So what are Cunards Grills all about?

First off, I've never had a chance to stop in one. The closest I've come is walking enviously past the Queens Grill restaurant, craning my neck trying to see how the other half eat.
Secondly, if, like me, you've never had a chance to experience a Grill, (Princess or Queens), don't worry the service in the Britannia restaurant is still some of the best at sea and Cunard are still one of my favourite cruise lines even if I haven't tried a Grill.

Now I know a lot of people get a little offended by the idea of the Grills, thinking it hearkens back to the bad old days of a three tier system, ie first , second and third class. but if you ask Cunard they'll deny this strenuously, stating that their Grills aren't a class system,  you're just paying for extra facilities onboard.
It's all rubbish of course. It is a class system, just based on money rather than birth. But, playing Devils Advocate who can lay hand on heart on say they wouldn't book a Grill if they could afford one?

But what do you get extra with a Grill........?


Well let's break it down for you. I'll start first with the

Princess Grills.
You'll find enhanced amenities in you cabin like the services of a concierge as well as a welcoming bottle of sparkling wine and sugar-iced strawberrys.
You get priority embarkation at the port at a separate grill check-in with priority luggage delivery.
The room itself will be about 367sq ft to 381 sq ft with a walk in wardrobe, full bathroom with tub and shower, a private balcony as well as lots of other extra luxury items like fine shampoos and linen, (not that shampoo is a luxury item, I just mean the items in the Princess grills will be of a better quality). They also have a pillow menu option with the choice of nine different pillows. You also get a nightly turn down service with a complimentary chocolate on your pillow.
The big thing with the Princess Grill though is the access it gives you to the Princess Grills restaurant  which has a different kitchen to the Britannia restaurant and serves a different, supposedly better, menu. Although again, I've eaten many times in the Britannia restaurant and never had any complaints.

Queens Grill
A lot of the benefits given with the Princess Grill will be duplicated on the Queens Grill although obviously the cabins are a lot bigger, anywhere from 506 sq ft to 2097 sq ft!
In the Queens Grill they really do try to give you the best of the best though with Butler service in your suite, a bon voyage bottle of champagne this time, (rather than sparkling wine), an in cabin bar as opposed to mini fridge, (fully stocked) and again just like the Princess Grill you have access to the exclusive Queens Grill dining room with it's own separate kitchen and menu and food of a quality to match the cabin.

As I said at the start of this post, I've never sailed in a Grill cabin but I'd love to hear back from any of you that have as to whether all the extras you get with them really are worth the extra money Cunard ask for these cabins.

Happy Cruising.