fourmile.ranch

Yes, just off Solstice 2 weeks ago. We traveled in stateroom 7109 and had the partition opened to room 7111. Interesting, when we boarded the partition was already opened to room 7107 from the previous voyage. So when they came to close it (roughly 15 mins after we arrived) we had the other side opened. It's just the glass part that will swing back.

No personal interest in this topic but just wondering if folks realize most of these answers are available for anyone with an internet connection?

Yes, it is separate and will be added to any OBC previously credited through other means.

We were on Solstice last week. Almost purchased flowers for the cabin but ultimately did not. Although I don't currently see the option in the store, the Spring Bouquet is still in my virtual cart and I assume I could complete the purchase for my trip in November?

There was a recipe in the goodie bag we got from the Behind-the-Scenes tour. Can't imagine it would be anywhere near as good!

Hi folks,

Just off Solstice and fell in love with the French Onion Soup (2 a night, 3 on the final night). Rebooked onboard and the ship is Eclipse. Can I expect to soup to be the same? Honestly this soup is a driving reason for booking! Thanks

Cunard Bears making their (and ours) debut on Celebrity Solstice. The bear on the left is having a good time, the other says 'meh'. We all are looking forward to being back on QM2 in July.

On 3/9/2023 at 5:19 PM, paulco said:

Yes, it kinda gets equal in zluhr.

Not to mention the press covfefe...

On 3/5/2023 at 11:38 AM, bluemarble said:

Queen Elizabeth

Q322: 30 Jun - 7 Jul; Alaska

Q325: 27 Jul - 7 Aug; Alaska

Q327: 17 Aug - 20 Aug; Vancouver-San Francisco

Q335: 3 Dec - 17 Dec; New Zealand

Q336: 17 Dec - 22 Dec; Tasmania

Q401: 22 Dec - 5 Jan; New Zealand

 

 

Queen Elizabeth Q325

July 27 Smart Attire Embarkation

July 28 Gala Evening Ice White

July 29 Smart Attire

July 30 Smart Attire

July 31 Smart Attire

August 1 Smart Attire

August 2 Smart Attire

August 3 Smart Attire

August 4 Smart Attire

August 5 Gala Evening Masquerade

August 6 Smart Attire

August 7 Smart Attire Disembarkation

Hi folks,

Sailing with Celebrity for the first time next week. I have found the site to pre-order flowers for your cabin but it seems to really only be a spring bouquet and not much else as far as options. Are you able to order from a better selection of flowers onboard with Celebrity Solstice? 

19 minutes ago, alibabacruisers said:

Could this be the earlier schedule?

 

7 Jul	Departing from Vancouver, BC Canada hotels
29 Jul	Glacier Bay, Alaska
30 Jul	Skagway, Alaska
31 Jul	Sitka, Baranof Island, Alaska
01 Aug	Tracy Arm Fjord, Alaska
02 Aug	Juneau, Alaska
03 Aug	Icy Strait Point, Hoonah, Alaska
04 Aug	Ketchikan, Revillagigedo Island, Alaska
06 Aug	Victoria BC, Vancouver Island, BC Canada
07 Aug	Arriving in Vancouver, BC Canada

Thank you, sure looks like it. I must have misremembered Hubbard from last year. Thank you for your time.

Is anyone here in the know of why this change was made? Problem is Skagway or just Cunard? Also seems like my original booking already had Hubbard's Glacier but it's now a replacement for Tracy Arm Fjord. Anyone remember the original itinerary? Thank for your insight!

QM2 8089

QM2 8091

Doing our part over here! Happy holidays! 

For those who are interested (excuse if this is posted elsewhere) ... just onboard QM2 for Carribean. Currently spa passes for the NY-NY 13 day RT are running $199pp for the entirety of the voyage. 2hr slots have been eliminated and the spa has returned to unlimited use as it was pre-covid.

Cheers!

The day pass and the 2 hr pass are one and the same. Covid protocols only allow x-number of guests in the spa at any given time. The day passes are now restricted to a 2 hr window which you choose (based on availability) and that will be your daily time at the spa. Your group will leave, spa will be disinfected and the next group allowed in. Looks like the info you're reading is new Covid restrictions thrown quickly over pre-pandemic language. That's not unusual in these times.

Booked the RT Transatlantic NY-NY July 7th! Stateroom 12008, top front for a fun ride!

Looking at the RT Transatlantic NY-NY on July 7th but I'm quite certain that is the most expensive Transatlantic I've ever seen! Is this intentional to claw back the 125% FCC they've been giving out lately? 

A bit of whimsy...

I'm certain we're in the minority but how many other bed makers sail Cunard? 

My thinking is I pay good money for a nice stateroom so it should look nice at all times (I can look at my clutter at home)!

To that end, here's the traditional make up

And here's my efforts (Note, one sofa throw pillow has been inserted into the Euro sham on the right so they stand more uniformly)

Anyone else? I'm always on the lookout for new ways to assemble bedding!

6 hours ago, Oca said:

Thank you fourmile.ranch.  I am finding your onboard experience very helpful for our decision making.

 

Two more questions, if you don't mind:

 

1.  Were there any guest speakers?

2.  Were the laundry rooms open and, if so, were there any restrictions as to how to use them?

 

Thank you!

Yes there were guest speakers. There were talks on the history of ocean liners, forensics and space. I don't normally attend them but watch them on TV. It seems there were a few days when lectures were suspended while Covid precautions were sorted out. Laundry rooms were open and then closed the evening of the 23rd. When laundry room was closed they switched to complimentary cleaning of three items per cabin per day. Not ideal but again, we felt they were doing their best in a less-than-ideal situation. 

2 hours ago, ace2542 said:

Afternoon Tea for one thing. And daily testing of ALL passengers during the sailing for another.

Attended tea twice during the voyage. Also tested twice (not daily) - one Lateral Flow testing on day three (maybe it was day four) and one on day 10 for requirement to fly back to US.

27 minutes ago, majortom10 said:

I have not misunderstood my response #11 was to fourmile.ranch #2 who suggested putting down a FCD and I said that they were no longer available.

This may be a difference between US and UK passengers, as I showed with our email we put a FCD of $300pp while onboard QM2 and the OBC will be applied once a trip is booked. We did not book a trip onboard. 

23 hours ago, hamrag said:

Personally I am of the opinion Cunard have acted incredibly fairly towards passengers, well beyond their contractual obligations. They are to be much commended.

Having been onboard, this is absolutely a correct statement! It cannot be stressed enough.