Fishermanswife Posted August 9, 2015 #1 Share Posted August 9, 2015 My husband and I are travelling on this cruise with some friends. First time with Cunard spending 3 days in New York so looking forward to it. Moira and Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Hattie Posted August 9, 2015 #2 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Welcome to the Cunard board. Have a great time, have you found the roll call for your cruise? There is lots of great information on this board, if you have any questions, just ask Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluemarble Posted August 9, 2015 #3 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Here is the link to the roll call for the Oct 29, 2015 eastbound crossing on the QM2. It's a small group so far, but you are certainly most welcome to join our discussion there. Qm2 eastbound oct 29, 2015 Regards, John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bell Boy Posted August 9, 2015 #4 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Oh dear ! I've been suffering from withdrawal symptoms since the 175 voyage... So just had to book this, as I do love Natalie Cole....Well it would have been rude not too. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underwatr Posted August 9, 2015 #5 Share Posted August 9, 2015 There are some great deals currently on the jazz cruise, both as a TA and as a round trip from New York. We'd be tempted if not for our fairly full schedule currently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janecambridge Posted August 9, 2015 #6 Share Posted August 9, 2015 There are some great deals currently on the jazz cruise, both as a TA and as a round trip from New York. We'd be tempted if not for our fairly full schedule currently. Wish I could find them here in the UK...:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluemarble Posted August 9, 2015 #7 Share Posted August 9, 2015 There are some great deals currently on the jazz cruise, both as a TA and as a round trip from New York. We'd be tempted if not for our fairly full schedule currently. Wish I could find them here in the UK...:( I'm seeing £749.00 listed on Cunard's UK web site as the saver fare for a BZ balcony stateroom on the October 29, 2015 eastbound crossing and that apparently includes flights and transfers. That's comparable to what I am seeing for fares on a BZ balcony stateroom here in the U.S. (and that does not include flights or transfers). Insides are listed for a lot more (£1,299.00) on Cunard's UK web site. That is not as good a deal as the fares for insides here in the U.S. which are less than the balcony fares (as one would normally expect). Go figure! Regards, John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janecambridge Posted August 10, 2015 #8 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Cheers ....:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majortom10 Posted August 10, 2015 #9 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Wish I could find them here in the UK...:( Just look on Cunard website roundtrip 14 nts 22/10/15-5/11/15 was £799 for inside cabin and now £849 and balcony £999. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runaways Posted August 11, 2015 #10 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Just look on Cunard website roundtrip 14 nts 22/10/15-5/11/15 was £799 for inside cabin and now £849 and balcony £999. Are these prices per cabin, or per person? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Hattie Posted August 11, 2015 #11 Share Posted August 11, 2015 I would expect that to be per person sharing a cabin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majortom10 Posted August 11, 2015 #12 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Are these prices per cabin, or per person? Thanks. I think £799 per person in an inside cabin for 2 people for 14nts on QM2 is a fantastic price so to expect it be for the price of the cabin is expecting a little too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennbank Posted September 6, 2015 #13 Share Posted September 6, 2015 (edited) 29th October 2015 Natalie Cole and Blue Note Transatlantic Crossing For the return Crossing on M525C and M526 The Advertisement reads 1 Formal rest Denim with no holes or torn with Jacket allowed Wonder if its error or the usual 3/4 formal nights will happen ? http://www.cunard.co.uk/cruise-types/music-cruises/blue-note-full-details/#tabbedModule13886 Edited September 6, 2015 by Pennbank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluemarble Posted September 7, 2015 #14 Share Posted September 7, 2015 (edited) 29th October 2015 Natalie Cole and Blue Note Transatlantic CrossingFor the return Crossing on M525C and M526 The Advertisement reads 1 Formal rest Denim with no holes or torn with Jacket allowed Wonder if its error or the usual 3/4 formal nights will happen ? http://www.cunard.co.uk/cruise-types/music-cruises/blue-note-full-details/#tabbedModule13886 We have been discussing this dress