QE2 fan

What's the least number of days anyone has been awarded Top Sailor for? I think I've seen around 500 or maybe even less.

Oh...just saw the answer to my question in your signature :) You got on as I got off.

which crossing were you on? I crossed westbound on 20 Aug & eastbound on 27 Sept.

On my 20 Aug transatlantic crossing the top sailor was a Mr William Fairweather who had a total of 713 days. I've a bit to go yet to reach that...just have 369 to date :(

Also if it is pier 88 what is the address? I presume the taxi driver will need to know. They dont seem to automatically know.

On my e-ticket it says pier 92 but in the email & text message I received this week it says pier 88. Which is correct?

Well not only did I pay full fare, but as a single traveller I also paid 75% of another person's fare. The 1st gift we received was a canvas bag with QM2 World Voyage 2013 on it, if you put anything heavier than a leaflet or hair brush in it, the handle came off. I don't think they ever replaced them, but if you gave them to your steward, they came back newly stitched & strengthened. In 2010 we received a MUCH better bag which I still have to this day.

I did the full world cruise on QM2 in 2010 & we docked at Garden Island. We went into the city via shuttle bus, but people boarding there came to the ship by ferry/small boat.

They still give gifts to the full world cruisers but we really noticed a big difference in the frequency, quality & value of these gifts between 2010 & 2013. Looks like they're penny-pinching.

I've done the full world cruise twice & received the benefits every segment, about 6 or 7 in total.

I always mention it when I call Todd English to make the reservation, then take the voucher with me when I go. Only lunch is free, there is a small additional charge if you want to go to TE for dinner.

Thanks for your replies. Have you any idea what I'd be likely to pay for a cab to a Manhattan hotel?

I will disembarking in Brooklyn on 27 Aug. Does anyone know what time Diamond World Club members are likely to get off at? Also is there a Cunard shuttle into Manhattan? If so, would it be cheaper for 1 person travelling alone to take this & then a cab to the hotel or would it be better value to get a cab for the entire journey?

I do not know Mary Mastony's current situation, but in early 2014 she was 94 years young and still residing in New Jersey.

Thanks for your reply. I just was thinking she must be in her 90s by now.

I just was wondering if she is still alive; I haven't heard of her being onboard recently. Does anyone know?

thanks! think I remember getting up about 4.30am when we sailed in on QE2.

It's a while since I sailed into NY but will be doing it again on 27 Aug. Can anyone remind me exactly how early I need to be up & on deck?

I am Diamond too & unless things have changed since I was last there, you can upgrade to dinner for $15.

did you feel much motion at the start of the voyage when there were quite a few white horses around?

Is there currently a Cunard shuttle from Red Hook? Where does it take you to & how much does it cost? If it's any help, I'm staying in a hotel near Times Square. I presume it doesn't operate for a journey TO the ship, just FROM the ship.

I paid about £30k (that's about $50k in US money) for everything, though that was an obstructed view cabin on deck 8. So I presume you'd not have to pay that much more for an unobstructed view room. I don't drink alcohol so really the only expenses I had onboard were the shore excursions & those are included in the price above.

If I remember correctly, at one time it was supposed to be ready by 2016.

I've done QM2's full world cruise twice on my own. There's always lots of people to talk to & you make new friends. However, I must admit at times, I did miss having people I 'really' knew with me. That said, I'd rather do it alone than with someone I didn't really want to be with. You won't pay a 100% supplement unless you're in the top grade cabins, I paid about 75% of the 2nd person's fare. Go for it :)

I'm booked on 2 transatlantic crossings for Aug & Sep this year but something has come up & I'd like to change to an earlier date. I presume doing this would be considered as a cancellation & rebooking & I'd lose my deposit. Am I right? I once was allowed to change from the 2012 world cruise to the 2013 world cruise for a fee of £100 but I think that was a one-off.

I've never had any problem & I ask for no upgrade every time :)