BklynBoy8

That's they use for Baked Alaska....

Enjoy a Good Apple Pie because I make it and all enjoy it. I use Honeycrisp's from the Hudson Valley off the farm. I do love others like Blueberry with NJ Blueberries also in season from the farm stand. If cake, German Chocolate Cake w the recipe from the back of the Baker's Chocolate product.

As a point of view, I don't think of considering a Florida port since the fuel cost to the north is very expensive. I know NYC and Boston have sailings.

Our Port of NYC has a number of Lines that offer sailings in the Fall to NE/CAN, Our particular line is Cunard with the QM2. We visited Halifax, Boston, Sydney, Sept Iles, Sagnarney and we stayed in Quebec for three days on the ship. Some also go to Bar Harbor, Cornerbrook, Portland to name a few. Do you research. I know many we know like to do a day or two at the Departure Port to tour and then take the cruise. Good Luck on your decision.

Since we live here, of course NYC.... Because we like the number of Days At Sea to enjoy the view and also activities you lose when in port before arriving at the Port of Call for the trip.

The Concierge on the QM2 was very nice. Her name Henrietta and was very response to all our needs. We did give her enough time when we asked so she had time to accomplish the tasks. She made calls to the Pursers Office without her waiting on line on the Second Floor

Sea Day are ours on the Cunard Calendar

Have to check my voyage.....I have 3 on my trip.

How many days till your next cruise(s) 50

Agree since the Grill gives you the opportunity to do so. We did it in September in PG. After boarding we were ready for a sit down meal. It's not the opportunity you get in regular Britannia when tables are first used on the first evening. So enjoy your QG lunch. We will most likely introduce our guest sailing with us to KC or Carinthia.

So Sorry

Got to give it a try.....

I always go for F&C but very rarely change. Chicken Tikka sounds interesting but is it spicy or hot? Steak and Mushroom Pie was my alternative never tried. Have think what to try this coming sailing.

We have sailed on the Cunard Line since the beginning of the 1990's and find the passengers to be a mature and considerate to fellow passengers. We have never had a problem on a Cunard vessel and favor the QM2. Passengers that pay quite a price for a sailing definitely want to enjoy the experience and associate with those around them. No one wishes to distrub anothers vacation or holiday. We sailed on the QM2 this past September which I would say was the tail end of the C-19 Pandemic. Now it's be consider endemic but still shows it face around. I know we still see reports on board. But with allergies and viruses are also still around. I am sorry you had to experience theses incidents which would have made us sick also even being retired healthcare workers. IMHO.... I do think each line does have a character of it's own with the passengers it attracts. We personally don't care for these ships called Mega Size. Please research the lines and destinations you would like to sail too and read the reviews of others. I know there is no one source that can guarantee a perfect experience.

I know what you mean. We on a regular basis find it challenging. People sitting with a drink looking out the windows. I think if there is a trivia or bingo game at 11, come towards the end and run for the tables opening. We never got to try on ED since the room is close to Deck 7 so why go down below. I know we had a friend that found eating in Carinthia more than the others for Breakfast and Lunch. Oh well, with bring a new friend first time this sailing, not sure where we will land. Feel sorry since QG & PG open at 1 on ED, why can't Britannia Club open too. They know our table seating for the evening and the rest of the sailing, why not open. Maybe the kitchens are open yet.

As I have said above, there are two separate dining rooms for Britannia Club passengers. One set is on the Port Side and the other on the Starboard. Port Side is the larger one as starboard use to be part of the Britannia Main. It is located at the aft of the ship by Elevator/Staircase D on Deck 2 right by the entrances of both sides. Our several experiences have been very good. The waiters were very attentive to our needs. And our Maitre'd were always stopping by to see if we needed anything special. We were happy to have build up a good relationship with him during the sailing.

We are avid Britannia Club Cabin passengers since around 2008. We personally like it over the Britannia Class for several reasons. First, we prefer the location of cabins on Deck 12. Second, we prefer the dining room assigned table for all three meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) when we are not dining at one of the optional locations ex. Kings Courts, Golden Lion etc... Third, the open times for dinner (630 to 9PM) for dinner time. That instead of the to seating times in the Main Britannia Dining Room. Fourth, a more quieter location to dine in the rear Britannia Main Dining Room where it is located. Fifth, additional menu choices offered and some Tableside dishes prepped w Flambe Service. The cabin also has some beverage service with free water that also served for Coffee & Tea Tray located for your pleasure Have continued to book from the first time to this next sailing in a month. The last sailing last September we had been treated to an upgrade to Princess Grill which we have been offered in the past. The next grade above Britannia Club.

Once on board, who will get to the Golden Lion First for F&C.....Do you know that it is open on Embarkation Day for lunch. Never tried it yet on ED and don't know how crowded it can be. We normally go at tackle KC..Being Diamond we still miss some of the good stuff because they run out of it from the ones boarding before us at the KC.

fourmile, I know what you mean with electronics replacing the paper that is produced. I know Cunard normally supplies you with a hard copy. We try to monitor the costs to prevent overcharging.

First we feel sorry for your loss of property after having a pleasure sailing. We unfortunately experienced a temporary loss of luggage but after calling the terminal they helped returning it to us at home. I wish this could have happened to you. Hope all will work out.

Answering # 2 first - I agree with the suggested amount for the luggage. Your luggage will be handled by actually Longshoremen assigned to the Terminal not porters. The dollar amount should be depending the number of bags you will be checking in. Knowing Longshoremen working at the NY Piers, they appreciate the gratitude they receive from passengers. Red Hook does not unfortunately have that many stores near the terminal building. The true stores are quite a distance like Court and Smith Streets in Brooklyn Heights. If you can get items from stores near other sources, I suggest to do so. There are no large brand drug stores like those mentioned above close by. The only stores along Van Burnt street near are made of up of Mom & Pop stores. I suggest you research your needs and where you can get them before arriving at the terminal area.

Ditto......We use if needed Dramamine and it works so we use it like others use their personal item for relief.

To answer the OP question in several parts. 1 - We did on the QM2 in 2017 in Britannia Class Cabin have a Flat Screen TV attached to the Wall. 2 - Also on the QM2 this past September in Princess Suite also a Flat Screen attached to the Wall. 3 - We did have to use the My Voyager App which was informative but a challenge to use. When necessary we would ask the Pursers Desk for a copy of our bill and they accompanied us with no problem.

Prefer muffins and secondary scones...