QM2 Visists Hamburg
August 18, 2008 by Paula
Queen Mary 2, making her 10th call to this port city, brought out the crowds once again yesterday. This time Queen Mary 2 hosted the opening ceremony of the first ever ‘Hamburg Cruise Days’ extravaganza - 5 days centred around the port, showing that Hamburg is one of the key gateways to the world. Over the next 5 days many different ships will be calling in Hamburg including Aida Aura, and several will be taking part in the festivities. In addition there will be concerts and exhibitions around the port and the city.
In a ceremony up on deck under a balmy, clear evening sky, over 100 guests witnessed the moment when actor Til Schweiger (known by some as the Pierce Brosnan of Germany) and a man who needs no introduction - Boris Becker (who looked as sexy as ever - but gosh how tall!)pushed ‘the button’ alongside Captain Chris Wells and Senator Doctor Fritag of Hamburg City, which literally turned the city - and the ship - blue. Then moments later fireworks lit up the night sky. Boris and Til had taken dinner in Queen Mary 2’s Todd English restaurant before the ceremony and were amazed at the size and grandeur of the vessel. Maybe they’ll sail with us next time!
Earlier in the day over 400 guests toured Queen Mary 2 and the ship hosted a concert by chart topping German jazz singer Roger Cicero. It was certainly a day to remember, as the press showed this morning when Queen Mary 2 yet again dominated the papers.
Official Press Release Cunard Cruises dated 31st July 2008.
