Rare Scrapnana Posted March 30, 2014 Author #376 Share Posted March 30, 2014 I asked the bartender today about limes. We ran out before Hong Kong but there are plenty on board now. We just had our CC meeting with about ten in attendance. Thanks to Maggiemou for hosting. The captain made it official on the noon announcements today. Our two port days in Egypt have been cancelled and Haifa has been added. The exact schedule will be given to us later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salacia Posted March 30, 2014 #377 Share Posted March 30, 2014 I asked the bartender today about limes. We ran out before Hong Kong but there are plenty on board now. We just had our CC meeting with about ten in attendance. Thanks to Maggiemou for hosting. The captain made it official on the noon announcements today. Our two port days in Egypt have been cancelled and Haifa has been added. The exact schedule will be given to us later. Scrapnana, sorry for any possible disappointment regarding the ports cancelled in Egypt, but personally, I'm glad to hear it. From what I've been reading it is just too much of a risk. Best wishes to all, Salacia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pengu Posted March 30, 2014 #378 Share Posted March 30, 2014 I got a private message from Cunard on Friday in reply to my enquiry regarding Egypt telling me alternate plans were currently being made but no specific details. Can't say I'm surprised but I'm disappointed and relieved all in one. Sent from my GT-P7510 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Scrapnana Posted March 30, 2014 Author #379 Share Posted March 30, 2014 Personally, I am pleased with the change. I had planned from the start not to get off in Egypt (I have been before). Have never been to Israel so I am glad to be going there. I have not heard any grumbling on board (I think most were expecting this). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Scrapnana Posted March 30, 2014 Author #380 Share Posted March 30, 2014 We received a revised schedule tonight. Dubai 19 April Aqaba 25 April Suez Canal 27 April Haifa 28-29 April The entertainment director said for this segment we have1945 passengers with Over 700 Brits 253 Japanese 125 Germans (She did not mention the number of other nationalities) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janix Posted March 30, 2014 #381 Share Posted March 30, 2014 Thanks Kathi, We are quite pleased about this as well, much prefer to go to Haifa again rather than Eygpt, as long as it stays quiet there ! Countdown is now showing 16 days before we leave to join you again. John & Andrea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Bedruthen Posted March 30, 2014 #382 Share Posted March 30, 2014 (edited) An overnight in Haifa means that's it should be possible to make our own tour arrangements. I have already been looking at train to Tel Aviv then onward to Jerusaelm by bus, so eagerly awaiting more details, timings etc. We had already decided that we would not take any excursions to Cairo, so not completely unhappy, though I was really looking forward to our snorkelling in Sharm el Sheikh . Edited March 30, 2014 by Bedruthen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise NH Posted March 31, 2014 #383 Share Posted March 31, 2014 I feel for all those onboard who were really looking forward to Egypt...but I feel especially bad for all those tourist related folks in Egypt who are losing all this business. this can't be helping their economy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cunardaddict Posted March 31, 2014 #384 Share Posted March 31, 2014 I feel for all those onboard who were really looking forward to Egypt...but I feel especially bad for all those tourist related folks in Egypt who are losing all this business. this can't be helping their economy. You are so right. But unfortunately those people are lacking any of the attitudes giving them at least a chance to improve their economic situation. Their behavior towards tourists is absolutely inacceptable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyn Mc Posted March 31, 2014 #385 Share Posted March 31, 2014 (edited) Hi Scrapnana Thanks a lot for the information on the limes!!! Also for the heads up on the change of itinerary for Haifa. This really helps us to have a look at what is available before we leave. See you in a couple of weeks. Lyn Edited March 31, 2014 by Lyn Mc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Scrapnana Posted April 3, 2014 Author #386 Share Posted April 3, 2014 We had to collect our passports today for Singapore (unlike many of our previous ports, we have to have them with us when we go ashore). Saw a couple of people who were not real happy. One guy was arguing with the lady and her supervisor because they would not let him get his wife's passport without her key card (it very clearly said on the immigration paper we received that you could collect passports for others in your stateroom but you had to have their key card). He finally agreed to go get her card but he did so grudgingly. There was also a couple who said that Cunard had lost a visa out of the lady's passport. I was finished by then so I don't know how that one turned out. Looking forward to the