Also consider purchasing 100 Carnival Shares for even more (free) OBC as a shareholder benefit per stateroom, for one’s currently booked and all future cruises. Share price is around the $10 price will involve a spend of $1000, so it’s possible to get a ROI of $1000 with four off cruises. Anyway, one’s 7 nights will attract $100 OBC (10% ROI)
Benefits…
Don’t forget to book one’s next Cunard Voyage onboard to receive additional (free) OBC in addition to the Cunard fare OBC
Also consider purchasing 100 Carnival Shares for even more (free) OBC as a shareholder benefit per stateroom, for one’s currently booked and all future cruises.
Consider the thick carpets on Cunard when pushing a weighted wheelchair.
Smoking is allowed outside on decks 10 and 3, starboard side. There is no shelter from the elements.
Think smoking used to be allowed in the Pavilion Pool starboard side, but not 100% positive that this is still the case.
Cigarettes purchased on board in the Duty Free store were allowed to be immediately taken away.
Taking 6050 with mobility (walking) concerns, will give one a long walk to Britannia Restaurant, aft sun deck and Lido Cafe. Suggest an aft stateroom on deck 4 to 7 to take the lift to all three. There will be no problem with secondary smoke inhalation.
Taxi there and back.
As rates may have increased since COVID, work on US$60 e/w (per cab) plus tip.
Also, to get the most out of one’s visit, suggest a guide.
The gardens will give current guide rates.
Hopefully, some day in the future, one will think “I know I will not spend if I don’t have to, but I now wish to, and experience all that Cunard offers”.
Taxi Fare work on $25/30 e/w plus tip
Beach conditions can change from one day to another depending on weather conditions. But always a steep drop off.
Beds? Say $20/30 per 2 beds and 1 shade.
Very, very busy beach…. Locals, holiday makers, condos, cruisers (SHT) etc.
There are better places for genteel, discerning cruisers.
There is public transport if looking to save money.
May one suggest to make a Hilton package booking, then continue searching.
This way you have a solid base, then continue the search, knowing one can, as a member, cancel the day before without penalty.
About 4 years ago a on budget cruiser mentioned they stayed at Hotel Smart Cruise (small and very reasonably priced hotel) and only walked about 5 minutes to the meet point. Maybe this will be of interest to @VitaminSea53
American friends have always praised The Riverside as close to shops, bars and restaurants with a short walk to a liquor store. The hotel is simple clean and has “micro rooms” being slightly smaller for those on a budget. As they say in the States “Best bang for a Buck”.
Take a look…
This is a must take……. https://maryrose.org
Prepare to be wowed.
Others will add their ideas.
Central hotels.. Pig in the Wall or an historic pub/hotel The White Star.
As an aside…. We have given up on Southampton Hotels as they no longer give a genteel relaxed stay, having migrated to Lime Wood Hotel for our two night pre-cruise stays. So, if you’re wanting something different, like a semi-remote country house boutique hotel, then consider LW. It will not disappoint. Their afternoon tea is a must after check in.
Web
https://www.limewoodhotel.co.uk
E-Brochure
https://www.limewoodhotel.co.uk/ebrochure