Notes from a short cruise to Hamburg

[Host Hattie]

Thanks, for the info. Not a captain I have heard of. I am on board on 8th April so not long to wait.

He's leaving tomorrow, he did tell us who was taking over but I didn't quite catch the name, sorry.

[Host Hattie]

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I'm glad you are having a good time! Just a quick question if you don't mind, as it will be the first time we'll be disembarking in Hamburg-Steinwerder cruise center after our QM cruise: Does Cunard always offer the complimentary shuttle to "Rathaus"? As it is a Sunday when we will be disembarking, as well as Steinwerder not being the liveliest and most accessible spot in the city, we'll either have to use a public shuttle to the station which we'll have to pre-book or use that Cunard shuttle you mentioned if there's space for a suitcase.

Thank you and enjoy the rest of your cruise.

I didn't notice any disembarking passengers using it but we were quite late catching it. I didn't see a copy of the Hamburg landing information so I don't know what arrangements were made, sorry.

I would think it's always available for continuing passengers at Steinwerder as it's so far from anywhere useful.

[Yoshikitty]

@HH

 

Have they checked your boarding passes on the shuttle or could you just enter?

[Host Hattie]

@HH

 

Have they checked your boarding passes on the shuttle or could you just enter?

No checks or scanning of cruise cards.

[Host Hattie]

Day 4 part 2

The time had come to pack, we watched the rest of Murder on the Orient Express, the sound was very poor, I am not sure if it was the television or the film itself.

We went to the Commodore Club for one last time to watch the sunset. Canapes made an appearance.

We were only 4 for our final dinner, the other couple were at The Verandah. Show times tonight were 7 & 8.30, we gave it a miss. The 4Ds were singing in the Queens Room but it was absolutely packed so we had a couple of drinks in the chart room with the other couple from our table. I plucked up the courage to try my star sign cocktail, I had been a bit reluctant because of the Guinness but it was a pleasant surprise.

Edited March 27, 2018 by Host Hattie

[laktex]

The "4 D's" were very good again in the Queens Room and as Hattie reported the room was packed. In addition the dance floor was full of people either dancing or singing along with the group. I'm sure these guys will be back on board the fleet in the future - they attracted a strong following.

 

Disembarkation was pretty faultless, no big queues straight off and to the CPS parking bays to recover our vehicle.

 

One of the calmest cruises we have ever done - thoroughly enjoyed it once again.

[Host Hattie]

Same here, had time for a last breakfast and I was calling the taxi company to take us back to Careys Manor at 8.50.

Home now to a cross cat !

[Host Hattie]

Disembarkation Information

 

[Clagmeister]

Thanks, for the info. Not a captain I have heard of. I am on board on 8th April so not long to wait.

 

Me too. Our Golden Wedding falls during this cruise on 13 April which luckily is a formal night!

[Host Hattie]

Have a great time both

[Clagmeister]

Disembarkation Information

 

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Thank you for your review which was most helpful as I will be sailing QV on 8th April. For some reason your photos never displayed on my Galaxy tab :(:(:(😣

[Host Hattie]

Thank you for your review which was most helpful as I will be sailing QV on 8th April. For some reason your photos never displayed on my Galaxy tab :(:(:([emoji21]

 

Sorry about the photos, is anyone else having the same problem ?

I was posting and viewing on my Android phone via the CC app

[BellaAnna]

I use an I-phone and have seen them all!!

Wonderful review!

 

 

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[Host Hattie]

I use an I-phone and have seen them all!!

Wonderful review!

 

 

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Thank you very much, we had a wonderful time.

[Host Hattie]

Just a few last photos

[Clagmeister]

Sorry about the photos, is anyone else having the same problem ?

I was posting and viewing on my Android phone via the CC app

I have managed to see them using my smartphone. Thanks they are most helpful

[Host Hattie]

My pleasure, glad you enjoyed them.

If you have any questions, just ask.

[laktex]

My pleasure, glad you enjoyed them.

If you have any questions, just ask.

 

Hi Hattie,

Who dines in that sort of private area on the left as you enter the Club dinning room. Is it reserved for special purposes?

[Host Hattie]

Hi Hattie,

Who dines in that sort of private area on the left as you enter the Club dinning room. Is it reserved for special purposes?

Hi,

During the 4 days we were there it was allocated to a family group (I think), a very impressive chocolate cake arrived on the last night.

I should have checked the table number as it seemed a great location.

[bellemere]

What were the excursions that Cunard offered in Hamburg?

Thank you.

[Host Hattie]

What were the excursions that Cunard offered in Hamburg?

Thank you.

Here you are,

Medieval Lueneburg was $60, Snapshot of Hamburg $75, Luebeck & Niederegger $60 & Hamburg Highlights & Miniature Wonderland $78.

 

Edited March 29, 2018 by Host Hattie

[SwankPooch]

Thanks for taking the time to post all the images. I can't wait to try Cunard for the first time next year. I am already impressed by the customer service, the best that I have ever experienced.

[Host Hattie]

Thanks for taking the time to post all the images. I can't wait to try Cunard for the first time next year. I am already impressed by the customer service, the best that I have ever experienced.

My pleasure, I'm glad it was useful.

[Lanky Lad]

Have a great time both

 

Thanks Hattie. It's my first time back on board since the refit. So it will be interesting to see what they have done to my ship.

[peteukmcr]

Thanks Hattie. It's my first time back on board since the refit. So it will be interesting to see what they have done to my ship.

Your ship? :)