Rare Se1lad Posted July 13 #1 Share Posted July 13 (edited) I’ve got my first trip as Diamond coming up later this year. Regarding the following benefit: A complimentary meal at one of the on board alternative dining venues Is this only complimentary for me, or does the friend I’m sharing a cabin with get a complimentary meal too? Knowing Cunard I expect it’s the former! My friend is currently Platinum. Edited July 13 by Se1lad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LadyL1 Posted July 13 #2 Share Posted July 13 The complimentary meal will only be for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bell Boy Posted July 13 #3 Share Posted July 13 30 minutes ago, Se1lad said: I’ve got my first trip as Diamond coming up later this year. Regarding the following benefit: A complimentary meal at one of the on board alternative dining venues Is this only complimentary for me, or does the friend I’m sharing a cabin with get a complimentary meal too? Knowing Cunard I expect it’s the former! My friend is currently Platinum. 😅😅 Are you serious , the perk is for Your high loyalty . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BklynBoy8 Posted July 13 #4 Share Posted July 13 4 hours ago, Se1lad said: I’ve got my first trip as Diamond coming up later this year. Regarding the following benefit: A complimentary meal at one of the on board alternative dining venues Is this only complimentary for me, or does the friend I’m sharing a cabin with get a complimentary meal too? Knowing Cunard I expect it’s the former! My friend is currently Platinum. We got the same email with that phrase enclosed for our March 2025 sailing. Our Cunard email contained my name and DW's name and CWC number, making both available under Diamond for this perk. Only available for those with their names contained on the email. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Se1lad Posted July 13 Author #5 Share Posted July 13 3 minutes ago, BklynBoy8 said: We got the same email with that phrase enclosed for our March 2025 sailing. Our Cunard email contained my name and DW's name and CWC number, making both available under Diamond for this perk. Only available for those with their names contained on the email. I presume you’re both Diamond? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BklynBoy8 Posted July 13 #6 Share Posted July 13 1 hour ago, Se1lad said: I presume you’re both Diamond? Yes we are both Diamond World Club members. Once you board, you will find a envelope with the certificate that you present to the M'd in the restaurant you selection on your cabin/suite deck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exlondoner Posted July 13 #7 Share Posted July 13 Not now. No paperwork. Just tell them your cabin number. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Pushpit Posted July 13 #8 Share Posted July 13 Yes, it's all on the computer now. That certificate was the sort of thing that went out with or soon after the pandemic. You may / should get a letter which identifies the benefit waiting in your stateroom / suite, among the other CWC perks, but it just says to mention the Diamond status when booking. The black edge of your room card does the rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sucramdi Posted July 13 #9 Share Posted July 13 8 hours ago, Bell Boy said: 😅😅 Are you serious , the perk is for Your high loyalty . And it's only valid for lunch in Verandah or the less expensive "dinner at the lido" The T&Cs: Subject to availability. You will receive a complimentary lunch at The Verandah restaurant, or an evening meal at Kings Court or The Lido Alternative Dining restaurants. Any other expenses and additional service charge will be charged to your stateroom account. A reservation is required. To use this benefit, restaurant bookings must be made on board. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BklynBoy8 Posted July 13 #10 Share Posted July 13 1 hour ago, Pushpit said: That certificate was the sort of thing that went out with or soon after the pandemic. . We did receive the certificate after the pandemic on the September 2022 and July 2023 sailing for each individual events. For the Alternative Dining Restaurants and also for Champagne Tea Time. It was not a letter as mentioned. Courtesy of the M'd of the Vernadh Steakhouse we knew from previous sailings, we were permitted to keep it and use it for another Comp Lunch. Very nice of him. So some items may still exist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down-Unders Posted July 15 #11 Share Posted July 15 On 7/14/2024 at 6:41 AM, sucramdi said: And it's only valid for lunch in Verandah or the less expensive "dinner at the lido" The T&Cs: Subject to availability. You will receive a complimentary lunch at The Verandah restaurant, or an evening meal at Kings Court or The Lido Alternative Dining restaurants. Any other expenses and additional service charge will be charged to your stateroom account. A reservation is required. To use this benefit, restaurant bookings