Liverpool 24th- 25th May

[Sue's Mom]

Hubby and I live in west Wirral. On special occasions such as this Wirral becomes gridlocked. So, rather sadly, DH and I today decided that we would not be going anywhere to watch the celebrations. Luckily I know links now to three webcams, so thanks to the people who posted two of those three links.

 

However, we do have two tickets on board a Mersey ferry for QV's sail away, about which I am quite excited.

 

Also we have just booked a Med cruise on board QV at the end of October. Wooo hoooo.

[nellydean]

Heading up to my old home town tomorrow for a long weekend to take in the celebrations.

 

It will be rammed, as Liverpudlians love their ships, plus, many people are visiting from outside the area to witness this once in a lifetime river spectacle.

 

Let's hope the sight of so many people (some reports of up to a million lining both sides of river) leads to cunard, and other lines, starting up some turnaround cruises from the city. It has so much to offer.

 

Enjoy your cruise and have a fab Scouse weekend :)

[fg_hb]

Just found an article which stated that Cunard will do a live stream showing the 3 Queens event in Liverpool. I hope the stream will not be overcrowded. The article is located at http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cunard-to-live-stream-175th-anniversary-events-in-liverpool-on-25-may-300087580.html

[Lanky Lad]

It's just been announced that the Red Arrows will be joining the party on Monday :)

[Host Hattie]

And we are on our way :-)

[Host Hattie]

We are nearly there

[gailjen]

Welcome Hattie, rain due to clear in the next hour or so

 

 

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[gailjen]

Wirral webcam http://www.wirralcam.org/dome3.shtml

 

 

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[Host Hattie]

Welcome Hattie, rain due to clear in the next hour or so

 

 

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Thanks, it's good to be here :-)

[Sue's Mom]

Finally, the sun shone for you all. Hubby and hope you are all enjoying what Liverpool and environs have to offer.

[Host Hattie]

We've had a great day thanks, looking forward to the rest of the evening & tomorrow.

[Host Hattie]

Book in our cabin this evening, I think it's a different one to those given out up to now

[Ray66]

Book in our cabin this evening, I think it's a different one to those given out up to now

 

That looks good! Yes it's different to the one given on the Lusitania cruise. We got this one:

 

[Host Hattie]

I wonder if we'll get that one as well ?!

We didn't have a particularly good view of the light show but great fireworks.

[moldgirl]

I hope the light show will be on the DVD as we couldn't see much either.

[Host Hattie]

The crowds are gathering

[Rocchi]

I am watching this on the three ship's webcams on the laptop and keeping track on marine traffic. On the Cunard website there is a link to youtube for 'Live footage of Cunard's #3Queens in Liverpool' that will start in about 12.30 UK time.

[Moonraker7]

The show on you tube was very good. I expect it'll be up there on the Cunard site now it's stopped being live. Amazing to see them do their turn and then side by side with the red arrows flying over

[BlueRiband]

Screenshot from the web feed:

[rgaudet]

Only saw a bit of the live feed but some great photos on Facebook. Gotta love how Cunard celebrates its history. Fantastic stuff!

 

Rob

 

 

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[Host Hattie]

Screenshot from the web feed:

 

Great shot, it was an amazing experience. I hope it looked as good from the shore as it felt from QM2

[ToadOfToadHall]

BBC's news site:

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-merseyside-32836087

[jo-b]

We are just home, wonderful day we were on the Wirral side from just before 10 am, took chairs and a picnic great views.

 

There were HUGE crowds, but an amazing show well done Cunard, tired now and we are sunburnt, how did that happen!

 

The sound & light show & fireworks last night were great and well attended too. It would be interesting to know how many people came.

 

The ship's looked magnificent everyone had a great time thanks to Cunard and Liverpool.

[JollyJackTar52]

I just got home. Been a long day. My new fangled smartwatch tells me that we've walked 10 miles around Liverpool today!

 

@Host Hattie I reckon I've sold at least 5 cruises today by chatting to people. Where do I apply for our free cruise?

[Presto2]

From a P&O and Celebrity cruiser just wanted to pop over here and say CONGRATULATIONS Cunard. We've just watched Youtube and the events today. Well done to you for a fabulous day and to Liverpool for a great event.

Have to smile at the woman fronting it who said that she was amazed that the ships 'floated' ----------- errrrrr ---------- yes. :D:rolleyes:

 

People may criticise your cruise line as any other, but no one can ever take away the amazing heritage that Cunard has and that every other cruise line must envy.

 

E.g. Celebrity are having a special event to mark their 25th --- says it all.

 

We will sail with you one day ------

 

Enjoy the celebrations