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LadyL1

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  1. 5196? Is this a typo error? We have been in the aft suites deck 5, on QE and loved them; our preferred location. Personally we avoid the corner cabins as enjoy the considerably larger inside space of the Q6s and the balcony is plenty large enough for 2.😊 There are comfy rattan recliners with foot rests as well as a small table with chairs.
  2. We have twice (different voyages) asked if wagyu steak can be served for my husband on QV, and both occasions told this is only possible to have in the Verandah restaurant.
  3. No, registration opened early in the morning each day!
  4. On Iona, Feb half term this year, there were over 1500 under 18’s!
  5. From FAQs The tap water on our ships is drinkable. However, should you prefer we also offer a variety of bottled water for purchase on board.
  6. It has not been mentioned, that those on full fare will be given priority. I am not sure that WC. status counts for too much here. Whatever, if booked on a “saver” you will be bottom of the pike for allocation, which I feel is correct. The more you have paid, the more likely your expectations will be met.
  7. Thank you all for your replies. I will continue checking the Cunard site, should cabins be o e available through cancellation.
  8. I don’t think you will have any noise problems with your booked cabins. 4167 is not above the galley but the upper deck restaurant, which will be quiet..
  9. I have been told we are No6 on the waitlist for a QA sailing later this year. Booked in a P1, and hoping for Q6-Q3, (preferably a 3 or 4). With fewer full suites, has anyone been lucky from a waitlist recently?
  10. It really depends on the T&Cs that applied when you booked, presumably in Australia. Perhaps someone from your country can help: I think any other advice from those in other countries might be “just presuming”. Have you called Cunard? I hope you get a good outcome.
  11. One only has to look at the deck plans to realise that the image (I think first posted by Cunard last Nov) bears absolutely no resemblance to what the theatre is actually likely to be visually. A quick trawl of the web, shows some stunning imagery of QA theatre on other TA websites. It looks as if the marketing team are inept and have shot themselves in the foot by uploading something that looks more an upmarket town cinema. I am very disappointed that there is so much negativity about QA, even before she arrives in Southampton. Years ago there was much condemnation of QM2, being compared with QE11, but times move on, and this is a ship for the next 20+ years. Perhaps, once we have sailed on her, then criticism would be more appropriate. We all have our likes and dislikes, and she may not appeal to all: there are other more expensive lines, if you want lesser passengers. We enjoy these, and know the experience is very different. We have 2 cruises booked QA, and there are some features that I think will be very welcome indeed. It seems we will be sailing with her because of the ease of round trip from Southampton, and understand she is bigger than QE&QV, so will take what we have signed up for in our stride.
  12. It is pleasant not to feel rushed in QG. On our last trip (QV) Nov, we were given earliest disembarkation, whereas previously we had been given a letter with time slots to select up to about 9.15am.(?) Just remember, these suites have to be serviced for the next occupants of pax, who in QG enjoy the very early boarding. I am sure you will be fine staying until 9 ish, after having had another substantial breakfast in the restaurant. The concierge will do the utmost to help.
  13. Is there any chance you can amend the booking to one grade for all? You will definitely not all be given the option to dine in QG together, so hope you get what you want. By the way, when you booked (presumably together) were the dining protocols explained? Hope you enjoy QA, even if you have to dine together in the alternative restaurants.
  14. Thank you for posting about your cruise, with humour and honesty! I have been reading this with the view of booking a voyage on Iona, but think its size is really against this for me. You have probably saved us money on a trip that was not for us. There are enough ships out there to find what we like, but do wish a few more lines would use Southampton with round trips. Enjoy the rest of your cruise and warmth, you are missing some awful weather here!
  15. For years we have always booked long haul flights in conjunction with cruises through Cunard and have had some great deals. You can ask for BA flights and they will probably quote another airline as well. Transfers will be included. As there are no prices released for Aug ‘25, you can book a cruise and add the air fare when appropriate (possibly during a BA sale). Just remember, if anything was to go “pear shaped”, everything is under one booking which makes things a whole lot easier. We found that out at the start of the pandemic! If flights are delayed/cancelled then Cunard has to pick up the problem. You can still make your own plans if you wish and go well before or after the cruise, even coming back from another airport if you wish to arrange some travelling on your own. It is extremely flexible!
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