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The above T&C 5 is only applicable 'before the final balance' has been paid. If the full balance has already been paid and one of the two drops out then they are listed as a no show on embarkation day This happened to me some years when a travel companion dropped out ( after final balance) I incurred no extra charge. Travel companion claimed through their travel insurance .

Yes the fit passenger is able to continue with their travel plans Cunard are not unduly bothered , the travel companion is logged as a no show - no questions are asked .

Very important to those of us guys who have some sense of Sartorial Style, especially if the shirt has double cuffs & links, equally important too for the front of an Evening formal shirt worn with shirt dress studs (as apposed to buttons) Waistcoats ? didn't they go out with the Ark 😉

It's the first thing that goes into my luggage - I never travelled Cunard without a tin of Spray Starch. It's interesting how some folk in the laundry room often make a favourable comment on my ironing skills.

Fireworks ! I hope so. I shall be on this particular cruise and so far I'm feeling a bit disappointed. Everything appears to be focused on the British Isles cruise, ie the naming ceremony and huge celebrations in Liverpool. I/we've not even received the booklet "Your Ocean Awaits" for the 3rd May itinerary ( not that I really need that information) however, I have already received the ocean awaits booklet for an upcoming QM2 itinerary I'm booked on a week or so later.

Exactly! There is no such thing as a Free Lunch . I do have to smile when some folks often refer to Saga or some other cruise lines as being wonderful and free from gratuities or inclusive drinks etc even complimentary transport from home to ship & return . At the end of day it's part of the original booking price - they've paid a hefty sum for it 😉

Agree with you re Beverage packages , however, clarification re those 'Free' Cappuccinos or Latte offered in the dining room. Poor quality, and from a machine in the galley. Not premium coffee beans or prepared from a Barista as the payable Cappuccinos available in some of the other public venues .

I have a wealth of experience of suite 9003 starboard side , I've occupied this particular suite on almost 4/5 occasions ( since the maiden year through to 2018 ) I can confirm there is NO evidence of cigar smoke drifting either into the suite or into pubic spaces. The reason I will always opt for any of the first three suites on deck 9 ( either Port or starboard) is a best kept secret of those suites is the balcony looks down on to the Teak decking rather than the top of an orange lifeboat , 'occasionally' a pleasant aroma drifts up to the balcony of 9003 from the Spa below.

Edited : oops forgetting my own birthday typo it's August

My comment to 'Half way' is sort of tongue- in- cheek. Ok, may- be a quarter of a way up to the Grills. As a solo cruiser who after retirement finds him self able to take several Cunard cruises, almost four or five times a year, the concept of the 'Club Brand' suits me very well. For example the evening dining experience. As a solo traveller, a standard balcony stateroom is all I really need, however, Club offers a few additional amenities for example, Coffee machine (admit I never use it ) Complimentary bottled Water replenished daily, High quality Bath Robe, Priority Embarkation (announced after Grills) I do from time to time keep my hand in with an 'occasional Grills booking', I'll be treating my self to a Grills birthday gift in May . 😉

You certainly won't regret it, I've book Club dining again for the upcoming Queen Anne Maiden voyage ( May 3rd) so not long now. Hopefully I will post again with some positive comments.

I don't think you will regret it. As a solo traveller I often than not will opt for Club Dining (requesting a table for two- for solo occupancy) The Club Dining concept suits me well, mainly for the 'open evening dining concept' and the dedicated table and wait staff . As an avid dancer the Queens room is certainly an attraction for me in the evenings, so I prefer to be able to come and go as I please, having saying that, I do enjoy a little interaction with the guests on those tables for two adjacent to me. I've said this so many times on this board - The Club dining concept is a 'Half Way' house to the Grills. 👍

Perhaps check your booking reference number again - I had a problem in that I entered the booking reference for 'original QA January maiden itinerary', as I opted to stay booked for the amended May maiden itinerary I hadn't noticed that I'd been given an amended 'new' booking reference. 🤦‍♂️

If you click on 'Carnival' and scroll down it should bring up Cunard, P&O, Seabourn etc. I and many others appear to have had no problem finding Cunard .

A Dance 'Couple' ( male & female) are in the ballroom every evening as hosts , not to be confused with a professional dance couple who are responsible for the midday lessons or the occasional dance performance in the Queens Room.

Good question - I hope so, as I've just booked the Royal Suite for the Hamburg May itinerary- a last minute jolly to celebrate a birthday 🍾

2) - No need to be Tipping at the Veranda or Pop ups, whilst it is not already included in the initial price, the idea is it is included in the 'Auto Gratuities' .

Thank You, that was what I was enquiring about .

Is a lottery to see Barlow in concert made known as all part of the Booking conditions.

Have I understood the original post correctly 🤔 - There will be people like me who have been Attracted to book a P&O cruise , Attracted by the fact that Garry Barlow is the entertainer onboard, then once I'm onboard I find out it's all about a Lottery, and then it's an extra payment of £10 - not only that folks queuing for an hour or two. Are you seasoned P&Oers serious , have I missed something .

I believe I did see some sort of signage and directions on my way up to the Commodore Bar 🤔😅

It's the suggested dress code of the day or evening, as it's considered one of the main public venues. Casual attire is more appropriate for the (QM2) Carinthia Lounge.

It was, however, Capt Wells received an honorary title of Commodore 'After he retired' I can't see the point of that , doubt anyone in his local supermarket refers to him as the Commodore 😉

In the 'Maiden Year' of QM2 this information was available on interactive TV in all staterooms/suites Never understood why it was so short lived and why it was ever discontinued .🙁

Hope it's a better fitting and less masculine than the one she previously wore. I noticed from the photo she was being taken care of by a female master tailor, hopefully the new uniform will have slight feminine angle to it.