1997 : QE2 Transatlantic & Canadian Grand Prix Package

[Rob Lightbody]

Found this today totally unexpectedly in an old copy of Autocar.

[Lynda Bradford]

Despite the fact that Rob had posted over 12 years ago, I just came across this topic today. 

The June 6 1997 was our first Transatlantic crossing on QE2, which was just amazing. 

The picture below show Murray Walker answering questions in a questions and answers session on the Theatre.  Does anyone recognise any other people in the photo?

[Barumfox]

I would imagine they are Nigel Roebuck, Alan Henry and Jo Ramirez as mentioned in the Autosport advert.

I did a recent return trip from Boston to Montreal on Holland America's Zaandam where the turnaround day in Montreal coincided with the Canadian Grand Prix weekend. I was able to get across to the circuit via the subway which was very convenient although had issues locating subway entrances due to extensive construction work in area and with all instructions / information in French only (unlike Quebec which usually had English as well).  Due to the race timings I was only able to catch a very wet FP3 practice session and a Ferrari Challenge race before having to return to the ship after receiving a good soaking - frustratingly we were sailing out during Qualifying - which I  could hear but not see - but was worth the effort as got a good spot very close to the cars passing in a sea of spray.

Most of the cruise ship grand prix package offerings these days offerings these days seem to focus on the Monaco Grand Prix only - which may a convenient if expensive way of attending.

Gary