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Thank you everyone for all your fantastic tips.😊 

Yes,  of course.  Thank you

Hi,  as cruising newbie, have been watching you tube videos to get organised.  One video recommends magnetic hooks which stick to the wall.  Will that work on the QV ? Thanks 🙏 

Hi,  just wondering if use of the gym facilities on QV is free or have to sign up to a package?  DH has been working hard on body at local gym and he’d like to continue the good work! 😇

Thanks 

We booked on the 31 Jan - Cunard system failed - but cabins secured. On 1st Feb 10 % discount appeared and new price, with discount applied- higher than day before.  Seems not right to me, but in no position to argue. 

We found ourselves in a similar position and can maybe reassure you that you got the best price in Jan.  

We tried to book the day before the 10% deal came out- which of course we had no idea about. The only reason the sale did not go through was because Cunard’s system was playing up.  The customer service assistant effectively held our cabins and said we would be contacted for payment the next day by head office.  Saw the deal next day and phoned Cunard to apply the 10% discount. Thank goodness the old booking was not deleted as when the operator created the new booking, the price WITH the discount was MORE than before!  The explanation given was the fluid nature of the pricing system.  Sharp practice in my opinion, as I’m sure in UK prices have to remain at a price for a certain amount of time before discount is applied.  They basically hiked the base fare to then lure people with sale price? Operator did not seem surprised.  Luckily we were able to revert to previous booking.  

5 minutes ago, PORT ROYAL said:

Just as an idea.  At each port on the Voyage, consider purchasing a nice bottle of local wine/fiz for the sail away toast.

PS.  Note to self…. Embarkation, don’t  forget mixers for the Gin (but supermarkets at ports of call will stock).

Hint…

Onboard Duty Free purchases…. Do one’s shopping early on the Voyage as leaving it until the last days may result in a polite “sold out” of one’s brand of choice.

 

Hint….

Also, look at booking next cruise while onboard for extra OBC, over and above the Cunard Fare OBC.  Aka - Free Money

Hint…

Then think about purchasing 100 Carnival Shares for even more OBC as a “Shareholder Benefit” - Aka - Free Money

 

Enjoy

Thanks so much for your advice Port Royal. Have read so many posts online about being frisked for alcohol when reboarding and it being confiscated. If publicly shamed would not even consider it but if as you say there is no issue, i am reassured.  
Thanks again 🙏

Hi,

reading this and it’s raising my spirits?!  Newbie cruiser and all info says 2 bottle wine allowance. Going for 2 week med cruise on QV and was  hoping to board with 1 bottle gin & bottle champers. How strict are they? Also no booze allowed back on board during cruise? 

That’s reassuring LadyL1. Much  Appreciated. 🙏

Thank you 🙏. Am looking forward to it, just hoping not too much noise. 

Thank you Essiesmom for pointing me in right direction 🙏

1 hour ago, Wagtail adventures said:

I am not sure about noise, but you can find the obstructed stateroom views here:

 

 

Super helpful

Thank you, yes noticed I needed to use the evens to look at.  Have to say a little disappointed as views completely blocked by lifeboats. Almost wish had just booked inside cabins now😔

Hi 

first time cruising Cunard on QV med in July 24.  Have staterooms 4129, 4133, 4137 and 4167.  Bit worried as have seen some negative posts about noise coming from galley in aft part of ship. Also, three rooms are obstructed views, just wondering how badly obstructed?  Many thanks

Hi 

first time cruising Cunard on QV med in July 24.  Have staterooms 4129, 4133, 4137 and 4167.  Bit worried as have seen some negative posts about noise coming from galley in aft part of ship. Also, three rooms are obstructed views, just wondering how badly obstructed?  Many thanks