sogne

1 hour ago, Winifred 22 said:

Well they will regret it the noise is horrendous so dangerous as well 

 

Downdraft on the new larger Sikosky helos is considerably stronger than the old sea Kings.

29 minutes ago, exlondoner said:

We had something similar last year in a Medivac off Cornwall on a windy day last summer. The helicopter had to have several goes, and it took about half an hour altogether.

Not unusual, ship has to turn in wind and set speed as dictated by helo,then evacuee has to be brought on deck and whichman decends, maybe short discussion with ship medical staff etc. At all times helo pilot is in charge and will only carry out operation when satisfied. He may well wait  for rain squall to pass etc.

1 hour ago, D&N said:

Hadn't thought of that.

Been in and out of Zeebrugge numerous times on ferries without any issues. You often felt the difference when the ship cleared the breakwater, so it seemed a well sheltered port. Not sure if ferries still get pilots as they call at least every second day.

Ferries have pilot exemption for at least 2 deck officers,pilot station Wandelaar is 10 or so miles out. Forecast is 4 north winds up to f7  which blowing all way down NS may build up a fair swell. Also QM2 is restricted by the various shallows in the Schedlt. I once spent 3 days in the Anchorage waiting 4 a pilot on a much smaller ship than QM2.

31 minutes ago, vistaman said:

the weather forecast    :  for Zeebrugge  force  4 -  5 BF  north west winds 

and decent tugboats available 

another "easy " cancellation ? 

 

pilot boarding is the key factor

47 minutes ago, sogne said:

The hotly tipped favourite for the naming has been quite busy despite the QE including a garden party to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the RNLI.

Correction: GE

Computers for pax use are in the Drawing Room opposite pursers I am reliably informed.

The hotly tipped favourite for the naming has been quite busy despite the QE including a garden party to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the RNLI.

19 minutes ago, bluemarble said:

 

Yes indeed, there are some interesting tidbits to be found on some of the port authority websites offering a preview of possible future itineraries. @sogne's post got me doing some digging.

 

QV is on the Funchal schedule for a total of four additional dates into early 2027.

 

Queen Victoria

15-Nov-2026: Funchal

08-Dec-2026: Funchal

21-Dec-2026: Funchal

09-Feb-2027: Funchal

 

So, I think it's fair to say we can anticipate QV will be doing several cruises to Madeira following her return from the Mediterranean in October 2026.

 

QM2 can be found on a couple port authority websites which may shed some light on her plans for early 2027.

 

Queen Mary 2

15-Jan-2027: Funchal

26-Feb-2027: Funchal

23-Mar-2027: Bergen

 

This schedule hints at QM2 not doing a world voyage in 2027.

 

Finally, there's one 2027 date I've been able to find for QA so far. That's on the Gibraltar port authority website, although they have her listed as "Queen Ann" for this 2027 date.

 

Queen Anne

17-Apr-2027: Gibraltar

Did u note the previous port and destination port from Funchal 26/27th Feb still showing 4 me?

16 hours ago, bluemarble said:

 

Do you mean the QV winter 26/27 schedules? QV's schedules have been announced up to 16 October 2026. The past few years QV's schedules have only been announced into October corresponding with the end of her Mediterranean season. Similarly, QE's schedules have only been announced into Spring for the cruises leading up to her Alaska season.

 

I don't have any specific insight into when the next batch of Cunard itineraries will be announced. I will observe though that for the first time this year Cunard announced what was essentially a full year's worth of itineraries back in February. That would be my best guess as to when we can expect the next batch of itineraries (for 2027) to be announced.

 

Alternatively, if Cunard were to revert to past practices, they might only announce the World/Grand/Winter/Spring 2027 schedules next February/March and then announce the Summer/Autumn 2027 schedules around September. But I suspect they'll repeat what they did this year and announce most of the 2027 schedules next February/March.

 

Edit to add: The announcements of QE's Alaska schedules have mostly been made around the December timeframe. That's my best guess for when we will learn QE's 2026 Alaska season.

QV is showing 3x on Funchal port authority website for  Nov and  Oct  2026.

Also QM2  has something of interest in 27 on same ws.

2 hours ago, Victoria2 said:

I will check for you. 

Also have u discovered if there are any computers in library or any other area?

?

46 minutes ago, MylesS said:

They do

There is usually a very  small notice advising use of button in the DP but in reality it is rarely used as  most appear to.use their arms to stop doors closing.

11 minutes ago, buchanan101 said:

Oh yes, both ships are in

 

Is 106 Mayflower then?

 

Yes

1 hour ago, sfred said:

 

I found an online photo of the building and falls, which google maps says is on the Innvikfjorden in Norway.

Correct another one off the unseen list

I will post another profile later

this although not an obvious view is an as yet unseen sail by

13 minutes ago, exlondoner said:

Yes, and in general I was wondering if people had come across many staff they knew.

Certain from video and pictures that one of the Oldroyd twins is on board

Rounded St Catherine's. Offshorebetween Shanklin and Sandown

29 minutes ago, buchanan101 said:

That’s what I thought as it’s port times but someone said it was at nab. Reporting times that aren’t actually arrival times but T-2:45 aren’t much use to anyone. 

ETA times on AIS are primarily of course for other ships who know that is usually to the destination pilot station.

ETA I assume to pilot is 1515. 30th

tanker has left QA  1.2 k heaving anchor

https://www.earthtv.com/en/webcam/gibraltar-bay-cable-car

3 minutes ago, buchanan101 said:

Ok - Flam - railway (booked but not through Cunard). Olden - sky lift… 
 

What to do in haugesund?

Go and see Marilyn Monroe 

33 minutes ago, buchanan101 said:

see @TowandaUK - not raining today!

 

Not a walk to the cable car then?

 

See you there @sogne !

google states 1 hour walking 

11 minutes ago, buchanan101 said:

Good - are you on the QA this June?

 

 

yes 

website link for cable car

https://ulriken643.no/en/webcam

""Tickets for the Ulriksbussen are bought at the bus stop; Torgalmenningen 1A. Departure from the city center approximately every 30 minutes every day between 09:00 and 18:30."

2 minutes ago, TowandaUK said:

It always rains in Bergen!

4 of 5 visits in summer have been in sunshine.

56 minutes ago, buchanan101 said:

Cunard has had “early afternoon” on the timetable for a while but at least it’s very early afternoon. 
 

Is cable car nearer/better than funicular? Not rebooking ridiculous Cunard rates as no point going up if mountains shrouded in cloud. Cunard do have a fair range of activities which is a bit optimistic given realistically only 5 hours in Bergen. 

The cable car company run a bus from near the fish market to the cable station. It gives a wider view than funicular.

54 minutes ago, buchanan101 said:

Cunard has had “early afternoon” on the timetable for a while but at least it’s very early afternoon. 
 

Is cable car nearer/better than funicular? Not rebooking ridiculous Cunard rates as no point going up if mountains shrouded in cloud. Cunard do have a fair range of activities which is a bit optimistic given realistically only 5 hours in Bergen. 

The cable runs a bus from near the fish market to the cable car station.