Redchad Posted November 23, 2015 #1 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Hi probably a stupid question but it is my first cruise. We've been given a boarding time of early afternoon so will lunch be available as were booked onto the late dining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseluvva Posted November 23, 2015 #2 Share Posted November 23, 2015 The Grills restaurants are open from 1pm - 2pm or 2.30pm and the Lido/King's Court is always open for various meals and snacks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underwatr Posted November 23, 2015 #3 Share Posted November 23, 2015 The Grills restaurants are open from 1pm - 2pm or 2.30pmBut if you're booked in second seating (Britannia) knowledge of that fact isn't much help. and the Lido/King's Court is always open for various meals and snacks.Some people report being served lunch in the Golden Lion but we've never had that work out for us. It might not be available in certain turnover ports or we may have arrived too late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseluvva Posted November 23, 2015 #4 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Sorry, I didn't notice the mention of Britannia. I forgot the Golden Lion - we have had lunch there in embarkation day a few times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newjoisey Posted November 23, 2015 #5 Share Posted November 23, 2015 unless the ship is in dry dock you will not go hungry.there is something to eat 24 hours:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid-Atlantic Ridge Posted November 23, 2015 #6 Share Posted November 23, 2015 It is worth adding that it is unlikely that lunch will be available in the Golden Lion. I know there are exceptions and that QV and QE may be different but generally on QM2 on busy turnaround days in Southampton, New York and Hamburg they do not serve lunch in the GL. This comment is based on recent experience of all 3 ports. The King's Court will be open early afternoon as has been indicated previously. Enjoy your first cruise! M-AR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmybean Posted November 24, 2015 #7 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Kings Court is on deck 7, if you will be on the QM2. You didn't mention which ship. There are four different food stations in King's Court. Look around before making your choices. Your first voyage and on Cunard! Have a wonderful time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electra2008 Posted November 24, 2015 #8 Share Posted November 24, 2015 (edited) Kings Court is on deck 7, if you will be on the QM2. You didn't mention which ship. There are four different food stations in King's Court. Look around before making your choices. Your first voyage and on Cunard! Have a wonderful time! Jimmy has said it all. On QV and QE its called Lido deck 9 Promise you will never need to go hungry on any of the Qs :) Edited November 24, 2015 by electra2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMac1953 Posted November 24, 2015 #9 Share Posted November 24, 2015 The Golden Lion will be open, except for major crew change days. We're on QV at the moment, and whilst we had lunch on embarkation day in QG, the GLP was open. Stewart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Hattie Posted November 24, 2015 #10 Share Posted November 24, 2015 I haven't seen the Golden Lion on QM2 open on embarkation day but please report back as we seem to have differing experiences on this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redchad Posted November 24, 2015 Author #11 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Thanks everyone forgot to mention which boat it's the QM2 so looks like I won't have buy some butties whilst on the way down to Southampton lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmybean Posted November 24, 2015 #12 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Welcome to Cruise Critic, Redchad! Since this will be your first cruise, also good for you to be aware there will be a lifeboat/safety drill in the late afternoon, after you board, before the ship sails. DH and I typically visit our cabin to drop-off the hand-carries and put wallets etc in the safe, followed by a visit King's Court. THEN, we do a little walk-around the ship, before the safety drill. After that, you can position yourselves to watch the sail-away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanky Lad Posted November 28, 2015 #13 Share Posted November 28, 2015 I was lucky enough to have lunch in the Golden Lion on embarkation day last year. Only us and another group in so much nicer than Kings Court. Fish Chips and minted mushy peas, lovely :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithm Posted November 28, 2015 #14 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Hi probably a stupid question but it is my first cruise. We've been given a boarding time of early afternoon so will lunch be available as were booked onto the late dining. Unless you're in the Grills(where a full menu is provided)you'll likely have to go to the buffet/Kings court. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electra2008 Posted November 28, 2015 #15 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Thanks everyone forgot to mention which boat it's the QM2 so looks like I won't have buy some butties whilst on the way down to Southampton lol. Ship:) redchad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmybean Posted November 29, 2015 #16 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Thanks everyone forgot to mention which boat it's the QM2 so looks like I won't have buy some butties whilst on the way down to Southampton lol. I can't remember if butties are something that has been explained in earlier threads? If not, I would appreciate Toad (of Toad Hall) providing a definition and (please) a photograph. If they look good, maybe Redchad should bring them along? (I'm not sure why it is a ship and not a boat, but I accept this is the proper lingo. Ship-ahoy, matie! But, don't rock the boat) Regards, Jimmybean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOldBear Posted November 29, 2015 #17 Share Posted November 29, 2015 I can't remember if butties are something that has been explained in earlier threads? If not, I would appreciate Toad (of Toad Hall) providing a definition and (please) a photograph. If they look good, maybe Redchad should bring them along? (I'm not sure why it is a ship and not a boat, but I accept this is the proper lingo. Ship-ahoy, matie! But, don't rock the boat) Regards, Jimmybean Among other distinctions, ships carry boats ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmybean Posted November 29, 2015 #18 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Among other distinctions, ships carry boats ;) Ah! Thank you, TheOldBear for the explanation : ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salacia Posted November 29, 2015 #19 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Among other distinctions, ships carry boats ;) And when is a ship also a boat? When it is a ferry? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HelloKittysMum Posted November 30, 2015 #20 Share Posted November 30, 2015 I can't remember if butties are something that has been explained in earlier threads? If not, I would appreciate Toad (of Toad Hall) providing a definition and (please) a photograph. If they look good, maybe Redchad should bring them along? (I'm not sure why it is a ship and not a boat, but I accept this is the proper lingo. Ship-ahoy, matie! But, don't rock the boat) Regards, Jimmybean Don't start the big butty debate! 😆 In some places a butty is just another word for a sandwich but in others (where i come from in NW England but not 50 miles away where my husband comes from) there is a distinction with a butty being made from folded rather than cut bread (ie you take a piece of bread, put on a piece of bacon or a sausage (or some chips) on one half and then fold it over to make the lid.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morbihan Posted November 30, 2015 #21 Share Posted November 30, 2015 You can put a boat on a ship but not a ship on a boat. A ferry is a ferry. A liner is not a ship. Gosh. Wish I was on anything today as long as it was balmy:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mandranuc Posted November 30, 2015 #22 Share Posted November 30, 2015 You can put a boat on a ship but not a ship on a boat. A ferry is a ferry. A liner is not a ship. Gosh. Wish I was on anything today as long as it was balmy:D I think a liner or Ocean Liner IS a ship but a ship built to a certain specification. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morbihan Posted November 30, 2015 #23 Share Posted November 30, 2015 I know. It is not a boat for certain. It is a posh ship. Like a yacht is a posh sailing boat. Opened a can of worms here. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmybean Posted December 1, 2015 #24 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Don't start the big butty debate! 😆 In some places a butty is just another word for a sandwich but in others (where i come from in NW England but not 50 miles away where my husband comes from) there is a distinction with a butty being made from folded rather than cut bread (ie you take a piece of bread, put on a piece of bacon or a sausage (or some chips) on one half and then fold it over to make the lid.) Thank you, HelloKittysMum, for the explanation… Among other good things, cruise critic Cunard board is educational for me. No debate needed. Jimmybean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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