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Overall Review: Christmas Cruise on Cunard Queen Mary 2

Our first cruise over the Christmas holiday! This was our 19 th voyage with Cunard, so it is obvious we like the line a lot. Every cruise line has a personality. Formal nights, fine dining and attentive service ticks all the right boxes for us. This was the first year we skipped the Christmas party and decorating the house activities and set sail for the holidays. How did the trip measure up?

Overall Score: 96/100.

We have sailed with Cunard 19 times. We often compare the current experience to those on previous trips. If you don’t, plenty of the passengers around you will! We had a good time. There were far more pleasant surprises and few disappointments.

  Evaluating the Cruise: This is done across 10 categories, each worth a maximum of 10 points.

• Boarding and Disembarking: In 2023, most of the information Cunard once gathered at check in is now done online. This speeds up check-in enormously. Boarding is done in timed segments. Our timeslot was 1:00 PM. Everything proceeded very smoothly. When going ashore in port, Cunard used to scan the barcode on your boarding card with a handheld device. Today, you lay your card on a panel, similar to tapping a credit card and the system records the details. It’s all very fast. Disembarkation in New York was quick too. 10/10.
• Health: Many of the Covid restrictions have been relaxed, but they are still careful about health. Paper towels, not cloth towels in the public restrooms. Large parties like the World Club reception have returned. The online advance information indicates they conform with the protocols for each port. You can request to be seated at a larger table in the dining room once again (1 st or 2 nd seating). There is no “Captain’s Table” on formal night, presumably because you would be mixing strangers not traveling in a group. 10/10.
• Ship Design: Everyone knows Queen Mary 2 is an ocean liner. There were no problems with rocking and rolling on our voyage to and from the Caribbean. Passengers who sailed transatlantic the week previous told a different story, but I think they sailed through a Force 10, which is beyond Gale and into Storm category. In terms of interior design, the ship rarely felt crowded, although it was sailing full, with 2,600 passengers. (10/10)
• Stateroom: We occupied a balcony stateroom in Brittania grade. Brittania represents about 87% of the accommodations. Balcony staterooms average about 260 square feet, which I think is larger than the industry average. This was a sheltered balcony, which you find on decks 4,5 and 6. This means you see the sea through a huge opening cut into the side of the ship. Cabins on Deck 8 and above have glass railed balconies. There was plenty of room. 10/10.
• Shopping: We have never found this ideal on any cruise ship. Generally speaking, the shops tended to have few customers when we walked through. The duty-free liquor store’s prices were higher than on previous cruises. To their credit, the shops offer a price match guarantee. When I bought Bombay Saphire gin on shore at $17/liter, they reduced the onboard price of $29/liter to match it. I bought another two liters. There was an onboard promotion for a chain of jewelry stores with a presence in the different ports. This was on TV, and in lectures. It felt self-promotional. The port maps they distributed highlighted the locations of their stores, omitting other businesses they were not promoting. 8/10.
• Food: We were generally happy with the food served in the Britannia restaurant. On this occasion the selections appeared to have been scaled back. Less beef, for example. However, the Christmas and New Year gala diners had spectacular selections. Worried about gaining weight?  The portions in Britannia are tasty, but on the small side. You can ask for seconds. We dined in the Verandah Steakhouse restaurant three times in 12 days. That was excellent. There is a supplemental charge, but the portions are huge! 9/10.
• Drink: Cocktails, beer and wine onboard are fairly priced. You can bring your own wine into the dining room for a modest corkage charge. The wine list is extensive and has plenty of bottles under the $40 price point. Cunard lets you bring a bottle of two of your own wine onboard. Some of their wine list selections are priced at about retail back home. 10/10.
• Entertainment: We did not attend many lectures or evening shows. I attended the Wine and Food pairing lunch in the Verandah Steakhouse. It was about 2.5 hours long with five courses and nine wines!  It was $80 well spent. They also offered a fine wine tasting, which only accommodated eight to 10 people. It featured eight Pinot Noirs from the Old and New Worlds. This was $120 per person. I attended and had a great time. We caught a bit of the comedian’s show in the Royal Court Theater. We were not impressed. We saw some of the lectures on TV. Good films on TV. The daily quizzes are very popular, drawing big crowds. . 9/10.
• Ports: The ports were good. Of the five ports, Barbados, Dominica and St. Maarten were the standouts. I have developed a new appreciation for booking shore excursions. Piers are often located in the less attractive parts of town. My disappointment with walking around onshore was countered by other passengers raving about the beauty of the island they experienced, once the tour got them out of town. 10/10.
• Staff Attentiveness: Cunard has high standards. Our cabin stewardess was fabulous. We were barely out of our cabin before she was in changing the towels and making the bed. She was always cheerful. Our waiter, assistant waiter, headwaiter and sommelier were very good. They learned what you liked and anticipated your needs. I am amazed they can “reset” and do this over again when one group of passengers departs and new ones arrive. We were very impressed. 10/10.

