Cunard Cruise Dining Options
Cunard offers the most elegant dining, indulgent buffets, and traditional dining experience, giving freedom to many places to eat.
- 24-Hours Room Service comes as a complimentary with your staterooms. Enjoy fresh and delicious cuisine directly into your private space. So whether you’re looking for a lazy in-bed breakfast or planning a romantic dinner at your verandah, give them a call.
- Al Fresco Dining is an outdoor restaurant where great food accompanies the open deck's incredible views and fresh air. This venue is available if the weather supports it but gives some memorable and thrilling moments and exotic location views.
- Britannia Restaurant is the main dining area invites guests to enjoy their breakfast, lunch, and dinner with multiple main courses. Also. Don’t forget to make a dramatic entry down the grand staircase into the elegant dining room.
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- Britannia Club Restaurant is an intimate and stylish dining restaurant where delicious cuisine is combined with unexpected services. A child menu is also available, and the adult menu keeps on changing daily.
- Buffet 24 Hours is available on all Cunard cruises, where guests can grab freshly cooked food 24 hours a day. Opt for continental breakfast in the morning or join them for lunch or dinner for freshly cooked cuisine worldwide.
- Golden Lion Pub is an authentic pub for lunch that offers freedom of your holiday and an array of places to eat and enjoy some delicious food.
- King's Court is a casual dining venue where you can go for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In the evening, the King’s Court turns into 4 different venues – Lotus: Asian Cuisine, the Carvery: British style curved toasts, La Piazza: Italian food, and the chef’s Galley: Chef’s culinary secrets.
- Princess Grill features an intimate fine-dining venue specially reserved for Princess Grill Suite Passengers and a la cart menu open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
- Queen’s Grill is reserved for all Queen’s Grill Suite Passengers to enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
- Queen's Room is an elegant traditional spot for afternoon tea and is the signature service not missed. Waiters serve delicious and healthy sandwiches, fresh scones, and tea accompanied by a live orchestra in the ballroom.
- Steakhouse at The Verandah is a perfect and alternative dining venue onboard Cunard cruises offers an exceptional menu including prime cuts and superb seafood.
- The Lido Restaurant is a spot where a buffet is also available. Some fresh club sandwiches or light bites in the afternoon and South American Grill or Exquisite Asian Cuisine at night.
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Alternative Dining on Queen Anne: Cunard's newest addition to its fleet, Queen Anne, and one of the newest ships to join the fleet, brings many diverse dining options, such as:
- Modern Indian Cuisine: Contemporary takes on ancient dishes, including:
- Mediterranean Flavors: Culinary dishes inspired by Mediterranean countries.
- Japanese Tastes: Serving Japanese specialties.
- Pub Classics Reimagined by Michelin-starred Chef Michel Roux: Elevating traditional pub fare.
- Flagship Steakhouse and Grill: Top quality cuts specializing in beef and seafood.
Every one of these venues offers guests the chance to experience different types of culinary experiences beyond the main dining rooms.
- Carinthia Lounge (Queen Mary 2): This quiet venue is just the place for a light lunch, small dishes or a fine wine with friends. In casual and homely environment, guests can enjoy a very casual dining experience.
Cunard Cruise Drink Package
Cunard has tailored drink packages as a means of convenience and value added to your cruise; here is a brief description of the options available:
1. Beers, Wines, and Spirits Package:
- Price: Changeable depending on the length of the voyage; e.g., $85.50*, per day, per person, for voyages less than 5 nights in duration when pre-booked.
- Includes: Unlimited consumption of beers; wines; spirits; liqueurs and cocktails priced at or less than $13.50* per serving, together with all the benefits of Premium Non-Alcoholic Drinks Option.
- Additional Benefits: 20%* discount on drinks priced above $13.50*, select bottles of wine, and Cocktail Master Class activities.
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2. Premium Non-Alcoholic Drinks Package:
- Price: Pre-book at $40.50* per person, per day.
- Includes: An array of soft drinks, small bottled waters, juices, specialty hot drinks, and non-alcoholic cocktails.
- Additional Benefits: An extra 20%* reduction of any other unlisted non-alcoholic drinks.
3. Specialty Hot Drinks Option:
- Price: $15.75* per person per day (pre-booked).
- Includes: Specialty coffees, Tea Forté infusions, and unlimited hot chocolates.
4. Soft Drinks Option:
- Price: $13.50* per person, per day, pre-booked.
- Includes: Unlimited draft soft drinks, selected fruit juices, squash, and cordials.
5. Dining and Drinking:
- Price per person: $27* per day pre-booked. Available on board to Full World Voyage guests spending 75 nights or more with us. During meals, enjoy all beers and wines by the glass (up to $13.50* per serving), soft drinks, specialty hot drinks, and non-alcoholic cocktails.
- Additional Benefits: For drinks not included during meals in the dining venue, a 20%* discount will apply.
