choose. And if it's in UK waters, expect the same restrictions.

 

FYI Cunard has refunded my VAT tax obviously they have realized their error. I would assume if this scenario occurs again the shops will have the proper forms for non uk persons.