Britannia Club dining table allocation

[Gill W]

In 2021, it’s our 40th wedding anniversary and my husband’s 70th birthday, so we’ve decided to do a ‘special’ cruise.

This afternoon, I’ve been on the phone to Cruise Kings, and have pre registered for a 19 night cruise to Venice on Queen Victoria. As this is a celebratory cruise, we’ve booked a Britannia Club cabin.

I asked for the booking to be noted with our request for a table for 2. However, the person I spoke to at Cruise Kings said this wasn’t necessary- the way he described it, it was like P&O freedom dining, and you show up each night and you are allocated a table on the night.

I’m not sure if this is true - everything I’ve read suggests that you get a table allocated to you for the whole cruise.

For those of you who are familiar with Cunard, please could you clarify how the Britannia Club table allocation works in practice

Many thanks

[Mervyn and Trish]

My understanding is that Britannia Club works just like the main Britannia restaurant, with allocated tables, but it is single sitting so you can turn up at a dining time to suit yourself (in the same way as the Grills but without the Grills menu or price!)

We were on Victoria this year and the BC restaurant is beautiful.

[Midlandslass]

In 2021, it’s our 40th wedding anniversary and my husband’s 70th birthday, so we’ve decided to do a ‘special’ cruise.

This afternoon, I’ve been on the phone to Cruise Kings, and have pre registered for a 19 night cruise to Venice on Queen Victoria. As this is a celebratory cruise, we’ve booked a Britannia Club cabin.

I asked for the booking to be noted with our request for a table for 2. However, the person I spoke to at Cruise Kings said this wasn’t necessary- the way he described it, it was like P&O freedom dining, and you show up each night and you are allocated a table on the night.

I’m not sure if this is true - everything I’ve read suggests that you get a table allocated to you for the whole cruise.

For those of you who are familiar with Cunard, please could you clarify how the Britannia Club table allocation works in practice

Many thanks

Yes you are quite correct, you get an allocated table for the whole cruise.

[Gill W]

Thank you Mervyn and Midlandslass, you've clarified this nicely.

I've sent an email to the Cruise Kings rep to get my table for 2 request added.

[Dancing Queen]

A table for two will be more or less guaranteed if requested, you just turn up during the allocated dining times and your table will be ready and waiting it is your table for the duration, we haven't tried 'Club' but I believe there is also an A La Carte menu available ( no extra charge ) in addition to the main menu which is the same as the Britannia restaurant.

The restaurant is beautifully set out I don't think you will be disappointed.

[Gill W]

A table for two will be more or less guaranteed if requested, you just turn up during the allocated dining times and your table will be ready and waiting it is your table for the duration, we haven't tried 'Club' but I believe there is also an A La Carte menu available ( no extra charge ) in addition to the main menu which is the same as the Britannia restaurant.

The restaurant is beautifully set out I don't think you will be disappointed.

I've seen pictures and a film of the restaurant (and other parts of the ship) - it looks absolutely stunning

[barney]

It does Gill.
You'll have a great time.
Like you, we much prefer a table for two because we still enjoy each others company.

[Gill W]

Earlier I heard from Cruise Kings, they've booked my third choice cabin, so it looks as if this cruise will be very popular.

He also said he'd requested the table for two, and by the window too.

Like you Barney, we enjoy each other's company and having a table for two means we can eat at our own pace, and not have to sit and watch while people eat their way through courses we're not having!

[GillD46]

We have travelled BC once, though on QM2. Our first outing on her actually. It’s a lovely experience and the BC restaurant in QV is stunning. I am sure you’ll enjoy it.

[Gill W]

Our friends have done BC a couple of times, although not on QV.

I feel very excited about this cruise, even though it's two years to go!

[Dancing Queen]

Earlier I heard from Cruise Kings, they've booked my third choice cabin, so it looks as if this cruise will be very popular.

He also said he'd requested the table for two, and by the window too.


The Adriatic cruise is always very popular because Cunard only go there a couple of times a year, I wish they would do more cruises of maybe 17 to 22 night Med /Adriatic cruises there are so many more ports they could cover with those few extra days.

So pleased you got your cabin choice.

[Dancing Queen]

Our friends have done BC a couple of times, although not on QV.

I feel very excited about this cruise, even though it's two years to go!

Gill if you are on FB there is a great group where you will pick up lots of good information about Cunard.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/MoreCunardCritic/

[Gill W]

Thank you.

I'm not a big Facebooker, although I do have a sign in.

I think I will join the group, to see what they are saying, and pick up information. I also look at the Cruise Critic Cunard board, which has been helpful.

Thanks again