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There was a question about how we'd feel if there was a selection of options in the MDR available at an extra charge. I assume this would be steak, lobster and such.

As dining is the difference between these two categories, you could book Britannia balcony and eat an elevated dinner in the alternative venues nightly. This will give you a similar experience for less money. I imagine if Cunard ever institutes the 'for extra charge' in the MDR (which was hinted at in the last survey), justification for Club becomes even harder.

There is a big difference between a Transatlantic and anything really. But like you I prefer NY-NY and have done both several times. Passengers, same mix of Yanks and Brits with a scattering of others. Entertainment, same. Enrichment programs same, depends on who they pick up but you may get Cunard or Titanic speaker on Transatlantic. Fencing, yes. Tea on port days, umm don't think so on Mary but my be wrong. Overall, for me the ship is the destination. When in the Caribbean I rarely bother to get off. You will have largely the same onboard experience on either itinerary so usually price determines which I choose.

Not sure of other TAs but mine has a form I fill out with Reservation # and some general info. Also have to fill out reason for transfer. I always write personal preference.

You have 60 days from booking to make the transfer to TA

I will share this for what it's worth. We sailed QE in August in Alaska and had such a good time that while onboard we booked to come back ten days later for the Panama Canal transit. At the end of Alaska we received our survey and conveyed that we were returning soon in large part due to the efforts of some extraordinary staff members. Of course those staff members were mentioned by name in the survey but during Panama we felt we really should visit with the Food & Beverage manager to convey those sentiments in person to those who supervise those employees. On QE that was Glenn Milway. He was very nice and listened to all we had to say but surprisingly was already familiar with our story as he had already read our survey. Now, whether he simply remembered the story or pulled up the survey attached to us before the meeting I cannot guess. I was just gobsmacked that someone onboard had read what I assumed was a generic corporate survey filled out only days before. As an aside, asking for the meeting at the Purser's desk took some convincing that it truly wasn't to log a complaint as that seems to be the norm. The young lady said requests to meet with those officers for compliments are infrequent. Probably best or how would they have time to actually work! Also, we are in the US and have received the survey invitation after every voyage.

Our cruise length pass came out to $18 a day for 16 days.

Yes, I bought a 16 day voyage pass on Elizabeth for the Thermal Suite. There was no mention of a 3 or 6 day option.

Just received mine today with no issue. Have no idea what fare mine is other than a Sailing Soon offer.

Yes, one suit for us. Well tux, but tux shirt and bow tie only on formal nights. If we share a table I inform the others that I hope they like my outfit as they will see it nightly. Has never been an issue that I know of.

This is a bit of a crystal ball question. As far as I have seen there isn't a posting about what time dancers of a certain level should report to the floor. It will all depend on who you're sailing with, what time their own dining occurs, etc. etc. Sounds like your leaning towards dancing early in the evening and I would agree the Queens Room get more full as the evening progresses rather than less so. Might want to just trust your instincts and adjust your dining to late.

Chateaubriand!

Heat Wave was on Elizabeth on her Panama transit. The male group that followed was The Four Ds. Both were phenomenal, would be hard pressed to pick the better of the two groups.

No proof required in Brooklyn either and currently no islands are requiring BUT there is a new strain circulating and the islands are vulnerable so please pack your proof so you are prepared should anything change.

No longer required

No of this nonsense has made me rethink sailing with Cunard, only logging into Cruise Critic which at times lives up to it's name.

Just watched Moonstruck again for the first time in years and noticed the Castorini family dropped a sugar cube in every glass of champagne. Maybe that's what my Pol Aker has been missing?

Americans are still privileged. Buying them isn't our issue. Finding an opportunity to use them, that's the problem.

I've got you beat... bathrobe in the Commodore shortly before six! Grills passenger (yes I watched where he came from) came and got drinks every evening I assume to drink while getting dressed.

Well, she's a British ship so for obvious reasons there isn't much acknowledgement of our American holiday. I have spent several Thanksgivings onboard and will report you can expect the captain to say 'Happy Thanksgiving to our American guests' during the midday announcements and one of your dinner options will be a traditional Thanksgiving meal which is quite nice actually with pumpkin pie usually offered for dessert. And that's about it.

Being US based, it's nice to see Fjords included in a 21 day NY-NY round trip. Also the 14 day Canadian NY-NY in October looks awesome. Both new itineraries to us if not to Cunard.

Tried to get caught skinny dipping? Quite scandalous! Lol

Can someone who's stayed in one speak to Oceanview on QM2? From photos they appear to have a small porthole directly over the bed. Aside from a bit of natural light they appear to have very little functionality or value compared to her sister ships. But I'm wondering if the stock photo isn't indicative of all oceanviews.

I'll take the bait. At the risk of being flogged by the CC community, we primarily board in Brooklyn and have never given a thought to the assigned boarding time. We usually stay at the Brooklyn Motor Inn the evening before and walk down to the cruise terminal at checkout, usually noon. There is normally a wait until 1 or 130 to start check-in so a small crowd assembles during this time. More than would be assigned at one time but nothing unmanageable. And then on to the ship, I've never seen times being checked. Don't think I've ever been onboard later than 230. Please be kind of you must respond. I am aware of why times are assigned, just sharing the reality of boarding in Brooklyn.

Always after Thanksgiving.