Ladycommonsense

Indeed it may well explain it. However the explanation may also be that as all the cruise lines are so desperate to attract passengers now, that they relax their rules to attract the people who have no standards.

This is not an argument as it's nice to know that you would happily wear tuxedo. I have to say I don't agree with your statement that; 'A shirt and tie at breakfast went out 50 years ago, and rightly so.' ...... I wonder why you say 'rightly so' though, if that is what some people of a certain genre want to wear, then how fabulous to know they get up in the morning and make a massive effort to look great.

Sad. Annoying. And obnoxious!

What a super expression; 'The race to the bottom is getting swifter.' ..... and oh so true. The story of the kings new clothes comes to mind when reading that some stupid person seems to have paid a great deal of money to buy ripped jeans. He/she/they/it have clearly also never bought a quality tuxedo.

Another question as a Saga newbie, but this one isn’t actually about Saga it’s about Dover. Our first Saga cruise is rapidly approaching and it is a back to back out of Dover. We’ve never sailed out of Denver before. In fact, I think I’ve only been to the place once in my life. Can anyone give us any ideas about what might be a good thing to do on the turnaround day in Dover please.

I think you’re missing the point as to why so many people choose Saga, and that is because thankfully they have stuck to some traditions that people really want to experience. As you say, there are plenty of other lines out there that accommodate casual, i.e. sloppy dress and a lot of us don’t want to be in that category. I am early 60s and absolutely love the fact that people still wear shirts, ties and jackets and don’t feel the need to dress up in denim overalls to go to dinner and wear shorts to breakfast just because they’re on holiday. If people want to wear shorts for breakfast and jeans and T-shirts, then perhaps choose NCL or MSC or a land based holiday.

Fortunately I am 'small' 😇

Joke? The business of shoes is a very serious business I'll have you know - and it is certainly no joke!! ........ er well not when you have as many pairs as me 🤣

Yippee - thank you! That means less to carry and more shoes to get into the case 🤣

Our first Saga cruise is rapidly approaching so this is a quick question please. I usually cruise P&O in a suite so am used to getting a nice bathrobe and slippers - do Saga provide these I wonder for a standard balcony cabin? If not, no problem, we'll take our own.

Slightly off topic again …. I am picking up D from several of the contributors on this site that if one gets to the ship at say 3 or 4 o’clock there will be no lunch available in the main dining room. If this is the case, I presume that there will still be lunch available in the buffet or somewhere else. Can someone please advise on this?

Great filming - thank you!

So sorry for your loss. I cruise with my husband and often comment that ladies travelling alone always seem to have a good time - do hope you have the confidence to try it and that it works out for you. I have just booked my first four cruises with Saga having been welded to P&O for the past 40 years - they seem to offer a superb experience so I think you have chosen the right company.

Thank you so much for the information. I guess having got used to the huge ships and their stability, my interest was really about the stability of these smaller shops…… and you have answered that perfectly. Thank you.

More questions from a Saga newbie so do bear with me please. From everything I’ve read on here and on various other sites it seems that, as most people pre-register, it will be those people that get the cabins in better locations. I think we are therefore resigning ourselves to being quite low down in the ship….. so my question is this please; it looks as if there are a lot of cabins on E deck which are above the club and playhouse, given this to be the case, does a lot of noise escape from these two venues into the cabins above. Also, what is the stability of the ship like it what is situated in aft cabin is. It is a position I prefer actually, however I’ve now become used to the new larger monster-style ships which tend to be very very stable indeed.

Thank you for your response however it seems to be slightly different to what Windsurfboy has just said and that is the same wines one has at meals are included ie "free" and will be available at bars. Have I missed something here?

A lot has been written on this forum about the choice of wines in the ‘all inclusive’ cruise price, however this question is about wines in the bar. Husband and I are not spirit/beer/cocktail drinkers, preferring to drink white wine in the bars. I am presuming that wines in the bars are not included in the all ‘inclusive price’? It might sound a very obvious question but nothing I have read actually states this. Given this to be the case, is there a separate wine list for the bars? We are about to book our first Saga cruise after having much help from the good people on this forum - thank you for your help so far and look forward to your responses.

Thank you for sharing your observations with me - it is much appreciated and certainly makes me feel we are making the right decision if we choose Saga.

What does super response - thank you!

What an excellent response. Thank you so much for taking the time and trouble to send me your thoughts.. love the ending about the animals🤣

Naughty ….. but nice 🤭

Mmmmm lovely!!

Thank you for that little tip, as it happens one of our neighbours is on a Saga cruise now so I need to get into his good books🤗

Again - thank you!!