High Points:  There were plenty!

• Singing Christmas carols. It’s announced ahead of time. Passengers gather around the huge Christmas tree in the grand lobby as the Captain and officers lead the singing. Hundreds of adults and children attended. The quality of singing was superb.
• Santa’s arrival. This was another event drawing hundreds into the enormous Queens Room. Santa and his elves arrive to give presents to the children. It was a high energy event.
• New Year;s Eve. Five parties to choose from! Years ago, the luxury hotel in your city likely has a dinner dance in the ballroom where everyone dressed up. This experience is recreated. There was a countdown to midnight. It was fabulous!
• The gala dinners. Two of the formal nights were Christmas Day and new Years Eve. The table settings were spectacular. The food was excellent, including lobster, Beef Wellington, Filet mignon and Baked Alaska. The party favors were great too.
• Religious services. They are not forgetting Christmas is a serious holiday. There were several services for Christmas including both Midnight Mass and an interdenominational service led by the Captain.
• Internet. This has improved greatly! You buy a package either one day at a time or for the entire voyage. We have heard Cunard now use Starlink, the service offered by SpaceX/Elon Musk. Internet access and stability has greatly improved.

Areas for Improvement:  There are very few.

• No Captain’s Welcome Cocktail Party. We are thrilled the large parties have returned. We had the World Club party and the Senior Officer’s reception, but no “shake hands with the Captain” welcome party.
• The onshore jewelry shop promotions. Although billed as “how to shop onshore” and similar themes, these tended to promote specific stores that did not please all guests.

Overall, we had a great experience!

Photos credit Bryce Sanders

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By bluemarble , December 1, 2023 in Cunard Line

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Looks like the 2023 Cunard Christmas ecard has arrived in the US. Here's what I received via email a few hours ago. This one has a bit of animation. The star and other portions of the image blink once every 2.6 seconds by my timing.

I'll also post this on my other thread titled "Cunard Christmas ecard images from years past." where I've been keeping an archive of images from each of the Cunard Christmas ecards since 2007.

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We have received one as well but don't understand it at all.

Didn’t get it either.   Thought it may have depicted a somewhat stylised version of Royal Ascot in the rain. 

did not get mine this year oh......

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I decided I can live without them in this increasingly digital age. 

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Cunard added a 4th luxury cruise ship to its famous fleet — see what it'll be like on the new Queen Anne

• Cunard  welcomed its fourth ship and newest in 14 years, the 2,996-guest Queen Anne.
• The 114,000-ton vessel has amenities like an Indian restaurant and pool under a retractable glass roof.
• Queen Anne's 2024 itineraries, primarily in Europe, start at $300 per person for a two-night cruise.

Cunard has operated 249 ships throughout its 184 years in operation, including the famous Queen Mary and Queen Mary 2. But it's been 14 years since the cruise line has launched a new vessel — until now.

Luxury cruisers , meet Queen Anne. It's Cunard's latest 2,996-guest ship, replete with 4,300 art pieces, archery, and the company's signature high-end flair. Its arrival was so highly anticipated that every cabin on its May 3 maiden voyage was fully reserved in minutes, the BBC reported.

The Carnival Corp. brand may be storied, but that doesn’t mean it’s past its prime.

Katie McAlister, president of Cunard, recently told the BBC that its bookings have grown 25% since the beginning of 2024 and are now the best they've been in a decade.

So it should come as no surprise that several of Queen Anne's 2024 itineraries are almost sold out.

Cunard isn’t in the business of building bigger.

Luxury cruise lines are beloved for their small-ship experience. Cunard is no different.

The new 114,000-ton cruise liner is the company's second-largest, although it can carry more guests than any of its other ships.