must be made on board. As a platinum member you can use the Veranda at dinner all you have to do is pay the difference, for both lunch and dinner the food and service is excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down-Unders Posted July 15 #12 Share Posted July 15 On 7/13/2024 at 10:01 PM, Se1lad said: I’ve got my first trip as Diamond coming up later this year. Regarding the following benefit: A complimentary meal at one of the on board alternative dining venues Is this only complimentary for me, or does the friend I’m sharing a cabin with get a complimentary meal too? Knowing Cunard I expect it’s the former! My friend is currently Platinum. Make sure you go to the Veranda, your voucher is for lunch , from time to time we use it for dinner which will cost you extra on top of your voucher. Either way food and service is wonderful. Check your Diamond perks when you get onboard as among-st other things you will get some internet. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BklynBoy8 Posted July 15 #13 Share Posted July 15 5 hours ago, Down-Unders said: Check your Diamond perks when you get onboard as among-st other things you will get some internet. Enjoy! Down-Unders, These are what we recently were emailed by Cunard for our upcoming 2025 sailing as Diamond.. As one of our most loyal guests and a Diamond member of the Cunard World Club, you can enjoy the following benefits on your voyage. It’s our way of saying thank you for choosing to see the world with Cunard. ◆ US$135 internet credit per guest, redeemable against one of our on board Wi-Fi plans ◆ A complimentary meal at one of our alternative dining venues ◆ An invitation to a Cunard World Club cocktail party* ◆ Complimentary Cunard World Club wine tasting event ◆ 10% saving on our White Star Luggage Service, brought to you by Luggage Forward. Visit luggageforward.com/cunard and use the code CUNARDDIAMOND at checkout ◆ 20% saving on laundry and specialist cleaning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exlondoner Posted July 15 #14 Share Posted July 15 5 hours ago, Down-Unders said: Make sure you go to the Veranda, your voucher is for lunch , from time to time we use it for dinner which will cost you extra on top of your voucher. Either way food and service is wonderful. Check your Diamond perks when you get onboard as among-st other things you will get some internet. Enjoy! I would say use your voucher on one of the pop-ups. The free lunch I had in the Verandah was nothing special, certainly not compared with the QG. Furthermore they managed to achieve something that has never happened over many trips in QG, which was to make me feel I was slightly unworthy of their attentions. I’m sorry I can remember which ship, but one of the Vistas. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stan01 Posted July 15 #15 Share Posted July 15 Cunard gifted us a voucher for two (except for dinner in Verandah) as QG Silver passengers. We didn't use it because we were having a good time in QG. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ovccruiser Posted July 16 #16 Share Posted July 16 20 hours ago, BklynBoy8 said: Down-Unders, These are what we recently were emailed by Cunard for our upcoming 2025 sailing as Diamond.. As one of our most loyal guests and a Diamond member of the Cunard World Club, you can enjoy the following benefits on your voyage. It’s our way of saying thank you for choosing to see the world with Cunard. ◆ US$135 internet credit per guest, redeemable against one of our on board Wi-Fi plans ◆ A complimentary meal at one of our alternative dining venues ◆ An invitation to a Cunard World Club cocktail party* ◆ Complimentary Cunard World Club wine tasting event ◆ 10% saving on our White Star Luggage Service, brought to you by Luggage Forward. Visit luggageforward.com/cunard and use the code CUNARDDIAMOND at checkout ◆ 20% saving on laundry and specialist cleaning Interesting the complimentary meal, no reference to lunch or dinner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BklynBoy8 Posted July 16 #17 Share Posted July 16 2 hours ago, ovccruiser said: Interesting the complimentary meal, no reference to lunch or dinner Lunch comp in Vernadh..... Use at dinner in Vernadh must pay remaining surcharge. We always use it at Lunch Does not include bar and gratitude tab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intel Posted July 16 #18 Share Posted July 16 11 hours ago, ovccruiser said: Interesting the complimentary meal, no reference to lunch or dinner On the QE in October received the same. Previous in December the same. Only used the internet part of the offer. Last time tried the Party walked straight in and out We enjoyed the Grills Lounge and Dining better and will do the same this time. My understanding is if using Dining in the Verandah is only for lunch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare WantedOnVoyage Posted July 16 #19 Share Posted July 16 Among the 9-11 envelopes and pieces of paper littering the rubberised mat on