Queen Elizabeth Review

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Mixed Experience

Review for the Mediterranean Cruise on Queen Elizabeth
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MikeTQ1
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s

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Sail Date: Oct 2015

Mixed feelings and experiences cruising on the Queen Elizabeth with Cunard. Enjoyed good food, and some (but not all) good entertainment. But with Cunard setting the bar so high, the voyage was not without some shortcomings.

First and foremost, on the most important "make or break" key factors of food, accommodation and service; Cunard delivered the goods, and delivered them very well indeed.

The ship was cruising at full capacity of over 2,000 people, and it soon became clear that it could not cope well with this number. Lifts were often full, gangways congested, and it was a struggle to find a table in the very badly designed main self service dining area (The Lido), with seats being grabbed and reserved for friends and family. This was exacerbated by the very high percentage of passengers with mobility issues. The average age of the passengers must have been approximately 75, if not more.

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Seville

Pleasant guide, but as the title suggests this was limited only to the time spent on the coach

Taormina (Messina)

I'm sure somewhere better could have been found to have refreshments. We also had someone with a walking stick attempt the climb. The excursion is definitely unsuitable for anyone with mobility issues, and she should not have been permitted to take part.

Corfu

The coach could have been cleaner but our guide was very good. Nice choice of locations.

Dubrovnik

Could have done with a 40/60 split in favour of Dubrovnik instead of Cavtat.

Venice

The information regarding how to get into Venice independently from the ship was inaccurate. The "People Mover" conjured up the wrong image in your mind's eye; although that was the official name it would have been helpful if it was referred to as a "Monorail". In any case this was NOT the quickest way to get to St Marks Square.

Korcula

Excellent guide, nice location of stops.

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