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Topic: QE2 and QV together in Rotterdam 2007.

Maasdam
First Class Passenger
Member # 3858

posted 08-17-2006 05:21 AM

I hear the rumours on the docksite waching the ms. Queen Elizabeth 2 in Rotterdam but now i saw a list of cruisecalls Rotterdam 2007. And on december 12 2007 both ms. Queen Elizabeth 2 and thene the brand new ms. Queen Victoria are together in Rotterdam WOW. Cunard is repeating HAL with the ms. Rotterdam / ms. Oosterdam 2003 celebration and dedication week.

So just starting to dream.

Greetings Ben.

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greybeard
First Class Passenger
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posted 08-17-2006 06:01 AM

Correct. If you check the Cunard website, you'll find Queen Victoria will be on her maiden Christmas Markets cruise, sailing from Southampton on December 11, and after Rotterdam on to Copenhagen and Hamburg. QE2 will be calling at Rotterdam on her way back to Southampton on an 8-night Christmas Markets cruise, having called at Oslo and Hamburg.
The QV maiden voyage is already sold out, according to Cunard.

[ 08-17-2006: Message edited by: greybeard ]

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Patsy
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posted 08-17-2006 07:06 AM

Then it's a massive publicity campaign with the both of them - out with the beauty, in with the clone. Bit like Norway leaving Bremerhaven only Vicky isn't quite as ugly as POA. But then, what is?

[ 08-17-2006: Message edited by: Patsy ]

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Karsten
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posted 08-17-2006 04:27 PM

Yes, a great day... but unfortunately in December when it will be dark when the ships arrive and depart

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Patsy
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Member # 5611

posted 08-17-2006 04:41 PM

QE2 arrives for 8am to 5pm and Vicky 10am to 6pm according to the Cunard site so it shouldn't be too bad.

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Robertdam
First Class Passenger
Member # 6300

posted 08-17-2006 05:46 PM

WOW That is great news! To see these ships together will be marvellous!! I was already looking forward to see QV but I can't wait now

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Patsy
First Class Passenger
Member # 5611

posted 08-18-2006 05:17 AM

They seem to be making such a big deal of having them together in many ports. Yet they didn't with QE2 and QM2 anywhere near as much. We don't get them together until January 2008 but I can't help wondering just how many 3 Queens together days they'll have here before they retire Lizzie.

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Karsten
First Class Passenger
Member # 1509

posted 12-09-2007 06:23 AM

Are there some confirmed information about the ship`s arrival times? I think QV around 10 and QE2 in the very early morning? ... And are there also information if they will turn in the morning or in the evening? Actually I doubt that I will be there... I have a free day, but ... we will see

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Aad
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Member # 6674

posted 12-09-2007 07:05 AM

Upcomming Wednesday both Queens will be in Rotterdam. Unfortunately not next to eachother. QE2 will be near pier 5 in the Waalhaven and Queen Victoria at the cruiseterminal at the Wilhelminakade.

It's a shame 2 Queens in Rotterdam and not next to eachother.

Aad

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Malcolm @ cruisepage
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posted 12-09-2007 07:12 AM

...can't they just float next to each other for a photo-call?

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Aad
First Class Passenger
Member # 6674

posted 12-09-2007 07:16 AM

.....if only they could.

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Karsten
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Member # 1509

posted 12-09-2007 07:38 AM

Ok... so there is no reason to come to Rotterdam... I was sure they will meet at Wilhelminakade!

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Aad
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Member # 6674

posted 12-09-2007 07:43 AM

Well... you can still take good pictures of Queen Victoria....

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Karsten
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posted 12-09-2007 02:04 PM

ok, if there is nice weather and I have not to go to work, I will think about it... but she will come back in 2008 again

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Willem
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Member # 3005

posted 12-09-2007 02:37 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Aad:
Upcomming Wednesday both Queens will be in Rotterdam. Unfortunately not next to eachother. QE2 will be near pier 5 in the Waalhaven and Queen Victoria at the cruiseterminal at the Wilhelminakade.
It's a shame 2 Queens in Rotterdam and not next to eachother.
Aad

Hi Aad,

What is your source ? ?

Willem

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Willem
First Class Passenger
Member # 3005

posted 12-09-2007 02:49 PM

http://www.cruiseportrotterdam.com/?ct=cruisecall&nav_active=620
Cruiseport Rotterdam still shows both ships docking at the cruise terminal.

Willem

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Aad
First Class Passenger
Member # 6674

posted 12-09-2007 05:38 PM

Willem it was mentioned in an article in the Algemeen Dagblad. And if you go to Dirkzwager you'll see it also.

Aad

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Aad
First Class Passenger
Member # 6674

posted 12-09-2007 06:23 PM

From Dirkzwager

IMO: 6725418
Name: QUEEN ELIZABETH 2
Shiptype: PASS/CRUISE
Shipowner: CARNIVAL PLC
Agent: INCHCAPE
LOA: 293.00
Breadth: 32.10
GT: 70327
Expected: 12-12-2007 03:00
Arrival:
Departure: 12-12-2007 17:00
From: HAMBURG
To: WAALH- P5 STEINWEG- 2568

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Willem
First Class Passenger
Member # 3005

posted 12-10-2007 01:59 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Aad:
Willem it was mentioned in an article in the Algemeen Dagblad. And if you go to Dirkzwager you'll see it also.
Aad

I read AD only on-line, so these small articles are not there.
Dirkzwager gives only 24 hours on their free info.

Willem

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Robertdam
First Class Passenger
Member # 6300

posted 12-10-2007 11:20 AM

Bummer... And I see QE2 will arrive at 3 in the morning too, so too early for good photographs. Is QV still planned at 10:00, does anyone know?

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Willem
First Class Passenger
Member # 3005

posted 12-10-2007 12:34 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Robertdam:
Bummer... And I see QE2 will arrive at 3 in the morning too, so too early for good photographs. Is QV still planned at 10:00, does anyone know?

Time for QE2 has changed into 04.00 am.

QV is expected at 06.30 am.
Those times are for Pilot station Maas.

QE2 is expected at her berth at 08.00 and QV at 10.00

Willem

[ 12-10-2007: Message edited by: Willem ]

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Robertdam
First Class Passenger
Member # 6300

posted 12-11-2007 03:50 PM

Thanks for this info, Willem. 10:00 will be a great time to see QV coming in.

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