Csardas Posted October 1, 2020 #176 Share Posted October 1, 2020 On 9/28/2020 at 10:34 PM, Mudhen said: I believe the same holds true with Celebrity. We had a "sky suite" several years ago and we ate in the "suite only" dining room. I don't recall the name of it, but it was fairly small and btw, very good. Luminae. Then there’s Aqua class with their own restaurant, Blue, and then the GDR for everyone else. Really, the ‘class’ comments about Cunard made by some posters are so tiresome. Many of these sweeping statements haven’t considered that many other lines have separate restaurants that correlate with cabin choice and price. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exlondoner Posted October 1, 2020 #177 Share Posted October 1, 2020 As a female, I don't think I should feel terrible comfortable sharing a lift solely with a male clad only in trunks and a towel. Not that anyone is likely to be sharing a lift with anybody in the near future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Windsurfboy Posted October 1, 2020 #178 Share Posted October 1, 2020 I don't get offended by what others wear either But I believe only Cunard has the right to tell me what to wear. By the way where on QE/V can one change out of wet clothes without going inside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Windsurfboy Posted October 1, 2020 #179 Share Posted October 1, 2020 4 minutes ago, exlondoner said: As a female, I don't think I should feel terrible comfortable sharing a lift solely with a male clad only in trunks and a towel. Not that anyone is likely to be sharing a lift with anybody in the near future. I agree so would never dream of going in a lift. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newjoisey Posted October 1, 2020 #180 Share Posted October 1, 2020 did cunard cut back on the bath robes ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudhen Posted October 1, 2020 #181 Share Posted October 1, 2020 Giggling here, as this tread has really gone off the rails..... I guess there's now a big debate on what kind of towel you should wrap around yourself and dash back to the cabin.....and this from probably the most "formal" of all cruise lines. On Regent, who uses the "country club casual" code, there are massive, militant comments on the horrors of wearing your robe to the pool/hot tub.......shaking my head.... 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newjoisey Posted October 1, 2020 #182 Share Posted October 1, 2020 9 minutes ago, Mudhen said: Giggling here, as this tread has really gone off the rails..... I guess there's now a big debate on what kind of towel you should wrap around yourself and dash back to the cabin.....and this from probably the most "formal" of all cruise lines. On Regent, who uses the "country club casual" code, there are massive, militant comments on the horrors of wearing your robe to the pool/hot tub.......shaking my head.... wait until it gets into how much soda/booze can i bring on board to save a buck .....you aint seen nuttin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMac1953 Posted October 1, 2020 #183 Share Posted October 1, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, newjoisey said: wait until it gets into how much soda/booze can i bring on board to save a buck Thankfully, there's no limit. I wish it was just a buck, then we wouldn't bother, but it's not, so we always bring our own Widow, usually half a dozen. Edited October 1, 2020 by BigMac1953 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newjoisey Posted October 1, 2020 #184 Share Posted October 1, 2020 2 minutes ago, BigMac1953 said: Thankfully, there's no limit. I wish it was just a buck, then we wouldn't bother, but it's nor, so we always bring our own Widow, usually half a dozen. and what a treat to see at check in ...it kinda of oozes something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Windsurfboy Posted October 1, 2020 #185 Share Posted October 1, 2020 15 minutes ago, BigMac1953 said: Thankfully, there's no limit. I wish it was just a buck, then we wouldn't bother, but it's not, so we always bring our own Widow, usually half a dozen. Bring half a dozen widows with you, perhaps you should change your name from BigMac to DonJuan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john watson Posted October 1, 2020 #186 Share Posted October 1, 2020 2 hours ago, exlondoner said: As a female, I don't think I should feel terrible comfortable sharing a lift solely with a male clad only in trunks and a towel. Not that anyone is likely to be sharing a lift with anybody in the near future. I see how you are thinking but how would you know this hypothetical guy is actually wearing trunks? Lol John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMac1953 Posted October 1, 2020 #187 Share Posted October 1, 2020 4 hours ago, Windsurfboy said: Bring half a dozen widows with you, perhaps you should change your name from