Pushka Posted February 11, 2014 #576 Share Posted February 11, 2014 (edited) I wonder why QM2 arrived in Freemantle so much earlier than expected :confused: According to the schedule (https://ask.cunard.com/help/cunard/life-on-board/dress_code_all) she wasn't due to arrive until 12 Feb at 06:00, with a departure time of 12 Feb 17:00. BTW, here's a report w/photos of QM2 arrival in Freemantle: http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/21399264/queen-arrives-at-fremantle-port/ I think all the scanners just missed that Fremantle was an overnight stop. On other boards everyone expected her to arrive Tuesday and depart Wednesday. Maybe even QM2 herself! Edited February 11, 2014 by Pushka Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salacia Posted February 11, 2014 #577 Share Posted February 11, 2014 (edited) I think all the scanners just missed that Fremantle was an overnight stop. On other boards everyone expected her to arrive Tuesday and depart Wednesday. Maybe even QM2 herself! I thought she was due to arrive Tues at 06:00 and depart Tues at 17:00 (maybe I read the schedule incorrectly?) Anyway, according to several reports in the Australian press, QM2 arrived 24 hours early. One report gives the reason for early arrival as being due to "favourable winds"... "IT weighs nearly 150,000 tonnes, carries 2600 people and has travelled across the Indian Ocean, but the Queen Mary 2 still managed to arrive a day early in Australia. The massive cruise liner, which is part of the Cunard fleet, slid into dock in Fremantle on Tuesday morning, 24 hours ahead of schedule. A spokeswoman for Fremantle port said favourable winds brought the ship in earlier than expected..." copied fromhttp://www.perthnow.com.au/news/western-australia/queen-mary-2-arrives-early-in-fremantle/story-fnhocxo3-1226823909728 I guess those passengers who were hoping for an unexpected overnight in Fremantle are delighted, but less happy are those who were looking forward to the scheduled sea day. Does anyone recall QM2 arriving at a port 24 hours early in a non-emergency situation due to "favorable winds"? Edited February 11, 2014 by Salacia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turquoise 6 Posted February 11, 2014 Author #578 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Salacia. I never recalled arriving a day earlier On the QM2 or any ship, unless there is a problem With ship. I also have never heard of an ocean liner Arriving a day earlier due to favorable winds. A jet liner maybe Also Cunard has to pay those port fees Something's afoot:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southampton Cruiser Posted February 12, 2014 #579 Share Posted February 12, 2014 To carry out repairs apparently. But of what, I'm afraid I have no idea. They were told on the 6th they would be arriving for 9am on the 11th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salacia Posted February 12, 2014 #580 Share Posted February 12, 2014 (edited) To carry out repairs apparently. But of what, I'm afraid I have no idea. They were told on the 6th they would be arriving for 9am on the 11th. Thanks, Southampton Cruise; that makes a lot more sense than the ship arriving at port 24 hours early due to "favourable winds". I'm happy that the ship is safe at port, but I will never understand why some cruise lines are so often not forthcoming with factual information. Just my opinion, but Cunard/CCL would be well advised to release a (hopefully forthright) statement regarding the situation. Best wishes, -S. Edited February 12, 2014 by Salacia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salacia Posted February 12, 2014 #581 Share Posted February 12, 2014 At last. Once it hits Australian shores I'm an really into countdown mode. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Hi Puska. When do you board? Bon voyage, Salacia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pushka Posted February 12, 2014 #582 Share Posted February 12, 2014 (edited) I guess they didn't want to alarm passengers so far out from Port. But they in port now so "helpful winds" doesn't cut it anymore. It's still another 25 days Salacia. March 10 for 23 wonderful nights. I'm keen. :p QM2 circumnavigates Australia Perth to Perth then she's on her way to me in Adelaide. Edited February 12, 2014 by Pushka Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seavoyager6 Posted February 13, 2014 #583 Share Posted February 13, 2014 I guess they didn't want to alarm passengers so far out from Port. But they in port now so "helpful winds" doesn't cut it anymore. It's still another 25 days Salacia. March 10 for 23 wonderful nights. I'm keen. :p QM2 circumnavigates Australia Perth to Perth then she's on her way to me in Adelaide. Or maybe, just maybe it was favorable wind.. Nah...couldn't...has to be a vast conspiracy to keep something from the passengers and the world! after all, " something's afoot" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brigittetom Posted February 13, 2014 #584 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Does anyone recall QM2 arriving at a port 24 hours early in a non-emergency situation due to "favorable winds"? If I thought "favorable winds" determined QM2's schedule, I would be a little hesitant. Considering she crosses the Atlantic and arrives to the minute on schedule.....I have my doubts. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turquoise 6 Posted February 13, 2014 Author #585 Share Posted February 13, 2014 If I thought "favorable winds" determined QM2's schedule, I would be a little hesitant. Considering she crosses the Atlantic and arrives to the minute on schedule.....I have my doubts. :D The last transatlantic vessel that used favorable Winds to sail Transatlantic was the MAYFLOWER .:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salacia Posted February 13, 2014 #586 Share Posted February 13, 2014 (edited) Or maybe, just maybe it was favorable wind.. Nah...couldn't...has to be a vast conspiracy to keep something from the passengers and the world! after all, " something's afoot" Here's the definition of "favorable wind" copied from http://www.seatalk.info/cgi-bin/nautical-marine-sailing-dictionary/db.cgi?db=db&uid=default&FirstLetter=f&sb=Term&view_records=View+Records&nh=2 1) A direction of the wind under which a vessel can sail to its destination without beating. 