Therapst Posted September 17, 2006 #1 Share Posted September 17, 2006 I've been reading the book just published titled Cruising on the Queen Elizabeth 2 - Around the World in 91 Days by Bernard M. Patten, M.D. The book is essentially a journal of the author and his wife's voyage on the 1996 World Cruise of QE2 and is a very interesting read. Several times in the book, Patten has made reference to receiving gifts onboard from (or for) the "Samuel Cunard Key Club." I did a Google search and didn't find one hit on this phrase. Can anyone tell me about the Samuel Cunard Key Club, or is it an inside joke that I just haven't caught onto yet? Thanks for your feedback. Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnhmrk Posted September 18, 2006 #2 Share Posted September 18, 2006 Can anyone tell me about the Samuel Cunard Key Club, or is it an inside joke that I just haven't caught onto yet? Hi Randy - I've never heard of it either! I wonder if it wasn't the US version of the "Anne Bright" club - a club that you had to be told about to join (it wasn't advertised), had a very low membership fee and gave some wonderful on and off board benefits. For example as a club member at Southampton you checked in at the Polygon Hotel; you left your car there for the parking people to move; had a very good meal with as much to drink as you could manage and were then coached to the ship. A very pleasant way of starting your cruise. Likewise there were on board cocktail parties just for club members where you'd be given a gift - decent aftershave, perfume, that kind of thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cunardqueen Posted September 18, 2006 #3 Share Posted September 18, 2006 "Anne Bright" club - a club that you had to be told about to join (it wasn't advertised), had a very low membership fee and gave some wonderful on and off board benefits. For example as a club member at Southampton you checked in at the Polygon Hotel; you left your car there for the parking people to move; had a very good meal with as much to drink as you could manage and were then coached to the ship. A very pleasant way of starting your cruise. Likewise there were on board cocktail parties just for club members where you'd be given a gift - decent aftershave, perfume, that kind of thing. Pnhmrk Those were the days!!!! What ever became of Anne Bright? l remember traveling down to Southampton with her years ago to join a cruise. Just one of the gifts we used to get was worth the membership fee alone. And compared to the club of today, has anybody had their new memberships cards yet? cheers Myles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobby1119 Posted September 18, 2006 #4 Share Posted September 18, 2006 OK... here's a club related to QE2 only... has anyone heard of it and do you know its origin? It has been written about by a very famous author... the "No Character Club." I was inducted aboard QE2 many years ago. Hint: The chairman of the club, a long-time Cunard employee, is now retired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Colin_Cameron Posted September 18, 2006 #5 Share Posted September 18, 2006 From the 1995 World Cruise brochure (QE2 and Sagafjord): Samuel Cunard Key Club:All passengers booking a QE2 World Cruise holiday of 50 sail nights or more are entitled to membership of the Samuel Cunard Key Club. Benefits include special onboard amenities, services of a concierge, and an onboardcredit of $2,000per couple ($1,750 for singles). Club class flights to and from the ship are also included at no additional cost for passengers sailing 50 nights or more. I knew I had some info somewhere I just had to find it. Regards, Colin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnhmrk Posted September 18, 2006 #6 Share Posted September 18, 2006 Well done Colin - I knew I'd heard the name but I just couldn't place it. Myles - She let 3 of us join for the one membership fee - one of our gifts did pay for the membership, the rest were all added bonuses! (And, No, I haven't had my new WC card yet) Bobby - I've no idea about the "No Character Club", Do tell:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cunardqueen Posted September 18, 2006 #7 Share Posted September 18, 2006 "No Character Club." I was inducted aboard QE2 many years ago Bobby1119 Where did you dig that one up from! I only met the founder of this club once on board, at a party, surprise surprise! but the memories are still there, He has brains,breeding,money, and position,everything except character,the main qualifaction Now do tell, how did you become a member, this l would love to know;) By the way, was there a prize:) cheers Myles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobby1119 Posted September 18, 2006 #8 Share Posted September 18, 2006 Bobby1119 Where did you dig that one up from! I only met the founder of this club once on board, at a party, surprise surprise! but the memories are still there, He has brains,breeding,money, and position,everything except character,the main qualifaction Now do tell, how did you become a member, this l would love to know;) By the way, was there a prize:) cheers Myles You have answered the challenge 99.9%. I will email you more so that others who may still be wondering (or care) can think a bit further. I was given a certificate that proves my mebership in the club. The founder is now retired and living near Southampton! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnhmrk Posted September 18, 2006 #9 Share Posted September 18, 2006 The founder is now retired and living near Southampton! On the IOW? