Host Hattie Posted September 22, 2022 #1 Share Posted September 22, 2022 After a very long gap, Mr HH & I will be boarding Queen Victoria tomorrow. I'm just finishing a glass of champagne in the garden of our hotel in the New Forest so it's time to declare this holiday started ! 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techteach Posted September 22, 2022 #2 Share Posted September 22, 2022 Looks lovely — have fun. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longton Posted September 22, 2022 #3 Share Posted September 22, 2022 We are presently on board and disembarking tomorrow. We have had an excellent cruise. Bon voyage to you and Mr HH. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Hattie Posted September 22, 2022 Author #4 Share Posted September 22, 2022 9 minutes ago, longton said: We are presently on board and disembarking tomorrow. We have had an excellent cruise. Bon voyage to you and Mr HH. That's good to hear, thank you. Any recommendations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Victoria2 Posted September 22, 2022 #5 Share Posted September 22, 2022 1 hour ago, Host Hattie said: After a very long gap, Mr HH & I will be boarding Queen Victoria tomorrow. I'm just finishing a glass of champagne in the garden of our hotel in the New Forest so it's time to declare this holiday started ! Have a wonderful holiday on our home from home. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankp01 Posted September 22, 2022 #6 Share Posted September 22, 2022 1 hour ago, Host Hattie said: Mr HH & I will be boarding Queen Victoria tomorrow. Bon Voyage! Could you do me a huge favor? Could you take note of the style of power outlets (North American, British or European) available in public spaces, such as the library, or lounges where one might plug in a laptop to work? Thanks. Hopefully I won't have to carry adapters for every possible scenario with that info! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanky Lad Posted September 22, 2022 #7 Share Posted September 22, 2022 Have a great trip HH 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Solent Richard Posted September 23, 2022 #8 Share Posted September 23, 2022 Just in case Cartagena is a new port of call for you... https://solentrichardscruiseblog.com/2015/08/07/one-way-to-do-cartagena/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Hattie Posted September 23, 2022 Author #9 Share Posted September 23, 2022 We had a very nice dinner at the hotel last night and a good night's sleep. So good that we almost missed breakfast! We got there just in time and moved our cases round to reception. Back to the room to take our COVID tests, both negative. I can't imagine how upset I would have been not to be able to go at this stage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronpes Posted September 23, 2022 #10 Share Posted September 23, 2022 Have a wonderful holiday. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Hattie Posted September 23, 2022 Author #11 Share Posted September 23, 2022 Thanks all, we're enjoying some sun on our balcony and waiting for our last bag to arrive. Our taxi came a bit earlier than booked so we were on our way from Beaulieu at 12.30 and through Mayflower Terminal and on the ship at 1.30. There was a bit of confusion as the system had the wrong passport numbers for both of us - very odd as mine was brand new. Our photos needed taking twice, we were some of the few people in the terminal wearing masks. The Golden Lion was serving lunch until 2.30, it was quiet when we arrived but had filled up by the time we finished. We had our cards scanned at our muster station and came back to our Deck 4 cabin to unpack. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techteach Posted September 23, 2022 #12 Share Posted September 23, 2022 @Host Hattie Tell me you tried the duckling drumsticks… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Hattie Posted September 23, 2022 Author #13 Share Posted September 23, 2022 Not today! Well this is a new one, we pulled away from Mayflower Terminal, turned round and are coming back in ! There was an announcement but we couldn't understand it from our balcony. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluemarble Posted September 23, 2022 #14 Share Posted September 23, 2022 It looks like a false start for your voyage. After seeing an on-time departure on marinetraffic and the usual turn in the upper swinging ground, it looks like you've headed back to the terminal. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Hattie Posted September 23, 2022 Author #15 Share Posted September 23, 2022 Yes, just back in now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North West Newbie Posted September 23, 2022 #16 Share Posted September 23, 2022 Marine Traffic is reporting the ship's status as "Constrained By Her Draught".... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Sharon Posted September 23, 2022 #17 Share Posted September 23, 2022 Medevac? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Hattie Posted September 23, 2022 Author #18 Share Posted September 23, 2022 No sign of anything, the Captain made another announcement which didn't really tell us anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LadyL1 Posted September 23, 2022 #19 Share Posted September 23, 2022 Who is the Captain? On the short cruise after you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
si_boy Posted September 23, 2022 #20 Share Posted September 23, 2022 Just read medical emergency onboard QV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Sharon Posted September 23, 2022 #21 Share Posted September 23, 2022 10 minutes ago, Host Hattie said: No sign of anything, the Captain made another announcement which didn't really tell us anything. Curioser & curiouser. Fb is alive with bomb scare rumours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Hattie Posted September 23, 2022 Author #22 Share Posted September 23, 2022 I had seen some speculation ....... There's no sign of any police or bomb squad activity, the workers on the dockside have pulled up chairs so they seem to be expecting a long wait. We're finishing off our Pol Aker with Peach juice and trying to decide if we need to dress for dinner or a night in the terminal ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Hattie Posted September 23, 2022 Author #23 Share Posted September 23, 2022 10 minutes ago, LadyL1 said: Who is the Captain? On the short cruise after you. I don't know, the new format Daily Programme doesn't tell you and I don't think he introduced himself in either his safety briefing or his subsequent broadcasts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LadyL1 Posted September 23, 2022 #24 Share Posted September 23, 2022 Just enjoy your pol aker! 😊 Stay safe and enjoy the cruise when underway! Have seen suggestions of bomb threat on another site. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Hattie Posted September 23, 2022 Author #25 Share Posted September 23, 2022 Captain Hoyt has just told us they are doing some final checks and we should be cleared to leave soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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