First time on Cunard and to be honest the last time for us. We booked a Princess Grill cabin on a last minute promotion a couple of weeks before the cruise and put in an offer for a Queens grill cabin which was accepted. In hindsight the paid for upgrade was poor value and would not recommend it. First the acceptable to good points;
Embarkation was fast and efficient in Sydney as was disembarkation.
Queens Grill cabin cabin was spacious but lacked any feel of luxury as furniture and fittings etc were the same as every other cruise line regardless of price with lots of what I call "Ikea" furniture and cupboards.
Docking in the middle of a city is always good. Great city for walking and exploring.