Poole Boy

I prefer that OBC this time, Not looking forward to embarcation now, with so many Diamond members, priority boarding is going to be chaos

Why not just ask the Purser to reduce the daily gratuities to what every level you want when you are on board, or remove entirely and tip in cash as deserved

May3rd Britannia - Ocean Regal Princess - QE2 Sirena - Horizon So 101/ City is possibly free for AQ , as it is on April 27th, in a nice position in the Western Docks

I suspect its been removed, now 10 sea days after leaving Walvis Bay

No, they just send divers down, last as they have done with QV a week or so ago

Nothing, just basic bed and board, no free tips, wifi, or drinks

I did a google search for CUN-Brochure and it took me to I don't think you can access it via links on the website

Front desk will change large USD notes for singles or what ever you need

Now available from the Cunard website. CUN-Brochure_Aug24%E2%80%93Jan27.pdf

Unlikely Cunard's decision, Sri Lanka immigration will make that decision.

There appears to be plenty of gaps in the Cape Town port schedules around April 10th, just before QV arrives in Cape Town

QM2 is due to depart Colombo on March 31, one day later than QV, both are due into Southampton on April 28th. If QM2 does re route back via Cape Town ( and follow QV) there would be more than enough time to get back into Southampton on schedule.

If the ship re routes it is likely to be from Singapore and return via Cape Town, so your existing flights should be OK if you are happy with the new cruise itinerary, ( and what every Cunard offer as compensation for the changed itinary)

Just let Cunard know in advance and then your waiter on the ship, for this to work best you would be better with fixed dining , rather than use open dining

I think it unlikely that QM 2 will go anywhere near the Red Sea, for what its worth my guess is there are two routes to get her back to Southampton. Singapore to Southampton Via Cape Town, slightly less disruptive as only 2 segments cancelled, however it does mean a duplicated itinerary for all those on the WC, timings work as it would mirror QV's itinerary from Singapore to Southampton( +/- 3days). Other option but more disruptive, from Sydney ( or possibly Hong Kong) transit across the Pacific round Cape Horn and possibly a South American / Caribbean itinerary. ( probable not stopping in any US ports) More segments cancelled , but would not contain any repeated ports for those on the full WC.

As the water from the tap is made from Sea water it is likely to be as good as distilled water, very unlikely to have any limescale or other impurities, if in doubt you can always boil it first and let it cool, and store in the fridge until required

They may store them on the ship for the duration of your cruise, I very much doubt they would store them long term.

Some airlines charge you a significant penalty if you do not check in on line, assuming airport check in is available ( it may not be)

No one here can confirm QV will not need to Zero out at FLL, that decision is made by Homeland security and them alone. As FLL is not the port of entry to the USA, then there is a very strong probability that FLL will be treated as a internal port stop and there will be no need to Zero out.

The Suez is a major shipping route, there would have to be a major escolation for the Suez to close. If Cunard decide to re route, then the ship will not call at Dubai and you will get a full refund, as they would have to re route by going round southern Africa, to get back to Europe from SE Asia. likely re route legs would be Singapore - Cape Town , Cape Town - Southampton If you decide you still don't want to travel, then you should have the option to transfer you booking or cancel and lose your deposit. Due to the importance of the Suez Canal, western governments will do every thing that can to keep it open and safe for shipping to transit, as they already to with warship escorts and a big navel presence in the red sea due to the pirate threats. FYI QE transited the Suez without incident about a week ago.

Just call the main number and ask for the flight team

Check the Jet 2 website for taking extra luggage, being scheduled or charter should not make any difference to taking extra luggage

We did a sail by on QE as part of the 2016 World cruise on the way down to Cape Town

Unlikely that Cunard or the authorities would allow unaccompanied luggage to sail on the ship.

Britannia MDR is not open to embarking passengers.