Birthday during the cruise

[cshim]

Hi,

 

It is my mums birthday during our cruise. Do Cunard do anything for this and do they do it automatically or do I need to ask them?

 

Also, I was looking at the special occassions gift brochure and there used to be a teddy bear in there but it is no longer there - do you think I would be able to order it for her anyway?

 

Thanks

[Mr&MrsHendricks]

If you let your waiter know at dinner they will usually bring a cake and gather round to sing 'Happy Birthday'. Beware - the standard of singing can be somewhat variable...

 

MrsH

[Keuka Lake Sailor]

I have the feeling Cunard does not automatically do the birthday cake anymore but not sure. Anyway, I celebrated my 65th on the 12/12/11 voyage and my traveling companions did inform our waiter and the cake and song were presented to me. The cake was excellent and we shared with the rest of our tablemates ---- it was great fun. My companions also contacted the cruise director - I think thru the pursurs office- and a big mention was made of my birthday on the ship's daily TV show in addition to the usual mention of birthdays on the ship. Don't know about the bear, but we did have floral arrangement ordered for the room and it was there when we arrived and was a nice decoration in the cabin for the entire voyage.

[capnpugwash]

I think that they do still do the cake and song thing and I don't believe that it is necessary to mention it to anyone, having said that though it might be a belt and braces situation so it can't do any harm.

[stephy66]

There is a section in your voyage personaliser which asks about special occasions - its my birthday too on our cruise. They used to sing 'happy happy birthday from the crew to you..hey!' which I loved but I think it's just the standard happy birthday now.

[stephy66]

Sorry, just checked and I think it's on the World Club membership site not voyage personaliser.

[roscoe39]

Hi,

 

It is my mums birthday during our cruise. Do Cunard do anything for this and do they do it automatically or do I need to ask them?

 

Also, I was looking at the special occassions gift brochure and there used to be a teddy bear in there but it is no longer there - do you think I would be able to order it for her anyway?

 

Thanks

 

There are two different bears available through the Cunard shop on board , one has a cute captains outfit on and Cunard written on the sole of his paw and the other a little brown bear with the name of the shiP you are on printed on him.

Both very reasonably priced, I think $20 - $30.... I think these are the same bears you used to get through the gift request form.

 

Have a great mums Birthday.. Roscoe

[lannp]

Just to be on the safe side I would mention it to your waiter or Head Waiter 1-2 days before.

I celebrated my birthday on board the QM2 last June.

[BigMac1953]

Thankfully, in the QG, ther's no singing or half baked pudding processions, but birthday cakes will appear providing the Head Waiter or Maitre d' Hotel know of the event.

 

Not so long ago, whilst I was aboard the QV, I became a grandfather (yes I know, I'm far too young) and without any requests, a "congratulations" cake was delivered to our table that night. Nice touch!

[Lanky Lad]

I have been on board for my birthday a couple of times and each time in addition to the Birthday Cake and singing waiters, I have had a card signed by the Captain and Cruise Director.

[Lake Barcroft Sailor]

It wouldn't hurt to mention it to your waiter and/or maitre 'd. We have been on board and had birthday cake celebrations, not on the actual day itself, but Cunard used to, and may still, let you celebrate if the birthday is w/in at least 30 and maybe even 60 days of the actual day. So far, it's worked that way on three trips--our QE2 final crossing, the Queen Mary 2 4th of July and the Queen Elizabeth maiden voyage--only there the cake said Happy Birthday "Tom" whereas it should have said "Ken". The cakes are quite good, by the way. When the birthday falls during the voyage, it is my impression that the Cruise director, will mention both crew and passenger birthdays on the day of during the early morning TV broadcast.

[moniquet]

One of our table mates had a birthday and they brought a small cake. Everyone was offered a slice but as we had just eaten desert we all declined. Waiters came to sing but was all very rushed as if they couldn't wait to get away.

[shinyshoes]

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[cshim]

Thanks very much for your replies.

 

As it is my mums first cruise on Cunard I think it will be a nice touch.