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Frequently asked questions.
Before you sail.
What’s included in my fare?
See page 172-173 for details.
Do I need a passport, visa
or vaccinations?
All travellers 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 174-176.
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 185 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
passengers, 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.
For ladies travelling alone, on all of our
ships there are gentlemen dance hosts to
accompany you in a waltz or rumba.
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.
Do I have to dress for dinner
every evening?
Dressing up elegantly for dinner is one of
the great thrills of a Cunard holiday, yet we
also want our passengers to feel relaxed.
So each evening our dress code will either
be formal or informal:
Formal:
Evening or cocktail dress for ladies.
Dinner jacket, tuxedo or dark suit with
tie for gentlemen. A range of gentlemen’s
formal wear is available to hire on board.
Informal:
Cocktail dress or stylish separates for
ladies. Jacket required, tie optional for
gentlemen. No jeans or shorts.
As a guide, on board Queen Elizabeth,
Queen Victoria and Queen Mary 2 cruises
there are two to three formal nights per
week. On Queen Mary 2 Transatlantic
Crossings there are three formal nights.
On World Voyages
there will be up to three
formal nights per week, as well as themed
Balls scheduled throughout the voyage.
Details can be found on your Voyage
Personaliser at cunard.co.uk. The evening
dress code will also be specified in your
ship’s Daily Programme, which is delivered
to your stateroom each day. Evening attire
is effective from 6.00pm.
On formal nights, passengers wishing to
dress more casually are welcome to dine
in the Kings Court or Lido main buffet
restaurant and relax in the Winter Garden
or Garden Lounge bar. They should not
use other areas within the ship, including
our Alternative Dining restaurants, out of
respect for their fellow passengers.
Please note that after 6.00pm shorts,
blue or worn denim (for men and women),
sandals and sleeveless tops (for men) are
not considered appropriate within any of
the ship’s public areas.
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 161 for details.
Are there any other places to
eat on board?
All ships offer alternative dining options,
which are available to everyone:
Queen Elizabeth
Golden Lion, Café Carinthia, The Verandah
restaurant, the Garden Lounge and the Lido
buffet with alternative dining options Asado
( South American), Aztec (Mexican Grill
Classics) and Jasmine (Asian).
Queen Victoria
Golden Lion, Café Carinthia, The Verandah
restaurant, Winter Garden and the Lido
buffet with alternative dining options
Bamboo (pan Asian), Coriander (Indian)
and Prime (seafood and steak).
Queen Mary 2
Golden Lion, Boardwalk Café, Todd English
restaurant, Winter Garden, Sir Samuel’s
and the Kings Court buffet with alternative
dining options La Piazza (Italian), The Carvery
(traditional British) and Lotus (pan Asian).
Advance bookings are required for
Todd English on board Queen Mary 2,
The Verandah restaurant on Queen Elizabeth
and Queen Victoria, as well as the speciality
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.