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Therapst Posted September 18, 2006 Author #10 Share Posted September 18, 2006 From the 1995 World Cruise brochure (QE2 and Sagafjord): Samuel Cunard Key Club:All passengers booking a QE2 World Cruise holiday of 50 sail nights or more are entitled to membership of the Samuel Cunard Key Club. Benefits include special onboard amenities, services of a concierge, and an onboardcredit of $2,000per couple ($1,750 for singles). Club class flights to and from the ship are also included at no additional cost for passengers sailing 50 nights or more. I knew I had some info somewhere I just had to find it. Regards, Colin. Colin, thank you very much for answering this question. And thanks to all of you posters for adding to our store of information on Cunard's history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkpon Posted September 18, 2006 #11 Share Posted September 18, 2006 I can remember the "Key Club" from the QE2 world cruises in the early nineties. It was actually in the boardroom on boat deck. It was a nice place to go for morning coffee and afternoon tea. They gave you a cute little pin shaped as a key with the the Cunard lion on it and the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougnewmanatsea Posted September 19, 2006 #12 Share Posted September 19, 2006 The Boardroom is still reserved for full-cruise passengers, but as far as I know, this "club" no longer has a name. As for the No Character Club, was this perchance founded by Commodore Warwick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobby1119 Posted September 19, 2006 #13 Share Posted September 19, 2006 The Boardroom is still reserved for full-cruise passengers, but as far as I know, this "club" no longer has a name. As for the No Character Club, was this perchance founded by Commodore Warwick? Nope. Doug, Where o where is Herself going to dock tomorrow? There are conflicting reports. Cunard on the phone says Red Hook; the World Ship Society Port of New York Branch says Westside Manhattan. Thanks for the info. I am planning to leave work early and swing by to see the old gal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travel-to-go Posted September 19, 2006 #14 Share Posted September 19, 2006 Yeah, Key Club, No Character club, yada yada But ARE YOU A TURTLE? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAV BOY Posted September 19, 2006 #15 Share Posted September 19, 2006 Hi Myles, I was contacted by a member of cunard staff the other day concerning my next voyage ,maybe because im in Queens Grill. She asked me if there was anything i needed ,i mentioned that even though i had become a Platinum member i hadnt received a new card. She contacted Sue West at the cwc for me and i received a temporary one the next day. The cards are produced in America so it may take a while to get my pernament one. regards, Gavin:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cunardqueen Posted September 19, 2006 #16 Share Posted September 19, 2006 Gavin !!! was contacted by a member of cunard staff the other day concerning my next voyage ,maybe because im in Queens Grill. She asked me if there was anything i needed CUNARD called you!!! were they offering you an upgrade,:eek: trying to bump you off:confused: or just a general we really appreciate your custom and thanks for travelling Cunard:rolleyes: Seriously though, pleased you are now up there with the rest of us Plats;) If you can remember when we received word of our new membership nos and think how much time has passed and still no new membership cards, l wont be holding my breath for the new cards to arrive,Im still waiting on the world club mag to arrive, even though its online Im counting the days till lm away, now if l can just corner that fairy who deals with the upgrades:D .... Cheers Myles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobby1119 Posted September 19, 2006 #17 Share Posted September 19, 2006 Yeah, Key Club, No Character club, yada yada But ARE YOU A TURTLE? TURTLE club member, too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAV BOY Posted September 19, 2006 #18 Share Posted September 19, 2006 Hi Myles, I received my Mag in August,why dont you give them a call ! :) Are you planning to go on the QV and QE2 tandem crossing in 2008 ? Also, are you still not going on the "40th Annivesary voyage" on QE2 ? regards, Gavin :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnhmrk Posted September 19, 2006 #19 Share Posted September 19, 2006 TURTLE club member, too! I thought I knew what the Turtle Club was, having just Googled it to make sure I'm horrified at the number of clubs for people that own turtles! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smeyer418 Posted September 19, 2006 #20 Share Posted September 19, 2006 Yes but is this anything like the Francis Scott Key Key? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smeyer418 Posted September 19, 2006 #21 Share Posted September 19, 2006 Nope. Doug, Where o where is Herself going to dock tomorrow? There are conflicting reports. Cunard on the phone says Red Hook; the World Ship Society Port of New York Branch says Westside Manhattan. Thanks for the info. I am planning to leave work early and swing by to see the old gal. Its either Brooklyn or Bayonne. There is one QM2 cruise leaving out of Bayonne because the Crown Princess will be in Brooklyn. Not in Manhattan. M632A disembarks in Bayonne. as does 634, 634A and 635....635 embarks in Bayonne.everthing else is Brooklyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Therapst's Lady Posted September 19, 2006 #22 Share Posted September 19, 2006 No, that's only given out by the First Lady (on a 'West Wing' episode in season 4).:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smeyer418 Posted September 19, 2006 #23 Share Posted September 19, 2006 No' date=' that's only given out by the First Lady (on a 'West Wing' episode in season 4).:D[/quote'] By George you got it....It was made up by amy to give to an old bat who wanted to throw Mrs Bartlet out of the Daughters of the American Revolution because her ancestor was a Privateer(Pirate)... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnhmrk Posted September 19, 2006 #24 Share Posted September 19, 2006 Yes but is this anything like the Francis Scott Key Key? The man who wrote the words for "The Star Spangled Banner"? That wasn't what I was thinking of as the Turtle club:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smeyer418 Posted September 19, 2006 #25 Share Posted September 19, 2006 The man who wrote the words for "The Star Spangled Banner"? That wasn't what I was thinking of as the Turtle club:confused: It isn't real...see two postings above...just in a strange mood today...its sort of like the Brooklyn Bus Terminal that was asked about before. It may be real but its a storefront...Terminal is pushing it. If they called it the bus stop it would be more accurate... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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