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Bombay & Fevertree are considered as premium, one needs to be ordering Gordons & Schweppes, unless the Bar tender is prepared to charge on two separate receipts . One of the reasons I've never bothered with a 'Drinks Package', I very rarely drink alcohol in the day unless it's lunch ashore. I do enjoy a very good premium Martini, pre dinner and one is enough before I hit the wine package in the restaurant .

This probably won't please everyone, but it looks as if good times may be coming back. Just seen on social media photos of a couple of Cunard snr officers enjoying pre dinner drinks with various guests in the public venues. It appears the good old times are back , time to get those Cocktail Receptions and Club Word receptions organised again especially for the upcoming World Cruises. No doubt there will be a barrage of replies from folks who will say they wouldn't dream of attending these events, that's perfectly ok, More room for me to work the floor.

Just to add to my post above; it's now too late to mention that it would have been better to purchase the drinks package whilst onboard the first afternoon and have it set up to start for the second day . I understand most people prefer to pay as you go for the 'first evening' as it depends on what time of the day one eventually embarks onboard the ship. Personally I've never purchased a drinks package , however, I aways purchase a 'Wine package' for the restaurant . I've often noticed the hassle some guests have ( with their drinks package) in the restaurant trying to catch the attention of the Sommelier when they need another glass of wine. I much prefer my wine handy for the Sommelier in the ice bucket almost adjacent to the table , rather than the Sommelier having to go running off to the galley bar dispensary .

Well yes, you've almost answered your own question , occasionally you will need to glance at the drinks menu ( in the various public venues) to see what is within the $12 maximum. The bar waiter staff & restaurant sommeliers are very helpful and will advise you if a drink of your choice is over the limit.

Yes, this question re crew vaccination has been covered somewhere on these boards before.

Good Luck 😉 I doubt you'll return .

Well there you go Safarigal 😅 you should be sticking with our beloved Cunard ...... You are far too sophisticated for Fred .😉

It was announced ( via several folks at present on QM2) that it came into effect on the 17th October .

What position did he hold ( in what department ) ?

No they not back, however, anyone on Q.Vic 30th Oct I'll be in the Ballroom most evenings 😉 Earlier this year I was danced off my feet, whilst several ladies' husbands were losing vast amounts in the Casino.

They ( QG) obviously got my Email Hattie 😉

I'm completely the opposite , I have to admit I have an obsession with the iron. I have a ritual every evening at 6pm when onboard, I have to run an iron over the folds of my shirts for the evening, I even carry a tin of spray starch for the Double Cuffs , I also have to press out the creases from the seat of my trousers if I'm wearing the same suit from the previous evening. I'm often seen nipping along the corridor to the laundry room in a Towelling Robe every evening at six . 🤭

Thanks Hattie , yes that was I was referring to

Done four post pandemic cruises Mac and always had an email , just had another one on Tuesday for my Oct 30th trip. If I could get my head around to post photos , I'd post it on here. There must be other members on here who have received a similar email , perhaps they could post a copy of their notification .

You will receive an Email advising you ........" Online check-in is open for you " ......Just wait for an email to be sent to you . Stop fretting about anything , Worry more about how many pair of shoes you'll need to pack . 😉 By the way, I'm also on this cruise , you don't dance by the way do you .

The deck plan is not really specific to the actual size of tables , there are several large tables on both decks that can easily seat from up to 6/8/10 .

We've got the Gist ! As with any 'All Inclusive' cruise, you/we have already paid for this in the original booking, sorry there is no such thing as a free Lunch ! I've just disembarked from Silversea ...Champagne & Caviar on tap 24/7 ........it cost me a Bob or two.

Exactly Hattie, and no problems requesting something special in the Britannia or Britannia Club restaurants. ( within 10 mins of requesting - or better still by prior arrangement) Had no problem in August 2021 in PG restaurant whilst celebrating my breakfast Birthday .

No, there has always been a selection of large tables either for 6 'or 8' on the upper deck The reason I know this is, for one evening I arranged a special dinner table for a large group of '9' Dancers who formed a friendship on a recent 78 day cruise in 2020 .

You sure have a vivid imagination Lakesregion 🤭

Of course I wouldn't dream of removing those large new products, in fact I've never ever used the Penhaligian stuff. Much prefer my own person products , L'OREAL for Men Expert , one of the reasons I look 10 years than I am. .

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My post was a bit of Banter , Each to his/her own. I've a wealth of Cunard cruising experience , nowhere I have I read that certain onboard products may not be removed for use at a later date .

oops, Maiden Voyage , flipping predictive text

This only coped previously ( pre covid) as the guest was able to inform the sommelier of their dedicated evening 'Table Number'. Earlier this year 'during the trials of evening open dining' , the delivery of wine was chaos, we were totally confused where we had originaly been seated the evening before , having been moved from pillar to post every evening. Thank goodness there will now be the option of fixed or open dining toward the end of this year.