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No, we didn’t have a dud nor did the other passengers. We had pouring rain and a very wet zodiac ride.

Why would Carnival be targeting Seabourn? What about Holland America or Princess? The QM2 is doing well and food in the Grills (equivalent to Seabourn) is excellent with unlimited choices. Of course, it’s difficult to get a cabin in the Grills or Britannia Club as they sell out quickly. We just got off the wait list for Nov/Dec 2026 and finally have a cabin.

We also had the Carrot Cake in the Queens Grill. It was the egg shape but it was moist and delicious. Did you ask for a second portion if the initial was too small for you? There is so much food waste, I would rather a small portion with the option of asking for additional.

Certainly there are no upcharge items in the Queens Grill! There are wine pairings you may purchase with the Roux type offerings. No upcharge for any of the dishes. Was there an upcharge in the Princess Grill?

Our backpack was water resistant but not waterproof. We dried them in the heated closet. The jackets seemed to be water proof. I would bring a waterproof pack if you have essentials that can’t get wet.

Didn’t notice the GF on the Black Pudding. I don’t require GF and always avoid foods made oddly to accommodate GF.

A very interesting Captain. The first one I know who was an airline pilot and then went into shipping after 9/11.

We did, for the first time, the QM2 “Behind the Scenes” tour. You have to book it as soon as you get on board with the Grill Concierge. It is a 3 hour plus tour including the Bridge with the Captain, the Engine Control area, the Anchor room, the room with all of the massive lines, the crew areas, the safety officer and his fire control measures, and of course the kitchen. You have to sign waivers for health and be able to be on your feet for the entire time. There are crew stairs that are quite steep. No cell phones or photography is allowed and they scan you to be certain you are not concealing a phone. It’s a $120 charge and always has a wait list. You would enjoy it as it was unlike any on Celebrity and was much more technical and in depth.

We are also on the current crossing and will be on thru 12/21. Is there any chance they will load more merchandise in Southampton?

We boarded the QM2 just about the time you returned from Celebrity. The Thanksgiving holiday travel is a challenge. We left for Brooklyn the Saturday after Thanksgiving but being on the east coast we took Amtrak, the Acela. We splurged on first class seating and it worked out well with our extra baggage. We had assigned seats and a train attendant who took our orders for lunch and drinks. In NYC the red caps were right outside the first class car and took our baggage and us up a back elevator to hail a taxi. It couldn’t have been easier. Brooklyn was quiet and we felt we were far from the crowds in Manhattan. When is your Cunard sailing? Osman remembers you both and says hello.

Carnival needs a small luxury line. Royal has the Silver Seas and Norwegian has the Explora ships. Thankfully, Carnival doesn’t seem to be bothering the Cunard Brand.

Don’t understand the “wring out n come”. The same items are available with no additional charge. Cunard is offering more choice for an additional charge, you don’t have to order the new offerings. Is the Golden Lion now open for dinner on the QM2. That would be a wonderful change even if a larger plates had an additional charge.

We received word that we are allowed two suitcases, 50 lbs a piece. Plenty of room to pack a jacket. When we were on the Venture in the Arctic the dining rooms were cold, especially the Colonnade. We often stepped outside the Colonnade to view the scenery and with a sport coat my husband didn’t need to take his winter jacket to dinner.

Same as Celebrity and there is one Lounge and one Bar. The lounge is in the middle of the ship so no views and no one covets the space. The bar is also small and without a view except of lifeboats on the QM2. Other spaces are much nicer and open to everyone. Butlers don’t lead anyone to special seats in the theatre and there is no red carpet for boarding the ship.

I also believe two veg items out of five is too much as there is also a menu for vegetarians. We also need a menu for non vegetarians with a little more choice in meat and fish.

Thought Jim established that there is no class system on Cunard after his recent crossing on the QM2. You need to read the thread.

Cunard still offers restaurant dining for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. The coffee/snack area is open after dinner. The Princess and Queens Grill have assigned tables and yours is available any time the dining room is open. They do expect you to dress for dinner and that might be a deal breaker for Seabourn clientele.

You won’t be moving out of the luxury space in the Queens Grill. The basic QG suites are a wonderful size. Read a recent thread about an October crossing for first timers on Cunard. Passengers do dress for dinner with many dressing above the dress code in the QG Restaurant. You will be comfortable in your tux for Gala evenings, twice during a crossing.

I love Grilled Lobster, much better than boiled! Hope they keep this option and it’s a good size lobster, not the sixteen ounce barely legal size.

Looks like the same offerings as before, so the store did not close but got new ownership.

I have never found the Colonnade to be a “free for all” or a “Circus” at breakfast. Like a recent poster we always calmly walked to a table where we knew the server. He always brought our fresh juice and took our breakfast order. We sat b a window and enjoyed our meals. The only “free for all” we ever saw was when the Trivia folks all came down to lunch at the same time. It didn’t bother those of us ordering from the menu but those folks are always loud.

Nice you received a gift hamper. I don’t know what more Cunard could do about your “disaster” in the stuck lift. When I first saw this thread, I thought there had been an accident and there were fatalities or terrible injuries. I don’t like elevators and I always check for the emergency telephone and alarm buttons when I must take them. If you are stuck in an elevator around us you are there for a minimum for 30 minutes while they call the correct maintenance person. The captain cannot redesign the elevator but can only note your complaint about the location of the phone.

What is a red card and why are passengers wearing them?

Last two times we came into the pier by the Tesla dealership we set all of the cars off, their headlights were flashing and the horns honking. Have you experience the blast of the whistles at noon standing on the outside deck? It will vibrate your insides. The first one sounded is the new one, the second is one the the originals from the original Queen Mary.

Very happy you are enjoying the QM2. I would guess you have had no trouble walking your ten miles on the promenade. Will you make it to the new Planetarium Show? I hope tickets are still available in the Concierge Lounge.