Cruise Talk: QE2's Final Canadian Call Cancelled

Cruise Talk

Cruise News

Welcome to Cruise Talk the Internet's most popular discussion forum dedicated to cruising. Stop by Cruise Talk anytime to post a message or find out what your fellow passengers and industry insiders are saying about a particular ship, cruise line or destination.

>>> Reader Reviews
>>> CruisePage.com Photo Gallery
>>> Join Our Cruise Club.

Latest News...MSC Cruises and Chantiers de l'Atlantique celebrated milestones on Thursday for three World Class ships in Saint-Nazaire, France, with the delivery of MSC World America, the coin ceremony for MSC World Asia and steel cutting for the newly named MSC World Atlantic. Attendees included Captain Gianluigi Aponte, Founder and Group Chairman of MSC; Pierfrancesco Vago, Executive Chairman...

Latest News...Marking an exciting new chapter for Carnival Cruise Line as Australia's leading cruise operator, Carnival Adventure and Carnival Encounter are preparing to embark on their maiden voyages, delivering more signature Carnival fun to guests departing from Sydney and Brisbane. With the addition of these two ships, Carnival Cruise Line now has the largest fleet of ships...

Latest News...Holland America Line, a leader in Alaska cruising, is kicking off its season Saturday, April 26. Six Holland America Line ships will head to the splendors of Alaska in 2025, sailing roundtrip from Seattle, Washington, roundtrip from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, and between Vancouver and Whittier (Anchorage), Alaska. Holland America Line continues to grow its love for Alaska this season...

More Cruise News...

my profile | register | search | faq | forum home

»	Cruise Talk » Ocean Liners and Classic Cruise Ships » QE2's Final Canadian Call Cancelled

UBBFriend: Email this page to someone!

Author

Topic: QE2's Final Canadian Call Cancelled

Patsy
First Class Passenger
Member # 5611

posted 09-26-2008 11:26 AM

Due to bad weather. They were tendering and Ian McNaught decided to come home instead because of the 2 metre swells apparently. Canadian reports say strong winds.

Posts: 2023 | From: Hythe, Hants | Registered: Apr 2005 | IP: Logged

Jekyll
First Class Passenger
Member # 1878

posted 09-26-2008 11:33 AM

For which port? At least she made the most important one...HALIFAX...caught someof the footage on the news/ webcam. Brought back so many memories of my time there when I visited her backin the 80s whilein Halifax

Posts: 1524 | From: Nowhere | Registered: Mar 2001 | IP: Logged

Patsy
First Class Passenger
Member # 5611

posted 09-26-2008 01:09 PM

St John's, Newfoundland. It was the final port on this trip.

The departure from Halifax was a damp squib according to my crew member. You'll have seen her sail back around the island and stop. They were awaiting a flotilla of water boats which never materialised so headed off.

Posts: 2023 | From: Hythe, Hants | Registered: Apr 2005 | IP: Logged

Ernst
First Class Passenger
Member # 5369

posted 09-26-2008 01:47 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Patsy:
[....]according to my crew member. [....]

You own a crew member?

Posts: 9746 | From: Eindhoven | Registered: Jan 2005 | IP: Logged

Patsy
First Class Passenger
Member # 5611

posted 09-26-2008 02:31 PM

He'd probably say so and he can't wait for my cruise when I'll be around 24/7.

Posts: 2023 | From: Hythe, Hants | Registered: Apr 2005 | IP: Logged

NAL
First Class Passenger
Member # 1102

posted 09-26-2008 03:18 PM

Patsy, you have become truly a VIP!

Posts: 2243 | From: Watsontown, PA | Registered: Feb 2000 | IP: Logged

Patsy
First Class Passenger
Member # 5611

posted 09-26-2008 04:23 PM

He'd say that too - Very Important Passenger.

I must be considering the amount he spends phoning, especially when they're at sea.

Posts: 2023 | From: Hythe, Hants | Registered: Apr 2005 | IP: Logged

sympatico
First Class Passenger
Member # 797

posted 09-26-2008 08:53 PM

According the CBC news, they are having dreadful weather out on the east coast. Captain was very wise to cancel the port and head for home.

Posts: 3305 | From: Toronto, Ont. Canada | Registered: Jul 99 | IP: Logged

Brian_O
First Class Passenger
Member # 3910

posted 09-26-2008 10:52 PM

QE2 was in Quebec City on Tuesday and Wednesday, but I fogot to look at the local TV news to see if they made a fuss over it being her farewell appearance.

