Author Topic: QM2 & QV visit QE2 in March 2009 (Photos & Discussion) (Read 8927 times)

Rob Lightbody · « **on:** Feb 16, 2009, 08:43 PM »

Chris tells me that QM2 calls at Dubai next month.

Unless QE2 moves before than, I guess she's going to berth right behind QE2?

That will be interesting... new, freshly refitted, gigantic, ugly (yes ugly) flagship visits older abandonded beautiful sister, which still had CUNARD emblazoned on her side last time I looked.

How will that go down?
How will the QM2 passengers feel?
How will Nakheel feel (I think some of them thought they were buying QM2....).
How will Cunard play it?

The best solution would be for the QM2 passengers to disembark, embark QE2, leave QM2 with Nakheel, and head for home!

Twynkle · « **Reply #1 on:** Feb 16, 2009, 09:18 PM »

YES

Twynkle · « **Reply #2 on:** Feb 16, 2009, 09:21 PM »

Rob - YES to your solution
- tried to make the 'YES' Great and Big - $:-\$

Is anyone booked on the QM?

Isabelle Prondzynski · « **Reply #3 on:** Feb 16, 2009, 09:23 PM »

And another YES!

hollihedge · « **Reply #4 on:** Feb 16, 2009, 09:47 PM »

YES INDEEDY!

Waverley · « **Reply #5 on:** Feb 16, 2009, 10:04 PM »

Yes to that

singlemalt · « **Reply #6 on:** Feb 16, 2009, 10:45 PM »

Think these are the correct dates for Dubai calls on their World Cruises:

QM2: 21st March 6am-5pm

QV: 29th March 8am-6pm

I'd put money on there being something wrong with their repsective bridge webcams that day...... or am I just a cynical old witch?

Andy F · « **Reply #7 on:** Feb 16, 2009, 11:33 PM »

They should sail out in tandem, with QE2 leading the way!

Chris · « **Reply #8 on:** Feb 16, 2009, 11:42 PM »

I agree with Andy's idea.

I am aboard QM2 later this month as a guest lecturer, but disembark before she arrives in Dubai.

However, I do have some family members who will be aboard as she sails into Dubai - they will be ready with their cameras on our behalf

Twynkle · « **Reply #9 on:** Feb 16, 2009, 11:53 PM »

Not so sure about this - Wouldn't it be courteous to leave something quite modern for the Dubai-ans? QV perhaps?

( New topic..."What would you give for the journey home?!")

Mauretania1907 · « **Reply #10 on:** Feb 17, 2009, 09:06 AM »

Leave Vicky Brown and take back QE2. I also had been told that both QM and QV were visiting Dubai. Ah, now I have dates, and I will be making coarse comments if they dare turn their webcams off.

Yes, yes, to taking QE2 back. I feel sorry for Vicky Brown, she is just a tacky Vista-class cruise ship pretending to be an ocean liner. And QMary der Grosse has a queer looking stern, looks as if someone gave her a kick up the backside. I hope to get a better view (and photos) next Monday when she comes to Auckland.

Mr B · « **Reply #11 on:** Feb 17, 2009, 02:16 PM »

Darn, you sussed out my Plan C...

R80OOP · « **Reply #12 on:** Feb 19, 2009, 07:23 PM »

I wonder how hard it will be 4 the captains of both the QM2 and QV - who no doubt had some association with the QE2 - when they visit dubai and their QE2 sits in fron t of them with her name and Southampton proudly on her bottom (how british) will the QE2 blast her beautiful whistle to them?

Please remember the QV is a carnival ship in disguise plans are utilised throughout the company to keep costs down at least he QM2 was designed by Stephen Payne who probably even if he slightly disliked the QE2's layout - see ne article about the building of the QM2 - may be saddened - perhaps one of the crew could do as they did in Star Trek 3 and steal the QE2

She looks like she is ready to sail back to Soton!!! those seagulls look to comfortable - and the flag?? it's surely not the jolly roger?

?

Chris · « **Reply #13 on:** Feb 19, 2009, 11:50 PM »

Queen Victoria will be under the command of Captain McNaught. I imagine it will be extremely difficult for him to see QE2 sitting there.

Andy F · « **Reply #14 on:** Feb 20, 2009, 12:14 AM »

Quote from: Chris on Feb 19, 2009, 11:50 PM

QV will be under the command of Captain McNaught. I imagine it will be extremely difficult for him to see QE2 sitting there.

