Solent Richard

I filed it under 'discreet' precautions.

Hi @RJChatsworth . You're obviously not a member of the more popular Cunard fb groups. Their pages are awash with everything you desire. 😉😉

Up with the lark and here's a little taster for those Grills folk who prefer stern suites..... ****** ****** ***** Q5 Queen Suites I believe.

I was a little surprised nobody passed comment on my Queen Anne's police escort on Tuesday as certainly for myself it was the first occasion I had seen that particular craft. Anyway, here's two more a little closer in both respects.... *********

A few more to whet the appetite, The Commodore Club... ... the Sky Bar.... ...and not forgetting our regular Grills folk, the Grills Lounge....

A little taster for those about to join on Friday; and those a little later I guess. Britanni Stateroom 6178... The Pavillion The Chart Room.... ...and the Bright Lights Society.... Oh, and not to be left out(as I'm no doubt expected).... The Queens Grill.... *****

Have you missed it? Looked like staff and workers to me.

As always Cunard have been keeping events tight to their chest. Don't worry though, if yesterday's events are anything to go by, it's going to be just amazing.

As a humorous aside, @Bell Boy is known on Cunard as to have a penchant for crisps with his daily tipple. Even that was catered for yesterday.... ...along with that rather special champagne. 😉😁

No need to worry @karen of PA I don't recall seeing any notice or signage discouraging the filling of small water bottles particularly even when travelling outside of the Grills environment. But as others have said, there are ample places around the ship

I would fully concur with your observation @Selbourne . And add that similar experiences are not just confined to P&O.

It's all down to perception and expectations @exlondoner . Over the years we've done a number of Maidens, the most recent one being P&O's Britannia ... https://solentrichardscruiseblog.com/2015/03/30/britannia-the-maiden-cruise/ ...the summary of which I wrote... 'All in all this was an excellent cruise and it would be very difficult to find any valid criticism outside of the ‘minor’ hiccups to be expected on a maiden cruise. Indeed, those that did occur paled into insignificance when balanced with the overall enjoyment of the occasion.'

Certainly is. We've had many a Cunard pre or post cruise get together there.

In case anyone was wondering what was in those Cunard 'Goody' Bags..... ....there were some nice pieces of memorabilia... including a Cunard Champagne stopper and the Queen Anne Commemorative Coin. Plus the real bonus, a new Cunard pen attached to the note book.😁

Good morning @D&N. Yes it was. Here's @Bell Boy posing with my wife before boarding 😂

And a meeting with Ventura…

passing Calshot….

Fire boat welcome…

Spot the police escort…

Here she is….

Just parked up in Cowes for tea before heading to Bembridge for our first sight

Just parked up in Cowes for tea before heading to Bembridge for our first sight