…Take a look at my Hong Kong Victoria Harbour Day to Night Time-lapse video showing the iconic skyline as it moves from daytime to night and the lights come on. I filmed this off the balcony of my cabin on Cunard Queen Elizabeth docked at the Ocean Terminal on Kowloon island over a few hours….
…the ban, Canadian British Columbia Premier (John Horgan) where Vancouver, Victoria and Prince Rupert ports essential for Alaska cruises to run are, made it clear in the last few weeks that his aim is to not allow travellers in until a vaccines are in widespread distribution, and visitors are vaccinated before visiting. So timing of vaccination roll out could be a big factor. Thirdly, Norwegian Group CEO Frank Del Rio has said that the Alaska seas…
…he P&O 90th Anniversary celebrations in 2023, being a guest speaker aboard Queen Victoria during the Lusitania 100th Anniversary commemorations, speaking at the Australian National Maritime Museum and Sea City Museum in Southampton, as well as being the first guest lecturer to speak aboard P&O’s Pacific Eden during her maiden voyage! Learn More About Chris Frame About Chris Frame: https://chrisframe.com.au/chrisframe His blog: https://chrisframe.c…
…Geiranger, Skjolden and Stavanger Norway. In this series I look at Cunard, Queen Elizabeth ship, and tips and advice on each of the stops. The first post was 7 Nights Cruising the Fjords (Day 1 Departure). Also on the blog is my “Ultimate Guide to Cruising the Norwegian Fjords“, with a background on Norway, the Fjords and 8 Key Tips of you are considering cruising to the area. Wednesday 11 July: Stavanger Stavanger is not the greatest nor the most…
…ger Afternoon Tea You can have afternoon tea from 3:30 to 4pm in the large Queens Room or if you are in Queens or Princess Grill you can have it in the Queens Grill Room on Deck 11. The spread is amazing. You have a wide selection of teas, sandwiches, scones and cakes. They are all served at your table. It is a must do! Cakes at Afternoon Tea in Queens Grill Lounge on Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth Our Evening on the Ship This evening we went to the sho…
…. The bridge is 63 metres high, which leaves only 8 metres headroom as the Queen Elizabeth is 56 metres tall. Captain’s Cocktail Party Tonight the Queens Grill and Princess Grill Passengers were invited to the Captain’s Cocktail Party from 6:45pm to 7:30pm in the Queens Room. He hosted a set of Parties for the first sitting Britannia and second sitting the night before. These are popular with passengers. You get free drink and canapés, but most li…
…pite holding referendums, the people have rejected joining the EU). Cunard Queen Elizabeth in Skjolden Norway My 8 Ultimate Tips for Cruising Norwegian Fjords (1) GO! As I mentioned in the opening, Norway and the Fjords have to be added to everyone’s “must see” list. It is not a surprise to me that many of the areas have been declared World Heritage Sites. The Fjords are more intriguing and impressive than photos can capture. Nature certainly exce…
…e 9 varied and amazing gardens which include a secret garden, herb garden, Queen’s Garden (a formal style one), Mulberry Garden and Tudor Physic Garden. There is also a ruined Tithe Barn and pond. You can also visit The Pheasantry which has a collection of beautiful birds. You can buy a garden only pass. Castle, Banqueting Hall Ruins and South Hall. These are open even when tours of the house itself are not operating. In the Castle you climb up a…
…II grew up. It is also here that Queen Elisabeth I heard she was to become queen (you can visit the tree she was supposed to be sitting under). The original Old Palace still exists and today is a large hall that is used for events and functions. Over 400 years ago the family that own it today started to build the new house. Over the years it has evolved and grown, and is a huge complex with impressive front face and gorgeous gardens. The house has…
…will dock either in the capital at the Roseau Cruise Ship Berth, like the Queen Mary 2 did when I visited, or at Woodbridge Bay which is about a mile north of the capital . You can see that dock and the Queen Mary 2 docked in the video I made of the island. Passengers step off the ship straight into Roseau, a town of 20,000 people. Right across the road is the tourist information office, which has a small and vibrant local market selling locally…
…iTunes, Stitcher Radio and TuneIn Radio Transatlantic crossing on Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 or repositioning cruise on another line? You should go on a Cunard Crossing at least once. It is the only remaining classic journey from the era of crossings before jet travel. They are the only line with a real “ocean liner” versus cruise ship: the Queen Mary 2. It is designed for the rigours of the north Atlantic with a strong hull to withstand the constant b…
