#06 – Queen Elizabeth

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#06 - Queen Elizabeth
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Did you know / Maritime History

Britannic

Having survived WWII, the refreshed and restored  Britannic returned to the Liverpool to New York service in May 1948.

Built for White Star Line she survived the war where she operated as a troop carrier. She carried over 100,000 troops during her service and was able to return to service as a luxury liner for Cunard-White Star after the war.

Britannic sailed on her last voyage on 25 November 1960, outliving all other white star liners and proves that even in the darkest times there is hope for the cruise industries return.

Cruise News:

  • CARNIVAL announces intended recommencement of cruises from 3 ports in USA.
  • CARNIVAL extends pause of Australian deployment for Splendor & Spirit
  • P&O Australia extends pause until 31 Aug
  • HOLLAND AMERICA LINE, SEABOURN & PRINCESS extend pause (dates vary per ship/region)
  • NCL HOLDINGS secures US$2.3billion to secure future during present climate
  • CUNARD releases famous scone recipe
  • PONANT commences outfitting of new ship Le Commandant Charcot
  • SCENIC cuts steal for Scenic II
  • GENTING approved use of two Star Cruises Ships for use as accommodation in Singapore
  • SUN PRINCESS draws Seawitch logo in the ocean over 21hr exercise
  • VASCO DA GAMA arrives home in Tilbury, London  
  • Hashtags to use if you support cruising: #WeWillBeBack  #WeLoveCruise #HopeFloats

 

Cruise Review

Luke reviews his recent costal cruise on Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth from Melbourne to Sydney in February 2020. Queen Elizabeth is expected to return to Australia late 2020 for a record Australia deployment.  However, at the time of recording all cruise operations are paused globally.  

 

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1 comment on “#06 – Queen Elizabeth

  1. Richard says:

    Luke’s review was brilliant & you can hear how much he loved the cruise!

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