QM2: Security Threat??

[garykool81]

Anyone know about a security threat regarding the Queen Mary 2? I was passed along an email saying that the stop in San Juan had been slashed from the itinerary due to a security issue of some sort. The person said that armed crew members were seen onboard the ship, and that the passengers and crew were on "highest alert."

 

I don't know if there is any substance to this, but wanted to throw it out there and see if anyone knows more.

[Cunard Cruiser]

As far I as I am aware San Juan had been slashed from the 2005 itineraries due the dredging of the harbor. We were on QE2 last Year at XMAS and had many problems leaving the Harbor (QE2 & QM2 share the same draft). There was so much muck coming up from the bottom when QE2 was leaving. I think this is the real reason, but I could be wrong.

[travel-to-go]

As far I as I am aware San Juan had been slashed from the 2005 itineraries due the dredging of the harbor. We were on QE2 last Year at XMAS and had many problems leaving the Harbor (QE2 & QM2 share the same draft). There was so much muck coming up from the bottom when QE2 was leaving. I think this is the real reason, but I could be wrong.

 

The harbor is what I had heard. Quite some time ago!

[2moose]

As far I as I am aware San Juan had been slashed from the 2005 itineraries due the dredging of the harbor. We were on QE2 last Year at XMAS and had many problems leaving the Harbor (QE2 & QM2 share the same draft). There was so much muck coming up from the bottom when QE2 was leaving. I think this is the real reason, but I could be wrong.

it is my understanding that there is also a political issue between the mayor or govenor of san juan pr and captain warwick( i.,e a pi**ing contest) and that dredgi ng the harbor is just part of the problem

[garykool81]

Yeah, hopefully it is just a silly thing like that and not some sort of threat. The folks who I saw an email from were under the impression that there was a security threat of some sort onboard I guess from comments crew had made, etc.

[transat_jon]

I heard the same as 2moose on this one : Captain Warwick was not happy after this port I believe.

[MollyBrown]

Just watch out for those pirates!

[stowaway2k]

As far I as I am aware San Juan had been slashed from the 2005 itineraries due the dredging of the harbor. We were on QE2 last Year at XMAS and had many problems leaving the Harbor (QE2 & QM2 share the same draft). There was so much muck coming up from the bottom when QE2 was leaving. I think this is the real reason, but I could be wrong.

 

yes, i remember that to. it was like we were floating on mud.

and also on arrival, there was a lengthy delay in clearing the ship, capt. mcnaught explaining that the immigration officials chose to ignore cunard's recommendations on the ship's needs, and then personally insulting him and the ship in general as they left the ship.

 

has there been no call in pueto rico by cunard since?

[JGR01]

Speaking of security......

 

QM2 Crossing 10 Aug NYC-Southampton.....

 

We had a NYC police helicopter escorting/buzzing/taking photos all around the ship for a long way .. until we passed under the Verizanno Narrows bridge. The chopper really was intent on providing security tho the crew would sometimes wave when we waved from the Balconies with lifted Champagne glasses! She followed us UNDER the bridge .. went to investigate a small boat farther out .. then came back to assume the 'security' position.

 

We also saw flashing lights on the center of the bridge itself .. tho since QM2 only clears by 2feet I can understand the desire for keeping traffic moving while she passes under!

 

Anyone else notice the NYC Police Helicopter on other departure? Arrivals?

[JGR01]

Speaking of security......

 

QM2 Crossing 10 Aug NYC-Southampton.....

 

We had a NYC police helicopter escorting/buzzing/taking photos all around the ship for a long way .. until we passed under the Verizanno Narrows bridge. The chopper really was intent on providing security tho the crew would sometimes wave when we waved from the Balconies with lifted Champagne glasses! She followed us UNDER the bridge .. went to investigate a small boat farther out .. then came back to assume the 'security' position.

 

We also saw flashing lights on the center of the bridge itself .. tho since QM2 only clears by 2feet I can understand the desire for keeping traffic moving while she passes under!

 

Anyone else notice the NYC Police Helicopter on other departure? Arrivals?

[travelgals]

It is very common to have an escort from the bridge to the dock in NY since 9/11. It has happened on all our trips.