balf Posted December 14, 2013 #1 Share Posted December 14, 2013 On May 30&31 QV andQM will overnight in Liverpool. I almost wish is wasn't my home city then I could see it with new eyes. I love overnights in top rated ports. Sydney, Venice, St Petersburg. Now Liverpool which must be one of the most interesting ports to visit will give Cunard cruisers a little more time to see it at leasure. Just do a search for what to do in Liverpool. David. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitemarsh Posted December 14, 2013 #2 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Would you really include Liverpool with such cities as St Petersburg, Venice and Sydney? As nice as Liverpool probably is, it's a bit of stretch to include it with cities of that stature. London, Paris, Rome, and Liverpool??…..it just doesn't sound right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmb1 Posted December 15, 2013 #3 Share Posted December 15, 2013 … London, Paris, Rome, and Liverpool??…..it just doesn't sound right.Doesn't Liverpool sound much better in a list of some of the ports that the Queens actually visit, e.g. Halifax, Ft. Lauderdale, Southampton? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitemarsh Posted December 15, 2013 #4 Share Posted December 15, 2013 (edited) Doesn't Liverpool sound much better in a list of some of the ports that the Queens actually visit, e.g. Halifax, Ft. Lauderdale, Southampton? Let's try it shall we? New York, Hong Kong, Sydney & Liverpool….. Hmmm…. I'm afraid I would have to say that I do not think that Liverpool is in the same league as these other global cities, but that's just my opinion. Happy to hear from those who think that Liverpool is in the same league as top rated ports such as New York, Hong Kong, Sydney, St Petersburg and Venice. Edited December 15, 2013 by Whitemarsh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Avery Posted December 15, 2013 #5 Share Posted December 15, 2013 Fun is where you find it.:D Liverpool is actually a very enjoyable city with lots of Cunard specific history to go see. Then there is that Beatle stuff.:eek::D Of course it is not London, but then neither is LA.:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turquoise 6 Posted December 15, 2013 #6 Share Posted December 15, 2013 Doesn't Liverpool sound much better in a list of some of the ports that the Queens actually visit, e.g. Halifax, Ft. Lauderdale, Southampton? Liverpool sounds better? It's not the sound, it's the Facts Southampton , Halifax. Have immense nautical history And are ports of much significance Ft Lauderdale is am important cruise ship port Liverpool port did play a part in the transatlantic trade In the same league as Cobb , Ireland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balf Posted December 15, 2013 Author #7 Share Posted December 15, 2013 Would you really include Liverpool with such cities as St Petersburg, Venice and Sydney? As nice as Liverpool probably is, it's a bit of stretch to include it with cities of that stature. London, Paris, Rome, and Liverpool??…..it just doesn't sound right. I didn't mention London, Paris or Rome, nor was I comparing Liverpool with the others in any way except as a great overnight stop on a Cunard ship. I don't know of any port where there is so much of a city literally a stroll away from the ship. Museums, art galleries, two iconic cathedrals, The three Graces, Mersey ferries, shops all within very easy walking distance. And I mean easy. There will certainly be no need for shuttle busses! David. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balf Posted December 15, 2013 Author #8 Share Posted December 15, 2013 Liverpool port did play a part in the transatlantic trade In the same league as Cobb , Ireland Cobb, are you serious? David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electra2008 Posted December 15, 2013 #9 Share Posted December 15, 2013 We went into Liverpool in August on Elizabeth one thing that is nice about it is you dock right in the City there is a free tourist bus with knowledgeable guides, ours had a wicked sense of humour. The welcome and departure was not as good as Greenock but very nice to see. I have some photo's of the docking procedure if I knew how to post them I would as it is very different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmb1 Posted December 15, 2013 #10 Share Posted December 15, 2013 (Click photo for story.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chunky2219 Posted December 15, 2013 #11 Share Posted December 15, 2013 (edited) I'm no regular visitor to Liverpool or even a fan. In fact, last time out a family friend got his nose broken on the way back to the hotel after watching my son's band play at The Cavern. But I digress. Please............ give it a rest with the Halifax, Southampton and other "major port" rubbish. Southampton is a place I go to twice a year to get on a cruise ship but the place itself has little to offer. We even stay outside the night before. It's a place where they import and export cars all day and there is a big pile of scrap on the quayside a little up river. If you want to see a port go to Felixstowe or Tilbury. Halifax is a place I really liked. There's a statue of Samual Cunard there dontcha know? Right at the other end there's a hotel with a giant wooden chair outside. And there's a very interesting glass shop and a tug in the shape of a cartoon character. Uhh, that's about it. Fort Lauderdale is a major cruise port. Whoopee do. I drove in, dumped the hire car, got on a ship. Came back, got off the ship, picked up a hire car and went to Busch Gardens. We've not been back since. Liverpool has immense maritime history, some of which you can see at the refurbished dockside and in the museums. There's the Tate Museum there as well. It was European Capital of Culture 2008 (as was Stavanger, a place I've visited twice and I can't figure out how it got the award). Heard of the Beatles and Mersey beat? Go and take a look. The Cavern is still there, along with a cultural quarter. Fancy looking up a few famous songs, like Penny Lane or Stawberry Fileds? Go take a look or do the tour. Feeling religious? The place has two cathedrals, both of which are pretty special. There's plenty more if you want to venture just a little further. Southampton? You're making me laugh. . Edited December 15, 2013 by Chunky2219 typo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Avery Posted December 15, 2013 #12 Share Posted December 15, 2013 I always liked the way "Liverpool" looked on the sterns of two of the greatest ships ever built.