QM2 help pleez...

[cruzluver199]

I heard there are 2-3 formal nights on a 7 day cruise. Does this mean actual "tux's" for men? And for the specialty restaurants - does it mean jacket and tie? Has anyone been somewhat casual or is this a MAJOR requirement?

 

Is the B5 obstructed view room horribly obstructed?

 

Also - a Cunard rep said they didn't think texas hold-em was available in the casino - I got a couple replys from people saying they thought is was avail - can anyone else clarify this?

 

Last question - sailing eastern caribbean in mid December - how is the weather? I've heard it's the worst time of the year because it's when the sun is farthest from that area? Thanks so much!

[pb82]

I heard there are 2-3 formal nights on a 7 day cruise. Does this mean actual "tux's" for men? And for the specialty restaurants - does it mean jacket and tie? Has anyone been somewhat casual or is this a MAJOR requirement?

Formal means "Tuxedo (alternatively a dark suit) for gentlemen. Evening gown or other appropriate attire for the ladies. Dress Codes will be enforced in the Britannia and Grill Restaurants."

 

Is the B5 obstructed view room horribly obstructed?

See the "Less Obstructed B5 that takes 3?" thread for links about obstruction.

[cusyl]

The weather is about the same as it is in Florida and should be mild. Probably a little chilly up on deck at night while at sea. You can check the weather sites for usual temperatures for an area.

 

Formal dress is not as "stiff" on the Caribbean cruises and a suit and tie would be acceptable on formal night if you do not have a tux. As an alternative, you may rent formal wear which you can keep for the week. Check your Cunard brochure for details.

I have seen tuxes in consignment shops for very reasonable prices.

[Bramcruiser]

I heard there are 2-3 formal nights on a 7 day cruise. Does this mean actual "tux's" for men? And for the specialty restaurants - does it mean jacket and tie? Has anyone been somewhat casual or is this a MAJOR requirement?

 

Is the B5 obstructed view room horribly obstructed?

 

Also - a Cunard rep said they didn't think texas hold-em was available in the casino - I got a couple replys from people saying they thought is was avail - can anyone else clarify this?

 

Last question - sailing eastern caribbean in mid December - how is the weather? I've heard it's the worst time of the year because it's when the sun is farthest from that area? Thanks so much!

 

A major number of questions there.

 

First, I would definitely go for a business suit as the lowest you should go on a formal night on Cunard. Oh, I am sure some will stretch that but Cunard is about the highest end of the mass market lines and thus a suit and tie is more of the norm for formal night than not. I have heard a Caribbean sailing is more casual than a transatlantic sailing but I think a dress down is more in regards to day wear and formal still means formal when it comes to dinner.

 

Can't help you on the B5 room or the casino so someone else might help you out.

 

That's a silly response in regards to a December sailing. Coming from Canada, a short day in the Caribbean is still warmer and easier to endure than a colder day up north. I think its all relative. The good thing about the early to mid-December sailings is that you are travelling before the busy holiday season and that hurricane season is over. Also on a December sailing and looking very forward to it.

 

David

[jonmar]

Having been onboard twice with my wife, I would caution you to wear a tuxedo or a dark suit in the least on formal nights. You will feel out of place if you don't. Believe me, there are enough pretentious people onboard to stare and make you feel foolish. Not only that, you wouldn't want to be the one told 'you cannot dine here tonight in that, sir' Embrace the opportunity to look your best.

[SeaFlint]

I have not been to the carib on QM2 but did haul through the med early last summer and even in that more casual atmosphere the tux seemed better.

 

And certainly it is a part of what makes the QM2 (and QE2, I hear) so enjoyable.

 

ANd you can find a tux for a reasonable price. I think a woman posted recently that she had found a complete "package" for her husband for something like $150. On eBay, I think.

 

It would be worth it.

[cusyl]

That's a silly response in regards to a December sailing. Coming from Canada, a short day in the Caribbean is still warmer and easier to endure than a colder day up north. I think its all relative. The good thing about the early to mid-December sailings is that you are travelling before the busy holiday season and that hurricane season is over. Also on a December sailing and looking very forward to it.

 

David

May I ask what was silly about my response? I live in Florida and have been on 32 Caribbean cruises, many of them in December. :rolleyes:

[OPSoccermom]

May I ask what was silly about my response? I live in Florida and have been on 32 Caribbean cruises, many of them in December. :rolleyes:

Based on who he quoted in his post, I believe he was responding to the OP and not your post.

[cusyl]

Ah yes, so it is....just too tired today to think I guess. :rolleyes:

[Johnsy81]

DH and I did a 10 day Caribbean on QM2 in 2004. We had 3 formal nights, with many tuxes and floor length gowns in evidence. Cunard takes its formal nights seriously, even on a Caribbean itinerary. Don't fret, though; a dark suit on formal night is perfectly acceptable as is a cocktail dress rather than floor length gown. If you choose to wear a tux, a white dinner jackets is perfectly fine on this type of cruise. I chose to wear a floor length gown, but the other women at our dining room table (Britannia) chose to wear knee-length dresses or fancy pants outfits. We love QM2 and would sail on her again in a heartbeat. As you can see, our next cruise is on HAL's Noordam (we're looking for a bit of a change since we were just on QM2 this past Sept). We're looking at QM2 in March 2008 (Panama and Caribbean) but haven't yet decided.

 

Enjoy your time on the QM2...she's an amazing vessel.