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Christian, Heltran, Sarah and Kurt sailed on Queen Mary 2 for her 2023 Centenary World Voyage, celebrating 100 years of Cunard World Voyages. We met them before setting sail, and found out what they were looking forward to most.
Let's start with introductions! What is your name, and what is your role on board Queen Mary 2?
I'm Christian Simon, and I'm a bartender: creating beautiful cocktails for our lovely guests!
My name is Heltran Jay Panaguiton, I come from the Philippines, and I'm a Quartermaster in the Bridge team.
I am Sarah May Salvador, and I'm a Hotel Assistant in Queen Mary 2's housekeeping department.
My name is Kurt Russel, and I'm a waiter in Queen Mary 2's Britannia Restaurant.
Christian: what is the most popular cocktail on board?
CS: Probably the classic Cosmopolitan, many of our guests love to order it. We even have a mocktail version, and the recipe is online so guests can try it at home too!
Heltran, you must have seen a lot from the Bridge! What's the most exciting thing you've seen?
HP: Whales and dolphins!
Kurt, one for you: where would you say is the best place to sit in Queen Mary 2's Britannia Restaurant?
KR: I would choose the Captain's table. It's a large round table to seat 10-12 right in the centre.
How many World Voyages have you been on with Cunard?
CS: 2023 will be my sixth World Voyage with Cunard!
HP: My first World Voyage was in 2009; 2023 will be my tenth.
SS: Just one: This is my first!
KR: Me too: 2023 is my first one, and a dream come true for me after years of waiting.
Which destinations are you most excited to visit on the 2023 World Voyage?
CS: Probably Syndey and Adelaide. Later on we will visit Cape Town too, which is truly a beautiful place.
HP: Singapore!
SS: Singapore. I used to see it on postcards and dream of setting foot there: the idea that I could do so on a World Cruise is so awesome!
KR: All of them! But particularly Kangaroo Island in Australia.
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