What is a Cunard ball?

[Lanky Lad]

I have just received my pre-cruise documents for Queen Elizabeth (January 2012) and we have a Cunard Ball.

 

This is a new one to me, so what makes it a Cunard Ball?

[Ray66]

We had a Cunard Ball on our second evening on the QE in June on our Baltic cruise. I don't remember anything specific about it.

[Ray66]

Looking at the following page on Cunard's website it is giving it as an alternative to the Black & White Ball on the QM2 and the QV

 

https://ask.cunard.com/help/cunard/life-on-board/dress_code_all

[Lanky Lad]

Thanks Ray :) Nothing to get excited about then. :D

[gentlemancruiser]

I have just received my pre-cruise documents for Queen Elizabeth (January 2012) and we have a Cunard Ball.

 

This is a new one to me, so what makes it a Cunard Ball?

 

I think you are supposed to come dressed as your favourite ocean liner.

[Cruachan]

I have just received my pre-cruise documents for Queen Elizabeth (January 2012) and we have a Cunard Ball.

 

This is a new one to me, so what makes it a Cunard Ball?

 

Stephen,

 

try wearing a red top hat with a black band round the top - that should cover it I think. :D

 

J

[Ray66]

Stephen,

 

try wearing a red top hat with a black band round the top - that should cover it I think. :D

 

J

 

....and Federal Grey trousers.

[Salacia]

....and Federal Grey trousers.

 

...with the proper lettering on the stern.

And don't forget the bow

(tie):D

[pnhmrk]

....and Federal Grey trousers.

 

You could try a Dove Grey suit :) as long as it had all sorts of dirty marks down both sides :eek: :D

[Salacia]

You could try a Dove Grey suit :) as long as it had all sorts of dirty marks down both sides :eek: :D

 

...and (port)holes :eek:

[Cruachan]

...with the proper lettering on the stern.

And don't forget the bow

(tie):D

 

You mean he needs to get HAMILTON embroidered across the seat of his pants? :eek:

 

J

[Cruachan]

....and Federal Grey trousers.

 

And a white shirt. And he could carry a little Cunard house flag.

 

Hey, I think we've got this cracked now. I hope they have a Cunard Ball on my next cruise. I might just give the dress code a whirl.

 

J

[philayl]

...with the proper lettering on the stern.

And don't forget the bow

(tie):D

Could be a problem getting Southampton on there unless you are generously proportioned!:D:D:D

[Cruachan]

Could be a problem getting Southampton on there unless you are generously proportioned!:D:D:D

 

What's Soton got to do with it. He'll need to wear Bermuda shorts now! Hee hee.

 

:D

 

J

[philayl]

What's Soton got to do with it. He'll need to wear Bermuda shorts now! Hee hee.

 

:D

 

J

Silly me, memory is not what it used to be, whatever it was I was talking about.:confused:

[Salacia]

You mean he needs to get HAMILTON embroidered across the seat of his pants? :eek:

 

J

 

Only half the seat.

Then turn the other cheek and add BERMUDA.:eek:

[Lanky Lad]

Thanks for all the advice. So dark trousers, white jackect, red and black top hat. I will be sailing on the English Channel/North Sea in January, can I really get away with a white jacket? :eek:

[Cruachan]

...I will be sailing on the English Channel/North Sea in January, can I really get away with a white jacket? :eek:

 

Of course you can. It's a Cunard ball - they can hardly take exception to your jacket if you are dressing to the theme. But don't forget that you need to get "HAMILTON" embroidered across the back of your pants! :D:D:D

 

Of course, if you really really really want to go the full distance, you need to go and spend a day or two hanging around one of our nuclear plants, then you can put a red top hat on each of your three heads and pretend you're the Queen Mary.

 

J

[Jimsgirl]

All above comments very amusing.

 

I clicked on the link and read the suggested dress, has the person who wrote those words of wisdom ever actually packed for a cruise.?

 

Ever taken a flight - like from FL to Venice - oohh there is that city again.

 

Seriously, there is no way to pack medieval velvet gowns and Ventian masks, or grey toppers and morning coats , Ascot 3ft wide hats,or Victorian dresses with 6 petticoats to bell out the skirts. if you have to fly.

 

I am all in favour of Formal dress, I love it, but experience has taught me to pay attention to packability, and weight ( heavily beaded outfits weigh a great deal), you must also consider "will it crease".

[philayl]

All above comments very amusing.

 

I clicked on the link and read the suggested dress, has the person who wrote those words of wisdom ever actually packed for a cruise.?

 

Ever taken a flight - like from FL to Venice - oohh there is that city again.

 

Seriously, there is no way to pack medieval velvet gowns and Ventian masks, or grey toppers and morning coats , Ascot 3ft wide hats,or Victorian dresses with 6 petticoats to bell out the skirts. if you have to fly.

 

I am all in favour of Formal dress, I love it, but experience has taught me to pay attention to packability, and weight ( heavily beaded outfits weigh a great deal), you must also consider "will it crease".

I have read through the posts and can't see any reference to this attire, I think you will find that nearly all posters are being a little comical with their replies.;)

[capnpugwash]

I have read through the posts and can't see any reference to this attire, I think you will find that nearly all posters are being a little comical with their replies.;)

 

Nearly all :D

[philayl]

Nearly all :D

Point taken and noted Jim;)

[4Sheets2theWind]

What is a Cunard ball? It's what you get if, as a young lad, your foot slips off the pedal and you crash down onto the cross-bar of your bike. :eek:

[gentlemancruiser]

What is a Cunard ball? It's what you get if, as a young lad, your foot slips off the pedal and you crash down onto the cross-bar of your bike. :eek:

 

Ouch! - I don't even want to touch that one....

[Ray66]

I have read through the posts and can't see any reference to this attire, I think you will find that nearly all posters are being a little comical with their replies.;)

 

Like Jimsgirl said she clicked on this link

 

https://ask.cunard.com/help/cunard/life-on-board/dress_code_all

 

and then on "Suggested attire for themed balls can be viewed here."

 

On there you'll see similar clothes as she mentioned.