Wine Collections:
- For wine lovers, Cunard has some special selections of curated wines:
- Commodore's Collection: This is a collection that consists of all good wines.
- Captain's Collection: Another curated selection of wines. It's possible to enjoy all these collections in restaurants, bars, and even within the comfort of one's stateroom.
Booking Information: Advance purchase of the selected drinks package is advisable through the "My Cunard" portal prior to the voyage to realize a 10%* discount. Packages are also available for purchase on board standard base prices.
Note- prices and offerings are subject to change. For the latest information, consult Cunard's official resources or your travel advisor.
Cunard Cruise Entertainment That Are Included
Cunard has many activities and facilities available, ranging from nightclubs to shopping, shore excursions, cafes, restaurants, bars & lounges to the alfresco living area.
- A World of Drinks is fully stocked with drinks for guests. It adds a layer of flexibility and convenience to their voyage.
- Cafe Carinthia is a chic venue on Queen Elizabeth that serves tempting pastries, delicious sandwiches, premium illy coffee, cocktails, and wines.
- Captain’s collection features a worldwide wine collection, and each wine is chosen with the help of expert reviews and suggestions.
- Carinthia Lounge is a small relaxing venue that features light bites by day and entertainment in the evening, accompanied by wines and small plates.
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- Champagne Bar is a perfect venue that offers some premium champagnes like Laurent-Perrier.
- Chart Room is a classy cocktail bar where classic allure and an impressive range of drinks are available. There’s a bar to suit every occasion, and guests onboard of Cunard significantly refined the charm of the classic venue.
- Create your collection in Cunard's unique bar and lounge where guests can tailor their selection of wines to enjoy and receive some rewards. It allows guests to select their wine from the two most popular bars on the Cunard cruise - the Captain’s Collection and the Commodore’s Collection.
- Empire Casino offers the best casino games at sea, such as blackjack, high-rollers, slot machines, and other games to sharpen your casino skills. Even you can enjoy the elegant atmosphere while sipping the Cunard Martini.
- Art Galleries onboard of Cunard features original artworks and lithographs of 20th and 21st-century artists.
- Grills Lounge is exclusively reserved for Queen’s Grill and Princess Grill suites guests and is an intimate grills lounge.
- Gin & Fizz is at the midship lounge, where a stylish bar serves one of the premium gins, prosecco, or champagne.
- Golden Lion Pub has a unique atmosphere with great beers, live sports, pub games, and delicious lunches.
- Garden Lounge is a refined and airy lounge to unwind and enjoy the sun and watch the passing scenic world inspired by the conservatories at Kew Gardens.
- Hemispheres turn into a decent place during daytime, and at night, it turns into a dancing floor where guests dance on the beats of the DJ.
- Illuminations Cinema hosts 3D films, stunning concerts, and recitals.
- Lido Bar is only on Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth. It features a range of beers, including Cunard’s self-crafted beers, cider, wine, champagne, mocktails, and cocktails.
- Nightclub G32 is a perfect place to spend your night while enjoying the drinks and dancing to the latest bites of live DJ. Don’t forget to try unique cocktails and a glass of champagne as you keep on enjoying the live DJ party or theme night.
- Planetarium of Cunard cruise line has the most comfortable seat at sea, featuring an epic voyage across the solar system.
- Pavilion Bar offers some relaxing drinks at the relaxing poolside. The drinks range from simple, strong sodas to hand-crafted beers, classic mojito cocktails, and fresh fruit juices.
- Royal Night Theme Balls is an onboard Ballroom venue where guests can dance in formal attire.
- Shopping onboard seems easy because of its international shops and Royal Arcade boutique, image photo gallery, and memorabilia in the bookshop.
- At Sir Samuel’s, Godiva is the most welcoming and unforgettable venue onboard for an expertly blended tea or coffee. Indulge your sweet tooth carving with an exquisite collection of Belgian Chocolatier, Godiva.
- Terrace Bar is one of the best venues on Queen Mary 2. It is an open-air terrace bar that offers a vast collection of wines, drinks, and more, along with sitting lounges.
- The Commodore Club is a magical bar and a remarkable venue where guests can join for refreshing pre-dinner cocktails while admiring the sunset over the sparkling ocean.
- The Commodore collection has the most popular and most acceptable wine styles at sea. These fine wines are highly celebrated by critics and guaranteed to delight their guests onboard.
- The Royal Court Theatre features private boxes for couples on board who want to spend some quality time at sea. It showcases classic and modern films during the afternoon and night with fantastic live comedy and theatre performances in the evenings.
- Veuve Cliquot Champagne Bar lets guests choose among seven different champagnes served by a glass or bottle.
- Winter Garden is onboard of Queen Victoria cruise and is close to the pool and Lido Buffet. Its informal atmosphere and panoramic views make this place a more exciting and relaxing venue.
- Yacht Club offers multiple entertaining ways such as jazz, DJ nights, dancing under the glow, and more.
