FAQ

You can make your own way to the port or airport. Or, ask your voyage consultant about our air and hotel programme which provides a convenient and affordable alternative to arranging your own travel.

It couldn’t be easier to meet people on board your ship. Not only are you cordially invited to a welcome cocktail party for all our guests, you might also want to consider joining a larger table for dinner in order to get to know more of your fellow voyagers. On board activities like classes and quizzes are a great way to make new friends. For ladies travelling alone, there are gentlemen dance hosts on board to accompany you in a waltz or rumba.

A ship is no different to any other resort you may not be familiar with. So to help you get your bearings on board, there’s a ship’s plan in your stateroom, plus further plans at convenient locations throughout the ship showing you where you are. If you do get lost, a member of the crew will be only too happy to help!

If you are travelling on a flight, please check your luggage allowance which will
be displayed on your airline confirmation and itinerary or by contacting your air carrier. Guests who need to carry items that exceed the limit should make
arrangements in advance with their airline and there may be an additional
cost for this.

If you are sailing roundtrip from your departure point and you will not be
taking any flights or other modes of public transport, there is no limit to
the amount of luggage you can bring on board. However, the weight of each
piece of individual luggage is restricted to 51 lbs (23 kg) and guests must be able to store all luggage in their own stateroom. You will need to check with the respective carriers regarding any luggage restrictions if you are using other modes of transport to or from the terminal.

The general atmosphere on board all Cunard voyages is elegant, but relaxed. Although shorts and bathing suits may not be worn in the ships' main restaurants, causal attire (excluding brief shorts) is welcome during the day at the Kings Court on the Queen Mary 2 and the Lido Restaurant on the Queen Victoria. Bathrobes, bathing suits, brief shorts and exercise clothing should be reserved for pool side lounging, deck activities and the Spa Clubs. Guest are required to wear shoes and outer garments when passing through inside public areas.

For Shore Excursions, you will need to pack a range of summer or warmer clothes, depending on your itinerary. Remember to respect the culture dress norms of your hosts when visiting shrines, temples and churches.

One of the great thrills of a Cunard voyage is the sheer glamour of the evenings. Generally, evening dress may be either formal, semi- formal or elegant casual when your ship is at sea, and semi-formal or casual when your ship is in port. There will be a maximum of three formal nights in a week. Evening attire for the ship's main restaurants, effective from 1800 hrs (6:00 pm), will be specified on your ship's Daily Programme.
Please refer to the below-listed dress code descriptions:

Formal:
Black tie or formal dark suit for men. Evening dress or other formal attire for ladies.

Semi-formal:
Jacket and tie for men. Cocktail dress or trouser suit for ladies. No jeans.

Elegant Casual:
Jacket, no tie required for men. Dress, skirt or trousers for ladies. No jeans or shorts.

It means there is just the one sitting for dinner, and guests can choose to dine at their reserved table anytime between 7 and 9pm. The Britannia Restaurant  on Queen Mary 2 (except for Britannia Club Balcony guests where dining is single-seating), Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth offer a choice of an early or a late sitting for dinner, which should be requested at the time of booking.

One of the best things about sailing with Cunard is the convenience of being able to sign for all your on board expenditures and have them charged to your stateroom. An itemised statement will be delivered prior to your disembarkation.

By providing your credit card in advance, you are automatically registered for
Express Check-Out so there will be no need to visit the Purser’s Desk to settle your account. We accept U.S., Canadian, British and Euro currencies. Visa, MasterCard, Discover/Novus, the JCB Card, Diners Club/Carte Blanche and American Express/Optima are also accepted.

For World Voyages you will need to settle your account at the end of each sector.  These dates will be advised when you are on board.

We recommend that you contact your credit card provider prior to travelling to ensure they are aware that you will be travelling overseas and that your
spending profile is likely to change.

Please note: SWITCH/MAESTRO, Visa Electron and Solo cards are not accepted on board. Those paying by cash will be required to leave a cash deposit of $300 USD with the Purser’s staff at the beginning of the voyage. The on-board currency for all Cunard ocean liners is U.S. dollars.

Only in respect of your formal dining arrangements. On all ships your accommodation is paired with a specific restaurant.

All ships offer alternative dining options, available to everyone:

Queen Elizabeth
Lido Restaurant, Golden Lion, Cafe Carinthia, and The Verandah Restaurant.

Queen Victoria
Lido Restaurant, Golden Lion, Cafe Carinthia, Winter Garden and Todd English Restaurant.

Queen Mary 2
Kings Court, Boardwalk Cafe, Sir Samuel's, Golden Lion and Todd English Restaurant.

Advance bookings are required for Todd English on board Queen Victoria and Queen Mary 2, Chef's Galley on Queen Mary 2 and The Verandah on Queen Elizabeth. These dining options carry a nominal charge.