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Forgot to mention we are currently bobbing around the South Pacific on Scenic Eclipse II en route to Fiji as a final destination next stop Alofi.

We are also on the Mekong cruise in January 2025, starting in Siem Reap. We decided to go to Chang Rai from Ho Chi Mihn to do the temples in that area including the White temple which looks amazing.

Thanks @taxman1 for the running commentary, and excellent photography, it has helped make my mind up to try Grandeur, perhaps late 25 or early 26. In the meantime, have to think about packing for Scenic Eclipse II in 37 days around French Polynesia, well it would be rude not to.

Terry & Mike, what an absolutely amazing 'live' review of the ship and experiences along the Mekong. It has most certainly whet our appetite and provided excellent advice regarding trips etc. We are booked on for January 2025 from Siam Reap to Saigon. We have previously done Saigon with Silversea. It was an amazing 2 days. So looking forward to this trip; by the time we go it will be our second Scenic adventure as we are booked onto Scenic Eclipse 2 for March 2024 in Tahiti . Fingers crossed it equals your clear enjoyment of Scenics ship and excursions. One question...if there was one thing that you wished you had done but didn't, what would that be and why?

Thank you Tahitianbigkahuna, your suggestion is very much appreciated.

We are booked on Scenic Eclipse 2 in March 2024. First time visitors , Tahiti to Fiji. Now I have a question for the clearly well seasoned visitors to the South Pacific. Scenic Eclipse 2 has 2 helicopters and a submarine on board for use by guests. The question is which island(s) are the best to view from above and below?

Dear Terry & Mike, We are trying to get this itinerary booked for Feb/Mar 2025, and whilst the Ozzy prices and dates are available, the UK branch of Scenic are yet to get to the party. I will be interested to hear about your Mekong experience as it looks on paper to be an amazing itinerary. Enjoy !!

There is no definitive answer to this, if you search ‘dining’ in the FAQ’s, there are so many differing policies, depending on what fare you are travelling under, and of course which restaurant. One of the statements states that dining arrangements will be confirmed once on board. Whatever the outcome I’m sure the food will be up to usual Cunard standards, sorry I couldn’t be more specific. Enjoy your cruise. We are on QV next week.

Agreed, income stream will always win.

Just seen this from two independent sources. It appears that some passengers on Cunard cruises departing June through to August may have their cruises cancelled due to staff shortages being experienced by Cunard. Affected guests will be contacted in due course.