However, at a 2,996-guest and 1,225-crew capacity, Queen Anne is still tiny compared to the mass-market cruise industry's newest ships , the largest of which can carry 10,000 people.

Queen Anne's cabins are divided into four categories, listed from most to least luxurious: Queens Grill, Princess Grill, Britannia Club, and Britannia.

Despite being the cheapest option, the Britannia accommodations have high-end amenities like sparkling wine, Penhaligon toiletries, and tea and coffee machines.

That's nothing compared to the most luxurious Queens Grill suites, where guests get amenities like pillow menus, stocked mini-bars, a butler, fruit, and pre-dinner canapes.

Forget the sparkling wine — Queens Grill travelers get a bottle of Champagne.

Cabin categories are especially important for Cunard, not for reasons you might expect.

Besides how luxurious your hotel room at sea is, your cabin influences where you have breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Guests in the Princess Grill suites dine at the Princess Grill restaurant, while Britannia Club guests stick to the Britannia Club restaurant, and so on.

Guests in the higher-end Princess and Queens cabins also get a pretty sweet bonus: an exclusive lounge with infinity hot tubs.

Regardless of your cabin, the 14-deck ship has plenty of areas for all guests to relax under the sun.

For example, the Pavilion. It's one of Queen Anne's go-to places for an afternoon swim, nighttime movie viewing, silent disco, and not-so-silent live music, all under a retractable glass roof.

The ship's pool club also has plenty of lounge seats for a more traditional pool deck experience. For something indoors, head to the drawing and game rooms instead.

Like every new cruise ship, Queen Anne has a pickleball court.

But unlike every new cruise ship, it also has archery — coaches, bows, and arrows included.

Travelers looking for a less intense afternoon can instead try their hand at the putting green, shuffleboard, or quoits.

Not confident in your athletic abilities? Don't worry — there's a bar nearby, too.

If you lose your pickleball match, you can retail therapy your pain away at Queen Anne’s high-end stores.

Travelers have been splurging big on their cruise vacations . On Queen Anne (and with help from one of the ship's personal shoppers), this could include a Bremont watch or Chanel makeup.

Or, do as cruisers do: Eat and drink the pain away.

The ship has 15 eateries. Unfortunately, you'll have to pay extra for the Mediterranean, Indian, Japanese, steakhouse grill, alfresco, and British restaurants.

Thankfully, the food hall-style buffet, room service, and cabin-assigned dining rooms are included in the fare.

Feeling peckish in the afternoon? Afternoon tea is held in the Queens Room, the same venue that hosts events like ballroom dancing and Cunard's signature black-tie galas.

Of course, a cruise wouldn’t be complete without a casino, spa, and nighttime shows.

Queen Anne is showing two new productions, including an adaptation of the classic British film "Brief Encounter."

For more casual entertainment, the ship also has a "show bar" helmed by a variety of musicians and entertainers.

For a more relaxing afternoon, try the spa's cryotherapy, "experience showers," and salt saunas.

Afterwards, to keep the wellness trend going, grab a healthy bite at the veggie and "sustainably sourced protein"-forward Wellness Cafe. Its kombucha bellinis are technically good for you, right?

Cunard is beloved for its regular transatlantic cruises on its Queen Mary 2 ocean liner.

In 2025, Queen Anne will embark on its first three-month around-the-world cruise. However, for the most part, it's not scheduled for repeat long-haul journeys .

Instead, in 2024, the ship will be homeported in Southampton, UK and travel on two- to 19-night itineraries across Europe.

The cheapest way to experience the new ship is a two-night summer cruise from Southampton to Hamburg, Germany, which currently starts at $300 per person.

But if money is no problem, the 18-night roundtrip Hamburg cruise during Christmas and the New Year might pique your interest — and your wallet. The itinerary's luxurious Queens Grill suites start at $19,350 per person.

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Will Queen Anne usher in a new golden age of cruising? A first look as Cunard crowns its new £500m monarch

A crisp spring wind whipped over the River Test, skimming the water that flowed on its path to the Solent. From my open-air viewpoint metres above water, the sunless sky is punctured by one thing only: the hulking red and black funnel that has crowned Cunard ships for almost two centuries.

