Cruising choices with an active Pandemic

[VPS]

And I’ll be on it! (SYD-PER, just to experience this ship.)

I'll be very interested to see what you think of it. How long is the trip?

 

[Port Power]

I'll be very interested to see what you think of it. How long is the trip?

Nine nights. I’m not particularly a Cunard fan, but they have good entertainment, including a string trio around the ship, and I don’t mind dressing up. I probably won’t get off the ship except to have lunch with my BIL in Melbourne!

 

[VPS]

Nine nights. I’m not particularly a Cunard fan, but they have good entertainment, including a string trio around the ship, and I don’t mind dressing up. I probably won’t get off the ship except to have lunch with my BIL in Melbourne!

They had a dress up night on my transatlantic crossing and someone I met was so excited to get dressed up and I was chatting to her in the bar afterwards and she was very disappointed. I think it probably depends on what you're expecting but I am interested in your feedback

 

[Port Power]

They had a dress up night on my transatlantic crossing and someone I met was so excited to get dressed up and I was chatting to her in the bar afterwards and she was very disappointed. I think it probably depends on what you're expecting but I am interested in your feedback

i meant dressing up as in formal nights. I‘m unpacking my dressy dresses! I don’t bother with the theme nights, except black and white. My late husband and his mate hated having to wear suits, so loved the “African“ theme formal night on Queen Elizabeth when they both wore African shirts from the markets!

(Both blokes knew what they were signing up for and did dress appropriately in their dark suits. Didn’t mean they had to like it, though!)

I’ll post my impressions during the cruise.

 

[Port Power]

Fabulous. It's strange to have two Cunards here and this is QM's only visit this time?

There are some very good late booking fares. Surely you can fit in a quick cruise before your next trip?

 

[VPS]

i meant dressing up as in formal nights. I‘m unpacking my dressy dresses! I don’t bother with the theme nights, except black and white. My late husband and his mate hated having to wear suits, so loved the “African“ theme formal night on Queen Elizabeth when they both wore African shirts from the markets!

(Both blokes knew what they were signing up for and did dress appropriately in their dark suits. Didn’t mean they had to like it, though!)

I’ll post my impressions during the cruise.

Sorry I wasn’t clear. This was a theme night. She was a widow and desperately wanted a few dances and said they handled it really badly.

 

[Pushka]

There are some very good late booking fares. Surely you can fit in a quick cruise before your next trip?

I looked! Fabulous prices indeed.

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Sorry I wasn’t clear. This was a theme night. She was a widow and desperately wanted a few dances and said they handled it really badly.

I found the dancing hosts a bit creepy tbh.

 

[love_the_life]

Apparently QM2 is in Australia soon?

I have a friend who is travelling from Perth to Cape Town on her - leaving mid March. I do like QM2 - would happily sail on her again but not QE (and probably QV as she is the sister).

 

[love_the_life]

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I found the dancing hosts a bit creepy tbh.

I did read that the dance hosts had been suspended (for want of a better word) due to COVID risks.

 

[Pushka]

I did read that the dance hosts had been suspended (for want of a better word) due to COVID risks.

Makes a lot of sense.

 

[p--and--t]

Can you give details of the cruise and is it an inside cabin? Thanks

Balcony Midships Deck 12 BB class Pacific Encounter SIN-BNE Departing 25Mar23. Purchased from sale in Dec 22

I have never booked an inside cabin, and don't envisage I ever will.

I love to avoid all the palaver of formals photos and shows and trivia and karaoke etc and for hours sit on the balcony and watch the water go by. For me a cruise is for getting away, relaxing and avoiding socialising perhaps occasionally sitting in the atrium listening to a pianist or trio with a drink in hand.

I'm not taking a suit and do not intend to attend any dress-up nights. While everyone else is doing that, the hot tubs will be empty and relaxing.

 

[VPS]

I did read that the dance hosts had been suspended (for want of a better word) due to COVID risks.

