Thread: Will you book QM2 after 'Mutiny on the Mary'

Originally Posted by Cruise Lover

I am booked for my 2nd voyage on this beautiful ship. I thought my 1st voyage was a once in a lifetime experience, however they made us a deal we couldn't refuse...7 days for $750 plus $500 on board credit for being a previous passenger. This is my favorite ship out of 32 cruises.

Now with that kind of a deal I would definitely consider sailing on her just to see what she is like,
Carol

To show just how shallow it is, scroll down on this site and you will see the Brambles Bank cricket game, held once a year...

http://www.islandsc.org.uk/members_notice.html

Originally Posted by PagodaSwan

QM2 does not handle the turns well at all, no ifs or buts about it.
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So, she lists when making a ninety degree turn. Of course she does. But so what?
Scrap the tub now.

Once again, I have never heard such criticisms from her passengers, of which I know many, who have sailed her into or out of Southampton. Nobody seems to be concerned that she "does not handle turns well at all"

I have sailed into and out of Southampton plenty of times, and that turn is always quite noticeable.

Most ships look top heavy when viewed from any distance.
That doesn't mean that they are are uncomfortable to sail on.

There is an infamous incident in which the original Queen Elizabeth was run aground by the pilot at that very spot.
And there she sat, for four days, full of passengers, before she could be dragged off by a fleet of tugs.

I guess you'll continue to denounce QM2 while I continue to defend her...

Originally Posted by stowaway2k

So, she lists when making a ninety degree turn. Of course she does. But so what?
Scrap the tub now.

Once again, I have never heard such criticisms from her passengers, of which I know many, who have sailed her into or out of Southampton. Nobody seems to be concerned that she "does not handle turns well at all"

I have sailed into and out of Southampton plenty of times, and that turn is always quite noticeable.

Most ships look top heavy when viewed from any distance.
That doesn't mean that they are are uncomfortable to sail on.

There is an infamous incident in which the original Queen Elizabeth was run aground by the pilot at that very spot.
And there she sat, for four days, full of passengers, before she could be dragged off by a fleet of tugs.

I guess you'll continue to denounce QM2 while I continue to defend her...

Kyle, are you still sailing on QM2 ??? Have the dates changed anymore ??? We still want to go get pics of them uniting if its still on

Originally Posted by Ziggy7

Kyle, are you still sailing on QM2 ??? Have the dates changed anymore ??? We still want to go get pics of them uniting if its still on

Oh yeah! I'm still going!

Check out the thread that Ally started:
http://www.cruiselineforums.com/foru...t-meeting.html

The Queens meet in Long Beach at noon Thursday 23 Feb.

As far as the weather...

Originally Posted by stowaway2k

Oh yeah! I'm still going!

Check out the thread that Ally started:
http://www.cruiselineforums.com/foru...t-meeting.html

The Queens meet in Long Beach at noon Thursday 23 Feb.

As far as the weather...

Thanks, I missed the link somehow Bummer you wont be on the QM for the photo shoot!

I can't wait to see the pictures Kyle!!!

Originally Posted by sue miller

I can't wait to see the pictures Kyle!!!

And I can't wait to take them! yeah baby! woohooo!

then it'll be over...and the blues will set in

It will suck that you can't board, but we will keep you busy here till you do!!

Here's the latest news from the cruise industry...

On January 17, Cunard's Queen Mary 2 called in Fort Lauderdale en route from New York to Rio de Janeiro. Leaving the port, the largest cruise ship ever built struck a sea wall in the ship channel, damaging one of the ship's four propulsion pods. After inspections that delayed departure for nearly two days, the QM2 departed Fort Lauderdale at a slightly reduced speed, and guests were informed that all three port calls between Fort Lauderdale and Rio would be cancelled.

Cunard offered guests a 50% refund of the fare they had paid, reasoning that guests would still enjoy fine dining, entertainment, lodging and transportation. Many passengers felt the offer was not sufficient, and a prolonged protest ensued. Eventually, a high-ranking official from Cunard flew to Rio to meet the ship, apologize to passengers and offer guests a full refund for their cruise fare between Fort Lauderdale and Rio. The ship continued on its voyage around the southern tip of South America.

The QM2 is a very fast ship, and even with only three of four pods operational, Cunard reports she is still faster than most cruise ships sailing today. Cunard is planning a dry dock from May 5 through May 10 to remove the damaged propulsion pod, and a second dry dock from November 11 through November 17 to install a new pod. Sailings scheduled to depart April 29, May 5, November 11, and November 18 have been cancelled, and new cruises will operate on May 11 and November 18. Before and between the dry docks, Cunard anticipates only minor itinerary adjustments will be necessary.