turquoise 6 Posted January 3, 2014 Author #476 Share Posted January 3, 2014 (edited) [quote name='SEFlyer']Pennbank, thanks for the info. Here is the link to Twitter for anyone who wants to follow updates from Cunard today: [url]https://twitter.com/cunardline[/url][/QUOTE] Pennbank & SEFlyer Thanks for update . I have friends who are sailing today Edited January 3, 2014 by turquoise 6 Add Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray66 Posted January 3, 2014 #477 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Cruise Critic says it will be a 6 night sailing [url]http://www.cruisecritic.co.uk/news/news.cfm?ID=5672#[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capnpugwash Posted January 3, 2014 #478 Share Posted January 3, 2014 [quote name='Ray66']Cruise Critic says it will be a 6 night sailing [url]http://www.cruisecritic.co.uk/news/news.cfm?ID=5672#[/url][/QUOTE] Well, she sails from Southampton on January 10 so I don't know who does the maths at CC. I suppose if you don't count tonight as they may leave after midnight, they are technically correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salacia Posted January 3, 2014 #479 Share Posted January 3, 2014 (edited) [quote name='Ray66']Cruise Critic says it will be a 6 night sailing [url]http://www.cruisecritic.co.uk/news/news.cfm?ID=5672#[/url][/QUOTE] Since the ship's departure from Red Hook has been changed to sometime after midnight, are the sailing dates now 4 January departure, with arrival as scheduled in Southampton on 10 January. Could that explain why it is now being called a 6 night sailing :confused: Edited to add - sorry, I was typing my post and didn't see the previous comment. BTW, going by the statement by Cunard on Twitter, the ship will definitely not be departing before midnight tonight. Edited January 3, 2014 by Salacia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underwatr Posted January 3, 2014 #480 Share Posted January 3, 2014 [quote name='safarigal']I don't know how "real time" the marine tracker I follow is, but it seems like she's docking now. It looks like she made very good time today to get to New York early. Hopefully those on her will not have too much of a challenge getting home tomorrow, and those planning to embark tomorrow will be able to get to New York.[/QUOTE]I'm glad my destination was Pennsylvania and not Massachusetts or points north. We were in our car (parked at EWR) a little after 11 and by noon the Turnpikes were dry. The biggest issue I had was that the windshield washer nozzles had frozen (following the rain, perhaps) and it was getting very hard to see until they thawed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennbank Posted January 4, 2014 #481 Share Posted January 4, 2014 (edited) [quote name='capnpugwash']Well, she sails from Southampton on January 10 so I don't know who does the maths at CC. I suppose if you don't count tonight as they may leave after midnight, they are technically correct.[/QUOTE] Well The passengers will save Britannia Staterooms: US$11.50 per person per day Princess Grill and Queens Grill Suites: US$13.50 per person per day Unless they Queue and take them off altogether at The Pursers desk, which is not unusual ! Preferring to tip individually, mmmmmm ! Edited January 4, 2014 by Pennbank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salacia Posted January 4, 2014 #482 Share Posted January 4, 2014 [quote name='Pennbank']Well The passengers will save Britannia Staterooms: US$11.50 per person per day Princess Grill and Queens Grill Suites: US$13.50 per person per day Unless they Queue and take them off altogether at The Pursers desk, which is not unusual ! Preferring to tip individually, mmmmmm ![/QUOTE] Alternatively, isn't it also possible that since passengers could board on 3 Jan, and will be disembarking on 10 Jan, that's 7 nights on board - so, no savings to passengers on H & D charges, and no refund for a shortened voyage (even though it's 6 nights at sea, it's still 7 nights on board). Just my opinion, but I think that's the most likely scenario. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salacia Posted January 4, 2014 #483 Share Posted January 4, 2014 12:43AM ship's time (local time in NY). From the ship's web cam, I can't tell...has the ship hoisted anchor and set sail? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brigittetom Posted January 4, 2014 #484 Share Posted January 4, 2014 Yes, she's sailing. Making her way out. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salacia Posted January 4, 2014 #485 Share Posted January 4, 2014 [quote name='brigittetom']Yes, she's sailing. Making her way out. :)[/QUOTE]' Thanks briggitte...do you have a web cam link? