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…and feels like the recent Norwegian Prima class ships, elements of Cunard Queen Anne and touches of Celebrity Edge class ships. They have discarded the traditional glitzy gold richness used on the rest of the fleet for a lighter, more neutral look and palette. From the outside, this massive ship but has a few design features that makes it look less like a big clunky floating mall at sea. First, the glass spheres midship either side of the ship th…

…choose your cabin, misreading the deck plan can backfire. For example, on Queen Elizabeth recently my cabin was opposite a busy crew access corridor used for baggage loading on embarkation day. It was noisy throughout the cruise. Check for: Crew service doors Housekeeping pantries Noisy venues (nightclubs, bars, kid clubs) Service staircases ✔ If something’s wrong—go to Guest Services immediately Most cruises now sail full—moving cabins is harder…

…t-hand when I went ultra-luxury with my partner who had experienced Cunard Queens Grill dining and expected that level and approach on an ultra-luxury line. Cunard Queen’s Grill is probably the ultimate in cruise ship dining. It has a refined menu along with the ability to order off menu, all made in a dedicated kitchen for the relatively small numbers in that category on their ships. You have a dedicated table that is yours for every meal, along…