LeBarryboat Posted August 6, 2012 #1 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Just returned from a trans-Atlantic crossing on QM2 and made a video. I interviewed Captain Chris Wells and he gave a great explanation of the difference between an Ocean Liner and a Cruise Ship. You'll also hear a comparison of the Queen Mary 2's whistles and the original Queen Mary's whistles - I'd love to hear what people think of this video! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cunard candy Posted August 6, 2012 #2 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Just returned from a trans-Atlantic crossing on QM2 and made a video. I interviewed Captain Chris Wells and he gave a great explanation of the difference between an Ocean Liner and a Cruise Ship. You'll also hear a comparison of the Queen Mary 2's whistles and the original Queen Mary's whistles - I'd love to hear what people think of this video! I enjoyed the video and Captain Wells explanation - it was very clear. Although I have travelled on the QM2 many times, I have not done a transatlantic - I have been very tempted by the QE crossing to Florida in Jan 2013 but after Captain Wells explained the difference between the ships I think I will only do it on the QM2 now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loubetti Posted August 6, 2012 #3 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Excellent videos, and a proper explanation between an ocean liner and what I call "tin ships" (cruise ships). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T5LHR Posted August 6, 2012 #4 Share Posted August 6, 2012 *ooh*! Hello Keith Maynard... *swoon* :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Q-step Posted August 6, 2012 #5 Share Posted August 6, 2012 I love to cruise, but my flying comes first!.......Cessna 210N Turbo Centurion........ Mine is a Cessna 182. Not a turbo and the gear is down & welded, but still a lot of fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitemarsh Posted August 7, 2012 #6 Share Posted August 7, 2012 *ooh*! Hello Keith Maynard... *swoon* :D You're terrible Murial. And great videos Barry. I enjoyed them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ship Drongo Posted December 21, 2016 #7 Share Posted December 21, 2016 Just returned from a trans-Atlantic crossing on QM2 and made a video. I interviewed Captain Chris Wells and he gave a great explanation of the difference between an Ocean Liner and a Cruise Ship. You'll also hear a comparison of the Queen Mary 2's whistles and the original Queen Mary's whistles - I'd love to hear what people think of this video! A great explanation in this YouTube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BlueRiband Posted December 21, 2016 #8 Share Posted December 21, 2016 I realize this is a 4-year old thread. And the difference was really apparent with some of the pitching we had on this WB trip. No way would I have wanted to make this crossing on a floating condo. Interestingly, about half the passengers on this sailing are first-time Cunarders. I'd like to think that QM2's pedigree and construction is a big reason why they would choose a December crossing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithm Posted December 22, 2016 #9 Share Posted December 22, 2016 I realize this is a 4-year old thread. And the difference was really apparent with some of the pitching we had on this WB trip. No way would I have wanted to make this crossing on a floating condo. Interestingly, about half the passengers on this sailing are first-time Cunarders. I'd like to think that QM2's pedigree and construction is a big reason why they would choose a December crossing. We've done 5 trips on the QM2 & one on the QV. The QV rocked & pitched even in mild seas. Pretty bad. There is a video showing the 3 queens in the North Atlantic & the QV was struggling compared to the QM2 & QE2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hihilo Posted December 22, 2016 #10 Share Posted December 22, 2016 Nice video---- I did a b2b T/A crossing a few weeks ago.... its marvelous. Interesting how you throw few " commercials" into this mix! (1) the luggage transfer service (2) the insurance company (3) and some site "Luxury only" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loveboat1995 Posted December 24, 2016 #11 Share Posted December 24, 2016 I realize this is a 4-year old thread. And the difference was really apparent with some of the pitching we had on this WB trip. No way would I have wanted to make this crossing on a floating condo. Interestingly, about half the passengers on this sailing are first-time Cunarders. I'd like to think that QM2's pedigree and construction is a big reason why they would choose a December crossing. Agreed! It is just a delight to sail an iconic ship like QM2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaska_planner Posted January 1, 2017 #12 Share Posted January 1, 2017 Just returned from a trans-Atlantic crossing on QM2 and made a video. I interviewed Captain Chris Wells and he gave a great explanation of the difference between an Ocean Liner and a Cruise Ship. You'll also hear a comparison of the Queen Mary 2's whistles and the original Queen Mary's whistles - I'd love to hear what people think of this video! thanks for this link...i loved seeing the footage from the original queen mary i sailed her back in 1963.. we were in first class (back in the days when classes were classes, with locked gates in between).. i was 7 years old and it was like living in a fairy tale.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loveboat1995 Posted January 1, 2017 #13 Share Posted January 1, 2017 (edited) thanks for this link...i loved seeing the footage from the original queen maryi sailed her back in 1963.. we were in first class (back in the days when classes were classes, with locked gates in between).. i was 7 years old and it was like living in a fairy tale.. The Queen Mary is probably my favorite of all the ocean liners. I love visiting it in Long Beach when I can. I never sailed on it, but my grandfather and great uncle both sailed on it when they were GIs during the Second World War. How wonderful that you got the chance to sail the Queen Mary. It must have been wonderful. :) Edited January 1, 2017 by Loveboat1995 Adding more text. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaska_planner Posted January 2, 2017 #14 Share Posted January 2, 2017 The Queen Mary is probably my favorite of all the ocean liners. I love visiting it in Long Beach when I can. I never sailed on it, but my grandfather and great uncle both sailed on it when they were GIs during the Second World War. How wonderful that you got the chance to sail the Queen Mary. It must have been wonderful. :) i'd love to go to long beach some day to see her... i probably have pictures of her from our voyages.... i'd have to look through about a zillion slides, but certainly my parents must have taken pictures... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoshikitty Posted January 3, 2017 #15 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Annoyed by the 3 shameless plugs. It leaves the impression, that your interest is more in making money rather than passing info. Imo, of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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