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Queen Mary 2 has arrived Cape Town 25 March 2010 08h00 PDF Print E-mail
Thursday, 18 March 2010 08:50

Majesty, redefined.

Estimated Time of Arrival:   Thursday, 25 March 2010 @ 08:00
Estimated Time of Departure:  Friday, 26 March 2010 @ 18:00

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Amount of Passengers on arrival:  3,000

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Amount of Crew on arrival:  1,500
Amount of Passengers on arrival:  3,000

Berth:     Eastern Mole (Duncan Dock)
Last Port of call:   Durban
Next Port of call:   St Helens

Queen Mary 2 is the most magnificent ocean liner ever built. Her every detail harkens to the Golden Age of Ocean Travel, while providing one of the most modern travel experiences on earth. From bow to stern, discover 13 spacious decks on which to relax and unwind; to indulge in pleasures and pursuits you never normally have time for. Opulent public areas, extravagant dining rooms, ballrooms, theatres, lounges...even the only Planetarium at sea.

It is only in a world like this that modern fairy tales at sea are possible - where ordinary travellers can feel like royalty for a week or two. But words can only do such a lady so much justice, for to truly revel in the grandeur that is Queen Mary 2, you must sail with her.

Length:1,132 feet
 
Beam:135 feet
 
Beam at Bridge Wings:147.5 feet
 
Draft:32 feet 10 inches
 
Height (Keel to Funnel):236.2 feet
 
Gross Tonnage:Approximately 151,400 gross tonnes
 
Guest Capacity:2592 lower berths,3056 maximum capacity (Including third and fourth berths)
 
Crew: 1,253
 
Cruising  Speed:28.5 Knots
Power:157,000 horsepower, environmentally friendly, gas turbine/diesel electric plant
 
Propulsion:Four pods of 21.5 MW each; 2 fixed and 2 azimuthing
 
Strength:Extra thick steel hull for strength and stability for a Transatlantic Crossings
 
Stabilizers:Two sets
 
Cost:Estimated $800 million

source   http://www.cunard-sa.com/sailingschedule.html
 

 
 

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