On Tuesday evening, Southampton welcomed Queen Anne , the latest monarch to join Cunard’s fleet. There was much fanfare in the south-coast city , with crowds watching her sail in through the arcs of a water salute, Cunard’s first female captain, Inger Klein Thorhauge, at the helm. The following day, I was among the first to step onto her decks as she docked at her home port, where the line’s vessels have been based since 1919. In a swell of container ships and the concrete jungle of the port, Queen Anne beamed as a diamond in the rough.

Even the most reluctant of cruisers should appreciate Cunard Line; it’s a brand that transcends the industry and peppers history books. Since its first transatlantic crossing in 1840, its ships have been considered the height of luxury at sea – its designs drawing comparisons to The Ritz hotel at the end of the 19th century. Names, from Charles Dickens and Mark Twain to Judy Garland and David Bowie, have sailed under those famed funnels. Cunard’s Carpathia steamed to the stricken Titanic to rescue survivors in 1912.

Jumping forward to October 2019, I was at the Fincantieri shipyard in Castellammare di Stabia, southern Italy , to watch the steel-cutting ceremony – the cruise equivalent of a ground-breaking celebration – for an unnamed ship that would become Queen Anne . Built at a reported cost of £500m, it’s the company’s first new vessel in 14 years (sailing two years later than planned).

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And while the 3,000-capacity Queen Anne (plus space for 1,200 crew members) is the 249th ship to sail under Cunard’s flag, what makes this such a milestone is her joining the coveted ranks of Cunard’s ‘queens’, which themselves hold a special place in cruise culture, as well as British consciousness.

She expands the current trio – Queen Mary 2 , Queen Elizabeth , Queen Victoria – into a quartet, and is an echo of its regal predecessors. Two are now decommissioned and sit as floating hotels ( Queen Elizabeth 2 in Dubai , Queen Mary in California ); the original Queen Elizabeth retired to Florida before sailing to Hong Kong , a blaze destroying it in the harbour in 1972.

The challenge for Cunard with Queen Anne has been to successfully juggle that heritage with modernity – something that has been done with aplomb across the 13 decks. While the exterior does little to push boundaries, inside is a sensitive homage to the traditions given contemporary zeal. The concept began in the line’s archives at the University of Liverpool , rooting this new addition firmly in the past. Old brochures, fabrics and posters gave inspiration but designers – including London’s David Collins Studio – were determined not to end up with a pastiche.

Art Deco nods are found across public spaces, such as the curvaceous central ballroom, and the sheen of metals is paired with a palette of more muted – and more modern – colours. Gaudy carpet patterns, always a concern on cruise ships, cannot be found; my favourite were the blue designs that seem influenced by the water surrounding the hull or the air that would have blown the sails of bygone ships. While anti-cruise snobbery often sees noses turned up at ship accommodation, aboard Queen Anne , the calming tones sit against wooden furnishing and the Art Deco style seeps in; if this was on land it would be a hotel at the higher end of the scale.

Some of the best touches are clear attempts to bring the ship into the 21st century. Take the gallery, where work by Banksy was revealed on Wednesday – yours for a cool £125,000 – to sit alongside pieces from Thierry Guetta, better known as the LA -based Mr Brainwash. There’s simply no room for mass-produced dross in the “reimagined, elegant spaces”, as Cunard president Katie McAlister puts it. While elements such as the white-glove afternoon tea service remain, they’re bolstered by a Himalayan sea salt sauna or DJ booth around the pool.

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A huge coup is the work from chef Michel Roux Jr, who ran the two Michelin-starred Le Gavroche in London before it closed in January. He has revamped the offering inside this Golden Lion, Cunard’s pub-at-sea concept that can be found on all the ‘queens’, adding what he called “little details that make a huge difference”. He labelled the haddock scotch eggs (I think best served with a pint of Cunard Gold lager) as “bang on”. Rubbed his belly talking about getting the fish and chips just right.

For me, the most exciting thing is that the chef has brought with him a slightly tweaked version of the laden, three-cheese stovetop toasties from The Wigmore (another pub setup, at the bottom of The Langham hotel in central London , that Michel was tasked with elevating from the ordinary). The other girls in the fleet need not be jealous; Michel’s approach is being rolled out across the fleet. If you want a sublime dining experience on the water, there are two Le Gavroche at Sea residencies (with Michel on board and behind the pass) on Queen Anne this year, plus two more on Queen Mary 2 .

