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ovccruiser

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Well, can't beleive it, we are at long last on the QE cruising the Bay of Biscay on a very pleasant day. The ship is, for obvious reasons, of very similat layout to the QV with a few exceptions. The Brittania Club dining has taken over some of the bar area on deck two, but an area which was frequented by many guests prior to dinner, and personally I don't think the loss has not affected any one too badly. The additional cabins on the stern has had the added effect of extending the deck area outsie the Lido making it quite a bit larger then the same area on QV. I have visited the area on deck 12 which is allocated for, bowls, croquet and short lawn tennis. A very pleasant area, which imo could have been put to better use, time will tell I guess. This is only my first full day on board, so more more exploration to do. On a plus side as well, there are many many crew who I recognise from QM2 and QV, who for some reason also remember me:D, it is good to see some old friends.

 

More to follow.

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So why do those who were on QV on the January 2008 and January 2009 transatlantic crossings - in very rough seas - say quite the reverse?

 

WD

 

Indeed.

I was aboard Noordam for her Inaugural cruise when we hit 45' seas back to New York: We had a bouncy dinner but I've had worse rides aboard lesser ships and I slept like a baby that night...

...there's no reason the lengthier and more substantial Cunarders would fare worse.

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So why do those who were on QV on the January 2008 and January 2009 transatlantic crossings - in very rough seas - say quite the reverse?

 

WD

 

I am only speaking from my experience, but my experience on QM2 is that it sails very well through heavy seas whereas the QV doesn't sail well through anything but moderate waves.

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I am only speaking from my experience, but my experience on QM2 is that it sails very well through heavy seas whereas the QV doesn't sail well through anything but moderate waves.

 

QM2 was specifically designed to pitch or roll at a factor of 50% less than QE2 in the same sea conditions. This was done to enable her to maintain speed in Mid Atlantic when sea conditions are rough so that she can maintain her schedule. Marine Technology has improved by such leaps since the 1960's that it's hard to believe that the sea keeping qualities of QV and QE in rough seas are not at least the equal of QE2 if not better!

 

Ken

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QM2 was specifically designed to pitch or roll at a factor of 50% less than QE2 in the same sea conditions. This was done to enable her to maintain speed in Mid Atlantic when sea conditions are rough so that she can maintain her schedule. Marine Technology has improved by such leaps since the 1960's that it's hard to believe that the sea keeping qualities of QV and QE in rough seas are not at least the equal of QE2 if not better!

 

Ken

 

I was only on QE2 once and the sea was boringly calm so I can't comment. I must agree that I would think that with the advances over the years there should be improvements. Maybe there are!

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I was only on QE2 once and the sea was boringly calm so I can't comment. I must agree that I would think that with the advances over the years there should be improvements. Maybe there are!

 

Me, I love some rough seas!!! We were on QM2 maiden voyage when the Commodore ploughed through the Bay of Biscay at full speed in a force 8. The g-forces to be felt trying to walk up the forward lobby stairs were something else!!! Free sea sick jabs were the order of the day for many!!!

 

Cheers

 

Ken

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ovccruiser

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Thank you for posting , please tell me that they do not have those horrid builders! mugs in the Lido.

 

I'm afraid they do, must be the stackability(new word:D) of them.

 

Well, we have just left Vigo escorted out by a couple of fire ships making nice rainbows with their spray. We attended the captains Brittania Dining welcom aboard party last evening and were told there are 40% crew ex QM2, 40% crew ex QV and the remainder are new staff. I guess we have one of the 20% new staff as our waiter. No compalints though, he is just a tadd slow which can be a frustration if you want to see the shows, I tend not to so no problems for me there. The art deco feel of the ship is well suited to her and certainly make the ship feel like an old pair of shoes, well lived in. The many pictures and memorabilia from the previous QE's are certainly something to see, they have QE2's bell which we can all have a tap on as we pass and just above QE2's manufacturer plate.

 

More later

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Despite what Cunard says, that it has built three new ocean liners in the past six years, this is, in fact, a load of rubbish. It has built one ocean liner, the QM2, and two cruise ships, the QV and QE. The latter two cannot be expected to handle rough seas as well as the former.

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i was on the waverley and a great view of you sailing apaRT from the fact we were behind you. i was hoping to get a good view of 4087 right behind the 1st set of lifeboats but still cannot work out what the view is like. if anyone has idea please post.

have a great time, i wish i was with you

dave

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It has built one ocean liner, the QM2, and two cruise ships, the QV and QE. The latter two cannot be expected to handle rough seas as well as the former.

 

I have crossed the Atlantic on both the "liner" and the "cruise ship" the latter in January in a gale - and have found both comfortable.

 

What is your experience (rather than theory)?

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BELLA21

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I hope you are enjoying your trip. Can't wait to hear your comments on your return, how fortunate you are to be on board.

 

40% crew from QM,2 and 40% QV that seems like a high ratio to me. Are they planning to keep the crew on board, or move them back to the other ships. Just wondering what crew are left on the other ships. I'm having visions of insane calamity and chaos in Kings Court with most of the experianced crew gone:eek:

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I hope you are enjoying your trip. Can't wait to hear your comments on your return, how fortunate you are to be on board.

 

40% crew from QM,2 and 40% QV that seems like a high ratio to me. Are they planning to keep the crew on board, or move them back to the other ships. Just wondering what crew are left on the other ships. I'm having visions of insane calamity and chaos in Kings Court with most of the experianced crew gone:eek:

 

As mentioned elsewhere, Cunard have told all their staff that they intend to rotate them between all three ships. It's not too popular a move.

 

Stewart

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