Winifred 22

I hang my lanyard on one by the door. Sad I know but I always have my card on a lanyard so I don’t loose it.

Two great choices. Pie sounds good too.

Given her ex Southampton itineraries I will choose her over the other Queens who may or may be not sailing from Southampton. I can’t think there will be much discounting. I have not seen anything yet I wouldn’t like but I have seen plenty that interests me.

Especially if you opt for one of the larger deck 4 balconies.

Especially if you opt for one of the larger deck 4 balconies.

Apparently the curry is back as a “Special”. I really am going to enjoy my July Jolly even more.

Probably also because there is an exceptionally high number of Diamond and Platinum members onboard for this voyage. Other times it may be fine.

Bet they hated that loosing their “audience”.

Definitely and those that never put their hands up.

Definitely some new items there.

I haven’t seen anything yet I am disappointed in save the Golden Lion Menu changes but while irritating not a deal breaker in anyway. Hope your Grills experience is up to the usual standards and expectations. I am quite excited for my July jolly especially seeing footage of the bigger deck 4 balconies. So difficult just looking at the deck plan to get a proper idea.

We had that in Europe for a while while Pol Acker was resting.Last cruise back to Pol Acker though as you say was a full bottle not a half.

The up charges won’t affect my loyalty in anyway. I just won’t choose those items. In the Golden Lion I will just stick to what is free and I only ever have room service breakfast anyway which is still included.

At least the desserts are the same and very nice they are too. Wonder what the daily special dessert is . That’s new.

That’s a standard Britannia menu. Had those options many times. Only new items are the soups. The cherry clafoutis is very disappointing.

Oh I see everyone on Cunard regardless of cabin or loyalty status gets the same except for Queens Grills guests who do get Champagne. Prefer the Cunard way.

I have never had champagne on P &O offered free in my cabin on embarkation day. I really like Pol Aker. Have noticed recently it’s only a half bottle though.

It was quite wet and windy during the day so many didn’t venture outside

No discounts or offers. Cruise was more expensive than others. Carnival Maiden Voyages usually attract a significant premium as this one did.

Hope so love the single cabins in the others

I am meeting this couple for a meal in Southampton tonight before they board tomorrow for the Maiden. Be interesting to hear their views. On the whole they are big Cunard Fans

Thank you for this I am also a solo lady traveller. I have 3 cruises booked that will need cover for, just to the end of 2024 so an £81 supplement is twice the £40 and won’t cover me for any cruises in 2025. It’s good value possibly for one or two cruises per year but not for multiple trips per year may have to rethink this I wonder if it was £27 flat rate regardless of length of cruise. ?

Please do . The curry is part of my embarkation day ritual. Cabin to pick up card and dining card, muster station Golden Lion for a curry, then check my dining arrangements and then to Kings Court for an ice cream. Partial to a pie too.

Thank you for sharing not liking the supplements. Hope this menu is not adopted fleet wide.

You will still have to walk to the railway station from shuttle drop off. It’s not far along a straight road. Probably better to get going and either take taxi to station or walk 15 -20 mins direct from ship. Not an attractive walk through the docks. Taxi will be under £10. Always plenty available outside the terminal. If you are at Ocean Terminal station walk easier and I don’t think there is a shuttle.