Frequently asked questions
Before you sail
What do I wear on board during the day? You’ll need to pack a range of summer or warmer clothes, depending on your itinerary and the time of year you travel. On board during the day, you’ll probably find yourself most comfortable in stylish casual wear, including shorts and smart jeans. Swimming costumes, micro shorts, sarongs, and gym wear should be reserved for the poolside, on deck, or in the spa and fitness centre. We request that swimwear must be covered up before entering any enclosed areas. Is there a dress code on board? During the day, relaxed dress is welcomed in all areas around the ship. The only exception is Afternoon Tea, when we kindly request smart casual attire to be worn. Then as the sun goes down, the style goes up. Every night on board, we ask that you wear smart attire in most of our bars, restaurants, and entertainment venues. On our much-anticipated Gala Evenings, we invite you to dress to impress and celebrate with us. Of course, if you prefer to spend your evenings in more relaxed attire, a selection of casual dining and entertainment venues are always available for your enjoyment. Please refer to your Daily Programme on board for more information. Smart Attire Gentlemen, every night we request you wear trousers with a collared shirt; jacket is optional. Ladies, blouses and skirts or stylish trousers and dresses are welcome. Gala Evenings On Gala Evenings it’s dinner jacket, tuxedo, or dark suit for the men with a regular tie or bow tie. Evening or cocktail dress, smart trouser suit, or formal separates for the ladies please. Relax Feel free to dress casually as you visit any of the following venues: Lido and Kings Court restaurants, Carinthia Lounge, Winter Garden, Garden Lounge, Yacht Club, Golden Lion, and G32. Queen Anne casual venues to be confirmed. How many Gala Evenings will be on my cruise? As a guide, there are two Gala Evenings per week. Details of daily dress codes, Gala Evenings, and themes can be found
on My Cunard at cunard.com in the calendar view of your cruise. The evening dress code will also be specified in your ship’s Daily Programme the evening before. For wardrobe inspiration please visit: https://www.cunard.com/en-gb/the-cunard- experience/what-to-pack. Does my stateroom grade determine where I eat? Only in respect of your formal dining arrangements. On all ships your accommodation is paired with a specific restaurant. Please see page 166 for details. Are there any other places to eat on board? All ships offer alternative dining options, which are available to everyone: Queen Mary 2 Boardwalk Cafe, Carinthia Lounge, Golden Lion, Kings Court, Sir Samuel’s, and Steakhouse at The Verandah restaurant. Queen Victoria Chart Room, Golden Lion, Lido restaurant, and Steakhouse at The Verandah restaurant. Queen Elizabeth Café Carinthia, Golden Lion, Lido restaurant, and Steakhouse at The Verandah restaurant. Queen Anne Will offer a wide variety of alternative dining options throughout the day and evening. Further information will be shared in the future. Alternative options are available at the Kings Court on Queen Mary 2, or the Lido restaurant on Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth. Advance bookings are required for Steakhouse at The Verandah restaurant, as well as the alternative dining options in the evening offered in the Lido and Kings Court respectively. These dining options carry a nominal charge. Room service is also available 24 hours a day. What dining times are available for dinner? Guests booked in Queens Grill, Princess Grill and Britannia Club will have the flexibility to dine at their leisure between 6.30pm and 9.00pm. Guests booked in Britannia may choose from Early, Late and Open Dining.
Ask Cunard Whether you’re new to cruising or a seasoned expert, Ask Cunard is here to help. You will find answers to the most popular questions. If you’re unable to find what you’re looking for within these pages visit: cunard.com/en-gb/frequently-asked-questions for a wealth of information.
What’s included in my fare? See page 41 for details.
Do I need a passport, visa, or vaccinations?
All guests must have a valid passport, and some itineraries require you to obtain a visa before departure. Vaccinations will depend on where you are travelling to. Full details of these requirements are on pages 182-183.
Do I need to take out travel insurance?
Yes. It is a condition of the contract that you obtain travel insurance to cover the risk of you needing medical care on board or in a foreign country. We have a relationship with Holiday Extras who can offer comprehensive travel insurance covering our requirements. You’ll find further details on page 193, and you can obtain a quote and full terms and conditions from holidayextras.com/cunard or by calling 0800 316 3061. If I’m travelling alone, how will I meet people? It couldn’t be easier to meet people on board. Not only are you 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 travellers. On board activities like classes and quizzes are a great way to make new friends. If you love to dance but need a partner, then our dance hosts are available on selected Cunard voyages, meaning you needn’t miss out on the joy of gliding across the dance floor. For 2023, our dance hosts will be available on both Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria’s World Voyages, Queen Elizabeth’s Japan itineraries, Queen Elizabeth’s longer voyages (Q319, Q328, Q329, Q333 and Q334) and Queen Mary 2’s Transatlantic crossings.
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