In February 2011 I joined the brand new Queen Elizabeth for the Sydney / Melbourne / Fremantle leg of her maiden world cruise. I found the layout of the ship to be very spacious and comfortable with beautiful decor. Of course, I would have liked to stay aboard longer.
Sydney - February 21 - 23
I flew up to Sydney on the day before QE's arrival in order to see her and QM2 enter Sydney harbour early the next morning.
When I arrived in my hotel room on the 21st. Feb I was treated to the sight of another of my favourite ships, ms Amsterdam, sailing from Circular Quay.
Early on the 22nd Feb Queen Mary 2 entered Sydney harbour, followed by Queen Elizabeth.
After doing a circuit of Sydney Harbour QM2 heads for her berth at Garden Island while QE heads for Circular Quay.
QE all fast at Circular Quay Overseas Passenger Terminal.
A couple of evening shots.
Departure Sydney Feb 23.
Fred Olsen's Balmoral (ex Crown Odyssey) waiting to berth at Circular Quay as soon as QE clears.
QM2 at Garden Island. She continued on her world cruise that night.
Several privileged passengers on the bridge for depature.
Melbourne - Feb 25
Crystal Serenity making fast at Outer East Station Pier as QE swings to berth head out at Outer West.
The Captain directing berthing.
All fast at Outer West.
And Outer East.
Departure Melbourne - the croquet lawn with he Mornington Peninsula in the background.
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