Rockbird

We (as an extended family) have done many many many crossings and cruises with children from as young as 18 months to the eldest who is currently 15 years and every single one of them has a ball on board. Be warned though, you may barely see your teens. Our eldest has a wide circle of friends within minutes of boarding and she’s rarely to be seen after that. Everyone is happy and she loves the independence that being on board offers in terms of teen orientated nightlife which she wouldn’t be able to do on dry land. And the Cunard staff have been nothing but welcoming to all of the children.

My parents and other family members are on board. Many people were out on deck helping to search. This was earlier this evening in daylight obviously. Some rumours now that QM2 will head straight to New York now, missing out Halifax. No idea how correct that is as communication is sporadic. But most of all, sympathies lie with the poor man's family and colleagues on board. Utterly tragic