Any interest in Cunard Queen Vic maiden voyage?

[thulewx]

Just got the email from Pied Piper about the Cunard Queen Vistoria Maiden Voyage in Dec 2007. Anyone else interested? I did the QM2 Maiden and had a grand time - the floor plans of the new QV look interesting and prices aren't TOO bad for a maiden voyage. Plus, interesting first voyage - Northern Baltic for 11 days in DECEMBER...

[cruiser of the seas]

Hi Phil,

 

I don't know if you remember us, our names are Tony & Frank and we met on the Radisson Voyager over Thanksgiving week about 2 years ago.

 

Yes the thought of going on the Maiden voyage of the Queen Victoria did cross my mind when we received the email from Pied Piper, but when I started looking at the itinerary and the time of year, my Florida blood starting getting a severe chill. I know you are used to cold weather being that you work in Greenland, by the way is that still the case.....

Can you imaging what it would be like in Norway in Dec, brrrrrrrrrrr.

 

So, I don't know is the answer, do we wait to do a spring or summer cruise on her or do we bite the bullet and do the inagural, something to think about. Hope your doing well.

 

Regards

Tony

[quepaquete]

The email from Pied Piper Travel got my interest:) , and the prices are very reseanable. That time of the year in Northern Europe is not appealing, though!!

Like Tony said: BRRRRRRRRR!

[Bramcruiser]

Would love to do it. However, it not likely in terms of timing with other events (yeah, I actually have a 2008 vacation already planned) unless a rich millionaire relative whom I never knew died and left me with millions.

 

However, I am sure the QV someday will be a possibility.

 

Will be testing the mega sister of hers for the first time though - the QM2 in December 2006.

[Archipelago]

I also got the email from Derek too and it looked attractive..... until I realized it was in December BRRRRRRRR:o My last QE2 was a December 15th transatlantic with a Force 12 wind BRRRRRRRRRRR:eek:

[njreo]

What are they thinking? Northern cruise from London in December? When you get up near Scandanavia it will be dark most of the day and nite .. the shortest day of the year (total darkness up there) is Dec 21st? and so COLD! BRRRRRRRR

 

I don't understand why they aren't heading south. No thanks!

[Bramcruiser]

Funny how those interested in the maiden voyage are northerners like from Greenland and Canada. The thick skinned will go anywhere on a cruise.

[JPEvans]

Can anyone give details? I didn't receive an e-mail. I might be interested in the maiden voyage. I've been on the QM2 twice with Pied Piper.

 

Thanks

[thulewx]

to post their web address, so just google pied piper - they have a special page for the QV cruise...

[roscoe39]

hey guys...not sure if this thread is dead yet but ive just booked the QV on her maiden world cruise Singapore through to Southampton.....itll be warmer than the maiden cruises...why dont you come along!

[Bill and Ray]

Yes, we are on the QV maiden voyage! Cabin 4011 I believe. We met a number of people on QM2 Labor Day cruise that have also booked. See you in 2007!

[RMS Olympic]

Bon Voyage to all of you on the QV...I will toast to you while I am on my December Paul Gauguin cruise. My last cruise before moving to Florida!!!!!!!! Once the QV gets to the Caribbean...I will surely book.

And I do remember Tony and Francy.......might try to look you up for dinner in Feb before the RSVP cruise on Princess......hope all is well.

Tom aka bertha

[KenC]

Afraid we will only be there to wave you all off!!! ... and we will be there.

 

Phil did you book???

 

Hi Bill and Ray how are you both - you had a long wait for this maiden voyage!!!

 

We are sun seekers too - so will be on the NY to LA segment of the maiden world cruise.

 

cheers

 

Ken & Phill

[thulewx]

No, I didn't book - by the time I got the info from Pied Piper, all the decently priced cabins were sold out. Plus I wasn't too keen on a winter itinerary in Northern Europe.

I also decided to save some money and retire early - as a matter of fact, I have two weeks left before I depart the great white North for good, and head for warmer weather in Georgia - I can't wait!!!

[RMS Olympic]

Another Magnolia for the state of Georgia..........

Thule will never be the same............

[HeinBloed]

C U on the section Southampton - New York...

 

How to survive for another year before sailing???

 

Regards,

HeinBloed, Germany

[Darrell6t]

We are booked, with Pied Piper, for the NYC to LA portion of the World Cruise. It should be a great trip with many days at sea.

[Oslo Dutch]

What are they thinking? Northern cruise from London in December? When you get up near Scandanavia it will be dark most of the day and nite .. the shortest day of the year (total darkness up there) is Dec 21st? and so COLD! BRRRRRRRR

 

I don't understand why they aren't heading south. No thanks!

 

 

No no no, Oslo is still way below the polar circle and there it will get light during daytime. Expect daylight around 9 9.30 and sunset around 3.30pm.

 

You will find most cities in nice Christmas decorations and it's worth a visit I imagine.

 

Reint