QE2 In Dubai - As seen from Cruise Ship Webcams (2010)

[Matt]

Here are some webcam images joined together. That water drop is a pain!

Jem, i have about 4 more images of her arriving, that dont include the QE2. I started saving from when she entered the harbour, if you want them for the youtube photo gallery?

And Louis, you are right, they should care a little more about making an image, especially when so many people are in their home city, from across the world to see the naming of the Deliziosa!

Matt

[Matt]

Parachutes above QE2, 25 minutes before naming of Costa Deliziosa!!

[Matt]

Glimpses of QE2 from Costa Deliziosa naming ceremony live cameras.

http://costadeliziosa.com/us/

[Twynkle]

Oh Matt!
Thanks for the link.
Watching the live feed with the focus on something so completely different,
glimpsing (for half a second) QE2 just yards away and looking so lonely....
This  is simply heartbreaking!
Rosie

[Jem]

Jem, i have about 4 more images of her arriving, that dont include the QE2. I started saving from when she entered the harbour, if you want them for the youtube photo gallery?

Thanks for the offer Matt but thats OK. The link is great, such a shame our poor QE2 is not the one at the center of attention! I bet she feels like shouting 'What about the real Queen here! I hope her horn gets stuck on,on

[Matt]

You are both very welcome! I think you will both love this webcam image i just retrieved from the Costa Deliziosa, of QE2 at Dusk. A lovely image indeed!

Glad that water drop has vanished from the lens!

Matt

[Twynkle]

QE2 still needs a new floodlight bulb!

[Matt]

She really does Rosie, or they need to stop conserving that little bit more energy

But she looks quite lively tonight i think, very bright. Maybe it’s the new Deliziosa Webcam!?

[Peter Mugridge]

In the top one of those three pictures ( 14.35GMT ) it does look as if both sides are illuminated but only the starboard side in the lower two pictures?

[Twynkle]

She does really only have one funnel floodlight working!

It would have been such good publicity for her owners,
they missed a great opportunity today...
The main VIP of Fincantieri was there, together with Sheik Mohammed
and lots of others, wouldn't you think QE2 needed to have been involved?
Yet - she's stuck up in the 'corner', with half a funnel light
and no-one able to admire her great bow!

[Rob Lightbody]

I'm finding the days events quite hard to take I must admit.  Very sad here. Compared to the ignored ship at the end of the dockside, that run of the mill cruise ship is just nothing.  My father will be spinning in his grave tonight.

However, any thoughts of them raising QE2's profile by turning her around, or them moving closer to her or something were definitely not going to happen!  Costa would NOT be happy for attention to turn away from their newest ship's big day, and the expense of turning her would be significant!  The people who are trying to keep QE2 going, and to find a solution for her, have far bigger worries on their mind, I'd imagine, just now than spotlight bulbs or Costa festivities...   I am still mindful that the current situation has been far too good to be true for a very long time indeed... it simply can't continue!  (although I'd love it to).

Thanks to you all for finding & posting these photos, its great to be able to log in here and see you've all been doing the hard work - good work everybody, keep it up!

[citrail]

It's a good point about the new Costa ship Rob. Don't suppose they would want to be upstaged by the "old" ship. After all Costa is owned by Carnival.

[Bob C.]

They just don't understand the treasure that they have. 

[Mauretania1907]

  I guess Carnivorous would not like QE2 raining on Luminosa's parade (but at least Luminosa let us have a glimpse of our Queen - for that I thank her)

[Matt]

Thanks to you all for finding & posting these photos, its great to be able to log in here and see you've all been doing the hard work - good work everybody, keep it up!

 No worries Rob.

Costa Deliziosa, the day after the naming ceremony, has been moved back further from QE2. To the new cruise terminal i suppose!

Matt

[Blue Bombay]

Wake up guys this was Costa Party for their new ship, why do you think they wanted to invite the QE2? And as for Nahkeel their world is money making and no feelings to something.

The QE2 has a lot of fans but sadly not many in Dubai.And as time goes by she will slowly slip away from peoples minds ( not from her true fans). 

Louis

[Matt]

QE2

[Twynkle]

Not exactly from the webcam
here's a report of the proceedings witnessed by visitors....
as well as a little peep of QE2
http://www.travelweekly.co.uk/blogs/cruise-lines/2010/02/costa-deliziosa-named-in-du.html
(Sheik Mohammed must have been pleased - his name was mentioned often and polite clapping followed on each occasion)

[Matt]

Thats good! Thanks Rosie!

