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Let's start with introductions! What is your name, and what is your role on board Queen Mary 2?

Christian Simon, a bartender on Cunard's Queen Mary 2

I'm Christian Simon, and I'm a bartender: creating beautiful cocktails for our lovely guests!

Haltran Panaguiton, quartermaster on Cunard's Queen Mary 2

My name is Heltran Jay Panaguiton, I come from the Philippines, and I'm a Quartermaster in the Bridge team.

Sarah May Salvador, a hotel assistant in Queen Mary 2's housekeeping department

I am Sarah May Salvador, and I'm a Hotel Assistant in Queen Mary 2's housekeeping department.

Kurt Russel, a waiter in Queen Mary 2's Britannia Restaurant

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. 

A group of guests dine at the Captain's table in Queen Mary 2's Britannia Restaurant
A group of guests dine at the Captain's table in Queen Mary 2's Britannia Restaurant
A group of guests dine at the Captain's table in Queen Mary 2's Britannia Restaurant
A group of guests dine at the Captain's table in Queen Mary 2's Britannia Restaurant

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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