code issue on the roll call thread for voyage M526. If one goes through the first few steps of the booking process for voyage M526, one is presented with this special note that must be acknowledged before proceeding. While we will maintain most of the traditional Cunard experience and activities, PLEASE NOTE that the dress code for this sailing has been modified to include one "Formal" night and six "Smart Casual" nights where jackets are required but may be worn with denim pants. And as you have noted, the page describing the "Blue Note Jazz at Sea 29 October 2015 Transatlantic Crossing" on the Cunard web site states • One formal night with smart casual dress for all other evenings (jackets required, denim pants permitted but cannot be torn or have holes in them) However, Voyage Personaliser for this voyage states that the dress code will be four formal evenings and three informal evenings. The dress code schedule on ask.cunard.com also shows four formal evenings and three informal evenings for voyage M526 as does the Pre-Voyage Documentation from Cunard which I recently received in the mail. One of the members on our roll call has reported receiving two different answers from phone calls to Cunard customer service asking about the dress code for this voyage. This question has also been discussed on Cunard's facebook page with no reply from Cunard. I wish I could provide a better answer, but so far the dress code schedule for voyage M526 remains a mystery. As of now, we are planning on packing for the usual more formal dress code as listed in Voyage Personaliser even though that may not turn out to be the actual dress code schedule for this voyage. Regards, John. Edited September 7, 2015 by bluemarble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runaways Posted September 7, 2015 #15 Share Posted September 7, 2015 I think £799 per person in an inside cabin for 2 people for 14nts on QM2 is a fantastic price so to expect it be for the price of the cabin is expecting a little too much. Clarifying - not expecting anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennbank Posted September 15, 2015 #16 Share Posted September 15, 2015 (edited) Well I have been reliably informed that the 29th October crossing has been confirmed as 1 formal and six Informal with jacket Jeans Allowed. Relaxed dress code for this crossing. Now wait for the Dress Police.......... Edited September 15, 2015 by Pennbank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old fool Posted September 15, 2015 #17 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Well I have been reliably informed that the 29th October crossing has been confirmed as 1 formal and six Informal with jacket Jeans Allowed. Relaxed dress code for this crossing.Now wait for the Dress Police.......... Does that mean that I will have to go out and buy a pair of new blue jeans? Mine are torn and stained from changing the oil on my pickup truck and checking on the still up in the holler............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lannp Posted September 15, 2015 #18 Share Posted September 15, 2015 I received this notification today. Not what I was promised when I booked this last year. Cunard gets a failing grade for this one since the cruise docs were completely wrong as to dress code as earlier stated. If I want a dress code like this I shall choose another line. IMPORTANT NOTICES **Blue Note Jazz at Sea** We look forward to welcoming you on board Queen Mary 2 for our special 'Blue Note Jazz at Sea' Transatlantic Crossing. We would like to remind you that this crossing will operate a more relaxed dress code with one Formal night and six Informal nights (jackets required, denim pants permitted but cannot be torn or have holes in them). We hope you will enjoy what promises to be an entertaining crossing. Thank you for your attention to this notification. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennbank Posted September 16, 2015 #19 Share Posted September 16, 2015 these are my thoughts, posted on another forum Perhaps the answer depends on your question to Cunard ! who may be innocently answering it correctly. How many Formals on M525B 22nd October to 29th Southampton to NY Answer 3 Normal dress code applies for the others How many Formals on M525C 22nd Oct to 5th November Southampton to NY to Southampton (Round Trip) Answer 4 (In Total) 3 Formal for days to 29th October then from 29th October to Nov 5 1 formal and rest Relaxed code re Jeans/Jacket How many Formals on M526 29th October to 5th November NY to Southampton (Blue Note Crossing) Answer 1 Relaxed dress code for remainder Jeans etc with jacket. How many formals on M526A 29th October to 12 November NY to Southampton to NY ( Round Trip) Answer 4 in Total 1 for 29th to 5th Nov with rest being relaxed and 3 for 5th to 12 Nov with rest being normal dress code. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennbank Posted September 16, 2015 #20 Share Posted September 16, 2015 these are my thoughts, posted on another forum Perhaps the answer depends on your question to Cunard ! who may be innocently answering it correctly. How many Formals on M525B 22nd October to 29th Southampton to NY Answer 3 Normal dress code applies for the others How many Formals on M525C 22nd Oct to 5th November Southampton to NY to Southampton (Round Trip) Answer 4 (In Total) 3 Formal for days to 29th October then from 29th October to Nov 5 1 formal and rest Relaxed code re Jeans/Jacket How many Formals on M526 29th October to 5th November NY to Southampton (Blue Note Crossing) Answer 1 Relaxed dress code for remainder Jeans etc with jacket. How many formals on M526A 29th October to 12 November NY to Southampton to NY ( Round Trip) Answer 4 in Total 1 for 29th to 5th Nov with rest being relaxed and 3 for 5th to 12 Nov with rest being normal dress code. Apparently Cunard will be advising passengers in the next few days what the correct dress code will be when Blue Note are on board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Solent Richard Posted September 16, 2015 #21 Share Posted September 16, 2015 I received this notification today. Not what I was promised when I booked this last year.Cunard gets a failing grade for this one since the cruise docs were completely wrong as to dress code as earlier stated. If I want a dress code like this I shall choose another line. IMPORTANT NOTICES **Blue Note Jazz at Sea** We look forward to welcoming you on board Queen Mary 2 for our special 'Blue Note Jazz at Sea' Transatlantic Crossing. We would like to remind you that this crossing will operate a more relaxed dress code with one Formal night and six Informal nights (jackets required, denim pants permitted but cannot be torn or have holes in them). We hope you will enjoy what promises to be an entertaining crossing. Thank you for your attention to this notification. Now that is what I would call a 'reliable' source. Categorically stating what you received. Thank you for your honesty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Solent Richard Posted September 16, 2015 #22 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Oh dear ! I've been suffering from withdrawal symptoms since the 175 voyage... So just had to book this, as I do love Natalie Cole....Well it would have been rude not too. ;) And of course, Cunard 'jeans' are really designer jeans. No holes in the knees eh what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SylviaB Posted September 16, 2015 #23 Share Posted September 16, 2015 I can't say I'm happy with this at all. When I bought my ticket I was told 4 formal nights and the voyage personaliser reflected this. Yesterday Cunard emailed me to "remind" me that there is only 1 formal night. Interesting use of the word "remind" as this information was not made clear to me when I booked. In other words, they've missold this cruise to me. As others have said, had we known this, we probably would have booked a different voyage or even travelled on a different cruise line (there's a NCL transatlantic at the same time I was maybe interested in as friends of ours are on it). I've informed Cunard of my disappointment. I'll see what they come back with. :mad: PS: my voyage personaliser still states 4 formal nights... They need to get their act together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SylviaB Posted September 16, 2015 #24 Share Posted September 16, 2015 (edited) And interestingly enough, Cunard has yet to pass that information on to travel agents in the UK. I just called several specialist cruise travel agents and enquired about this voyage, specifically asking how many formal nights there would be. Kind lady looked it up and said that on this particular one there would be 4. I also asked about it being a Jazz themed cruise, but she said it's only some concerts and performances and wouldn't affect anything else. Edited September 16, 2015 by SylviaB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majortom10 Posted September 16, 2015 #25 Share Posted September 16, 2015 I can't say I'm happy with this at all. When I bought my ticket I was told 4 formal nights and the voyage personaliser reflected this. Yesterday Cunard emailed me to "remind" me that there is only 1 formal night. Interesting use of the word "remind" as this information was not made clear to me when I booked. In other words, they've missold this cruise to me. As others have said, had we known this, we probably would have booked a different voyage or even travelled on a different cruise line (there's a NCL transatlantic at the same time I was maybe interested in as friends of ours are on it). I've informed Cunard of my disappointment. I'll see what they come back with. :mad: PS: my voyage personaliser still states 4 formal nights... They need to get their act together. They havent e-mailed me and let me know my VP still says 4 and Cunard on Facebook this morning told me its 4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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