two days in Singapore and am hoping for good weather. Welcome to those joining us there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Scrapnana Posted April 6, 2014 Author #387 Share Posted April 6, 2014 On our way to Penang which will be our fourth day in port in a row - I am missing my sea days. I did a tour of Kuala Lumpur today (my first time here). We saw a lot for a five hour tour but it was really hot and humid. The captain announced as we were getting ready to sail-away today that the forecast for Penang is 37C/97F. Ugh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Going Coastal Posted April 7, 2014 #388 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Penang sounds very warm for this time of year. But is very beachy. Hope you enjoy and feel up to reporting on what you enjoy. Safe travels! Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamflightPat Posted April 7, 2014 #389 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Kathi, I am missing all of you and the ship that I have this morning booked for 2015. Will board Queen Elizabeth in Sydney and sail back to Southampton. Look after the ship for me!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Scrapnana Posted April 7, 2014 Author #390 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Haifa excursions were on the bed after dinner tonight. Nazareth and Galilee $170 Leisurely Galilee $164 Haifa and Acre $105 Jerusalem and Bethlehem $176 Glorious Jerusalem $165 Leisurely Jerusalem $156 Jerusalem Old City $109 Masada and the Dead Sea $191 Ancient Caesarea $99 Nazareth and Galilee Private Tour $820 for three Jerusalem and Bethlehem Private Tour $1599 for six Grand Overland (two days staying in a Jerusalem hotel) $699 double, 859 single Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Scrapnana Posted April 7, 2014 Author #391 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Kathi, I am missing all of you and the ship that I have this morning booked for 2015. Will board Queen Elizabeth in Sydney and sail back to Southampton. Look after the ship for me!!!!! Good for you! She still looks great and is going into drydock soon after the world voyage ends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Bedruthen Posted April 9, 2014 #392 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Still no shore excursions showing for Haifa. What is taking Cunard so long? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2irisheyes Posted April 9, 2014 #393 Share Posted April 9, 2014 My guess is that they are letting the passengers currently on board have their pick first. I only say this as for QM2 (Aqaba in place of Safaga) by the time the trips were up on VP, one departure time for Aqaba was already waitlisted. Mind you there were only three excursions to choose from whereas there are several for QE in Haifa according to a post from someone on board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyn Mc Posted April 9, 2014 #394 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Hi we are also waiting for the Haifa trips to come onto cunard's website. Could anyone onboard let us know when the trips are available to passengers to book at the excursions desk. Then we can at least know when they might become available to us on the website Thanks a lot, Lyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janix Posted April 9, 2014 #395 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Reply to Bedruthen in QE World Cruise (and segments) 2014 thread. It looks like we have to wait :( http://cruiseforums.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=42378506&postcount=2822 Hope the link works John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Bedruthen Posted April 10, 2014 #396 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Strange because another person who enquired yesterday was told it was a technical glitch that was causing the delay in uploading to the VP. Wonder which version is the correct one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Bedruthen Posted April 10, 2014 #397 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Tours are now live and guess what, overnight tour is already sold out, so passengers not yet on board get no chance to book. Very poor treatment from Cunard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cunardaddict Posted April 10, 2014 #398 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Tours are now live and guess what, overnight tour is already sold out, so passengers not yet on board get no chance to book. Very poor treatment from Cunard. No, passengers already on the ship have the first choice. In a few days it will be your turn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Bedruthen Posted April 10, 2014 #399 Share Posted April 10, 2014 No, passengers already on the ship have the first choice. In a few days it will be your turn. Tours are already loaded onto VP, its our turn now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifer Posted April 10, 2014 #400 Share Posted April 10, 2014 NB: There are now 6 formal nights on this sector not the original 5. Easy for the gentlemen; harder for the ladies, perhaps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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