Queen Victoria owners praise Brisbane despite difficulties

**Ally** · 02-27-2008, 12:55 PM

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The Queen Victoria has left the Port of Brisbane dock, heading for the final Australian stop on its maiden around-the-world trip.

The cruise liner had to dock at a grains wharf in an industrial part of the port because it would not fit under the Gateway Bridge.

The company that owns the ocean liner has praised the Port of Brisbane Authority, despite difficulties getting passengers ashore today.

Passengers who wanted to visit Brisbane had to disembark into ankle-deep water and take a bus to the city.

Carnival Australia CEO Anne Sherry says passengers will judge the experience for themselves.

"You shouldn't underestimate the passenger experience and the impact it has," she said.

"Our passengers give us good feedback when things go well and sharp feedback when it doesn't.

"I have to say though, the port has done a great job today, to make people feel welcome."

Despite bad weather, hundreds of onlookers went to Pinkenba to see the liner.

The Queen Victoria is expected to reach Port Douglas on February 29.

Queen Victoria owners praise Brisbane despite difficulties - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)