Tillylovesseabourn Posted July 21, 2017 #1 Share Posted July 21, 2017 My thoughts are with the people of Greece and turkey In light of the catastrophic events in the turkish and greek islands last night,badly affecting Rhodes/Kos and Bodrum. I also wonder how this will affect Cunards QV schedule which features some of the effected areas, and are they historically pretty quick to react to this kind of catastrophe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueRiband Posted July 21, 2017 #2 Share Posted July 21, 2017 It's so recent that even the news stories are in a state of flux this morning. If a port call is scheduled than of course Cunard is in contact with the tour operators ashore, who would inform them of the local situation. It's a lose-lose situation for any cruise line. Tour an area close to where people are suffering and it looks insensitive. Cancel the tour and those who earn their living from tourism suffer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cats2010 Posted July 22, 2017 #3 Share Posted July 22, 2017 In general, people suffering from the consequences of natural disasters receive help, be it material wise, financial or both, from local and/or national governments and humanitarian bodies, and often ad hoc donations from citizens are added thereto. It would be interesting to know whether the numerous early warning systems installed world-wide have received any follow-up. As regards the route of QV or any other ship in the area, captains and ships companies normally adapt it accordingly offering other destinations as a replacement. It is customary that passengers are informed of such changes by the organizer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sogne Posted July 22, 2017 #4 Share Posted July 22, 2017 My thoughts are with the people of Greece and turkey In light of the catastrophic events in the turkish and greek islands last night,badly affecting Rhodes/Kos and Bodrum.I also wonder how this will affect Cunards QV schedule which features some of the effected areas, and are they historically pretty quick to react to this kind of catastrophe? QV is in Pireaus and will be heading back to Venice as per schedule, she has no calls over to Rhodes for some time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buchhalm Posted July 22, 2017 #5 Share Posted July 22, 2017 We disembarked QV a few hours ago. Table mates who are continuing from Athens tonight gave had NO indication of any schedule changes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tillylovesseabourn Posted July 22, 2017 Author #6 Share Posted July 22, 2017 QV is in Pireaus and will be heading back to Venice as per schedule, she has no calls over to Rhodes for some time QV is due in Rhodes in about four / five weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cats2010 Posted July 22, 2017 #7 Share Posted July 22, 2017 Could be that there will be aftershocks. They should let you know if they change schedule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madaroch Posted July 22, 2017 #8 Share Posted July 22, 2017 She's to be in Rhodes when we're on her. Such a beautiful place. Hope everyone is safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minoushka Posted July 23, 2017 #9 Share Posted July 23, 2017 My friends are on Q V right now but when they were in Athens did not seem at all affected by that earthquake ....I hope they will remain ok ....i hope it did not do too much damage or create tsunamis I hope they contact me tomorrow from their first stop in Greece ..not a great way to start a cruise I hope the damages are minmal for those affected and no aftershocks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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