Mr&MrsHendricks

Seems perfectly sensible to me! Can’t see the problem. At all. They can’t be having people just changing their minds willy nilly as the could mean a tour may not be then viable at last minute, and that could mess people about. Nothing wrong with this policy, and certainly not ‘Draconian’ in the slightest.

Hello Minnie, Cunardival have some pretty clever people and some very smart computer algorithms things to look at sales etc in order to keep prices as high as possible. I have no doubt at all that cabins are held back to keep demand high, as I’ve noted some grades as sold out, then a week later some are available. If you think about it, it’s only Cunardival who know how cabins are selling. Best advice is book your cruise at the time it’s at a price you’re happy with. And after that DON’T check prices!

Hello @kshannon5 Welcome aboard! Some good comments on here! May I respectfully add…. * on leaving NYC get up on the top deck to sail under the bridge. Get just in front of the funnel. * get involved with thing! Dance classes, pub quiz, lectures, join the choir if they run one! Ideal way to make new friends! * Dress up! It’s fun and you feel good! A proper self tie bow tie will add to the feel good factor, plus it’ll be noted by others! They’re NOT diffy to tie! Check YouTube! I wear a bow tie with a jacket irrespective of the dumbed down dress code! * tipping I’ll stay well clear of, but what staff do appreciate is a handwritten note (on paper in your cabin) thanking them for their hard work etc. It goes on their record and the supervision appreciated them too. *. Don’t do too much research!! It’s an unknown so don’t spoil the excitement! On some FB pages people want to see pictures of their cabin, menus, wine lists, toiletries, and ask silly questions about the weather, temperatures, is the sea rough, is the sea wet, type of teas that are served etc 🙄 All pointless. You’ll have a fab time!

The Giant’s Causeway is a wonderful place to visit. Geologically it’s great! Scenery-wise it’s superb! We thoroughly enjoyed our trip there last September, and we really liked to coach journey to and from ‘the rocks’ as the countryside and coastline are lovely. Were we on the bus for “most of the day?” Nope. Not at all Is it a “very long walk” from the top? Nope. It’s a lovely leisurely stroll with some fab views and vantage points. * Is the Giants Causeway worth a visit? YUP, Most Deffo. Recommended. We must Thank God that the OP had the foresight to take along those protein bars and some crackers or the day could have ended tragically. 🙄 * and to clarify the “very long walk” issue… We are v early 50’s and were on SAGA tour, and everyone else had a good few years on us. The shuttle thing wasn’t working that day, but did anyone just sit on the bus? Nope. Did everyone walk there and back? Yup Did everyone have a grand day? Yup Did anyone moan? Nope! @ISLABONITA Check with NCL about timings and make up your own mind. The original post suggests you spend a day on a coach. This was deffo not the case in our experience.

Hello Sheltie, Slightly delayed in joining this conversation. Some comments, and forgive me if they’ve been mentioned already. * can buy tickets up to 3 months in advance. Go direct to the LNER website, plus they have an App too to store tickets electronically. * unless it’s an Open Ticket, which will cost a bomb, you’ll have to travel on a specified train, and you’ll get a reservation for a seat. * consider buying a railcard. A Two Together Railcard costs £30, but will get 30% off BOTH your tickets. Can also use it on the Heathrow Express & Heathrow Connect. Electronic versions are available to show on your mobile. * try and get seats on the right hand side of the train facing forwards. Better views of Durham Cathedral, Tyne bridges, Berwick on Tweed, and the coast north of Newcastle. Kings Cross is a pleasant station these days, but don’t waste time on the Platform 9 3/4 nonsense when waiting for your train. There is through a nice pub at the very back of the concourse with a bit of a balcony. St. Pancras, next door to KGX and a 5 min walk, is mightily impressive. Well worth a walk through for a glass of champagne on the upper concourse. It has a fabulous roof and a couple of lovely statues! Or, Coal Drops Yard at the back of KGX is good- nice bars and restaurants and a lovely stroll by the canal and the locks! Google will show any number of pics of these places. Cheers! Mr. H. 🍸

I honestly can’t see how anyone on Cruise Critic would be privy to such information. You could try posing the same question in one of the several Cunard themed Facebook Groups. You’ll get a definitive answer there since as we all know, The Facebook’s is full of experts.

Get them to send you an email, and you simply check your inbox a couple of times a day?