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This was Queen Victoria last September

Which ship ? They can be slightly different.

The what to wear section of My Voyage still says - My Voyage Guide. More details Packing for your holiday. Full details and advice on packing for your voyage. More details /content/po/master_website/en Holiday details. Continue Go to main website Website terecti Packing for your holiday. What to wear. An ocean voyage is a chance to see the world in a way that’s unique from other types of travel. For one thing, your ship is a destination in its own right - additional to the ports you spend time in. Plus, if you sail roundtrip, you have the added luxury of unlimited luggage allowances – giving you the freedom to bring as many suitcases as you desire. It’s a refreshing change from the traditional baggage restrictions that are typical of so many holidays. But, with long days and nights at sea – as well as hours to explore on shore – knowing what to pack can create more questions than answers. But don't worry: if you’re new to holidaying with Cunard, here’s a quick run-down of the essentials you’ll need to make the most of your holiday. Sea days. Days at sea with Cunard offer you time to explore your ship at your leisure. How you spend this time is entirely up to you. You might take a dip in the pool or relax with a book on deck. There’s also any amount of daily activities to join in – from fitness classes to wine tastings, and arts & crafts – as well the chance to enjoy Afternoon Tea between lunch and dinner. As this time is leisurely, it’s important to wear clothes that you feel comfortable in. Shorts and T-shirts are perfectly acceptable, and we’d encourage you to bring swimwear so you can enjoy the pools, spa and whirlpools on your ship. If you want to use the gym, join an exercise class or run a mile around the deck, ensure you pack a pair of trainers and whatever you normally wear to work out. Swimwear isn’t permitted in indoor dining areas, so if you are planning to visit your stateroom’s main restaurant for breakfast or lunch, be sure to factor in time for a quick change in your stateroom. Alternatively, enjoy complimentary room service or a drink brought to you on your sun lounger as you while away the hours at sea. Evenings on board. Evenings on board a Cunard Queen exude a sense of occasion, but they’re also as relaxed as you want them to be. There’s no need to dress to the nines each night if you don’t want to, and you’ll find many areas on board where casual dress is welcome. If you do want to make an effort in the evening you won’t be alone. The majority of guests travelling with us embrace the chance to switch to smart attire by night. This doesn’t mean you’ll be expected to wear a gown or dinner jacket each evening. Smart attire simply means a dress shirt and trousers, skirt and a top, or a cocktail dress. Essentially, choose something along the same vein as you’d wear to a stylish restaurant or the theatre on a special occasion. Gala Evenings. At least twice on each seven-night voyage we’ll host a Gala Evening, where we do ask that you observe a black-tie dress code. Again, it’s your choice whether to participate in these evenings or not. Many of our guests choose to sail with us specifically because they look forward to these events. Gala Evenings follow one of a few themes, with voyages of seven nights or more offering a chance to attend more than one. You’ll find many nods to these themes throughout the ship, so you'll want a wardrobe to match. Click below for our advice; whether you want to put on a show or give the theme a more subtle nod with an embellishment or accessory, the choice is yours. For more details on our Gala Evening themes and outfit ideas, see our useful packing guide on our website. Of course, if you prefer to spend your evenings in more relaxed attire, feel free to dress casually as you visit any of the following venues: Kings Court or Lido Buffet, Golden Lion, Casino, Carinthia Lounge, Winter Garden/Winter Lounge, and G32 or Yacht Club. Non-ripped jeans are appropriate, but please refrain from wearing shorts, sports attire, swim wear or sleeveless T-shirts outside of the gym, spa and deck spaces.

Not if you want to eat in the main dining room or use the other "formal" areas of the ship. 2 night trips don't usually have gala nights unless they are part of a longer segment, there may be a gala optional evening.

Can we please keep this thread for feedback on open dining? It's still new and of interest to a lot of us.

There's only been 1 crossing this year as QM2 is currently on her World Cruise. The dinner menu is usually 2 pages so I'm not sure what you have seen.

You would be better off starting a new thread, you're likely to get answers about Queen Elizabeth!

Not quite as good as being in the Commodore Club but pretty good!

And I've been to the Mediterranean on several 14 day cruises, there's no need to fly unless you only have a week.

He's a handsome boy

Thanks for the update @Crofters, I'm sorry that the World Cruise dinner in Singapore was such a disaster.

Yes but that doesn't affect what's happening around the ship. Hopefully someone will post a new format programme.

While you're waiting the Sea Day programmes on Roy's blog will be similar https://morethangetaways.wordpress.com/m219-programs/

Have you made it @Craigrlewis ?

This thread in the Help forum explains how to find your own posts.

This one ?

That looks to be under the casino rather than the Golden Lion.

What is the cabin number?

Until you mentioned that I'd forgotten that we used to meet a lot of crew and some contractors in the corridor on Deck 4. 4014 was far enough away not to be disturbed by parties or slamming doors fortunately.

Fingers crossed, I don't know how they could be so confident so far in advance of their arrival in New Zealand. Plenty of ships have been caught out this season, not just Queen Elizabeth.

See here for instructions to create a new roll call

Do you usually pay your onboard account in cash? I've never had a drinks package but I would think if you buy on board the cost is added to your account in same way as any other spending.

What proportions did they use ? And how much was it ?!

I don't have the proportions but it would be fun to experiment at home !