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Queen Victoria Cruise

Voyage V913: Mediterranean Medley II - 17th-30th August 2009

Day 6: 22nd August - Monte Carlo



 
This is the record of a 13 night cruise taken on board Cunard's Queen Victoria from Southampton on 17th August 2009. This page covers Saturday 22nd August in Monte Carlo. The good weather of mid-30s temperatures and deep blue skies with little haze continued - too hot for ambitious walking.

As Queen Victoria approached Monte Carlo, we could see Ventura heading into Villefranche, whilst one of the Sea Goddess fleet was running into Nice. Thomson Destiny was already at Villefranche. We anchored off Monte Carlo at 8.00am, but Royal Princess had preceded us.

We obtained a tender ticket at 9.30, but did not board it until 10.15. Passengers waiting for tenders had to wait in the Chart Room, which was too small for the numbers waiting, so they were forced to spill over into the adjacent Cafe Carinthia. Announcements could not be heard in this room, chaos reigned. and this was the most inefficient tender operation I have used since a cruise on Splendour of the Seas.

I photographed Royal Princess leaving at 18.00, at which point Ventura and Thomson Destiny were seen leaving Villefranche in the distance. Whilst Ventura headed directly out to sea, Thomson Destiny turned to run along the coast towards us. She exchanged greetings with Queen Victoria as she passed across our bows. Queen Victoria departed for Livorno soon afterwards. By 19.30 Queen Victoria and Ventura  were running along side by side, which they continued to do until late in the evening, Ventura  looking very impressive in the dark.



     
 
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Voyage V913: Mediterranean Medley II - 17th-30th August 2009


Day 6: 22nd August - Monte Carlo


Ventura

Name of ship: VENTURA - IMO number: 9333175 - Call Sign: ZCDT2 - Gross tonnage: 116017
Type of ship: Passenger (Cruise) Ship - Year of build: 2008 - Flag: Bermuda


Ventura approaching Villefranche, early in the morning
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009
Ventura off Villefranche - Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009


Ventura approaching Villefranche, early in the morning
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009
Ventura off Villefranche - Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009


Ventura approaching Villefranche - Cap Ferrat lighthouse
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009
Ventura off Villefranche - Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009






NGV Liamone

Name of ship: NGV LIAMONE - IMO number: 9210115 - Call Sign: FNJC - Gross tonnage: 9351
Type of ship: Passenger/Ro-Ro Cargo Ship - Year of build: 2000 - Flag: France


NGV Liamone was withdrawn by SNCM from her Corsica service in September 2009, for a new career in Tahiti, French Polynesia.
The monohull fast ferry will be renamed King Tamatoa, and is due to arrive in Papeete harbour later this year.


NGV Liamone of SNCM leaving Nice for Corsica
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009
NGV Liamone - SNCM - Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009


NGV Liamone of SNCM leaving Nice for Corsica
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009
NGV Liamone - SNCM - Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009


NGV Liamone of SNCM leaving Nice for Corsica, with Ventura heading to Villefranche
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009
NGV Liamone - SNCM - Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009


NGV Liamone of SNCM leaving Nice for Corsica, with Ventura heading to Villefranche
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009
NGV Liamone - SNCM - Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009


NGV Liamone of SNCM leaving Nice for Corsica
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009
NGV Liamone - SNCM - Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009


NGV Liamone of SNCM leaving Nice for Corsica
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009
NGV Liamone - SNCM - Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009


NGV Liamone of SNCM leaving Nice for Corsica, crossing the wake of Queen Victoria
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009
NGV Liamone - SNCM - Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009


NGV Liamone of SNCM leaving Nice for Corsica
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009
NGV Liamone - SNCM - Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009


NGV Liamone of SNCM leaving Nice for Corsica
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009
NGV Liamone - SNCM - Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009


NGV Liamone of SNCM leaving Nice for Corsica
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009
NGV Liamone - SNCM - Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009






Monaco/Monte Carlo

St Jean Cap Ferrat
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009
St Jean Cap Ferrat - Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009


St Jean Cap Ferrat
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009
St Jean Cap Ferrat - Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009


Musée Océanographique de Monaco
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009
Musée Océanographique de Monaco - Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009


Musée Océanographique de Monaco
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009
Musée Océanographique de Monaco - Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009


Musée Océanographique de Monaco
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009
Musée Océanographique de Monaco - Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009


Casino at Monte Carlo
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009
Monte Carlo/Monaco - Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009


Harbour at Monte Carlo seen from the palace
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009
Monte Carlo/Monaco - Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009


Queen Victoria tour bus at Monaco
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009
Monte Carlo/Monaco - Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009






Bateaux Bus

Bateaux Bus runs a ferry service across Monaco Port on behalf of the local transport authority
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009
Bateaux Bus Monaco - Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009


Bateaux Bus runs a ferry service across Monaco Port on behalf of the local transport authority
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009
Bateaux Bus Monaco - Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009


Bateaux Bus runs a ferry service across Monaco Port on behalf of the local transport authority
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009
Bateaux Bus Monaco - Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009