Yes I think that was the issue

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Balcony Midships Deck 12 BB class Pacific Encounter SIN-BNE Departing 25Mar23. Purchased from sale in Dec 22

I have never booked an inside cabin, and don't envisage I ever will.

I love to avoid all the palaver of formals photos and shows and trivia and karaoke etc and for hours sit on the balcony and watch the water go by. For me a cruise is for getting away, relaxing and avoiding socialising perhaps occasionally sitting in the atrium listening to a pianist or trio with a drink in hand.

I'm not taking a suit and do not intend to attend any dress-up nights. While everyone else is doing that, the hot tubs will be empty and relaxing.

That’s an excellent price for that trip. I don’t think I could ever do an inside cabin. Many people say they are never in their cabin but I do like the fresh air of a balcony and enjoy watching the world go by. Enjoy

 

[p--and--t]

That’s an excellent price for that trip. I don’t think I could ever do an inside cabin. Many people say they are never in their cabin but I do like the fresh air of a balcony and enjoy watching the world go by. Enjoy

I couldn't knock back the discounted offer then topped by the 2 for 1 deal, which meant I could cruise alone for the price of one fare

The Pacific Encounter is the old Grand Class Star Princess, refurbed and coming out of dry dock this week with new entertainment such as watersides. zipline, walk the plank experience etc. Home Port Brisbane

Her identical twin sister is the Pacific Adventure (previously Golden Princess). Home Port is Sydney

 

[Port Power]

I looked! Fabulous prices indeed.

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I found the dancing hosts a bit creepy tbh.

My husband didn’t dance, so he sat while I had a twirl with a “gentleman host” one night. Creepy, indeed! He was hitting on me! In retrospect, I should have reported him. A widow at our dining table was on the cruise just to dance, and scooted off to the ballroom every night straight after dinner.

I won’t be venturing anywhere near the ballroom on QM2!

 

[love_the_life]

Yes I think that was the issue

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That’s an excellent price for that trip. I don’t think I could ever do an inside cabin. Many people say they are never in their cabin but I do like the fresh air of a balcony and enjoy watching the world go by. Enjoy

I have an inside booked for a cruise with son in July - as I am paying for both of us it was important that we have our own cabins. It’s only 9 days so sure I will survive.
But then on Silversea in Dec so a little better

 

[Pushka]

My husband didn’t dance, so he sat while I had a twirl with a “gentleman host” one night. Creepy, indeed! He was hitting on me! In retrospect, I should have reported him. A widow at our dining table was on the cruise just to dance, and scooted off to the ballroom every night straight after dinner.

I won’t be venturing anywhere near the ballroom on QM2!

I used to try hide. I was just there watching those who could dance. Ballroom style. Not participate.

 

[mrs.dr.ron]

I used to try hide. I was just there watching those who could dance. Ballroom style. Not participate.

When I was young, I did ballroom dancing, entered competions and won medals, then I met Ron !!

 

[love_the_life]

When I was young, I did ballroom dancing, entered competions and won medals, then I met Ron !!

Ballroom dancing (though not the competition type) was the go when I was young. We lived in the country and each month or so would go to Echuca for a dance. It was Pride of Erin, Barn Dance, Lancers etc.
But then I discovered Go Go dancing

 

[Pushka]

So the viking Fan I wrote about upthread is still going to the Egypt River cruise and Ocean one. Wife seems lovely and has mobility issues. Which is why All this luggage is crazy for senior people. Even the FB fans are . This is the luggage for four people, all aged over 70 . Comments are rather funny.

 

[VPS]

7 reasons to have an inside cabin. None of them valid and crock of the proverbial

7 reasons to book an inside cabin on your next cruise

Why portholes aren't essential.

www.escape.com.au

This one in particular - most of the inside cabins are opposite balcony cabins.

Peaceful hallways​

Cheaper inside cabins attract fellow passengers who usually can’t afford anything that’s not already included in the ticket price