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brigittetom Posted January 4, 2014 #486 Share Posted January 4, 2014 I checked the NYHarborcam just as she was starting to pull out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turquoise 6 Posted January 9, 2014 Author #487 Share Posted January 9, 2014 [quote name='brigittetom']I checked the NYHarborcam just as she was starting to pull out.[/QUOTE] And will be many months before QM2 Returns to NY. Is it May? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salacia Posted January 9, 2014 #488 Share Posted January 9, 2014 [quote name='turquoise 6']And will be many months before QM2 Returns to NY. Is it May?[/QUOTE] Yes, May 16, NY to Southampton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turquoise 6 Posted January 12, 2014 Author #489 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Hi All. As an avid Cunarder, Diamond member ,past tense., I have booked the 12 night Caribbean Cruise from New York this January . Great ports!!! Having sailed in September on the Breakaway to Bermuda, I have to say The ship is new , well done, high tech Great restaurants , high end casino.etc , Etc Cunard may be ok for Europe , but Not for Americans Good bye Cunard , hello NCL :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pushka Posted January 12, 2014 #490 Share Posted January 12, 2014 (edited) Ah. NCL is completely different to Cunard. If you were a loyal Cunard person and they lost favour with you I regret to say you will not find it with NCL. Edited January 12, 2014 by Pushka Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2irisheyes Posted January 12, 2014 #491 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Adios turquoise 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cunardaddict Posted January 12, 2014 #492 Share Posted January 12, 2014 [quote name='turquoise 6']Hi All. As an avid Cunarder, Diamond member ,past tense., I have booked the 12 night Caribbean Cruise from New York this January . Great ports!!! Having sailed in September on the Breakaway to Bermuda, I have to say The ship is new , well done, high tech Great restaurants , high end casino.etc , Etc Cunard may be ok for Europe , but Not for Americans Good bye Cunard , hello NCL :)[/QUOTE] I love this easy and straight forward decisions ;) During one of the QM2 short trips from Hamburg I shared the breakfast table on the first morning with a German couple. They had already decided for themselves that QM2 is not a ship of their liking... Btw: the Norwegian Breakaway is build and constructed in Germany. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cats2010 Posted January 12, 2014 #493 Share Posted January 12, 2014 [quote name='turquoise 6']Hi All. As an avid Cunarder, Diamond member ,past tense., I have booked the 12 night Caribbean Cruise from New York this January . Great ports!!! Having sailed in September on the Breakaway to Bermuda, I have to say The ship is new , well done, high tech Great restaurants , high end casino.etc , Etc Cunard may be ok for Europe , but Not for Americans Good bye Cunard , hello NCL :)[/QUOTE] I can't believe it ... anyway: A chacun son goût. Bon voyage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cats2010 Posted January 12, 2014 #494 Share Posted January 12, 2014 [quote name='cunardaddict'] During one of the QM2 short trips from Hamburg I shared the breakfast table on the first morning with a German couple. They had already decided for themselves that QM2 is not a ship of their liking... [/QUOTE] That's funny - I had the same 'experience' once with some people from Hamburg with whom I shared a table and who kept on complaining about the ship throughout the entire lunch session. I could not believe my ears, the more so as I have always known 'Hamburgers' to be open-minded and well-tempered, and this was also in contradiction to what a Commodore once told me about Hamburg and its citizens: No other harbour in the whole world receives QM2 with such warmth and enthusiasm, and this already for many years! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turquoise 6 Posted January 12, 2014 Author #495 Share Posted January 12, 2014 [quote name='Cats2010']I can't believe it ... anyway: A chacun son goût. Bon voyage![/QUOTE] Thanks Cats! But I am not giving up QM2. I want to sail from NY to the Caribbean , this Winter , without flying half way around the world to pick up The QM2 NCL has Caribbean cruises from NY All winter on the Breakaway. If the QM2 had winter cruises from NY, you all know I would book at least 2!! