queen Victoria, things to do that are free

[dlwfarm]

This is our first time with Cunard.  We usually go on Carnival.  What are things we should not miss doing on the shop?  Looking for free options.  Thanks

[Host Hattie]

There are links to Daily Programmes for the current Queen Victoria cruise in this thread. Most things are included, as long as they don't have a $ sign next them.

 

 

 

[NE John]

38 minutes ago, dlwfarm said:

This is our first time with Cunard.  We usually go on Carnival.  What are things we should not miss doing on the shop?  Looking for free options.  Thanks

 

38 minutes ago, dlwfarm said:

This is our first time with Cunard.  We usually go on Carnival.  What are things we should not miss doing on the shop?  Looking for free options.  Thanks

You shouldn’t miss the following included in your fare:

Pub lunches

Afternoon Tea in the Queen’s Room

Room Service

Edited October 3, 2023 by NE John

[PORT ROYAL]

14 hours ago, dlwfarm said:

This is our first time with Cunard.  We usually go on Carnival.  What are things we should not miss doing on the shop?  Looking for free options.  Thanks

La Passeggiatta around the Promenade Deck.

Natural and relaxed conversations with Cunarders

Following, or exceeding, the evening dress code.

Booking a Voyage while onboard, for an excellent amount of OBC, in addition to the Cunard Fare OBC - aka “Free Money”

[Craigrlewis]

Enjoy the views.

Enjoy the way at times you can feel like the only passengers on board.

Enjoy the fine food in what ever venue you chose to eat.

Enjoy the promenade deck and walk many laps around convincing yourself for every lap you can go eat some more food.

Enjoy the ambience of the library.

 

[exlondoner]

Enjoy the wide variety of live music all over the ship. 
Enjoy sitting in the Commodore Club in the day, when nobody pressurises you to buy a drink.

Enjoy the library. 
Enjoy the calm and serenity.

[dlwfarm]

Thank you everyone.  I read somewhere the self laundry is free to use and they even supply soap.   Is this true?

[Host Hattie]

Yes, you can do as much of your own laundry as you like for free.

It's a popular activity though so there might be queues. 

[exlondoner]

But also the ship’s laundry service is good value and very efficient.

[PORT ROYAL]

“Free” of restrictions…….
No limit on the amount spirits, beer and wine being brought onboard.  Cunard treat their guests as responsible adults.  
There is a nominal corkage charge for own wine being consumed in a MDR.

 

[rhiannon84]

There's a sauna in each of the changing rooms by the spa/gym. Has one of the best views as floor to ceiling windows. 

 

If you're not a morning person but try to be, order coffee on the breakfast room service as your wake up call, then have a leisurely sit down breakfast once you're feeling more alive! 

[Lanky Lad]

Try a quiz and see if you can win a prize. 

[Essiesmom]

Walk every staircase enjoying the art in the landings.  EM

[Ravensbourne1960]

Cunard is the only line I've been on so far that has free fruit juice in the buffet 24 hours a day. And very tasty it is too!

Other lines turn the machines off at 11 in the morning or so.

There is a good free room service menu too. They craftily hide the menu in the desk drawer so I didn't spot it until the last night of my cruise.

[babs135]

Free ice cream is available all day.  

Speciality coffees are free with your meals in the main dining room

Small buffet area open late at night (if you're still hungry!)

[PORT ROYAL]

Sewing kits, Pens and Cunard Postcards are all available (Free) from PD.

 

Free advice from one’s Sommelier regarding Bin End bottles, available at excellent prices, being not published on the Wine List but known.

Edited October 7, 2023 by PORT ROYAL
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