[Mauretania1907]

O, I do beg her pardon, she is Costa Delicious, not Costa Luminous , Still I thank her for giving us a glimpse of our dear lady, even if QE2 was not invited to the party.

[Blue Bombay]

Costa Luminosa docked right behind the QE2.

[Twynkle]

Thanks, Louis.

Is it the angle of the cranes,
my eyes, or is she listing - just a wee bit?!
Rosie

[Matt]

QE2 from Luminosa, Feb 26th

[citrail]

Looks like they've moved Luminosa back a bit

and there's more bad news here.

http://uk.news.yahoo.com/5/20100226/twl-british-tourists-hurt-in-cruise-line-3fd0ae9.html

I suspect this may interfere with our regular views of QE2   however that seems a bit inconsequential when you realise what's happened

[Cunardqueen]

The main VIP of Fincantieri was there, together with Sheik Mohammed
and lots of others, wouldn't you think QE2 needed to have been involved?
Yet - she's stuck up in the 'corner', with half a funnel light

Twynkle My Dear
  You dont need a Queen right in the middle of a party to make a statement
  Just out of eye shot, they can still make a commotion
  And some dont even need to be seen to hear them........... 

[Blue Bombay]

Costa Luminosa moved back to its usual place, the Aida Diva is in view now.

[Blue Bombay]

Costa Luminosa arriving in Dubai

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUgemN_w_1Q" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUgemN_w_1Q</a>

Louis

[citrail]

Following on from the tragic incident reported above involving Costa Europa, it seems like we've seen the last of her in Dubai.
The Europa is undergoing repairs estimated to take about a month, then she is due to be charted to Thompson cruises on a long term deal.
So no more nice close images of QE2 from Europa's webcam.

[Matt]

Oh yes, you are correct Ken. Costa Europa has been removed from the Costa website, therefore im sure that she will never return to the fleet!

 What will they do for the remaining few cruises she had left? Will there be a replacement ship, or just cancel the cruises? They could use the Saga Rose

Matt

[Twynkle]

Hey Matt...What about QE2  ??


AidaDiva's in Port Rashid today
Sadly she has no stern webcam.
Costa Luminosa'a in too,
Like us - she can't see QE2 either!

[citrail]

Once the big eyed ship floats off at the weekend, we'll all be able to see QE2, albeit from a distance I suspect she'll be exactly the same as last week though.

[Matt]

QE2 as seen from the Costa Luminosa on a rather foggy morning! Its such a shame how far away she is!!

M

[QE2 Canuck]

Greetings everyone... beautiful sunny day here in Canada.... "the igloos are melting !!!" lol.....has anyone noticed that the Crystal Serenity will be in Dubai on March 14 and 15...?   Here's hoping that she will be docked facing QE2 and her lovely big "crystal clear" bridge camera will be trained on our girl.....

Linda

[Matt]

Thanks for those Europa Photo's!

And Yes Linda i did see that a few weeks ago, i hope she gets close, as that webcam is the best on any ships! Certainly worthy of seeing the Queen!!

Matt

[Twynkle]

Hey Matt
Her Funnel floodlights are both on tonight!

[Cunardqueen]

My folks were in Dubai recently and took these photos of QE2 on the 25th February..




Note the slight plume of smoke.
They were surprised just how new she looked with the recent paint job, but like everyone else sad to see her just sitting there.

[Jem]

That's great! Thanks Myles

[Matt]

Hey Matt
Her Funnel floodlights are both on tonight!

Ahh yes i noticed that Rosie - put a smile on my face, they really want to keep her top notch!

 Thanks alot Myles for those recent photos!

[Twynkle]

My folks were in Dubai recently and took these photos of QE2 on the 25th February..
Note the slight plume of smoke.
They were surprised just how new she looked with the recent paint job, but like everyone else sad to see her just sitting there.

Myles - These are great to see!
Thanks to your folks - and to you for posting.
Smoke drifting forward, so she's still ready to sail away - hopefully asap!
R

[Matt]

Costa Luminosa arriving in Dubai today, 12th March!

Such a dreadful turn in to dock, it didnt offer a view of QE2 at all, im rather upset!! 

