failteromhat Posted February 13, 2017 #1 Share Posted February 13, 2017 from the Cunard website I see that there are several room types: Britannia (Regular, I suppose) Britannia Club- not sure, do you have to be a member or dies it just mean Superior room to regular? Suites: Princess and Queen suites- so they offer some sort of access to a space where the people from "regular " rooms are not allowed to go? #confused Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Hattie Posted February 13, 2017 #2 Share Posted February 13, 2017 This page on the Cunard website explains which areas are for Grills passengers. They aren't very large, it's not as if whole areas of the ship are out of bounds. Which areas are reserved for Princess Grill and Queens Grill guests ? Britannia Club cabins have their own dining room only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMac1953 Posted February 13, 2017 #3 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Think of an aeroplane where they have First Class (Queens Grill), Business Class (Princess Grill), Premium Economy (Britannia Club), Economy (Britannia). The Grills passengers have a separate lounge and use of a Concierge. That's it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Former Goalie Posted February 13, 2017 #4 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Think of an aeroplane where they have First Class (Queens Grill), Business Class (Princess Grill), Premium Economy (Britannia Club), Economy (Britannia). The Grills passengers have a separate lounge and use of a Concierge. That's it. And a separate dining area, Princess Grill and Queen's Grill each have dedicated dining areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john watson Posted February 13, 2017 #5 Share Posted February 13, 2017 And a separate dining area, Princess Grill and Queen's Grill each have dedicated dining areas. As does Britannia Club, a separate restaurant with an anytime dining style within the opening hours. This is the main differentiation on Britannia Club - Club Dining. Regards John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted February 13, 2017 #6 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Yes, 'The Grills.' Cunard lingo for 1st Class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkBearSF Posted February 13, 2017 #7 Share Posted February 13, 2017 (edited) To make it clear, it refers to where you dine - and as would be expected, the most expensive categories, Princess Grill and Queens Grill (the grills) encompass the most expensive and largest cabins, and also get a few extra perks like a concierge and preference in boarding and disembarkation and the highest categories get a butler. In the dining rooms, although all work from the same daily menu, there are differences in what is available beyond the basics and whether they have two set seatings or a single seating. Additionally, I believe the grills have a greater proportion of tables for two. Finally, as would be expected, the most senior and skilled staff work in the higher categories. Britannia - 2 seatings. There are a few items that are always available if you ask your waiter but are unpublished on the menu. The standard cabins eat here. Britannia Club - Single seating in an area adjacent to the Britannia Dining Room. The always available items are listed in a supplementary menu. Same cabin design as Britannia, but on higher decks. Princess Grill - Single seating in the small Princess Grill restaurant. In addition to the standard menu, there is an ala carte menu with more extensive offerings. Special off-menu requests are often available by advance request. Cabins are basically mini-suites. Queen's Grill - Single seating in the small Queen's Grill restaurant. Off-menu ordering is encouraged. Cabins are suites and duplexes. Edited February 13, 2017 by MarkBearSF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted February 13, 2017 #8 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Now the Grills pax, what colour cruise card/sea pass do they have? Just so I can bow to them, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstroExeter Posted February 13, 2017 #9 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Cards are not based on accommodation but on the World Club level of the guest. There is no wat to tell a Grill guest unless you see them eating or in the Grills lounge and there is certainly no feeling of being in "steerage". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goofy7777 Posted February 14, 2017 #10 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Cards are not based on accommodation but on the World Club level of the guest. There is no wat to tell a Grill guest unless you see them eating or in the Grills lounge and there is certainly no feeling of being in "steerage". AFAIK, If your seapass has a Diamond icon, you are part of the Grills Class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salacia Posted February 14, 2017 #11 Share Posted February 14, 2017 AFAIK, If your seapass has a Diamond icon, you are part of the Grills Class. I've never seen a Diamond icon...anyone have an image to share? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salacia Posted February 14, 2017 #12 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Cards are not based on accommodation but on the World Club level of the guest. There is no wat to tell a Grill guest unless you see them eating or in the Grills lounge and there is certainly no feeling of being in "steerage". Yes, that has also been my experience. Salacia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepperrn Posted February 14, 2017 #13 Share Posted February 14, 2017 I've never seen a Diamond icon...anyone have an image to share?Hi Salacia, here's a photo of my recent cruisecard, "diamond" on the right... Best wishes :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMac1953 Posted February 14, 2017 #14 Share Posted February 14, 2017 ..but only those in QG get the faux leather card wallet, so you can tell after all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick&Simon Posted February 14, 2017 #15 Share Posted February 14, 2017 The diamond shape is for Queens Grill, it is symbolic of the shield shape sign at the entrance to QG. Princess has an alternative shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adammara Posted February 14, 2017 #16 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Our PG2 cruise cards from last October have a diamond, like pepperrn's photo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francophile Posted February 15, 2017 #17 Share Posted February 15, 2017 I think the distinction for us in the U.S. is accurately described by airplane classes of service. You get more space the more you pay, you get a couple of "business class" lounges and you're segregated in dining rooms. QG also comes with a butler. It's a little hit and miss. Some are excellent, others less so. You eat when you want in both the Grills and Britannia Club instead of having one of two dining times in Britannia. Mind you, the most elegant space in my opinion is Britannia by far. In spite of what you might infer from CC's boards, people are not much different no matter where you dine. Personally, I think the QG restaurant is the least interesting from an interior design point of view. The option to choose "off menu," in spite of the advertising, is pretty limited to standard Western (or Chicken Tikka Masala) dishes, in our experience. Non-European dishes appear to be a major challenge, in spite of the range of nationalities represented in the kitchen. I think that's a lost opportunity for those of us who live in a more cosmopolitan environment. So, choose to pay on the issues of space and flexibilty. That would make sense. Whether some few see it as a matter of social class is of no importance and it won't affect you whatsoever. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balf Posted February 15, 2017 #18 Share Posted February 15, 2017 To me it's a bit like a Rolex Oyster. If you can afford it and it makes you feel good go for it, but it won't tell the time any better than a 20 quid watch (probably a little worse) David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise Puss Posted February 15, 2017 #19 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Don't Grills passengers also get exclusive use of a sun lounging area? As an aside, P&O UK Suite passengers also have a 'diamond' on their cards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Hattie Posted February 15, 2017 #20 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Yes, it's more useful on QV/QE than QM2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseluvva Posted February 15, 2017 #21 Share Posted February 15, 2017 I really like the Grills deck on QM2. It's less windy than the deck on the smaller Queens and has the jacuzzi. It can be a thoroughfare for passengers going down to the pool, but thta isn't normally a problem. Shame there's no toilet nearby though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olliesmum Posted February 16, 2017 #22 Share Posted February 16, 2017 To m Queen's Grill - Single seating in the small Queen's Grill restaurant. Off-menu ordering is encouraged. Cabins are suites and duplexes. When I have been in QG, neither my table mates or myself have been "encouraged" to go off menu. Off menu requests have been granted but I have never seen the staff telling people to order off menu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adammara Posted February 16, 2017 #23 Share Posted February 16, 2017 And one does not want to be dozing on the smaller Queens Grill deck when they toot the hooter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMac1953 Posted February 16, 2017 #24 Share Posted February 16, 2017 When I have been in QG, neither my table mates or myself have been "encouraged" to go off menu. Off menu requests have been granted but I have never seen the staff telling people to order off menu. Strange. In our 16 trips in QG, we've ALWAYS been asked what if any special requests we have by both the Maitre d' and Head Waiter. We do have some favourites, like Peking Duck, or a curry night, or an Italian night, depending on the Maitre d' or Head Waiter and their specialities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olliesmum Posted February 16, 2017 #25 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Strange. In our 16 trips in QG, we've ALWAYS been asked what if any special requests we have by both the Maitre d' and Head Waiter.We do have some favourites, like Peking Duck, or a curry night, or an Italian night, depending on the Maitre d' or Head Waiter and their specialities. That's not quite the same is being "encouraged". In Britannia when I have not wanted a starter or dessert I have been asked if I want something that is not on the menu instead, on that basis you could say I was being encouraged to go off menu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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