Riversider

Based on the reports above, speed at sea is not an issue. If there is an azipod issue it seems to be related to slow speed maneuvering (control and turning of the azipods) as when docking. Now if someone onboard could observe entrance to Barcelona tomorrow and report back, we should know if there is an issue. If tug(s) are required...there is a problem. If the ship can be swung around on its own using the azipods, it would seem the problem has been resolved.

It is just possible that the azipod issue affects maneuvering (docking) in ports and does not affect the speed at sea. I, too, am looking forward to visiting the northern Norwegian ports and will be more than disappointed if these are dropped from the itinerary.