Cruising on QE2
I mentioned in another post that an acquaintance of mine had cruised on the QE2 and would not sail on it again.
Spoke to her on Sunday and the problem was not the ship but those who sailed in it.
On her cruise she said it was quite noticeable the different "class" structures.
This lady is of British origin but she said she did not like what she saw.
Not a friendly ship...but that was the cruise she was on. Others may have a different opinon on the QE2.
I am only passing on what she said.
Hi Thea.
Yes, but never went on a HAL vessel in those days. My parents went of P & O Orient as it was called back then..........Today it is called P & O international...
We've not had the Novo virus before last December, but it explains alot when they closed the Sun's library down! We used the board games and hubby likes to read from their library. I usually take a book.
The Oriana, Oransay, Orontes, and two others but I cannot remember unless I do a search.
I think the ships that do the WA coast are probably the boozie cruises! Although this cruise on the Sun was ex Fremantle to Tasmania/Melbourne and back.
Will stay away from the Sun in future!
Oriana
Oronsay
She looked so ultra modern in her day too!
The first passenger ship that could move sideways I always remember, no tugs needed really.
I could not find the two ships you mentioned Thea but have found the old Roterdam.
Hi Thea.
The ship we came out on 'The Somersetshire' still has a photo on the net and that was scraped donkeys years ago, I would have thought those two ships would have had some records on the net. I will put in different wording. I am used to research on the net, used to be an editor of two news letters. Was always searching for something interesting, it did not take long to find that bit of info. Plus I type quickly! LOL
Just said good bye to oldest son, came to see me today as I have not beenwell. Brought some lovely flowers and wine for hubby and a pack of 24 600ml bottles of water! He knows we find it difficult to pick up all those bottles!
Thea I have looked up HALs old boats and those that have been or are being scrapped just now, and I cannot find those two vessels. it is very strange. I can only suppose that they were sold off and renamed.
http://www.theshipslist.com/ships/lines/hollandam.shtml
Arcadia getting scrapped in Tawain in 1954.
Neiuw Amsterdam being scrapped.
https://www.google.com.au/search?q=scrapped+ships+of+Holland+America&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjcyJ7x2-LSAhVKvrwKHX9EAxAQsAQIOw&biw=1920&bih=930#q=scrapped+ships+of+Holland+America+Willemstad+and+Oranjestad&tbm=isch&tbs=rimg:CZIsjU5Dm7HLIjjB7r0aglHypNpRnbXnjFdgCauLdknuXX3uYKraeboSE0U5SU7wP3Z8Be4Hq6GJ09_1Uhiqi1fL4aioSCcHuvRqCUfKkEb4e4sez_1wGHKhIJ2lGdteeMV2ARnUaahwMbsPAqEgkJq4t2Se5dfREn_1bup7jehiioSCe5gqtp5uhITEQX7ZkWsfm17KhIJRTlJTvA_1dnwRoYYYxk5Tu4IqEgkF7geroYnT3xFyK333CNerzioSCdSGKqLV8vhqEaS9whlRal0v&*&imgrc=UtZYHi7CFGkxYM:&spf=1727
Yes Radish exactly!
Don't understand Raphael? You must be single! Husband and I share the load.
He cuts the lawn and I rake up, I cook and he does the dishes. I put the washing in the machine and he takes it off the line. We both go shopping these days, although I do miss going shopping alone!! Hubby does a little then rests, does a bit more then rests....he hates not being useful.
Mind you Radish, each disembarkation I think it will be nice to get home and cook a meal!
What I do hate about cruising is the unpacking and washing and ironing upon getting home. LOL
Lots of happy memories Ann..if you ever get the chance to visit Aruba you won't regret it..
I found this old picture of Aruba in the 1970s on the net...
It had nothing to do with the class system , People simply pay for what they receive . Wether that is airplanes , hotels , or ships .
I would suggest your friend would be more comfortable on a P&O cruise that caters to those that how can I put this , feel comfortable with their own .