Sunday, February 24, 2008 - Sydney Harbor
Historic Cunard Royal Rendezvous in Sydney This Weekend
Queen Victoria says 'G'day' to Sydney while QE2 bids the city farewell
Queen Victoria will be making her first call at the city when she arrives on Saturday February 23 to be followed by her famous sister, QE2, the next day. QE2, currently on her farewell World Cruise, will be making her 29th and final call at the port exactly 30 years after she made her first call there on February 24, 1978.
The highlight of this historic visit will occur as follows:
- 6:00 pm local time on Sunday, February 24: Queen Victoria departs from her berth at Circular Quay and QE2 from her berth at Garden Island.
- 6:30 pm local time: Both ships will head for an historic sail past on either side of Fort Denison and greet each other with a Whistle Salute.
Queen Victoria's Maiden calls to Australian ports:
- February 21: Melbourne
- February 26: Brisbane
- February 29: Port Douglas
QE2's Farewell calls to Australian ports:
- February 27: Hobart
- February 29: Melbourne
- March 2: Adelaide
- March 4: Albany
- March 5: Freemantle
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