When does Ian assume command and any idea for how long? (evening Chris btw)

Mauretania1907 · « **Reply #15 on:** Feb 23, 2009, 06:22 AM »

I don't think Nakheel thought they were getting QMary der Grosse. It will be INTERESTING to see QE2 on her webcam, and I hope someone will capture the webcam image for here. As for Q Vicky, would she DARE turn her webcam on to a REAL ocean liner? Time will tell.

Ocean Liner Fanatic · « **Reply #16 on:** Feb 23, 2009, 04:39 PM »

When the QM2 and Mrs.Brown (Queen Victoria) sails into Dubai,Does anyone here know if there are any plans for the QM2 and QV passengers to be able to visit the QE2? Regards,Jerry

Twynkle · « **Reply #17 on:** Feb 23, 2009, 05:37 PM »

That is an interesting question, Jerry!

Rob Lightbody · « **Reply #18 on:** Feb 23, 2009, 06:48 PM »

Quote from: Ocean Liner Fanatic on Feb 23, 2009, 04:39 PM

When the QM2 and Mrs.Brown (Queen Victoria) sails into Dubai,Does anyone here know if there are any plans for the QM2 and QV passengers to be able to visit the QE2? Regards,Jerry

Not unless Nakheel do something. Cunard are doing nothing.

Rob Lightbody · « **Reply #19 on:** Feb 23, 2009, 07:15 PM »

Quote from: Mauretania1907 on Feb 23, 2009, 06:22 AM

I don't think Nakheel thought they were getting QMary der Grosse.

Some of the Dubai media certainly were getting mixed up - one of hte websites had a tribute video to QE2 on it, and it ONLY showed QM2 on the exterior shots! The Phil Blizzard guy (www.ameinfo.com) who is on so many also claimed to have been on QE2 and marvelled at her planetarium...

You can play spot-the-clanger here - http://www.ameinfo.com/news/Latest_Videos/QE2/

hollihedge · « **Reply #20 on:** Mar 14, 2009, 11:40 AM »

Thanks Chris

Twynkle · « **Reply #21 on:** Mar 18, 2009, 10:42 AM »

Just checked the Cunard voyages for dates - from what is there, it looks as if QM2 arrives Dubai on Saturday, 21st - departs 5.00pm local time
Have I read it wrong Chris?

http://www.cunard.co.uk/ourships/default.asp?ship=QM2

The link to the Bridge webcam is on this page!
(under LEARN MORE ABOUT Queen Mary 2)

Isabelle Prondzynski · « **Reply #22 on:** Mar 18, 2009, 11:39 AM »

This is correct. Some friends of ours are boarding QM2 in Dubai on Saturday (as I learnt yesterday!). They have promised to watch out for QE2 for us and, if possible, to take photos of her.

I am not getting my hopes up too much, as they are not in great health and may not feel like gallivanting around Dubai after a night flight preceded by a nightmarish terminal change in Heathrow...

But of course I am really hoping to hear from them about what they saw in Dubai and heard onboard QM2! Shall have to wait for that though until after QM2 reaches Southampton and they have made their way home again...

Mauretania1907 · « **Reply #23 on:** Mar 19, 2009, 06:21 AM »

Q Mary die Grosse's webcam is showing a calm sea, as she proceeds to Dubai. I went to a place where I can troll the w.w.w. and get nice printouts. On www.etravelblackboard.com I found a quote from a David Dingle, Carnival Uk CEO and Managing Director. He was in Sydney last week and when asked "he rejected any notion that Carnival could play a role in QE2.
saying, 'As far as we're concerned the QE2 has been sold, and is the responsibility of the new owners (Dubai)'"
So there it is in print:- we've sold the old bitch, so get used to it.
Sorry Carnivorious, your new Queen will have to look at QE2 and don't you DARE turn of the bridge-cam.

Chris · « **Reply #24 on:** Mar 21, 2009, 02:31 AM »

Just had a call from my family aboard QM2 - they can see QE2 in Dubai - will try and keep you all posted! My father is video taping the event

Chris · « **Reply #25 on:** Mar 21, 2009, 02:46 AM »

First sight of QE2:

Chris · « **Reply #26 on:** Mar 21, 2009, 02:49 AM »

Getting Closer:

Chris · « **Reply #27 on:** Mar 21, 2009, 06:42 AM »

A few more:

My parents say QE2 looks superb. As if ready to sail. Apparently there are a team of security guards aboard walking the decks and someone has hung their washing over the railings on the Sun Deck area (that overlooks the Sports Centre which seems to still be intact).

