FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS WE ’ V E A N SWE R E D SOME
What’s included in the fare? See page 98 for details.
Howdo I join my voyage? All our World Voyages and Exotic Discoveries are voyage only, so you can either arrange your own transport to your international port of embarkation or select our Holiday Package Add-ons. In the UK, you can make your own way to the port or airport. Alternatively, to make your arrangements easier, why not take advantage of our CruiseConnect Programme, with its comprehensive range of coach and air services, port and airport parking. To find out more, turn to page 95.
Howmuch luggage can I bring? On voyages sailing from and returning to Southampton, you can bring as many bags as you can comfortably fit into your stateroom. Just bear in mind when you’re packing that each piece of luggage should weigh no more than 23kg for handling purposes.
If I’m travelling alone, howwill I meet people? It couldn’t be easier to meet people on board your ship. Not only are you cordially invited to a “Welcome Cocktail Party” for all our guests, you might also want to consider joining a larger table for dinner in order to get to know more of your fellow voyagers. On-board activities like classes and quizzes are another great way to make new friends. For ladies travelling alone, on all our ships there are gentlemen dance hosts on board to accompany you in a waltz or rumba.
Howwill I get my bearings on board? A ship is no different to any other resort you may not be familiar with. So to help you get your bearings on board, there’s a ship’s plan in your stateroom, plus further plans at convenient locations throughout the ship showing you where you are. If you do get lost, a member of the crew will be only too happy to help.
If I wish to stay in Southampton the night before or after my voyage, can you suggest a hotel? Yes, we have negotiated special rates on your behalf at the Hilton Hotel in Southampton. The Chewton Glen Hotel in the New Forest (about 45 minutes’ drive from Southampton) also offers exclusive rates for Cunard guests. You’ll find details on page 79.
What do Iwear on board during the day? You’ll need to pack a range of summer or warmer clothes, depending on your itinerary and the time of year you travel. On board, during the day, you’ll probably find yourself most comfortable in casual wear or swimwear. In the ships’ main restaurants attire for breakfast and lunch is casual wear (excluding shorts). In Kings Court on Queen Mary 2 and in the Lido restaurants on Queen Elizabeth and Queen Victoria, casual attire (including shorts) may be worn.
What about shore attire? Be comfortable but please remember to respect the cultural dress norms of your hosts when visiting shrines, temples and churches. A lightweight raincoat and umbrella never go amiss! Finally, a pair of comfortable walking shoes (plus a spare pair of glasses) will always stand you in good stead.
Do I have to dress for dinner every evening? One of the great thrills of a Cunard voyage is the sheer glamour of the evenings. Generally, evening dress may be either formal, semi-formal or elegant
102 Evening DressCode
There will be up to three formal nights per week, as well as themed Fancy Dress Balls scheduled throughout the voyage. Ball schedules, with suggested costumes and/or colour schemes, will be included in your pre-voyage documents.
FORMAL:
Black tie or formal dark suit for gentlemen. A range of gentlemen’s formal wear is available to hire on board ship. Evening dress or other formal attire for ladies. Military or award decorations may be worn on formal nights.
SEMI-FORMAL:
Jacket and tie for gentlemen. Cocktail dress or trouser suit for ladies. No jeans.
ELEGANT CASUAL: Jacket, no tie required for gentlemen. Dress, skirt or trousers for ladies. No jeans or shorts.
casual when your ship is at sea, and elegant casual when your ship is in port. Evening attire, effective from 6pm, will be specified in your ship’s Daily Programme, delivered to your stateroom each day.
What does single-seating dining mean? It means there is just the one sitting for dinner, and guests can choose to dine at their reserved table any time between 6.30 and 9pm. The Britannia restaurants on Queen Elizabeth, Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria offer a choice of an early or late sitting for dinner, which should be requested at the time of booking. More details about all restaurants can be found on pages 16-19 and 80-81.
AmI right in thinking that the stateroom grade I choose determines where I eat? Only in respect of your formal dining arrangements. On all ships your accommodation is paired with a specific restaurant. To discover how it works in practice, please turn to pages 80-81.
In addition, all ships offer alternative dining options, available to everyone: Queen Elizabeth
Queen Mary 2 Queen Victoria
Café Carinthia, The Garden Lounge, Golden Lion, Lido restaurant, The Verandah restaurant
Boardwalk Café, Golden Lion, Kings Court, Sir Samuel’s, Todd English restaurant
Café Carinthia, Golden Lion, Lido restaurant, Todd English restaurant, Winter Garden
Advance bookings are required for Todd English on board Queen Victoria and Queen Mary 2, Chef’s Galley in Kings Court on Queen Mary 2 and The Verandah on Queen Elizabeth as well as the specialty dining options available.
What do the different stateroom categories mean?
You will see from the deck plans that each ship offers various grades of accommodation. The grade and fare is determined by different factors such as: overall size of stateroom; position on the ship; with or without balcony; with or without sea views; bath or shower. Deck plans and descriptions of each grade of stateroom can be found on:
Queen Elizabeth Queen Mary 2 Queen Victoria
pages 82-83, 86-88 pages 84-84, 89-91 pages 82-83, 92-94
What about tipping? During your voyage, you will receive excellent service from many members of our
FOR BOOKING CONDITIONS, INFORMATION AND INSURANCE SEE PAGES 96-113
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