- Interdenominational Church Service happens once a week means only on Sunday at sea. It is a religious service usually hosted by the Captain or Staff Captain.
Cunard Cruise Health and Fitness
Cunard has everything for all health and fitness people with fitness centers, spa, games deck, and more to pamper and relax.
- Canyon Ranch SpaClub is an ultimate spot for pampering and wellness along with massages, facials, beauty treatments, and some classic stone massage with Thai treatments and Ayurvedic.
- Classical concerts bring back those old hits into a new composition, where people can indulge in with a wide variety of talented guest musicians and varied programs.
- Dance classes onboard will make you a perfect dancer while you’re at sea. All guests can easily access the dance classes and dancing studio onboard all Cunard cruises, whether you're a beginner or expert.
- Deck games come in a wide range that starts from regular games to expert level. Guests can play paddle tennis, bowls, croquet, golf, and more, along with some traditional games like shuffleboard or quoits.
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- Fitness Centre has equipment related to fitness such as spinning machines, aerobics, weight lifting, trade mills, and yoga studio.
- Games Deck is a unique feature of Cunard’s cruises as it offers al fresco entertainment. This deck has open floor-to-ceiling windows that provide the most jaw-dropping views of the ocean and passing scenery.
- Royal Spa takes you in the world of pampering, innovative and indulgent treatments, massages, and fitness services. A range of saunas, hot tubs, thermal suites, and therapy pool services is also available.
- Sporting activities onboard keeps all the sports enthusiasts’ people together. Rather than watching sports, stay active with the help of sports tournaments and friendly matches. Guests can find different types of games on promenade decks, such as deck quoits and shuffleboard.
- The sports deck has many different sports facilities for passengers who want to stay active during the cruise, basketball courts, a golf simulator, and paddle tennis courts.
- Swimming Pools in warm weather are the most inviting place on cruises. There are two welcoming swimming pools along with four whirlpools.
- Insights and enrichment programs are a way to convey and discover new ways of learning and growing with remarkable guest speakers and motivators.
Cunard Cruise For Kids and Teens
Cunard welcomes all little and teens cruisers with several facilities available to keep them entertained and active while they are at sea.
- Night Nursery is open from 6 pm to 11 pm and serves services based on first come first. They provide childcare for 12-23 months old. Parents or guardians can drop their kids and enjoy some quality time in the evening.
- Play Zone features arts and crafts sessions, including books, toys, puzzles, and computer games. In addition, it provides a supervised play area for some of the youngest cruisers at sea.
- Kids Zone is supervised under the well-trained staff with consoles, games, video games, activities, arts and crafts for kids to enjoy, and sports tournaments and competitions.
- The Teen Zone includes different activities such as table tennis tournaments, deck sports, and team games throughout the day with quizzes, bingo, discos, and pizza parties.
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Cunard Cruise Amenities
Enrichment programs onboard are most exciting and famous, along with a wide range of ballroom dancing activities to computing lessons.
Guests can inform the cruise line about dietary needs or allergies when booking to ensure personalized meal options. Some venues on Azamara have age restrictions, including select bars, lounges, and spa facilities. Additionally, certain specialty restaurants may have a dress code, maintaining the sophisticated ambiance of the dining experience.
- Cunard Insights offers the opportunity to explore historical and contemporary issues such as explorers, academics, politicians, current affairs, novelists, biographers, and winning tracks and filmmakers.
- Cunard ConneXions features different daily activities, from watercolor to computer lessons, wine tasting, ballroom dancing, and board games and bridge.
- RADA Acting Workshops lasts for approx. 45 minutes. They provide training and allow guests to share and participate in the famous drama school at sea.
- Maritime Quest is the ship’s unique display located thru the ship’s halls and passageways. It showcases the proud history of Samuel Cunard’s first venture across the Atlantic.
Other Details of Cunard Cruise
- Special Dietary Requirements are available upon special requests: vegetarian, lactose intolerant, gluten-free, dairy-free, kosher, vegan, and more. Guests who require these types of special diets should inform the customer contact Centre before sailing.
- The dress code during the daytime is casual shirts, trousers, shorts, and beachwear are ideal. In contrast, in main restaurants, it requires a simple dress code for breakfast and lunch. Also, shorts are allowed in the Lido Restaurant and Kings Court. Informal evenings will need a jacket and optional tie for gentlemen, cocktail dresses, stylish separates, or equivalent.
- Disabled facilities are available on all Cunard cruises with fully accessible adapted cabins with wider doors and bathrooms with larger floor space. Even embarkation and disembarkation assistance is available at some ports.
- Smoking & E-cigarette is not permitted to smoke in any public room, inside the cabin, or balcony. However, if guests want to smoke, there are reserved spots for cigar and pipe smokers.
- Age Restrictions on Cunard are easy to follow because children older than six months may travel. However, Transatlantic trips require a minimum of 12 months.