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California
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Favorite Cruise Line(s)
NCL, Princess
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Favorite Cruise Destination Or Port of Call
Alaska, and I really love sea days! Looking forward to expanding my cruising horizons!
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Paying Final Payment for a World Cruise on a Credit Card?
Smokeyham replied to Smokeyham's topic in World Cruising
Thanks..... That is exactly what I would like to have happen. -
Paying Final Payment for a World Cruise on a Credit Card?
Smokeyham replied to Smokeyham's topic in World Cruising
Thanks everyone for the great feedback and ideas. I like the idea of making the final payment in installments so as to be able to use one credit card for this purpose. With regards to on board spending I could see going to the purser's office at the start of each month to pay off any outstanding balance to help keep an eye on things and to avoid possibly having a large charge at the end of the world cruise. I do know realize that you can check your charges at any point and that on a higher end line you will likely have fewer on board charges. -
Hello, We are thinking of staying in Southampton and then travelling to Heathrow Airport. Can anyone advise on the options for taking a train, bus or similar (or any other options)? From a transportation App we see a suggestion to take a National Express bus for approximately US$9. We will have luggage. Thanks for any thoughts.
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Deck Plans for the Original Queen Mary from the 1950's?
Smokeyham replied to Smokeyham's topic in Cunard Line
I agree, the ships have really improved for all levels of passengers. Of course, this has to be looked at in perspective for the time she was built. I remember in the 1970's staying at hotels in Britain where there were shared bathrooms and if you wanted to watch TV you went down to a lounge. -
Deck Plans for the Original Queen Mary from the 1950's?
Smokeyham replied to Smokeyham's topic in Cunard Line
Thanks......... I appreciate all of the information. -
Deck Plans for the Original Queen Mary from the 1950's?
Smokeyham replied to Smokeyham's topic in Cunard Line
@Conte Di Savoia Thanks so much for posting that! Can advise if that is port or starboard side and if it is forward or aft? I agree.... Very sad that she is in financial difficulties in Long Beach. It sounds like it would take quite an investment ($235 million to $289 million according to one survey in 2015) to bring her back. -
Deck Plans for the Original Queen Mary from the 1950's?
Smokeyham replied to Smokeyham's topic in Cunard Line
Thanks! That is a great shot. I remember Mum talking about how the steward would draw a bath for your and then let her know when the bath was ready. -
Deck Plans for the Original Queen Mary from the 1950's?
Smokeyham replied to Smokeyham's topic in Cunard Line
Thanks to everyone who responded. I found a cheaper version ($20) on eBay and have purchased that. I'll see if I can post pictures of the plans back on here once they arrive. -
Deck Plans for the Original Queen Mary from the 1950's?
Smokeyham replied to Smokeyham's topic in Cunard Line
Thanks for looking. I appreciate it! -
Deck Plans for the Original Queen Mary from the 1950's?
Smokeyham replied to Smokeyham's topic in Cunard Line
Thanks...... I did find one on offer for $40 for the one deck I am interested in. I was thinking that somewhere this might just be posted on the internet for free. -
Hello, My mother sailed on the original Queen Mary in the 1950's. I have a letter from her saying that she was in cabin C-189. She passed away a number of years back, so I can no longer ask her for details, but she said the cabin was in Cabin Class, at the bow and from her description it may have been an inside cabin. Does anyone know where I might find a deck plan from that era? Many thanks.