More details tomorrow upon their return home.

hollihedge · « **Reply #28 on:** Mar 21, 2009, 06:49 AM »

Thanks very much for these superb screen shots Chris. If only she could sail eh?

singlemalt · « **Reply #29 on:** Mar 21, 2009, 07:10 AM »

Quote from: Chris on Mar 21, 2009, 06:42 AM

My parents say QE2 looks superb. As if ready to sail. Apparently there are a team of security guards aboard walking the decks and someone has hung their washing over the railings on the Sun Deck area (that overlooks the Sports Centre which seems to still be intact).

More details tomorrow upon their return home.

So it seems people are making themselves at home aboard our favourite lady?

I wonder if any QM2 passengers will be able to crete a distraction and find their way onboard?..... not that I'd EVER condone such behaviour

Thanks for the screen grabs Chris - glad to see there are still people busy on the forum nightshift!
Looking forward to hearing more updates and possibly seeing some photos too.

Ali

Twynkle · « **Reply #30 on:** Mar 21, 2009, 08:01 AM »

Thank you Chris - A great Night Watch!

Rob Lightbody · « **Reply #31 on:** Mar 21, 2009, 10:14 AM »

Wow. I never thought I'd see that. Amazing. Is that also the first time they've ever docked one behind the other? Must be I think.

Interesting also that there's a third large cruise ship there, but they arranged them so that QM2 was right behind QE2 - I bet that was deliberate - and not on Cunard's part!

I do worry... QM2 looks so huge and new, QE2 when right next to her will look small, low, but sleek and curvy and elegant - will her owners appreciate that - and what she once was, and that she too was once the biggest and the flagship?

hollihedge · « **Reply #32 on:** Mar 21, 2009, 10:26 AM »

Quote from: Rob Lightbody on Mar 21, 2009, 10:14 AM

QE2 when right next to her will look small, low, but sleek and curvy and elegant - will her owners appreciate that - and what she once was, and that she too was once the biggest and the flagship?

I should think that is extremely unlikely unfortunately

I guess that unless a miracle occurred and she was brought back to the UK this is the last time the 2 of them will ever meet as I can't imagine QM2 sailing past The Palm, or whatever it is, when she is eventually moved them (hopefully never)

Rob Lightbody · « **Reply #33 on:** Mar 21, 2009, 11:07 AM »

Quote from: hollihedge on Mar 21, 2009, 10:26 AM

I should think that is extremely unlikely unfortunately
I guess that unless a miracle occurred and she was brought back to the UK this is the last time the 2 of them will ever meet as I can't imagine QM2 sailing past The Palm, or whatever it is, when she is eventually moved them (hopefully never)

I'm inclined to agree, but we're at the start of the biggest global recession of our lives, work has stopped all over Dubai... at the moment I think all bets are still off!

singlemalt · « **Reply #34 on:** Mar 21, 2009, 11:32 AM »

Just before 9 looking pretty in the sunshine

Does anyone know when QM2 is supposed be leaving? And what's the GMT time difference?

Twynkle · « **Reply #35 on:** Mar 21, 2009, 11:33 AM »

Can anyone see something that looks suspiciously like water coming from the port side - or is it something else - a chain / line?/ overflow from a washing machine?!

On Ali's image - it seems to be coming from the starboard side!

Ocean Liner Fanatic · « **Reply #36 on:** Mar 21, 2009, 12:20 PM »

Could it also be that Cunard wants the public to forget about the QE2 so that is why Cunard did not announce that the QM2 is going to be docked behind the QE2.The same thing could happen next week if the Queen Victoria also docks behind the QE2 and there is no announcement about that from Cunard.At least the QM2 still has her bridge camera pointed at the QE2. Regards,Jerry

Rob Lightbody · « **Reply #37 on:** Mar 21, 2009, 12:36 PM »

To Chris, Isabelle and anyone else who can get quality photos of the QM2 & QE2 in Dubai

If you get good photos, and allow me, I'll get in touch with the journalists that i've spoken to in the last few months and see if they're interested in the photos. Dont know what, if anything they'd pay (not much I'd have thought - not a big story...) but worth a shot to see if we can get another story run?

Twynkle · « **Reply #38 on:** Mar 21, 2009, 12:55 PM »

QM2 due to depart in 8 minutes...

Twynkle · « **Reply #39 on:** Mar 21, 2009, 01:07 PM »

The yellowish 'bundle' on the quayside has been moved
and it looks as if the webcam is being refreshed less frequently!

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Author Topic: QM2 & QV visit QE2 in March 2009 (Photos & Discussion) (Read 8927 times)