pmb1 Posted February 4, 2014 #551 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Getting back for a moment to "Where is QM2?": she's a half day out of Port Louis, Mauritius, and eight days from Fremantle (the port for Perth), Australia. I envy the passengers all those glorious sea days. It's just a pity that she'll be strolling at 20 knots instead of sprinting at 25+. You know, I'd pay a couple of hundred dollars surcharge for a five day crossing. Would anyone else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brigittetom Posted February 4, 2014 #552 Share Posted February 4, 2014 [quote name='pmb1'] You know, I'd pay a couple of hundred dollars surcharge for a five day crossing. Would anyone else?[/QUOTE] Not me. I'd rather have them pick up speed and stick in a port. I never wish for a shorter trip. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepperrn Posted February 4, 2014 #553 Share Posted February 4, 2014 (edited) [quote name='turquoise 6']There are 2 back yo back transatlantic from NY In July 6. And in October Thanks[/QUOTE]The July 6th EB crossing (M411/A/B) doesn't turn around in Southampton (or even Hamburg) and return to New York, as it would in a "back to back" but continues to Hamburg, Norway and Hamburg again (as I read the schedule). The next WB crossing is on July 19th from Hamburg (July 21st from Southampton). This is not "B2B" transatlantic crossings. Something similar applies to the October 28th crossing (M425/A/B) (and with variations, several others). At least, that is how I read the schedule. Edited February 4, 2014 by pepperrn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cats2010 Posted February 4, 2014 #554 Share Posted February 4, 2014 [quote name='pmb1'] You know, I'd pay a couple of hundred dollars surcharge for a five day crossing. Would anyone else?[/QUOTE] By now means! The longer and more often I can be on my ship, the better! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turquoise 6 Posted February 5, 2014 Author #555 Share Posted February 5, 2014 [quote name='pepperrn']The July 6th EB crossing (M411/A/B) doesn't turn around in Southampton (or even Hamburg) and return to New York, as it would in a "back to back" but continues to Hamburg, Norway and Hamburg again (as I read the schedule). The next WB crossing is on July 19th from Hamburg (July 21st from Southampton). This is not "B2B" transatlantic crossings. Something similar applies to the October 28th crossing (M425/A/B) (and with variations, several others). At least, that is how I read the schedule.[/QUOTE]. Yes I see. When I saw the chart, i thought I saw A back to back. It may be the format of the chart That is misleading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turquoise 6 Posted February 6, 2014 Author #556 Share Posted February 6, 2014 [quote name='pmb1']Getting back for a moment to "Where is QM2?": she's a half day out of Port Louis, Mauritius, and eight days from Fremantle (the port for Perth), Australia. I envy the passengers all those glorious sea days. It's just a pity that she'll be strolling at 20 knots instead of sprinting at 25+. You know, I'd pay a couple of hundred dollars surcharge for a five day crossing. Would anyone else?[/QUOTE] What's the rush ? The Ocean liners did 5 Day crossing in the day when schedules had to be met. I enjoy the transatlantic sea days, enough to have Back to back , and would mean 14 days at sea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmb1 Posted February 6, 2014 #557 Share Posted February 6, 2014 [quote name='turquoise 6']What's the rush ? The Ocean liners did 5 Day crossing in the day when schedules had to be met. I enjoy the transatlantic sea days, enough to have Back to back , and would mean 14 days at sea.[/QUOTE]I'm not in a rush; I love sea days, but I also love to experience Queen Mary 2 going real fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turquoise 6 Posted February 10, 2014 Author #558 Share Posted February 10, 2014 [quote name='pmb1']I'm not in a rush; I love sea days, but I also love to experience Queen Mary 2 going real fast.[/QUOTE] I don't know how fast the QM2 can go? 22-26knots? I know the Qm2 can sail through storms without slowing down As the cruise liners do, but the QM2 doesn't go full knots . The S/S United States would go 30 knots In a typical transatlantic crossing . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salacia Posted February 10, 2014 #559 Share Posted February 10, 2014 [quote name='turquoise 6']I don't know how fast the QM2 can go? 22-26knots? I know the Qm2 can sail through storms without slowing down As the cruise liners do, but the QM2 doesn't go full knots . The S/S United States would go 30 knots In a typical transatlantic crossing .[/QUOTE] QM2 can do 30 knots according to statements made here: [url]http://www.cunard.com/documents/press%20kits/queen%20mary%202/queen_mary_2_technical.pdf[/url] Anyone remember when the last time was she made that speed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cats2010 Posted February 10, 2014 #560 Share Posted February 10, 2014 [quote name='turquoise 6']I don't know how fast the QM2 can go? 22-26knots? I know the Qm2 can sail through storms without slowing down As the cruise liners do, but the QM2 doesn't go full knots . The S/S United States would go 30 knots In a typical transatlantic crossing .[/QUOTE] But, turquoise ... I am sure you know that QM2 can do 30 knots ... Tomorrow she will arrive at Fremantle (Perth), Australia! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turquoise 6 Posted February 10, 2014 Author #561 Share Posted February 10, 2014 But, turquoise ... I am sure you know that QM2 can do 30 knots ... Tomorrow she will arrive at Fremantle (Perth), Australia! :) Hi Cats. Yes , but there is not need for that speed As in the Ocean liner days . Ah , I lost track of where the Qm2 is. Thanks for the update:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pushka Posted February 10, 2014 #562 Share Posted February 10, 2014 At last. Once it hits Australian shores I'm an really into countdown mode. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brigittetom Posted February 10, 2014 #563 Share Posted February 10, 2014 At last. Once it hits Australian shores I'm an really into countdown mode. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk All good things come to those that wait. Have a wonderful trip. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pushka Posted February 10, 2014 #564 Share Posted February 10, 2014 All good things come to those that wait. Have a wonderful trip. :) Thankyou brigittetom. I'm hanging out for it and know I'll love it. :p Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turquoise 6 Posted February 11, 2014 Author #565 Share Posted February 11, 2014 AS a world traveler on Cunard , along with the Dogs and cats in the kennels. I am very impressed how Cunard cares for the pets on board. On rough day at sea ,Commodore Warner made a public statement that he was concerned that the Pets in the Kennel may get sea sick. I have visited ports and went on tours to visit national parks and wild life. In St.Kitts, we played with the cute monkeys. In Barbados , we swam with the Turtles. In London, we visited the Zoo. All warming experiences . But I am very, very Outraged,Upset,Sickened about the 2 year old male healthy ZEBRA was Slaughtered. Killed. and in public display, dismembered and thrown to the Lions in Copenhagen ZOO, Denmark.:mad: WONDERFUL COPENHAGEN:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pushka Posted February 11, 2014 #566 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Yes. Dreadful. Shame on Denmark and Copenhagen. But nothing to do with Cunard. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cats2010 Posted February 11, 2014 #567 Share Posted February 11, 2014 I have no words ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray66 Posted February 11, 2014 #568 Share Posted February 11, 2014 But I am very, very Outraged,Upset,Sickened about the 2 year old male healthy ZEBRA was Slaughtered. Or giraffe even. Anyway, back to the QM2, the sea-scanner website says arrival in Fremantle will be in 15 hours but the webcam shows her already docked. So has she arrived early or have sea-scanner got it wrong? Harbour webcams are here: http://www.fremantleports.com.au/Operations/Harbourcams/Pages/default.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turquoise 6 Posted February 11, 2014 Author #569 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Or giraffe even. Anyway, back to the QM2, the sea-scanner website says arrival in Fremantle will be in 15 hours but the webcam shows her already docked. So has she arrived early or have sea-scanner got it wrong? Harbour webcams are here: http://www.fremantleports.com.au/Operations/Harbourcams/Pages/default.aspx Yes! Thanks Looks great. 15 hours is a big difference in time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cunardaddict Posted February 11, 2014 #570 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Welcome back to the middle ages... Copenhagen government will have to act. A totally inacceptable action of the zoo. But other governments kill people. So we better come back to Cunard and the question of why QM2 is a day ahead schedule now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cats2010 Posted February 11, 2014 #571 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Or giraffe even. Anyway, back to the QM2, the sea-scanner website says arrival in Fremantle will be in 15 hours but the webcam shows her already docked. So has she arrived early or have sea-scanner got it wrong? Harbour webcams are here: http://www.fremantleports.com.au/Operations/Harbourcams/Pages/default.aspx The webcam image of QM2, which is transmited by MTR I think, also shows her being docked already in Fremantle. Sorry, but I don't know how to transfer the image to the CC message board .... :mad: :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pushka Posted February 11, 2014 #572 Share Posted February 11, 2014 I asked this question on the Aussie forums. She's overnighting in Fremantle and leaving tomorrow early evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turquoise 6 Posted February 11, 2014 Author #573 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Yes. Dreadful. Shame on Denmark and Copenhagen. But nothing to do with Cunard. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I didn't imply that Cunard is involved in this The Qm2 is very humane to wild life and affords Me the opportunity to travel the world and visit The national parks and zoos Slaughter of an African animal, endangered On loan from Africa to Denmark .:p Isn't this an international legal issue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cats2010 Posted February 11, 2014 #574 Share Posted February 11, 2014 I didn't imply that Cunard is involved in this The Qm2 is very humane to wild life and affords Me the opportunity to travel the world and visit The national parks and zoos Slaughter of an African animal, endangered On loan from Africa to Denmark .:p Isn't this an international legal issue? Hi turqoise, This could be something for the Council of Europe of which Denmark is a member, in addition to numerous other international organisations - the UN most probably also. The EU enhances protection of endangered species. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salacia Posted February 11, 2014 #575 Share Posted February 11, 2014 I wonder why QM2 arrived in Freemantle so much earlier than expected :confused: According to the schedule (https://ask.cunard.com/help/cunard/life-on-board/dress_code_all) she wasn't due to arrive until 12 Feb at 06:00, with a departure time of 12 Feb 17:00. BTW, here's a report w/photos of QM2 arrival in Freemantle: http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/21399264/queen-arrives-at-fremantle-port/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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