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BlueRiband Posted January 12, 2014 #496 Share Posted January 12, 2014 [quote name='turquoise 6']..If the QM2 had winter cruises from NY, you all know I would book at least 2!!...[/quote] So would I. But 2010 was the last QM2 Caribbean sailing outside of the annual Christmas voyage. NCL wouldn't work for me as don't care for the "free style" dining and atmosphere and would prefer not to spend my money on something not to my liking. And I would rather look out at the ocean than an atrium mall from my balcony. Fortunately there are different lines to suit different tastes and personalities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cats2010 Posted January 12, 2014 #497 Share Posted January 12, 2014 [quote name='turquoise 6'] If the QM2 had winter cruises from NY, you all know I would book at least 2!! :)[/QUOTE] Me too! And unfortunately QM2 will not see any Caribbean port in 2015 either, not in winter nor at any other season ... Will have to go to Asia and Australia/NZ to get away from cold winters ... :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turquoise 6 Posted January 12, 2014 Author #498 Share Posted January 12, 2014 (edited) [quote name='BlueRiband']So would I. But 2010 was the last QM2 Caribbean sailing outside of the annual Christmas voyage. NCL wouldn't work for me as don't care for the "free style" dining and atmosphere and would prefer not to spend my money on something not to my liking. And I would rather look out at the ocean than an atrium mall from my balcony. Fortunately there are different lines to suit different tastes and personalities. [/QUOTE] Hi there are balconies and suites with balconies on the Breakaway I had beautiful sea views and Bermuda Views from my stateroom Free style dining is up to "you". Again I prefer to sail than fly from my home Port this winter Cunard doesn't offer than option:D Edited January 12, 2014 by turquoise 6 NCL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brigittetom Posted January 12, 2014 #499 Share Posted January 12, 2014 (edited) Hi, I personally don't care for the NCL cruise style either but I can understand Tourquoise's point. We had been paying premium prices for the Christmas cruise and after a few years I began to wonder why. The QM2 is my favorite ship and the crossings, Europe, for me, are amazing as was the Canada/NE trip in Sept. For the Caribbean, I just don't need that special feeling. We did a repositioning cruise on RC last May. Sailed out of FLL with 4 Islands and then sailed to Southampton on the southern Atlantic route. We paid less for the 14 days than we pay for a 7 day crossing on QM2 and had an absolutly wonderful time. BUT, I did enjoy knowing that I would be crossing home on the QM2. The TA on RC was simply a cruise and the crossing back on QM2 to NY was a voyage. The people of Hamburg do indeed have a special bond with the QM2 and come by the thousands to see her sail in and out of Hamburg and along the Elbe.....but it's not about the on board experience because most have never sailed on her. It's about her stunning glory as she sails past. I can't understand Cunards passion in working so hard to get the German market. Cunard makes special offers price wise and 18 and under sails free. The three times we've sailed round trip from NY, after Hamburg, the ship had an abundance of strollers, badly dressed teens, and a younger demographic that used the ship as cheap transportation. Being hearty eaters, KC had a hard time keeping up and the fruit had to be put out in giant bowls to accommodate all those that hoarded. The older group just seemed rather bored and nightlife was nonexsistant. We now know that we would rather disembark in Hamburg, spend a wonderful week, and reboard on her way back from Norway for the crossing home. Especially since we are not offered the German prices. The NY/NY round trip crossings were also a favorite but those are now harder to find. It's sad to realize that Cunard doesn't want us. :) Edited January 12, 2014 by brigittetom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cats2010 Posted January 12, 2014 #500 Share Posted January 12, 2014 [quote name='brigittetom'] Especially since we are not offered the German prices. The NY/NY round trip crossings were also a favorite but those are now harder to find. It's sad to realize that Cunard doesn't want us. :)[/QUOTE] Hi, Sorry that you seem to believe that Cunard would not want you. Why should they? :confused: Anyway, you may rest assured that German prices are very much higher than those in the US - sometimes double or triple depending on the route. No reason to worry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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