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And QV webcam.
Notice she's bow first docked QE2 is not visible.Sadley departure of QV will not at all liner like she will turn around in the Waalhaven a 20/30 minutes sailing stern first. So much fore elegant Liner Voyages.
Greetings Ben.Later this day I will post pictures and video.
[ 12-12-2007: Message edited by: Maasdam ]
Well, at least here are the links to the pictures, seems to be not working to get the pics themselves here...
[ 12-12-2007: Message edited by: joe at travelpage ]
Willem
[ 12-12-2007: Message edited by: Willem ]
This is one of my pictures
It is interesting to see that Cunard seems to have broken with the 'fake teak' pattern for the pool decks. And very dismaying to see the cheap Princess-style blue mesh deck chairs. On Cunard one expects better.
quote:Originally posted by dougnewman:Aad - Spectacular photos, as always!
Indeed - thanks for putting them online.
quote:Originally posted by dougnewman:It is interesting to see that Cunard seems to have broken with the 'fake teak' pattern for the pool decks. [...]
I am not so sure about that - see here.
quote:Originally posted by dougnewman:Aad - Spectacular photos, as always!It is interesting to see that Cunard seems to have broken with the 'fake teak' pattern for the pool decks. And very dismaying to see the cheap Princess-style blue mesh deck chairs. On Cunard one expects better.
I agree, the pictures are superb.
But here we can clearly see Carnival putting their hands. Cheap (cruise ship) deck chairs, fake teak (immitation looks so bad), and a very large sign that says: No Jumping or Diving. I still have not seen the sign saying STAY 50 FEET AWAY. The ship is not bad looking but many details remind me of a mass market ship, like Carnival. I really don't feel shipwise that's this ship is Cunard grade less an ocean liner. Maybe the cruise or "ocean liner" feel is different to the ship itself.
quote:Originally posted by Ernst:I am not so sure about that - see here.
quote:Originally posted by Carlos Fernandez:But here we can clearly see Carnival putting their hands. Cheap (cruise ship) deck chairs, fake teak (immitation looks so bad)
At least the "Grill's Deck" has beautiful deck chairs and cushions. Everyone else suffers!
Seriously, the deck chairs are metal with mesh, which is nicer than many on QE2 and QM2 which are really cheap plastic (just like HAL, Carnival, and Princess uses). These deck chairs seem a slightly more high quality.
I have yet to see a picture of the wrap-around promenade deck (hopefully there are wood deck chairs) and a standard outside cabin (which I will reside in on the crossing).
Ernie
ps - fantastic photos, and from a different angle from what we have seen before. Thanks for sharing!
quote:Originally posted by Aad:[QB]I have the first 60 pictures on my website http://www.aadhoogesteger.nl/cruiseschepen/index.html CLick on Foto's van de cruiseschepen die Rotterdam bezoeken then on 2007 and scroll to the bottom.
quote:Originally posted by dougnewman:Carnival ships have real teak decks !
Yes, they do. So why can't QV?
quote:Originally posted by Carlos Fernandez:Yes, they do. So why can't QV?
It is really surprising. This kind of flooring is generally not ideal but to see it aboard a ship that tries to capitalize on being decorated like an old ship is strange at best.One might 'buy into' this retro kitsch decor but this plastic deck just looks cheap - even for someone who does not know much about (other) ships. People might believe that it has to be that way aboard modern ships these days - but it certainly will not be considered as sophisticated.
quote:Originally posted by Jack McCoy: Holland America is modifying its older Vista class vessels to match their newer ones which have added cabins aft. Interesting that QV doesn't have the additional cabins.
Her near sister 'Queen Elizabeth' most likely will have her superstructure pushed all the way to the stern. HAL's new Eurodam got that unattractive design feature and for some reason (thankfully) QV did not.
This new photo-album can be accessed (as usual) via my website.
= = =Met vriendelijke groeten / With kind regards
Willem H. van der Leek"It's good to see a well-run site!"http://www.vdleek.nl
[ 12-13-2007: Message edited by: Willem ]
quote:She looks like a HAL ship nothing special at all how dissapointing.
My opinion she looks fine and certainly she is not a ugly ship or look like a ocean liner. But one in a long row of similar looking vessels who are still build. Hope with the unnamed HAL and upcoming Elizabeth i really hope the design is dropped by Carnival.
The QE2 sadly was berthed on comment of here captain at the waalhaven ECT container dock. First we thought the call was canceled but not fore long. i spotted here funnel and bridge above the shed.Roger and i decided to drive to Schiedam and viewed here departure from there. And what sight that was all lights ablaze coming out the Waalhaven she looks splendid. The QE2 is one of Roger's favorite passenger vessels (together with Rotterdam 5/6) happy this was not here last in July 18 2008 she will make here last call to Rotterdam.
Pictures here
Greetings Ben.
[ 12-13-2007: Message edited by: Aad ]
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