top of the bed at first entering our cabin, is one with vouchers for free Verandah something or rather.... but this is NOT on account of our Diamond "status" but from our travel agency. And yes... they really want that voucher if or when you choose to dine. Diamond perk is "paperless". We travel Grill so would only use it for luncheon and I think it's only for that anyway. On the Vistas, absolutely... on QM2, no thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BklynBoy8 Posted July 16 #20 Share Posted July 16 On 7/15/2024 at 10:28 AM, BklynBoy8 said: As one of our most loyal guests and a Diamond member of the Cunard World Club, you can enjoy the following benefits on your voyage. It’s our way of saying thank you for choosing to see the world with Cunard. ◆ US$135 internet credit per guest, redeemable against one of our on board Wi-Fi plans ◆ A complimentary meal at one of our alternative dining venues ◆ An invitation to a Cunard World Club cocktail party* ◆ Complimentary Cunard World Club wine tasting event ◆ 10% saving on our White Star Luggage Service, brought to you by Luggage Forward. Visit luggageforward.com/cunard and use the code CUNARDDIAMOND at checkout ◆ 20% saving on laundry and specialist cleaning Our take on the benefits for Diamond, we appreciate those listed before this list in the previous categories. Always take advantage of the WIFI of course, especially now with Starlink added. As said, enjoy the comp lunch. Enjoyed the Wine Tasting event. Even ordered one for the evening meal. Haven't done the luggage thing yet. DW takes advantage of the laundry savings. Not a laundrette person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down-Unders Posted July 28 #21 Share Posted July 28 On 7/17/2024 at 9:06 AM, intel said: On the QE in October received the same. Previous in December the same. Only used the internet part of the offer. Last time tried the Party walked straight in and out We enjoyed the Grills Lounge and Dining better and will do the same this time. My understanding is if using Dining in the Verandah is only for lunch False news! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 3rdGenCunarder Posted July 28 #22 Share Posted July 28 I think the "meal" wording as opposed to Verandah lunch or alternative dinner is because QA has so many upsell alternatives. I don't know which of those even serves lunch and what counts or doesn't in terms of WC perk. I usually use my WC perk for a Verandah lunch. On QE recently, I went on the second day, a sea day. I don't think there were even 10 tables occupied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 3rdGenCunarder Posted July 28 #23 Share Posted July 28 On 7/15/2024 at 10:33 AM, exlondoner said: I would say use your voucher on one of the pop-ups. The free lunch I had in the Verandah was nothing special, certainly not compared with the QG. Furthermore they managed to achieve something that has never happened over many trips in QG, which was to make me feel I was slightly unworthy of their attentions. I’m sorry I can remember which ship, but one of the Vistas. Gosh, on a Vista? I thought only QM2's staff had that attitude. I agree about the pop-ups. For anyone on and Alaska or Norway cruise, try the "Frontier" (Alaska) or "Nordlys" (Norway). I don't know how local the food really is, as the menus are nearly identifal. So is it really Alaskan breast of goose in Alaska and Norwegian breast of goose in Norway? Or are they identifying the source by where they take it out of the freezer??? Either way, it's a lovely meal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exlondoner Posted July 28 #24 Share Posted July 28 2 minutes ago, 3rdGenCunarder said: I think the "meal" wording as opposed to Verandah lunch or alternative dinner is because QA has so many upsell alternatives. I don't know which of those even serves lunch and what counts or doesn't in terms of WC perk. I usually use my WC perk for a Verandah lunch. On QE recently, I went on the second day, a sea day. I don't think there were even 10 tables occupied. I think the Verandah equivalent, ?Sir Sam’s? Is the only one that does lunch. I believe you can have a free Italian or Indian dinner, but can’t remember the restaurant names. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exlondoner Posted July 28 #25 Share Posted July 28 5 minutes ago, 3rdGenCunarder said: Gosh, on a Vista? I thought only QM2's staff had that attitude. I agree about the pop-ups. For anyone on and Alaska or Norway cruise, try the "Frontier" (Alaska) or "Nordlys" (Norway). I don't know how local the food really is, as the menus are nearly identifal. So is it really Alaskan breast of goose in Alaska and Norwegian breast of goose in Norway? Or are they identifying the source by where they take it out of the freezer??? Either way, it's a lovely meal. I expect everything on the Norway cruise was loaded in Southampton. On the Alaska ones, Vancouver? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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