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Originally posted by Garfield, WaterloovilleView Post
Have you seen the weather forecast....
Garf
Yes, saw it's a bit windy. But I don't understand why Elizabeth can dock and Iona can't. Unless mine gets delayed at the last minute!! ................................Carol
Originally posted by carol, welwyn garden cityView Post
Yes, saw it's a bit windy. But I don't understand why Elizabeth can dock and Iona can't. Unless mine gets delayed at the last minute!! ................................Carol
Port owners and ship owners have maximum wind speeds that they will allow ships to dock. Perhaps Iona being several decks higher than QE has a lower max. wind speed for safe docking. No one wants a big ship causing damage and blocking access to berths etc.
Forecast for Southampton on Saturday morning is strong winds and sleet with temps. at 3 - 4 deg C
Originally posted by carol, welwyn garden cityView Post
Yes, saw it's a bit windy. But I don't understand why Elizabeth can dock and Iona can't. Unless mine gets delayed at the last minute!! ................................Carol
QE has overtaken Iona in the Bay of Biscay.
Just think of the two cruise ships as a Ford Fiesta and a high sided HGV. Which one would you find easier to park??
Originally posted by carol, welwyn garden cityView Post
The drive through testing isn't being used, we have to go inside the Mayflower terminal now ..............................................Caro l
Carol, I hope you have an enjoyable cruise, weather permitting. Best to pack your pressure wrist bands and sea sickness tablets, it could be a bumpy ride.
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