resordanis Posted November 25, 2018 #1 Share Posted November 25, 2018 Hi all, Having trouble getting around this new CC site, so just wondering whether someone can tell me what the current wine package prices are please on Queen Elizabeth? Also, is the internet still very slow? We have just been on Royal Caribbean and this new VOOM was extremely slow at times. We will have only 90 minutes allocated to us on QE but not sure about purchasing another 120 minutes for $45 if it is extremely slow. Finally, just looked at the dress code and most nights are smart attire, would this mean just a jacket for men or a suit? Seems to me dress standards are diminishing! They certainly have on other cruise lines lately, but I didn’t think on Cunard. thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underwatr Posted November 25, 2018 #2 Share Posted November 25, 2018 Just a jacket. For example, I pack a blue blazer and khakis, and some button-down shirts. Tie aren't required but I also bring a couple of ties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMac1953 Posted November 25, 2018 #3 Share Posted November 25, 2018 Wine packages mean a saving of up to 10% (Commodore Selection) and no 15% charge. If in Spanish waters, then no IVA either. However it is charged in USD so price varies. Years ago, they gave a very good rate all year, but now it fluctuates. The internet was upgraded last year and again, a few weeks ago when on board, we found it adequate. It will never match your home broadband, but if you choose your time well, it works. For example between 9:00 am and 10:00 am it's slow, because everyone is on, but if you log on at 7:00 am it's quite good. For some time now, the dress code has been 2 x Black Tie per week on a cruise and 3 per week on a crossing, but if it's an odd number of days, say 13, then it will be 3 formals in total. In QG most men wear ties on a non-formal night. Hope that helps. Stewart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resordanis Posted November 25, 2018 Author #4 Share Posted November 25, 2018 (edited) Thanks for the information. The internet unfortunately is something we all need now, but very expensive unfortunately. We get 120 minutes each, so will work with it. We have 4 formal nights and the rest informal. I found the wine list and package prices too. thanks again. Edited November 25, 2018 by resordanis Spelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matelot70 Posted November 25, 2018 #5 Share Posted November 25, 2018 11 hours ago, resordanis said: Thanks for the information. The internet unfortunately is something we all need now, but very expensive unfortunately. We get 120 minutes each, so will work with it. We have 4 formal nights and the rest informal. I found the wine list and package prices too. thanks again. I am not sure if you are paying in sterling but regarding the price of the wine package I have just purchased one for my January cruise. I was charged in sterling and the exchange rate worked out at $1.35 against the published dollar price. That makes the package even more of a saving for UK passengers as the market rate for sterling is $1.26 to $1.30 at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resordanis Posted November 26, 2018 Author #6 Share Posted November 26, 2018 Thanks for info. We pay with AUS dollars, so not great exchange rate. We will wait till we board as we have a sizeable US OBC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tangoqueen Posted November 26, 2018 #7 Share Posted November 26, 2018 A little bird told me that there may be changes with cost of internet in the new year.......watch this space! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orchestrapal Posted November 26, 2018 #8 Share Posted November 26, 2018 12 minutes ago, Tangoqueen said: A little bird told me that there may be changes with cost of internet in the new year.......watch this space! Based on the lack of quality the Internet should be FREE! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ubarrow Posted November 27, 2018 #9 Share Posted November 27, 2018 On 11/26/2018 at 5:17 PM, orchestrapal said: Based on the lack of quality the Internet should be FREE! If it was free you’d never be able to get on it at all!!!! It’s only the fact that it is so expensive that ekes out the limited bandwidth over 2000 passengers all wanting to browse Facebook at once. Just a tip, be very careful to log off properly. Sometimes it freezes and if you don’t persevere you can find that all your package has gone when you next come to log on. If that happens then the nice lady in Connexxions will give you back your minutes if you make a convincing case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Solent Richard Posted November 30, 2018 #10 Share Posted November 30, 2018 On 11/25/2018 at 10:01 PM, Matelot70 said: I am not sure if you are paying in sterling but regarding the price of the wine package I have just purchased one for my January cruise. I was charged in sterling and the exchange rate worked out at $1.35 against the published dollar price. That makes the package even more of a saving for UK passengers as the market rate for sterling is $1.26 to $1.30 at the moment. Impressive. I like that Commodore Collection... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resordanis Posted November 30, 2018 Author #11 Share Posted November 30, 2018 We have seen the current Wine List posted here on CC and have decided not to purchase a wine package for our 18 nights. We feel we will be able to purchase a bottle each night and pay the gratuities and still be under the prices on the wine packages. Now to tackle the internet issue! I also understand that there is no coffee card on QE? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kir royale Posted December 2, 2018 #12 Share Posted December 2, 2018 On 11/25/2018 at 10:01 PM, Matelot70 said: I am not sure if you are paying in sterling but regarding the price of the wine package I have just purchased one for my January cruise. I was charged in sterling and the exchange rate worked out at $1.35 against the published dollar price. That makes the package even more of a saving for UK passengers as the market rate for sterling is $1.26 to $1.30 at the moment. Can you purchase the wine package via the cruise personaliser ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underwatr Posted December 2, 2018 #13 Share Posted December 2, 2018 18 minutes ago, kir royale said: Can you purchase the wine package via the cruise personaliser ? I eventually found: Create your own Wine Packages. Available onboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matelot70 Posted December 6, 2018 #14 Share Posted December 6, 2018 On 12/2/2018 at 11:34 PM, kir royale said: Can you purchase the wine package via the cruise personaliser ? Not the Commodore or Captains selection. I called Cunard and they quote the price in sterling. These packages are different to the create your own packages that seem to have appeared more recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiraz49 Posted December 17, 2018 #15 Share Posted December 17, 2018 We were advised that a "Wine Package" was available, details to be available during 1st dinner ..... this never eventuated, we were never asked and just settled for a purchase when 1 bottle was empty (even that was a chore for them). The dress standards are strictly adhered to (QE Nov 18) and was refused service without a jacket, despite it being OK on 5 previous evenings. Not sure how this will go down with Aussies during her (QE) Australian season. Cheers Tom & Maureen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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