So I’m back from my holiday – very good indeed, and thank you for asking. You can find out all about it here. One impact of being away these last two weeks is that I have missed the various Cunard 175 celebrations, which is a pity. However, I – and you – will be able […]
Category Archive for '3 Queens'
3 Queens in Southampton; and another Oasis
Posted in 3 Queens, Cunard, Oasis of the Seas, Royal Caribbean, Southampton on May 9th, 2014
It’s been another quiet week, which explains the absence of posts. But today we have some news. First up is today’s ‘Cunard 3 Queens’ arrival into Southampton. I gather that they gathered in Lisbon and sailed together from there to Southampton where they arrived this morning. It’s all related to QM2’s tenth birthday and there’s […]
Southampton roadworks, and a '3 Queens' day
Posted in 3 Queens, Arcadia, Cunard, Southampton on Apr 1st, 2014
Update: I’ve had an email this morning from Southampton City Council’s ‘Actionline’, as follows: I can confirm work will be ending in Platform Road on the 8th April. There may be a slight congestion but most road works around in Terminus Terrace, Queens Terrace,Town Quay will all be ending on the 8th April so this […]
Cunard 175 celebrations – two '3 Queens' events
Posted in 2015 Schedules, 3 Queens, Cunard on Mar 6th, 2014
Cunard have published details of their 175th anniversary celebrations next year. There are going to be a number of events, including a re-creation of their first-ever voyage from Liverpool to Halifax, Nova Scotia, which will be done by Queen Mary 2 (methinks not an absolutely accurate re-creation, then….). You can finds the details of all […]
Going to Southampton to take pictures
Posted in 3 Queens, Cunard, Photography, Southampton on Jul 29th, 2012
Well, trying to. I had planned to be there on 13 July when the three Cunard Queens were in port together (for the second time this summer). I’d booked a hotel and train tickets (for which I bought a Senior Railcard! – now I do feel old) but in the event I didn’t go. When […]
Three Queens event & Cunard/P&O Fjords cruises – pictures
Posted in 3 Queens, Arcadia, Azura, Cunard, Pictures, Queen Victoria on Jun 9th, 2012
I’ve got a few pictures of these two events. First, Andrew Sassoli-Walker took some shots of the Three Queens on 5 June, both arriving and departing. Here are three of them. Second, another internet acquaintance lives in (or near) Olden, in Norway, and regularly takes pictures of ships calling there and at Geiranger. Here are […]
Cunard Jubilee 'Three Queens' event – updates
Posted in 3 Queens, Cunard, Southampton on Jun 5th, 2012
Update 10am 6 June: Cunard have posted this video clip of the 3 Queens arriving in Southampton yesterday morning. There are some good images in there. Update 10:30pm: the image alongside is a webcam grab from Queen Elizabeth just a minute or so ago, showing all three Queens. Queen Mary 2 is alongside, and […]
Just over 24 hours until the three Queens are in Southampton to celebrate Her Majesty’s Jubilee, and at the moment the weather forecast is not looking good. Heavy rain is forecast for the late morning, afternoon and evening, although it might stop in time for the gathering in Southampton docks at 10pm and the sailaway […]
Cunard Jubilee 'Three Queens' event
Posted in 3 Queens, Cunard, Southampton on May 26th, 2012
Cunard are also having a big day at Southampton this year, and it will be in just over a week’s time. It will be held on Jubilee Day, 5 June. All three Queens – the whole of their fleet – will be in Southampton together. The day will feature a program of events unit well […]
3 Queens x 2
Posted in 3 Queens, Cunard, Southampton on Mar 16th, 2012
I’ve rather missed this one – or rather ‘these ones’…. I posted almost four years ago about the meeting of the 3 Cunard Queens in Southampton. At that time the 3 Queens were QE2, QM2 and Queen Victoria. This was an unexpected meeting – QE2 was supposed to be at sea, but some emergency remedial […]