11th August 2019
Once more in Southampton. Back to one of our favourite ships, Cunard’s Queen Victoria for just a round trip around the British Isles.
See itinerary and map on pre-cruise post.
Today, morning coffee in Southampton with friends we met on a previous cruise, they are cruising on Queen Elizabeth to the Baltic. Just by chance the three queens are all in port today. Just occasionally Cunard organise a meeting of their fleet, a good opportunity for their advertising photos! But it worked out for us to catch up with time to natter before joining our respective ships.
After farewells went to drop off the car with “Parking for Cruise”, have had good service from them before so hoping for the best again.
Quickly on board, everyone else must have arrived and enjoyed the queues.
Ahhhh, just like being at home (or better).
Time for the first of hopefully many delicious scones with jam and cream, must try and resist at least a little.
Queen Elizabeth
And so the sailaway, Queen Victoria led the way followed by Queen Elizabeth with Queen Mary 2 talking up the rear. Plenty of horns blowing as we went out. As soon as we had a bit more sea room just down from Cowes each in turn sailed past with much more horn blowing.
Queen Mary 2
Also in port today were P&O Oriana, now sold to the Chinese (what hasn’t been!) and the Celebrity Silhouette.
Time for a relaxing evening after dinner in the buffet and early to bed, sea air is just so tiring!
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