BigMac to DonJuan The Widow Cliquot of course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZZRLAD Posted October 11, 2020 #188 Share Posted October 11, 2020 The Cunard USP is the formality. But do not confuse that with people being "stuck up", as they are not. Cunarder's love dressing up, that's why they choose the brand sort of speak. But it does not have to be a tuxedo. No, no way, but at the same time jeans and t shirt is disrespecting the brand and your holiday mates. Dress smartly and no one will have an issue, If you dont want too, then no problem therr are plenty of cruise lines who are happy with that. Just respect the fact that cunarder's do not want that and enjoy the "pomp and ceremony" its wonderful. I got into this in my mid--life and love it. It totally contradicts the fact that im a biker who loves heavy metal festivals !!!!!!! oh even worse... a geordie LOL 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snaefell Posted October 27, 2020 #189 Share Posted October 27, 2020 Saying cruise with someone else is sometimes far easier said than done. Not great cruisers but now & then one takes our fancy,hence we cruise with whoever has a cruise that appeals,so far that has included P&O,Princess & RCI but may soon include Cunard as we want to visit New York without flying,doing it on the QM2 fits our time schedule & criteria BUT like some I hate dressing up,really don't care what anybody else wears,anybody who pays there money should be allowed to wear what they want IMO. Our first cruise was on Princess & on one formal night we had a photo taken & gave the resulting photo to my Mother(sadly no longer with us),she loved the pic of her 'baby' boy all dressed up,bow tie & all,I look at it & just see one thing...UNCOMFY,not the way I want to feel on my holiday! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exlondoner Posted October 27, 2020 #190 Share Posted October 27, 2020 23 minutes ago, snaefell said: Saying cruise with someone else is sometimes far easier said than done. Not great cruisers but now & then one takes our fancy,hence we cruise with whoever has a cruise that appeals,so far that has included P&O,Princess & RCI but may soon include Cunard as we want to visit New York without flying,doing it on the QM2 fits our time schedule & criteria BUT like some I hate dressing up,really don't care what anybody else wears,anybody who pays there money should be allowed to wear what they want IMO. Our first cruise was on Princess & on one formal night we had a photo taken & gave the resulting photo to my Mother(sadly no longer with us),she loved the pic of her 'baby' boy all dressed up,bow tie & all,I look at it & just see one thing...UNCOMFY,not the way I want to feel on my holiday! I don't want to get into the usual dress code discussion, but I am interested in one thing. By uncomfy, do you mean the clothes were physically uncomfortable, or that you felt out of place wearing them and that made you psychologically uncomfortable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newjoisey Posted October 27, 2020 #191 Share Posted October 27, 2020 1 hour ago, snaefell said: Saying cruise with someone else is sometimes far easier said than done. Not great cruisers but now & then one takes our fancy,hence we cruise with whoever has a cruise that appeals,so far that has included P&O,Princess & RCI but may soon include Cunard as we want to visit New York without flying,doing it on the QM2 fits our time schedule & criteria BUT like some I hate dressing up,really don't care what anybody else wears,anybody who pays there money should be allowed to wear what they want IMO. Our first cruise was on Princess & on one formal night we had a photo taken & gave the resulting photo to my Mother(sadly no longer with us),she loved the pic of her 'baby' boy all dressed up,bow tie & all,I look at it & just see one thing...UNCOMFY,not the way I want to feel on my holiday! i will agree with most of what you typed however while i do not do the tux anymore with cunard i do not bring on board my usual everyday home wear. I bring and wear a sport coat and tie to eat in kings court buffet on formal nights and respect certain parts of the ship. After six [on board]i am always in dress pants /top ,if anything i wear is uncomfortable it does not last long . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snaefell Posted October 27, 2020 #192 Share Posted October 27, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, exlondoner said: I don't want to get into the usual dress code discussion, but I am interested in one thing. By uncomfy, do you mean the clothes were physically uncomfortable, or that you felt out of place wearing them and that made you psychologically uncomfortable? Unless the weather makes it absolutely necessary I hate having my arms covered or wearing a coat,I also feel so uncomfy wearing a tie,smart dress for me means wearing my shirt showing Jimi Hendrix live at Berkley University,I've had it many years now & love it,it also tends to get a great response from others! Edited October 27, 2020 by snaefell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majortom10 Posted October 27, 2020 #193 Share Posted October 27, 2020 7 minutes ago, snaefell said: Unless the weather makes it absolutely necessary I hate having my arms covered or wearing a coat,I also feel so uncomfy wearing a tie,smart dress for me means wearing my shirt showing Jimi Hendrix live at Berkley University,I've had it many years now & love it,it also tends to get a great response from others! Then I am afraid that crossing the Atlantic on QM2 is not for you and think you should look elsewhere. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newjoisey Posted October 27, 2020 #194 Share Posted October 27, 2020 9 minutes ago, snaefell said: Unless the weather makes it absolutely necessary I hate having my arms covered or wearing a coat,I also feel so uncomfy wearing a tie,smart dress for me means wearing my shirt showing Jimi Hendrix live at Berkley University,I've had it many years now & love it,it also tends to get a great response from others! seek alternate cruise line over cunard 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExArkie Posted October 27, 2020 #195 Share Posted October 27, 2020 2 hours ago, snaefell said: Saying cruise with someone else is sometimes far easier said than done. Not great cruisers but now & then one takes our fancy,hence we cruise with whoever has a cruise that appeals,so far that has included P&O,Princess & RCI but may soon include Cunard as we want to visit New York without flying,doing it on the QM2 fits our time schedule & criteria BUT like some I hate dressing up,really don't care what anybody else wears,anybody who pays there money should be allowed to wear what they want IMO. Our first cruise was on Princess & on one formal night we had a photo taken & gave the resulting photo to my Mother(sadly no longer with us),she loved the pic of her 'baby' boy all dressed up,bow tie & all,I look at it & just see one thing...UNCOMFY,not the way I want to feel on my holiday! A quick search on one travel Web site of transatlantics ending in New York during 2021 and 2022 revealed 20 different voyages on lines other than Cunard, many of which originated in the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Windsurfboy Posted October 27, 2020 #196 Share Posted October 27, 2020 Finding an alternative NY to Southampton or Southampton to NY to Cunard is easier said than done. There are NO other direct 7 day cruises only Cunard, the few alternatives are much longer via Iceland etc. etc. If you are looking for a CRUISE then Cunard transatlantic is not for you. If you are someone who cannot fly and needs to cross the Atlantic, then there is no aternative to Cunard. There are places to eat and drink in the evening which do not require the dress code, but you miss out on many venues. Whether it would be easier to put on a suit or jacket is up to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exlondoner Posted October 27, 2020 #197 Share Posted October 27, 2020 2 hours ago, snaefell said: Unless the weather makes it absolutely necessary I hate having my arms covered or wearing a coat,I also feel so uncomfy wearing a tie,smart dress for me means wearing my shirt showing Jimi Hendrix live at Berkley University,I've had it many years now & love it,it also tends to get a great response from others! What with the strong, not particularly warm, winds outside, and the robust air conditioning in places inside, you may well find covering your arms the lesser of two evils in terms of comfort. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeepCalmBearOn Posted October 29, 2020 #198 Share Posted October 29, 2020 On 10/11/2020 at 12:25 PM, ZZRLAD said: The Cunard USP is the formality. But do not confuse that with people being "stuck up", as they are not. Cunarder's love dressing up, that's why they choose the brand sort of speak. Not stuck up of course.... although there is rather pretentious sounding self identification as a "Cunarder"..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Windsurfboy Posted October 29, 2020 #199 Share Posted October 29, 2020 10 hours ago, scottca075 said: Not stuck up of course.... although there is rather pretentious sounding self identification as a "Cunarder"..... People who identify as "Cunarders" abound on this forum and seem to think it gives them more say than us ordinary paying passengers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exlondoner Posted October 29, 2020 #200 Share Posted October 29, 2020 You must admit it is much quicker to type Cunarder than 'people who enjoy travelling as passengers on Cunard's ships' or some such, though personally I try to restrict the term to ships. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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