I had hoped to go to Quebec City to take some photos but ended up having to attend to some other matters.

Brian

Posts: 2698 | From: Pointe-Claire, QC Canada | Registered: Jun 2003 | IP: Logged

TDM99
First Class Passenger
Member # 6196

posted 09-27-2008 07:33 AM

" Bonjour " or Hello Patsy

On a Canadian " French " Cruiser Forum i open a topic of the : " Last QE2 Call in Québec " .
I recieve the first photos

Here some links from all they photos from QE2 in the city of Québec ( for the moment ! ) :

Here 10 photos :
http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2809515120054935757PxWfTk

And 3 photos here :
http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=850149

Here the link of my topic ( with some of my cruise " funny " photos ... ) : http://www.lemondedescroisieres.com/viewtopic.php?t=3142&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0

The " panorama " of QE2 in Québec resemble at QE2 in Oslo .

Noel

Posts: 88 | From: Pfaffenhoffen - FRANCE | Registered: Jan 2006 | IP: Logged

Maasdam
First Class Passenger
Member # 3858

posted 09-27-2008 12:47 PM

This picture was snet to me today. QE2 arriving at Quebec September 23.

Greetings Ben.

[ 09-27-2008: Message edited by: Maasdam ]

Posts: 4695 | From: Rotterdam home of the tss. Rotterdam. | Registered: May 2003 | IP: Logged

SCOTT H
First Class Passenger
Member # 6831

posted 09-30-2008 10:41 AM

Amazing shot with the with the fog surrounding her. Gives a aura of mystery. Another photo memory!!

Posts: 134 | From: Victoria B C Canada, but born in Glasgow, Scotland | Registered: Jul 2006 | IP: Logged

Patsy
First Class Passenger
Member # 5611

posted 09-30-2008 02:06 PM

Absolutely fantastic shots in Quebec.

Despite missing Newfoundland she still arrived back here late this morning.

Posts: 2023 | From: Hythe, Hants | Registered: Apr 2005 | IP: Logged

All times are ET (US)

Ultimate Bulletin Board^TM 6.1.0.3

VACATION & CRUISE SPECIALS

Check out these great deals from CruisePage.com

Royal Caribbean - Bahamas Getaway from $129 per person

Description: Experience the beautiful ports of Nassau and Royal Caribbean's private island - CocoCay on a 3-night Weekend Getaway to the Bahamas. Absorb everything island life has to offer as you snorkel with the stingrays, parasail above the serene blue waters and walk the endless white sand beaches. From Miami.

Carnival - 4-Day Bahamas from $229 per person

Description: Enjoy a wonderful 3 Day cruise to the fun-loving playground of Nassau, Bahamas. Discover Nassau, the capital city as well as the cultural, commercial and financial heart of the Bahamas. Meet the Atlantic Southern Stingrays, the guardians of Blackbeard's treasure.

NCL - Bermuda - 7 Day from $499 per person

Description: What a charming little chain of islands. Walk on pink sand beaches. Swim and snorkel in turquoise seas. Take in the historical sights. They're stoically British and very quaint. Or explore the coral reefs. You can get to them by boat or propelled by fins. You pick. Freestyle Cruising doesn't tell you where to go or what to do. Sure, you can plan ahead, or decide once onboard. After all, it's your vacation. There are no deadlines or must do's.

Holland America - Eastern Caribbean from From $599 per person

Description: White sand, black sand, talcum soft or shell strewn, the beaches of the Eastern Caribbean invite you to swim, snorkel or simply relax. For shoppers, there's duty-free St. Thomas, the Straw Market in Nassau, French perfume and Dutch chocolates on St. Maarten. For history buffs, the fascinating fusion of Caribbean, Latin and European cultures. For everyone, a day spent on HAL's award winning private island Half Moon Cay.

Celebrity - 7-Night Western Mediterranean from $549 per person

Description: For centuries people have traveled to Europe to see magnificent ruins, art treasures and natural wonders. And the best way to do so is by cruise ship. Think of it - you pack and unpack only once. No wasted time searching for hotels and negotiating train stations. Instead, you arrive at romantic ports of call relaxed, refreshed and ready to take on the world.

Holland America - Alaska from From $499 per person

Description: Sail between Vancouver and Seward, departing Sundays on the ms Statendam or ms Volendam and enjoy towering mountains, actively calving glaciers and pristine wildlife habitat. Glacier Bay and College Fjord offer two completely different glacier-viewing experiences.

More Vacation & Cruise Specials...