2) A wind which is neither too strong nor too light. Seems to me that a wind that blows a functional ocean liner into port 24 hours ahead of schedule would have to be rather strong. And no, seavoyager, I don't see "a vast conspiracy", but I do think there's more to the story. Maybe I missed something, but I haven't seen any comment from Cunard as to the reason for the change in schedule. -S. Edited February 13, 2014 by Salacia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seavoyager6 Posted February 13, 2014 #587 Share Posted February 13, 2014 (edited) W Here's the definition of "favorable wind" copied from http://www.seatalk.info/cgi-bin/nautical-marine-sailing-dictionary/db.cgi?db=db&uid=default&FirstLetter=f&sb=Term&view_records=View+Records&nh=2 1) A direction of the wind under which a vessel can sail to its destination without beating. 2) A wind which is neither too strong nor too light. Seems to me that a wind that blows a functional ocean liner into port 24 hours ahead of schedule would have to be rather strong. And no, seavoyager, I don't see "a vast conspiracy", but I do think there's more to the story. Maybe I missed something, but I haven't seen any comment from Cunard as to the reason for the change in schedule. -S. You and NCLgirl keep investigating this HUGE MAJOR "OneextranightinFreemantlegate" scandal. Maybe you'll solve the Kennedy Assassination too. Good Luck Sent from my BNTV400 using Tapatalk Edited February 13, 2014 by seavoyager6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pushka Posted February 13, 2014 #588 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Or maybe, just maybe it was favorable wind.. Nah...couldn't...has to be a vast conspiracy to keep something from the passengers and the world! after all, " something's afoot" It's already been acknowledged that repairs were required ;). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seavoyager6 Posted February 13, 2014 #589 Share Posted February 13, 2014 It's already been acknowledged that repairs were required ;). Great Case solved!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pushka Posted February 13, 2014 #590 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Yes. Boards were down all day and night here in Australia so unable to post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turquoise 6 Posted February 13, 2014 Author #591 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Yes. Boards were down all day and night here in Australia so unable to post. Yes. They were also down in New York Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salacia Posted February 14, 2014 #592 Share Posted February 14, 2014 W You and NCLgirl keep investigating this HUGE MAJOR "OneextranightinFreemantlegate" scandal. Maybe you'll solve the Kennedy Assassination too. Good Luck Sent from my BNTV400 using Tapatalk Whenever someone responds with such nastiness, it makes me wonder why a simple question bothers them so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salacia Posted February 14, 2014 #593 Share Posted February 14, 2014 It's already been acknowledged that repairs were required ;). Thanks, Pushka, yes that is what Southampton Cruiser wrote in post #579. You have additional sources to share, please? Has the schedule been changed? Thanks, -S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pushka Posted February 14, 2014 #594 Share Posted February 14, 2014 (edited) Yes. They were also down in New York Yes I knew it was a general "down". I was just explaining the time of the day it was down for Aussies. She's back on track Salacia. Edited February 14, 2014 by Pushka Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salacia Posted February 14, 2014 #595 Share Posted February 14, 2014 ....She's back on track Salacia. Very glad to hear that...I know one person who is anxious to board on time :) Cheers, -S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pushka Posted February 14, 2014 #596 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Very glad to hear that...I know one person who is anxious to board on time :) Cheers, -S. I have no idea who you are talking about. :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pushka Posted February 16, 2014 #597 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Thanks, Pushka, yes that is what Southampton Cruiser wrote in post #579. You have additional sources to share, please? Has the schedule been changed? Thanks, -S. Hi Salacia With regards to QM2's early arrival into WA, here's what someone I've met posted on another board on CC "Just boarded a few hours ago. QM2 lost power for 15 minutes mid Indian Ocean. Sped up to give her an extra 24 hours for "permanent" repairs in port. But to us that know her well, "She's always losing power, we just take it in our stride"" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cunardaddict Posted February 16, 2014 #598 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Does Cunard store some of the capacitors in ports around the world? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salacia Posted February 16, 2014 #599 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Hi SalaciaWith regards to QM2's early arrival into WA, here's what someone I've met posted on another board on CC "Just boarded a few hours ago. QM2 lost power for 15 minutes mid Indian Ocean. Sped up to give her an extra 24 hours for "permanent" repairs in port. But to us that know her well, "She's always losing power, we just take it in our stride"" Hi Pushka - thanks for that info, very glad everything turned out well. Yup, these things happen on ships every once in awhile. Never fun and always a bit scary to lose power at sea, but best to be prepared for the possibility and not to panic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray66 Posted February 16, 2014 #600 Share Posted February 16, 2014 (edited) I can see the QM2 now on the Melbourne webcam. Unfortunately it's one of those webcams that can be controlled so it keeps moving. http://www.portofmelbourne.com/Community-and-recreation/View-the-port/Webcams http://portcapacity.portofmelbourne.com/pages/webcams.asp Choose the West Gate or Webb Dock West one. Edited February 16, 2014 by Ray66 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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