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Anybody here booked on the 2008 World Cruise of the Queen Elizabeth 2?

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Mary wrote:

Anybody here booked on the 2008 World Cruise of the Queen Elizabeth 2?


Don't I wish! G

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Sandy in Henderson, near Las Vegas
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gee Mary,
did you ask cuz you've booked it?
what are the dates?
where does it leave from and finish?
what does it cost?
what does the cost cover?
is a cocktail dress and/or evening gown necessary?
just a few things some of us might like to know before we consider booking.
i did look at the cunard website but my brain today is not up to figuring
out all that info.
cheers,
jeanne
a bit 0 b/d in a couple of weeks and i need a permanent vacation

"Mary" wrote...
Anybody here booked on the 2008 World Cruise of the Queen Elizabeth 2?

I am booked, and hoping some quilters and other stitchers will be on
board for long afternoons at sea. As to your questions ---

The ship leaves New York City on January 13, and returns to New York
City on April 13. You can purchase segments, however, such as New
York to Sydney or LA to New York. (I went New York to LA via Panama
Canal in 2005, which was the first leg of the world cruise and only 14
days.)

Cost is variable, depending on type of cabin, length of cruise, etc.
I aim for $200 a day cost, and book a modest inside cabin. There are
some extremely pricey cabins on board, but they are probably all sold
out. (On ships the most expensive accommodations always sell first!)
Your fare includes everything except for alcohol, soda pop (go
figure!), gambling money, internet access, international phone calls,
and whatever you might buy in the shops. Shore excursions, the hair
salon, special spa treatments, and medical fees (if you need the
doctor) are extra. Getting to and from New York is another cost, of
course. However, your fare includes your cabin, all meals, room
service, movies, lectures, entertainment, games, and formal afternoon
tea. I am planning to brush up my ballroom dancing and go to the art
classes and cooking demonstrations -- all included, of course!

Yes, it's a VERY dressy ship! That means resort wear for daytime
(nice shorts or slacks and blouses and tennis shoes), and for evenings
either "informal" (cocktail dress or something you would wear to an
afternoon wedding), or "formal" (formal evening wear that would go
nicely with a gentleman in tuxedo). You would also want a swimsuit
and nice cover-up and sandals if you swim or sunbathe. No denim or
halter tops are ever seen on board. You can have laundry done for you
at an extra fee, or do your own in the laundromat, which has machines
and ironing facilities at no cost and soap provided.

My costs will be fairly modest -- the basic cabin fare, of course. I
seldom drink, and only gamble occasionally at very small stakes. I
take easy-care clothing that I can handle myself very easily in the
laundromat or hand-wash and almost never need to iron. My splurges
tend to be in taking wonderful shore excursions -- why not see
everything you can in those exotic places? And I do a bit of shopping
on shore, but nothing extravagant at all.

It's going to be a fabulous trip!

wow, it all sounds absolutely faaaaabulous, dahlink.
only problem for me would be the attire.
i just dont own a dress of any description, well not one that still fits me,
lol.
i guess that puts the kibosh on me coming along, eh.
i really did consider doing it for the adventure.
shrug,
jeanne

"Mary" wrote...
I am booked, and hoping some quilters and other stitchers will be on
board for long afternoons at sea. As to your questions ---
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Yes, it's a VERY dressy ship! That means resort wear for daytime
(nice shorts or slacks and blouses and tennis shoes), and for evenings
either "informal" (cocktail dress or something you would wear to an
afternoon wedding), or "formal" (formal evening wear that would go
nicely with a gentleman in tuxedo). You would also want a swimsuit
and nice cover-up and sandals if you swim or sunbathe. No denim or
halter tops are ever seen on board. You can have laundry done for you
at an extra fee, or do your own in the laundromat, which has machines
and ironing facilities at no cost and soap provided.
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It's going to be a fabulous trip!

Only in my dreams........green with envy......have an absolutely wonderful
time

Wendy in Nsw

"Mary" wrote in message
oups.com...
Anybody here booked on the 2008 World Cruise of the Queen Elizabeth 2?