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmb1 Posted December 15, 2013 #13 Share Posted December 15, 2013 I always liked the way "Liverpool" looked on the sterns of two of the greatest ships ever built.:DI wonder, has Bermuda ever been asked by Cunard to rename some inlet "Southampton" or "Liverpool"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chunky2219 Posted December 15, 2013 #14 Share Posted December 15, 2013 (edited) I wonder, has Bermuda ever been asked by Cunard to rename some inlet "Southampton" or "Liverpool"? Wiki has Southampton, Bermuda named after the 3rd Earl of Southampton, born 1573. I never knew Cunard had any influence that far back. It does have a Unesco World Heritage Site there, as does Liverpool - having six of them all related to it's remarkable maritime heritage that long pre-dated Cunard or even the White Star Line. Look what the locals think http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/10729890.City_of_Southampton_slated_in_new_book/ . Edited December 15, 2013 by Chunky2219 typo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turquoise 6 Posted December 15, 2013 #15 Share Posted December 15, 2013 Cobb, are you serious? David I meant Cobh. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulista1950 Posted December 15, 2013 #16 Share Posted December 15, 2013 (edited) For those who disagree, just one word: BEATLES!;) P.S.: 4EVER Edited December 15, 2013 by paulista1950 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olliesmum Posted December 16, 2013 #17 Share Posted December 16, 2013 The "Cavern" in Liverpool is actually a replica. I have been to Liverpool many times and I will be on the voyage in May. I won't bother getting off the ship in the evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capnpugwash Posted December 16, 2013 #18 Share Posted December 16, 2013 For those who disagree, just one word: BEATLES!;) P.S.: 4EVER Yes, the Beatles are great ambassadors for Liverpool and must have loved it. This is evidenced by them leaving the city as soon as they could once they got two pennies to scratch their backsides. There are many great things about Liverpool but they aren't. The docks are central and close to the city but the Mersey is shallow and doesn't really handle large modern ships too well, arrival and departure has to coincide with the high tide which complicates things. It also only has two high tides in 24 hours whereas Southampton has 4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balf Posted December 16, 2013 Author #19 Share Posted December 16, 2013 Yes, the Beatles are great ambassadors for Liverpool and must have loved it. This is evidenced by them leaving the city as soon as they could once they got two pennies to scratch their backsides. Of course they left, great talent always does. Did Sinara stay in Hoboken? Anyway if you had lived in the city at that time you probably would have left also. But cities can change. It's just a pity Southampton hasn't got round to it yet. David. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capnpugwash Posted December 16, 2013 #20 Share Posted December 16, 2013 Of course they left, great talent always does. Did Sinara stay in Hoboken? Anyway if you had lived in the city at that time you probably would have left also. But cities can change. It's just a pity Southampton hasn't got round to it yet. David. No but by the same token neither he nor the media kept banging on about how important his roots were and how much being born there was important to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olliesmum Posted December 16, 2013 #21 Share Posted December 16, 2013 No but by the same token neither he nor the media kept banging on about how important his roots were and how much being born there was important to him. Then there is also professional Liverpudlian's such as: John Lennon's aunt Mimi Cilla Black and her cod "Liverpool" accent Les Dennis Billy Fury etc etc From over the water you have Paul O'Grady, who left the area even before he hit the big time. At least Gerry Marsden only went as far as The Wirral. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turquoise 6 Posted December 17, 2013 #22 Share Posted December 17, 2013 (edited) Of course they left, great talent always does. Did Sinara stay in Hoboken? Anyway if you had lived in the city at that time you probably would have left also. But cities can change. It's just a pity Southampton hasn't got round to it yet. David. hello David, I disagree with you. Southampton "has got round to it". Southampton has a very rich nautical history through the Centuries . Southampton was a very important seaport during World War 2. Southampton played a very, very important role in Immigration history to the United States. Southampton has done extensive urban renovations,and are historically correct. Great Pubs. Southampton is beautiful :) Edited December 17, 2013 by turquoise 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Avery Posted December 17, 2013 #23 Share Posted December 17, 2013 We have to say we have enjoyed time in Southampton as well. Not just Southampton proper but there is a lot to see and do in the near vicinity. Romsey is a nice place to stay as well. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toffeegirl68 Posted December 21, 2013 #24 Share Posted December 21, 2013 You have all forgotton a MAGICAL word. Football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toffeegirl68 Posted December 21, 2013 #25 Share Posted December 21, 2013 There are a lot of cultural attractions in Liverpool. Fantastic bars, restaurants and entertainment venues. All on your door step - or should I say at the end of the gang plank.... Every port has something to offer if you take a look - but its never wrong to want to stay 'home' if that's what takes your fancy. When its your holiday so you get to do, or not do, whatever you fancy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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