Queen Elizabeth Review
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Embarkation at the Ocean terminal was extremely quick and smooth, after arriving around 11:30am - we were on board and in the Lido for 12. We did a back-to-back with the next cruise, so didn't disembark this one.
The other passengers were a lower average-age for a Cunard trip, and seemed to include a lot of groups of friends or families - not too many children though. Consequently, the evenings were good (despite DJ Michael) and the final party night was fantastic in the Queens room, with a 60's band The Overtures.
Our one and only port stop in Bruges was unfortunately cancelled due to the weather making it impossible to dock, so we got an extra day at sea. The Captain did warn everybody the night before, so we weren't surprised. It would probably have been a bad day to wander around outside anyway, and good travel insurance will help with this.
Cabin Review
Balcony
As usual, very nice standard Cunard cabin, with superb bed/linen/pillows, a sofa, flat screen TV, kettle and bottle of fizz on arrival. This location was quiet, although near to a customer laundrette, which might have got busy on a longer cruise.
Bathroom is average size, but a little classier than most other lines, with Penhaligon toiletries (if such things matter)
The only thing wrong with 'standard' Cunard cabins is a lack of wardrobe space - something I hope they rectify on their new ship.