CynthiaRI Posted May 24, 2018 #1 Share Posted May 24, 2018 We are about to embark on our roundtrip TA cruise aboard the QM2. How close to the Verrazano bridge does the smokestack pass? We have the early seating for dinner, and are planning to skip the dinner to observe everything there is to see as we leave NYC. (We figure we have another 13 nights for dinner!) What have others done? With a group of 7, I feel badly that we're missing the first dinner, but don't want to miss the views. I am thinking I will stop by the dining room to let them know, so no one is waiting for us. What recommendations/suggestions do you have? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOldBear Posted May 24, 2018 #2 Share Posted May 24, 2018 We are about to embark on our roundtrip TA cruise aboard the QM2. How close to the Verrazano bridge does the smokestack pass? I think at a 'higher high tide' [full or new moon] the stack clears the bridge by about 10 feet or so. It looks more like inches than feet. We have the early seating for dinner, and are planning to skip the dinner to observe everything there is to see as we leave NYC. (We figure we have another 13 nights for dinner!) What have others done? With a group of 7, I feel badly that we're missing the first dinner, but don't want to miss the views. I am thinking I will stop by the dining room to let them know, so no one is waiting for us. What recommendations/suggestions do you have? Thanks! You will want to tell the folks in Britannia [ Maitre'd desk is just inside the deck 2 center doors] that you likely will not be dining there that night (also use the opportunity to see just where your table is located). You may be able to get a reservation at the (extra cost) specialty restaurant, instead of just the regular Kings Court buffet. We usually select late dining so this is not an issue - but if the ship is underway at 5, you probably will be leaving lower New York Bay by 6:30 or so [Coney Island 'Parachute Drop' tower visible to port] so you might be able to get back to your table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare rafinmd Posted May 24, 2018 #3 Share Posted May 24, 2018 What I usually do is go in at the start of dinner to let them know not to wait for me, get an entree in Kings Court, and join my table after we clear the bridge for coffee and desert. Roy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CynthiaRI Posted June 7, 2018 Author #4 Share Posted June 7, 2018 What I usually do is go in at the start of dinner to let them know not to wait for me, get an entree in Kings Court, and join my table after we clear the bridge for coffee and desert. Roy Great idea! I think our plan is the same. I will inform them we won't be at the table. With a party of 7, I'm not sure if we will even have others at our table. Then we'll join them the next night. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueRiband Posted June 7, 2018 #5 Share Posted June 7, 2018 Are you sailing this Sunday? High tide will coincide with the ship's scheduled departure. It always gives the illusion that she'll be scraping the rust off the girders. The Narrows Tide Chart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CynthiaRI Posted June 7, 2018 Author #6 Share Posted June 7, 2018 Are you sailing this Sunday? High tide will coincide with the ship's scheduled departure. It always gives the illusion that she'll be scraping the rust off the girders.The Narrows Tide Chart Unfortunately, no. We don't depart till July 20. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueRiband Posted June 7, 2018 #7 Share Posted June 7, 2018 Then you can scroll down and change the date for the tide chart. I looks like 3:09PM is high tide on July 20th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuker Posted June 8, 2018 #8 Share Posted June 8, 2018 The ship was specifically designed with the clearance of the Verazano Bridge in mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarCrav Posted June 9, 2018 #9 Share Posted June 9, 2018 I found it to be an outstanding moment on every one of our TAs so by all means, don't miss it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rm3 Posted June 9, 2018 #10 Share Posted June 9, 2018 (edited) These photos aren't great but they might give you some idea of how close the stack gets to the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. Edited June 9, 2018 by rm3 Spelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarCrav Posted June 9, 2018 #11 Share Posted June 9, 2018 These photos aren't great but they might give you some idea of how close the stack gets to the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. Super photos! Especially that last one. So close! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Hattie Posted June 9, 2018 #12 Share Posted June 9, 2018 Great photos, thank you for posting them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CynthiaRI Posted June 10, 2018 Author #13 Share Posted June 10, 2018 These photos aren't great but they might give you some idea of how close the stack gets to the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. Wonderful photos! I can't wait to have some of my own! Less than 6 weeks! Now to figure out a safe place to view the QM2 arriving in NYC early Friday morning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hihilo Posted June 10, 2018 #14 Share Posted June 10, 2018 rm3 THKS Loved your photos ! Brings back lovely memories of a few T/A on the QM2. Never could understand why anyone would NOT be out on deck watching / enjoying it all ~~~~~~~but I hear frequent comments on here... "" don't want to be late to dinner"....... ahhhh wellll.... to each his own. ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmwnc1959 Posted June 10, 2018 #15 Share Posted June 10, 2018 Watching her now on the New York Harbor webcam. She seems to be heading alongside Governors Island towards the tip of Manhattan. http://www.nyharborwebcam.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmwnc1959 Posted June 10, 2018 #16 Share Posted June 10, 2018 She’s had helicopters buzzing around her. Must be doing a photo shoot of some kind? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibyl2 Posted June 12, 2018 #17 Share Posted June 12, 2018 Since it’s not a formal night, it’s not a problem. I’m ready to go apart from changing into a skirt. We always pass under the bridge and still make first sitting easily. First time we were in the middle of dinner when my husband said we’d turned around - then came the Captain’s announcement to say some poor soul was so ill we were heading back to rendezvous with the Jersey coastguard. We’d finished eating and were back up top to view proceedings. That evening we passed under the bridge 3 times. Later that night the Captain let us know that all had gone well and that the sick pax was doing well. I still think about him now. Certainly high drama he could’ve done without! Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pavovsky Posted June 12, 2018 #18 Share Posted June 12, 2018 rm3 THKS Loved your photos ! Brings back lovely memories of a few T/A on the QM2. Never could understand why anyone would NOT be out on deck watching / enjoying it all ~~~~~~~but I hear frequent comments on here... "" don't want to be late to dinner"....... ahhhh wellll.... to each his own. ! This was the reason many were disappointed for the December sailing with the delayed departure for the film premiere. We went out at midnight and by 1am she had still not left. Will just have to do it again. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cook68 Posted June 18, 2018 #19 Share Posted June 18, 2018 I have a video of this from last week if anyone would like to see it I can add it here once I can work out how. It is fantastic to see and an absolute must! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cook68 Posted June 18, 2018 #20 Share Posted June 18, 2018 She’s had helicopters buzzing around her. Must be doing a photo shoot of some kind? Yes, they were I was on this sail away. Cunard booked the helicopter for their next brochure. I hope it shows us all waving like idiots. I think this is why we also sailed right up close and past the Statue of Liberty. Amazing sail away. The captain also added it was a special treat as we were the 301'st sailing out of New York Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Hattie Posted June 18, 2018 #21 Share Posted June 18, 2018 I have a video of this from last week if anyone would like to see it I can add it here once I can work out how. It is fantastic to see and an absolute must!Yes please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cook68 Posted June 18, 2018 #22 Share Posted June 18, 2018 Here is my video sailing under Verrazano bridge, you really do not want to miss sailing underneath it. The time was about 6.30pm and you might sail under it a bit earlier than this as we did a big loop passed the Statue of Liberty first which apparently is not the norm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CynthiaRI Posted June 19, 2018 Author #23 Share Posted June 19, 2018 rm3 THKS Loved your photos ! Brings back lovely memories of a few T/A on the QM2. Never could understand why anyone would NOT be out on deck watching / enjoying it all ~~~~~~~but I hear frequent comments on here... "" don't want to be late to dinner"....... ahhhh wellll.... to each his own. ! That's exactly my thought! I plan to stop by the dining room and let them know we won't be there. I can't imagine showing up to dinner 30 minutes late. I just think that's rude. Because when I'm there, I certainly won't be happy to wait 30 minutes for someone else before my table orders. A casual dinner the first night will definitely be better as a way to wind down from the excitement of the day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CynthiaRI Posted June 19, 2018 Author #24 Share Posted June 19, 2018 Here is my video sailing under Verrazano bridge, you really do not want to miss sailing underneath it. The time was about 6.30pm and you might sail under it a bit earlier than this as we did a big loop passed the Statue of Liberty first which apparently is not the norm. Amazing!! Thanks for posting!! 4 1/2 more weeks to go! And we leave for NYC 4 weeks from tomorrow. I think that means it's officially time to start packing! :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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