Day 1 - Southampton and Queen Elizabeth


Friday 7th October 2016

Southampton and Queen Elizabeth
 

Early start today, arrived ocean terminal 09.45, previous cruise still disembarking.




Only a short wait, baggage collection opened, soon booking hall opened and very quickly booking and security completed and onto the ship about 11.10.  Quite exceptional and made a pleasure of the process, unlike some previous experiences which have been frustrating and stressful.  Congratulations to Cunard.

Enjoyed a pleasant day finding our way round spotting similarities and differences to Queen Victoria.  managed to fit in coffee and food breaks as well as emergency drill and sailaway.

All too soon time to get ready for our dinner in the main restaurant,  we had determined that we would dip a toe into the 'proper' world of dining and not just enjoy the delights of the buffet.

Experience proved much less of an ordeal than expected, very pleasant table companions, conversation flowed easily and food choices and presentation more than acceptable.

Seems a long day so retired to our stateroom for the remaining time before sleep.

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