QUICKSILVER SIGHTSEEING CRUISE, QUEEN VICTORIA GRACES PORT DOUGLAS

29th February 2008

It was a breathtaking sight as one of the world’s newest and most luxurious cruise liners, the Queen Victoria, graced our shores off Port Douglas during her historic maiden world cruise.

To celebrate the occasion, Quicksilver's sightseeing cruise was a wonderful community event with around 250 locals sharing the breathtaking experience, capturing a glimpse into the glamorous world of ocean cruising and Cunard’s Queen Victoria.

Launched in December 2007, Queen Victoria is on her inaugural 106-night world voyage and was in Port Douglas for just one day before continuing her cruise through the Far North and returning to Southampton via Asia, the Middle East and Europe.

At 294 metres in length, the Queen Victoria can carry 2000 passengers with accommodation over 12 guest decks in 990 staterooms.

While many locals enjoyed viewing the majestic liner, many of her guests disembarked to enjoy the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef with Quicksilver.

Images

Special Thanks to Gavin Hardy for Photography