BattyBirdWoman Posted November 7, 2017 #1 Share Posted November 7, 2017 Does anyone know please, if there is anywhere on the QM2 where I can purchase a helium balloon? Or, anywhere I could get one filled if I bring an uninflated one from home? My Dad will be celebrating his 80th birthday onboard. :D Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wenlyn Posted November 7, 2017 #2 Share Posted November 7, 2017 Does anyone know please, if there is anywhere on the QM2 where I can purchase a helium balloon? Or, anywhere I could get one filled if I bring an uninflated one from home? Hi I've never seen helium balloons for sale on board. I don't recall ever seeing a helium balloon on a table or in any display so I'd be doubtful there is anywhere to get one filled but it might be worth a call to ask them. Otherwise I suppose you could check the small print about what can be brought onboard & bring your own canister to fill the balloon yourself - though it would be hard to keep it a secret from the recipient :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneDel Posted November 7, 2017 #3 Share Posted November 7, 2017 I also have never seen helium balloons on the QM2. I think it might be a matter of eco-friendliness as these balloons, as fun as they are, can wrap around sea life and do great damage. But please call Cunard to see what their actual policy is. Maybe the kitchen could come up with something special for your dad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underwatr Posted November 8, 2017 #4 Share Posted November 8, 2017 Hmm... I'm trying to remember; they may use helium balloons on Britannia tables on New Year's Eve. We try to avoid all talking like chipmunks since we eat first sitting, but it's tempting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brigittetom Posted November 9, 2017 #5 Share Posted November 9, 2017 The lobby is filled with balloons on NYE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bell Boy Posted November 9, 2017 #6 Share Posted November 9, 2017 I'm afraid those on NYE and the balloons on party nights in the QR are not helium though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camgirl Posted November 9, 2017 #7 Share Posted November 9, 2017 I'm afraid those on NYE and the balloons on party nights in the QR are not helium though.They definitely had them on the tables for NYE on QE/QV. And definitely helium filled. They used small canisters to fill them. We watched them doing it during lunch. Bell boy is right that the others are not helium as they wouldn't drop to the ground if they were! Sent from my SM-G920F using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underwatr Posted November 9, 2017 #8 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Yeah, the large number of balloons for the balloon drops are just filled with air, obviously (or else they'd fall up). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brigittetom Posted November 9, 2017 #9 Share Posted November 9, 2017 I'm afraid those on NYE and the balloons on party nights in the QR are not helium though. That's right.....the whole point is a balloon drop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buchhalm Posted November 11, 2017 #10 Share Posted November 11, 2017 Just get a balloon stick (Google it) from a party shop/Kmart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whirled Peas Posted November 14, 2017 #11 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Yes, they can provide helium balloons for a birthday celebration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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