| Title: | CRUISE TRAVEL | 
| Moderator: | XANADU::FAMULARO | 
| Created: | Thu Aug 04 1988 | 
| Last Modified: | Thu Dec 12 1996 | 
| Last Successful Update: | Tue Dec 31 1996 | 
| Number of topics: | 562 | 
| Total number of notes: | 2834 | 
    Has anyone here sailed on the QE2?  We are contemplating a
    trans-Atlantic sailing from London to New York and are curious about
    the experience and the ship.  All info appreciated.
    
    
| T.R | Title | User | Personal Name | Date | Lines | 
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| 513.1 | Some recent problems on the QE2... | ASDG::SBILL | Wed Feb 01 1995 08:18 | 13 | |
|     
    I heard recently that the QE2 just underwent a MAJOR renovation and
    before it was totally finished, they sailed with passengers across the
    Atlantic. Many of the on-board systems weren't working (including
    things like hot water, HVAC, you know trivial stuff that paying
    customers never mind doing without). When it arrived in New York, the
    Coast Guard boarded it and declared it a health hazard. I don't know if
    it's got it's problems straightened out yet.
    
    Ask some pointed questions of your travel agent before you book a
    cruise on this ship.
    
    Steve B. 
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| 513.2 | JULIET::VASQUEZ_JE | Ia oro te natura.... | Wed Feb 01 1995 15:07 | 8 | |
|     I am well aware of those problems and am confident that any problems
    will have been resolved long before we are due to sail.  
    
    I have toured the ship but not sailed on her and am looking forward to
    hearing the experiences of anyone who has.  Also, trans-Atlantic
    crossings in general.
    
    Thanks.
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