QE2 first timers

[cecparkinson]

Going on the QE2 Carribean Cruise 21st December Anybody got any tips or reccomendations this is also our first ever cruise.

[carlmm]

My major recommendation would be: Really indulge in the special atmosphere of this great old lady. Dress up as much as you can, join the receptions and the social events. Take your time for dinner. Go to high tea, seat down with so far unknown fellow travellers and exchange your experiences. Enjoy!

[idtdavid]

Which category did you book?

This will be our 4th christmas cruise on the QE2.

We'll be in the QG.

David

[Cruisingbryan]

Beware ! In October 2000, my wife and I took our first ever cruise on the QE2 and caught the dreaded addiction ! We were aboard again in January 2001, January 2003 and will be again next month. There is something about this wonderful ship that really gets under your skin and you will become as addicted to cruising as whole, just as we did.

 

In between QE2 cruises we have also sailed four times on Princess, which we also enjoy immensely, but which will never replace the QE2 in our hearts.

[cecparkinson]

Thanks very much for the tips we will be indulging, especially the food . we are eating in the mauratania not as posh as the QG, but i've read that the m class is realy nice any body give a review of the mauratania. also what is the weather like in the carribean during xmas. Cec Parkinson

[cecparkinson]

cruising bryan im quite hoping me and the wife get the bug for the cruise holidays as I think as a whole they work out as good value for money.

[mtbny7]

The above poster was quite right... do NOT rush through dinner to go to some "show"... dress, have pre-dinner drink, and enjoy a LONG meal... one of the great joys of QE 2!

 

Michael

[cwc]

Make sure to save an afternoon for the tea in the Queens room. You need to be there at least 1 hr before hand (bring a book with you) and stay there the whole time or you will loss the seat. I saved the Queens room tea experience until my last days on QE2 (a sea day), I went there like 45minutes before start time and every chair are already taken. Quite disappointing. But you can still have a cup of tea and sandwich at Lido if you want. But the scone will be all fill with cream instead of you spreading them. Also, no choice of tea.

Another thing is QE2 is very formal, you better bring your tux or you will feel out of place.

Happy cruising.

Cindy

[cecparkinson]

Thanks cindy for the tip on afternoon tea. Im already worrying about my waist line.Only one day to go now we fly out to New York tomorrow. Yes I have my tux for the formal night and is it right the etiquette is to wear the tux all evening?

[cunardqueen]

Hi Just relax and unwind onboard, enjoy the Mauretania experience iv been 9 times on QE2 and late sitting is always been best, and we do tend to push the boat out on formal nights, She is a wonderful experience but very addictive. the weight gain will be a problem, be warned !!!! also go to the top of A stairway outside Queens Grill and look down through the different decks, you are quite a height up!!!!

But have a great trip !!! you can tell us all your thoughts good and bad (if any) on your return!!

BON VOYAGE

Myles

[cecparkinson]

Hi Just relax and unwind onboard, enjoy the Mauretania experience iv been 9 times on QE2 and late sitting is always been best, and we do tend to push the boat out on formal nights, She is a wonderful experience but very addictive. the weight gain will be a problem, be warned !!!! also go to the top of A stairway outside Queens Grill and look down through the different decks, you are quite a height up!!!!

But have a great trip !!! you can tell us all your thoughts good and bad (if any) on your return!!

BON VOYAGE

Myles

Many thanks for the well wishes, we are now packed, the cats in the cattery. taxi is booked to the airport.

Unfortunately we are on second sitting, we'll see how it goes and I imagine we could change if we wanted. I will let everyone know how we found it

Cec

[jbailey]

I'll email you the old posting about things to see on the QE2 if you will post your email address. It's a great list!

[Winnisquam]

Please e-mail me the list of things to see - we also are going for the first time on 1/3/05. j-batmag-winni@juno.com

[zdect]

Hello

Is it appropriate to wear an evening dress military uniform instead of a tux?

[belgiancruiser]

JBailey, could you also mail it to me ? I am a fisttimer on 4/29/2005 johanthibaut@hotmail.com

 

I heard people wore scots evenign dress (with kilt), and (french) military ceremonial uniforms. After all, evening dress is evening dress,isn't it ?

 

 

J

[CharlotteVale]

On the QE2 one dresses for the whole evening. Tux, Scottish, US (or French)Military....

 

belgiancruiser... I love Antwerp. Congo, Dock's Cafe and Sips on Gillisplaas... and a few other places. Taking the train to Brugge... Wonderfull

 

Miss Vale