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Easter Bunnies on Cunard Queen Elizabeth

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Cunard Around-the-World Cruise Highlights Week 12: Taiwan – Hong Kong – Home

…nded in Hong Kong. Most of it on segments of Cunard World cruise, first on Queen Victoria and then Queen Elizabeth. This 12-part series covers the journey, experiences and tips – one for each week of the journey. This post covers week twelve (our last week), you can read the previous week eleven here. Around-the-World Week 12 (Taiwan – Hong Kong – Home) Day 77 (27 March) At sea en route to Keelung, Taiwan Easter Bunnies on Cunard Queen Elizabeth T…

Jaw-Dropping Things Only A Few Get to See on Cruise Ships

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Jaw-Dropping Things Only A Few Get to See on Cruise Ships

…see. Like I did on Queen Mary 2, sailing between Sydney and Dubai, and on Queen Victoria between Hawaii and Sydney – and that’s the Crossing the Line Ceremony. This is another longstanding tradition, starting in the Navy, which celebrates the first time a sailor crosses the equator. Sailors and guests, like me, who have crossed the Equator are known as Trusty Shellbacks, and those who have not previously crossed the line are Slimy Pollywogs. As t…

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What’s Wrong with Cunard Cruise Line? Tips on surviving past their 175 year anniversary!

…classes are held in a meeting room down in the lower decks of the ship. On Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth the facilities are slightly better, but still under developed and under sized. On modern lines attracting the new wave of younger and more active young-at-heart traveller have large and modern facilities with a good range of classes in accessible studios. This is needed. Cunard Queen Elizabeth Queens Room Entertainment This is one of the w…

Cunard / Queen Elizabeth

My Cunard Queen Elizabeth Video Tour and Review

…de the added charge Verandah Restaurant, based on the ones on the original Queen Elizabeth and Queen Mary liners. The expansive Lido up on Deck 9 is popular all hours of the day, offering pretty much 24-hour food service. Passengers in the premium Queens and Princess Grill suites have their own exclusive lounge and restaurants high up on Deck 11. They can dine al fresco in The Courtyard on warm days, while there are also private sun decks on Deck…

Queen Elizabeth 2: Revisiting my review on the 3rd anniversary of her retirememt

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Queen Elizabeth 2: Revisiting my review on the 3rd anniversary of her retirememt

…rooms that are classics and hold their own in spite of their age, like the Queens Lounge, Queens Grill Restaurant, bookshop and library, Yacht club bar and the Midships lounge. · The staff on the QE2 make a real effort to treat you well, get to know what you like and you do feel like individuals even though there are around 1200 of you on board. We both felt we had got to know the people we came in contact with a lot (the room butlers, restaurant…

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Transatlantic Crossing Observations On Queen Mary 2: The Ocean in Motion and Seasickness

…observations and advice for travellers about Crossing the Atlantic on the Queen Mary 2. This one is about the motion of the ocean – and tips and advice about seasickness. It was written while on a stormy winter crossing! Here I am on the first morning of our transatlantic crossing from Southampton to New York on the stunning Cunard Queen Mary 2. I am sitting in the Grills Concierge Lounge on Deck 9 while Mark, who is travelling with me, sleeps of…

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Transatlantic Crossing on Queen Mary 2 Observations. Keeping Norovirus At Bay

…ng Norovirus from spreading. In addition to the cleansing processes on the Queen Mary 2, the Captain has asked for passengers to wash hands as regularly as possible – with a full 20 seconds washing. In addition, around the ship and public areas are hand alcohol gel dispensers for people to gel their hands when entering food areas and other public places. People can also try and avoid touching areas that everyone else is. Though when passing throug…

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Royal Yacht Britannia: My video tour. Insight into Royal Life and History

…y the Royal Family from the Yacht to land, it was last used in 2012 at the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Flotilla on the Thames in 2012. Finally there is a large gift shop back in the main building. It is full of Royal Yacht Britannia souvenirs and Royal themed gifts. See all the photos I took of the Royal Yacht Britannia: For 44 years the Royal Yacht Britannia took the Queen all around the world. It is a fascinating insight into Royal like and history….

Group Cruise 2027: Join Me On An Iconic Cunard Queen Mary 2 Transatlantic Crossing

…ly use this email address) with the following details: eMail heading: Gary Queen Mary 2 Group Cruise Number of adults and children (plus dates of birth of any children) Country of residence. Cabin grade, or if not known, then preferred cabin type (Britannia inside, ocean view, balcony/ Britannia Club Balcony/ Princes Grill/ Queens Grill Suite) and any preferences for location. Dining preference if in Britannia. You will be booked in First Seating…

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What does Explore Canada Spring Watch in British Columbia involve?

…e highlights. My trip is going to take in three key areas and experiences: Victoria British Columbia Canada Photo By: Greg Eymundson / Insight-Photography.com Victoria. My focus activity in this historic city will be to go whale watching on the 62-foot Ocean Magic Express Cruiser operated by the Prince of Whales Whale Watching company. I have never seen whales, despite chasing around in various parts of the world on zodiacs looking for them! The h…