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…oria and Queen Elizabeth tend to be British traveller dominated, while the Queen Mary 2 due to the Transatlantic Crossings is more multi-cultural. This seemed true on this voyage. Although English speakers were in the vast majority, there were hosts for Japanese, German, French and Spanish speakers. Although only the German alternative was used at the daily noon address. Burns Night and Australia Day As today fell on Burns Night there was a themed…

…l-known celebrities during the year, although it seems to be more on their Queen Mary 2 Transatlantic voyages in my experience. Day 11 (Wednesday 20 January) Port Canaveral Port Canaveral Sunset from Queen Victoria The day dawned bright and sunny, although a brisk 14 degrees as we approached Port Canaveral. The sea was clam and the sky a welcoming blue. We were tied up and docked by 10.30am and the process of clearing passengers and crew through U…

…ry active. Close by is the Long Beach Harbour, which is where the original Queen Mary has been docked since 1987 and Carnival Cruises depart from. Queen Victoria docked just in front of the retired USS IOWA battleship, which is a museum. The Crown Princess cruise ship also was in port with us. The harbour itself is isolated with nothing for travellers close by to walk to. Long Beach We had decided not to venture into Los Angeles on any of the tour…