Matt

[citrail]

Never mind, tomorrow we should get something, Crystal Serenity and Costa Deliwhotsitsname arrive in Dubai, one of them has to be behind Diva, lets just hope they park facing the right way.

[Twynkle]

Costa Deliwotsername has a stern webcam!
http://www.costacruises.co.uk/B2C/GB/Shopping/Ships/DE/Default.htm

[Twynkle]

Good Morning, QE2

473 days now....

http://webcams.costa.it/std/ShipInfo.php?code=33&name=Costa%20Luminosa

[citrail]

  just realised that Crystal Serenity is due to arrive until tomorrow morning (Sunday)

[Blue Bombay]

Heres is Crystal Serenity webcam.

http://www.crystalcruises.com/home.aspx?REDIR=1&LVID=3

Louis

[Twynkle]

Hey Louis,
Thank you - that's a very good view from Crystal Serenity's webcam!
Maybe QE2_DXB can arrange for her to be made fast
with a very good view of QE2, too!
Rosie

[Matt]

QE2 by night from Deliziosa!
The light appears to be out once again on the Port side of the funnel!

Matt

[eyrebrush]

Hi all. This may be of interest to you. Nothing seems to be happening to the QE2 at the moment, but she's still there in the same spot in Dubai. At this moment one of the Crystal ships is parked right up to her stern! It's the Crystal Serenity, and you can see the QE2 through her main bridge cam and her port side cam!

http://www.crystalcruises.com/liveviews.aspx
 

[eyrebrush]

The Serenity is in between cruises. She'll be departing from Dubai on Tuesday at 13.00 hours - our time. If you're able to watch it we should be able to get another view of the Queen on the starboard cam as she leaves. Keep your fingers crossed! The cams only update every three minutes.

[Blue Bombay]

Crystal Serenity docked right behind the QE2.Great view. 



Louis

[Twynkle]

Hi Louis
Isn't that good!
Looks as if the rat-catchers might have been left off some of the lines?
Hope not!
Looking through the stbd cam (image below)
I wonder about those black containers to the right of the 'portacabins' - any ideas - anyone??
Rosie

[citrail]

and now they've moved her back behind Costa Deliwhotshername

[eyrebrush]

I am really, really annoyed! I thought I had something of real interest to show you early this morning! I had been following the progress of the cruise ship Crystal Serenity around the Persian Gulf, knowing she finished her present cruise in Dubai. I was hoping her bridgecams would show something of our beloved Queen. She was due in very early this morning. I was up and had my computer running at 5.30am! I was stunned to find the Serenity had "parked" - facing the right way - right up to the Queen's stern! I was so disappointed, though, that I was not early enough to watch as the ship arrived. I posted a link to it right away, hoping you would enjoy seeing the pictures as well.
However, when I visited here later this morning I found my message had been locked! I have since realized why!
It would seem that the Serenity's true birthing position was not available when she arrived, and she was put behind the Elizabeth until it became vacant! It was fortuitous that this happened because otherwise we would not have had such a good view of our beloved Queen!
I have remedied the situation, though. As I often do on occasions like this, I did two or three "save screens" and saved the pictures! Hehe. I've stuck them into my webspace for you.

http://www.eyrebrush.free-online.co.uk/Photos/Serenity-QE2/

[eyrebrush]

Of further interest - The Crystal Serenity is due to depart from here on her next cruise on Tuesday (16th March) at 13.00 hours, our time. If you are interested, and have the time to watch, we MAY get brief shots of the queen as Serenity pulls away.
Serenity's cams -
http://www.crystalcruises.com/liveviews.aspx

[Blue Bombay]

3 ships ( 2 with webcams ) docked in Dubai and no view of the QE2. Sad 

Louis

[Matt]

Thanks for that great capture Louis! It is dissapointing that the two webcam ships are behind the webcamless ship!

Matt

[Matt]

QE2 as seen from Crystal Serenity, 16th March.
Its ashame she isnt still moored directly astern of QE2, as she has a great webcam!

Matt

[Matt]

QE2 seen from AIDAdiva, during her arrival into Dubai - March 18th.


Watchful eyes on QE2:

 
Regards,
Matt

NOTE: Today MV Doulos is to be handed over to Singapore based buyer, who plans on preserving the ship.

[citrail]

Looks like the Pilot is now aboard and she's ready to sail

[Douglas Carmichael]

What do you mean? Is the worst confirmed to happen?