Howdy!

The only problem I see is
... the water.

Guess I'll keep quilting on dry land. ;-D

Have a great time, Mary!

R/Sandy -- deep water: *shudder*


On 9/18/07 2:48 PM, in article , "nzlstar*"
wrote:

wow, it all sounds absolutely faaaaabulous, dahlink.
only problem for me would be the attire.
i just dont own a dress of any description, well not one that still fits me,
lol.
i guess that puts the kibosh on me coming along, eh.
i really did consider doing it for the adventure.
shrug,
jeanne

"Mary" wrote...
I am booked, and hoping some quilters and other stitchers will be on
board for long afternoons at sea. As to your questions ---
snipped
Yes, it's a VERY dressy ship! That means resort wear for daytime
(nice shorts or slacks and blouses and tennis shoes), and for evenings
either "informal" (cocktail dress or something you would wear to an
afternoon wedding), or "formal" (formal evening wear that would go
nicely with a gentleman in tuxedo). You would also want a swimsuit
and nice cover-up and sandals if you swim or sunbathe. No denim or
halter tops are ever seen on board. You can have laundry done for you
at an extra fee, or do your own in the laundromat, which has machines
and ironing facilities at no cost and soap provided.
snipped
It's going to be a fabulous trip!

Sounds like fun up to the dressy part. Jeans and t-shirts are the
going thing for me. Dressy is my new pair of easy spirits.

Oh, if I am away from home more than 3 days
I get homesick. I doubt they would expedite for me !

What a wonderful trip for someone that enjoys traveling though.

You have dry land there in TX these days Sandy? Sounds like you
folks have gotten more than your share of rain. They are threatening
some here. Hope so. The Big Bear fire fighters sure could use it.

Taria

Sandy Ellison wrote:
Howdy!

The only problem I see is
... the water.

Guess I'll keep quilting on dry land. ;-D

Have a great time, Mary!

R/Sandy -- deep water: *shudder*

On Sep 17, 6:44 pm, Mary wrote:
Anybody here booked on the 2008 World Cruise of the Queen Elizabeth 2?

OOO arrrr a ship to go with my gold teeth, eye patch and wooden
leg))) (another OT post)


Have a wonderful time Mary, but remember to take plenty of sick bags
with you))

I don't own any dresses either and only one skirt and that's denim..
so I couldn't go either..

Elly (who'd better shift herself down to the gallery)

This may sound like heresy, but I AM going on the trip, and AM NOT
TAKING dresses, which I hate! I am also NOT TAKING shoes with heels
and NOT TAKING hose! For "informal" stuff I have some dressy pants
suits (nice trousers, nice shell top, and nice jacket) and a nice pair
of very loose silk trousers and matching silk tunic shirt. I will
wear flat shoes and carry a small purse with a long strap I can have
over my shoulder. For "formal" I have a pair of black trousers with
an overlay of very loose black sheer fabric (looks like a floor length
skirt, but isn't), and several fancy tops (with glittery patterns or
metallic fabric or beading) and sleeves that are either short or 3/4
length. I will wear flat shoes and carry a small black evening bag
for those. For daytime, it's knit shorts in several basic colors,
which are no-iron and go with any top, and some no-tucking-in camp-
shirt style shirts, plus tennies and socks. I'll fly to and from the
ship in slacks and a shirt, and thus will have a pair of khaki plants
on hand in case it's cool on shore or needed for admission to any
places on shore where "modest" dress is required (and the ship program
will say so if that is true.) Flipflops and swimsuit and coverup for
the pool, of course, and a tote bag for daytime on board that will
have my ID, key, a paperback, sunglasses, daily program, and sewing
stuff (small kit and current block being pieced). Dresses, skirts,
heels, and hose are NOT required! And believe me, there will be huge
numbers of women just like me on board who will not be wearing
dresses, skirts, hose, and heels! Some will take a lot of very
expensive jewelry, but the rest of us will not. Don't let clothes
keep you from a wonderful vacation! It's not necessary at all!