Bateaux Bus runs a ferry service across Monaco Port on behalf of the local transport authority
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009
Bateaux Bus Monaco - Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009






SS Delphine

Name of ship: SS DELPHINE - IMO number: 8971815 - Call Sign: CQTJ - Gross tonnage: 1255
Type of ship: Passenger Ship - Year of build: 1921 - Flag: Portugal


SS Delphine is a yacht commissioned by Horace Dodge, co-founder of Dodge Brothers. The yacht was launched on 2 April 1921, and spans 258 feet (79 m). Power comes from three Babcock and Wilcox boilers which power two 1,500 horsepower (1,100 kW) quadruple expansion engines. Of all the large American-built steam yachts from between 1893 and 1930, the Delphine is the only one left in her original condition with her original steam engines still in service.

The Delphine caught fire and sank in New York in 1926, to be recovered and restored. She suffered further damage in 1940 when she ran aground in the Great Lakes, and was repaired. She was acquired by the United States Navy in January 1942 and rechristened USS Dauntless PG61, to serve as the flagship for Admiral Ernest King, Commander in Chief of the U.S. Fleet and Chief of Naval Operations. She was sold back to Anna Dodge (Horace Dodge's wife) after the conclusion of World War II and restored to civilian standards and service, including her original name.

Delphine changed hands in 1967 and again in 1968, changing names again to Dauntless, only to be sold again in 1986, 1989, and finally 1997 - at scrap metal prices to her current owners - who proceeded to restore her for $60 million to the original 1921 condition including interior decor and the original steam engines. She was rechristened Delphine by Princess Stéphanie of Monaco on 10 September 2003. She is now based at Monaco and is available for charter at www.ssdelphine.com(www.wikipedia.com)



SS Delphine anchored off Monaco
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009
SS Delphine - Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009


SS Delphine anchored off Monaco
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009
SS Delphine - Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009


SS Delphine anchored off Monaco
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009
SS Delphine - Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009


SS Delphine anchored off Monaco
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009
SS Delphine - Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009


SS Delphine anchored off Monaco
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009
SS Delphine - Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009






Super Yachts

Douglas (IOM)-registered 4H off Monaco
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009
4H - Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009


Douglas (IOM)-registered 4H off Monaco
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009
4H - Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009


Douglas (IOM)-registered 4H off Monaco
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009
4H - Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009


Ramsey (IOM)-registered traditional motor yacht with attractive naval-style hull off Monaco
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009
Super Yacht - Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009


Ramsey (IOM)-registered traditional motor yacht with attractive naval-style hull off Monaco
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009
Super Yacht - Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009


Ramsey (IOM)-registered traditional motor yacht with attractive naval-style hull off Monaco
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009
Super Yacht - Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009


Motor yacht Lauren L off Monaco
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009
Super Yacht - Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009


Modern motor yacht of traditional lines at Monaco
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009
Super Yacht - Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009


Modern motor yacht of traditional lines at Monaco
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009
Super Yacht - Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009


Tug used as a distinctive motor yacht at Monaco
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009
Super Yacht - Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009






Royal Princess

Name of ship: ROYAL PRINCESS - IMO number: 9210220 - Call Sign: ZCDV2 - Gross tonnage: 30277
Type of ship: Passenger (Cruise) Ship - Year of build: 2001 - Flag: Bermuda


Royal Princess anchored off Monaco
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009
Royal Princess - Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009


Royal Princess anchored off Monaco
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009
Royal Princess - Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009


Royal Princess anchored off Monaco
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009
Royal Princess - Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009


Royal Princess anchored off Monaco
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009
Royal Princess - Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009


Royal Princess anchored off Monaco
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009
Royal Princess - Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009


Royal Princess leaving Monaco
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009
Royal Princess - Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009


Royal Princess leaving Monaco
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009
Royal Princess - Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009


Royal Princess leaving Monaco
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009
Royal Princess - Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009






Thomson Destiny

Name of ship: THOMSON DESTINY - IMO number : 7927984 - Call Sign: P3US9 - Gross tonnage: 37773
Type of ship: Passenger (Cruise) Ship - Year of build: 1982 - Flag: Cyprus


More images of Thomson Destiny



Thompson Destiny passing Monaco after leaving Villefranche
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009
Thomson Destiny - Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009


Thompson Destiny passing Monaco after leaving Villefranche
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009
Thomson Destiny - Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009


Thompson Destiny passing Monaco after leaving Villefranche
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009
Thomson Destiny - Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009


Thompson Destiny passing Monaco after leaving Villefranche
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009
Thomson Destiny - Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009


Thompson Destiny passing Monaco after leaving Villefranche
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009
Thomson Destiny - Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009


Thompson Destiny passing Monaco after leaving Villefranche
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009
Thomson Destiny - Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009


Thompson Destiny passing Monaco after leaving Villefranche
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009
Thomson Destiny - Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009


Thompson Destiny passing Monaco after leaving Villefranche
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009
Thomson Destiny - Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd August 2009









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