As for today, the debutant is getting ready to leave Southampton this evening, sailing to La Coruna in Spain and Lisbon in Portugal (with days at sea bookending each port) before returning home to England . Then it’s off to the Canary Islands before the 14-night British islands itinerary – including a stop for a naming ceremony in Liverpool, the spiritual home of Cunard. From then, the Med and the fjords beckon; however, cruise fans tell me they’ve got their eyes set on Queen Anne ’s maiden world voyage in 2025, stretching over 111 days.

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The journey from Moscow to Elektrostal by train is 32.44 mi and takes 2 hr 7 min. There are 71 connections per day, with the first departure at 12:15 AM and the last at 11:46 PM. It is possible to travel from Moscow to Elektrostal by train for as little as or as much as . The best price for this journey is .

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Prices will vary when you travel from Moscow to Elektrostal. On average, though, you'll pay about for a train ticket. You can find train tickets for prices as low as , but it may require some flexibility with your travel plans. If you're looking for a low price, you may need to prepare to spend more time in transit. You can also often find cheaper train tickets at particular times of day, or on certain days of the week. Of course, ticket prices often change during the year, too; expect to pay more in peak season. For the lowest prices, it's usually best to make your reservation in advance. Be careful, though, as many providers do not offer refunds or exchanges on their cheapest train tickets. Unfortunately, no price was found for your trip from Moscow to Elektrostal. Selecting a new departure or arrival city, without dramatically changing your itinerary could help you find price results. Prices will vary when you travel from Moscow to Elektrostal. On average, though, you'll pay about for a train ticket. If you're looking for a low price, you may need to prepare to spend more time in transit. You can also often find cheaper train tickets at particular times of day, or on certain days of the week. Of course, ticket prices often change during the year, too; expect to pay more in peak season. For the lowest prices, it's usually best to make your reservation in advance. Be careful, though, as many providers do not offer refunds or exchanges on their cheapest train tickets.

How long does it take to get from Moscow to Elektrostal by train?

The journey between Moscow and Elektrostal by train is approximately 32.44 mi. It will take you more or less 2 hr 7 min to complete this journey. This average figure does not take into account any delays that might arise on your route in exceptional circumstances. If you are planning to make a connection or operating on a tight schedule, give yourself plenty of time. The distance between Moscow and Elektrostal is around 32.44 mi. Depending on the exact route and provider you travel with, your journey time can vary. On average, this journey will take approximately 2 hr 7 min. However, the fastest routes between Moscow and Elektrostal take 1 hr 3 min. If a fast journey is a priority for you when traveling, look out for express services that may get you there faster. Some flexibility may be necessary when booking. Often, these services only leave at particular times of day - or even on certain days of the week. You may also find a faster journey by taking an indirect route and connecting in another station along the way.

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On average, there are 71 daily departures from Moscow to Elektrostal. However, there may be more or less on different days. Providers' timetables can change on certain days of the week or public holidays, and many also vary at particular times of year. Some providers change their schedules during the summer season, for example. At very busy times, there may be up to departures each day. The providers that travel along this route include , and each operates according to their own specific schedules. As a traveler, you may prefer a direct journey, or you may not mind making changes and connections. If you have heavy suitcases, a direct journey could be best; otherwise, you might be able to save money and enjoy more flexibility by making a change along the way. Every day, there are an average of 18 departures from Moscow which travel directly to Elektrostal. There are 53 journeys with one change or more. Unfortunately, no connection was found for your trip from Moscow to Elektrostal. Selecting a new departure or arrival city, without dramatically changing your itinerary could help you find connections.

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The cheapest Moscow - Elektrostal train tickets can be found for as low as $35.01 if you’re lucky, or $54.00 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as $77.49.

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• Cities near Elektrostal

• Places of interest
• Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center
• Central Museum of the Air Forces at Monino
• Peter the Great Military Academy
• History of Russian Scarfs and Shawls Museum
• Balashikha Arena
• Ramenskii History and Art Museum
• Balashikha Museum of History and Local Lore
• Bykovo Manor
• Pekhorka Park
• Malenky Puppet Theater
• Drama Theatre BOOM
• Likino Dulevo Museum of Local Lore
• Pavlovsky Posad Museum of Art and History
• Saturn Stadium
• Noginsk Museum and Exhibition Center
• Fairy Tale Children's Model Puppet Theater
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• Church of Vladimir
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