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12 Feb 17, 07:30 PM |
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Cunard's Queen Victoria
I'm looking at the possibility of doing a fjord cruise next year, wondering if anyone had cruised on the Queen Victoria?
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12 Feb 17, 07:32 PM |
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I have twice. A while ago now. We liked it. Lovely service.
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12 Feb 17, 07:34 PM |
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Yes, lovely ship. The only downside is that everything is priced in dollars and there's (I think 15%) added to all drinks as service charge. P&o are priced in £ and drinks are really reasonable
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12 Feb 17, 07:46 PM |
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12 Feb 17, 07:48 PM |
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We had a cruise booked on one of the Cunard ships, cannot remember which one, and then we cancelled and were prepared to lose the deposit when we realised that evening dinner is quite a dressed-up affair, even when not formal night. Pity!
Our next door neighbours, 40 somethings I guess, went late last year and said they found the atmosphere "rather stuffy". |
12 Feb 17, 07:49 PM |
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The cabins were done in creams, golds and navy accents when we went and they looked rich and inviting. It was a while ago, but I very much doubt Cunard have let it go to tatty. Some people will complain about anything.
I think we only ever had cheapest internal rooms too.
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12 Feb 17, 07:59 PM |
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Re the dress code, about half the nights are smart casual..people interpret the dress codes differently, so some ladies would wear a full on ball gown for a semi formal night, some a cocktail length dress and and other just a maxi dress and flip-flops or trousers and a shirt.
I am inclined to agree with the 'stuffy' atmosphere comment. It attracts an older crowd. Some children. But not a party boat.
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12 Feb 17, 08:15 PM |
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Last time we went we had kids of 11,9,4&2. We're doing Greek isles on Victoria this year and I'm still happy to take them at 16, 14, 9 & 7.
I think it's probably more 'formal' than RCI, but as I've never done that I couldn't comment. I have done P&O and Disney and I think you can easily interchange between these brands |
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12 Feb 17, 08:35 PM |
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we sailed over C'mas a few years ago and really enjoyed it (far better than Queen Mary!) We're a couple in 40's no kids and enjoy dressing up for dinner so liked that side of things. The food and service were really good.
We've sailed Cunard x2, P&O x3, DCL x5, RC x2, Celeb x2, Princess x1, Star Clippers and Fred Olsen x1 and would haply sail on any again EXCEPT Fred!
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12 Feb 17, 08:46 PM |
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thanks for all the feedback! I've done Princess and Disney before too, i don't mind dressing up for dinner and we're not party animals - we're looking for some pampering, good food and relaxation. It sounds as if it's going to be worth the chance. Some good deals on at the moment
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