mavrick5 Posted October 12, 2015 #1 Share Posted October 12, 2015 Have just noticed on Carnival's facebook page that the Spirit will be late arriving on Wednesday October 14th. We are boarding on the 14th and now we will be boarding and leaving later. Just wondering if anyone knows what the problem is? TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnoA Posted October 12, 2015 #2 Share Posted October 12, 2015 (edited) Carnival have posted that they are delayed due to a mechanical problem with part of the propulsion system. Sydney ports website have updated the eta to 3pm tomorrow afternoon but that is of course subject to change. Carnival are expected to be letting passengers know around lunch time today what time boarding will start. Depending of course on what exactly is wrong, Issues with propulsion on these types of ships can be difficult to fix so it will be interesting to see how this develops. Edited October 12, 2015 by SnoA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Kruzer Posted October 13, 2015 #3 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Oh dear ...Does not sound too good. Not a good start to a cruise.. Lets hope she is able to limp into harbour at "approx 3 pm" Strange they never tell you what is really wrong...."a Technical issue" ...could be anything.:eek: Lets hope she does get away at midnight....Carnival Legend is in next day and will need the berth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoopColbie Posted October 13, 2015 #4 Share Posted October 13, 2015 I wonder how many people will actually hang around until 11-11.30 to board? [emoji33][emoji33] I know I'd be trying to get on as early as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Kruzer Posted October 13, 2015 #5 Share Posted October 13, 2015 I mentioned it on the Carnival board.. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2268862 Carnival Spirit is just off Newcastle as I post, so it she may be running a bit ahead of time? It will still be a hectic day at the OPT as people wait for their ship to come in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted October 13, 2015 #6 Share Posted October 13, 2015 :eek: I don't envy the poor passengers that have to wait until very late to board, and then everyone will have to wait up until midnight or later for the safely briefing. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuzzBuzzen Posted October 13, 2015 #7 Share Posted October 13, 2015 They should make it a pyjama safety briefing ! Another idea for a theme night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Kruzer Posted October 14, 2015 #8 Share Posted October 14, 2015 :eek: I don't envy the poor passengers that have to wait until very late to board, and then everyone will have to wait up until midnight or later for the safely briefing. :( They should make it a pyjama safety briefing ! Another idea for a theme night. and those on board probably put their bags out last night so will only have hand luggage today.:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cheznandy Posted October 14, 2015 #9 Share Posted October 14, 2015 They should make it a pyjama safety briefing ! Another idea for a theme night. Brian, you must be remembering when we met on the Pacific Sky.......oh thats right it wasn't the pyjama party,it was breakfast:p xx Chez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxlins Posted October 14, 2015 #10 Share Posted October 14, 2015 It looks as though the Spirit arrived back about 20 minutes ago. There are photos on the Carnival Australia F/B page. That made it about 12.45 Sydney time. They made better time coming back than expected. Hopefully all goes well for this evenings boarding and departure. I can see there are a number of people quite unhappy that they have to have their kids up so late! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Kruzer Posted October 14, 2015 #11 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Any update on if she got away on time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodycruising Posted October 14, 2015 #12 Share Posted October 14, 2015 We were watching the Sydney Cafe webcam a bit after 10pm, but didn't see when she actually went. So it was at least that late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted October 14, 2015 #13 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Some reported being told boarding wouldn't be till about 11:00 so hard to se how they could get away before that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yatchet Posted October 14, 2015 #14 Share Posted October 14, 2015 She departed OPT at 11.30 .:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuzzBuzzen Posted October 15, 2015 #15 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Brian, you must be remembering when we met on the Pacific Sky.......oh thats right it wasn't the pyjama party,it was breakfast:pxx Chez I must have forgotten to get dressed that morning. Maybe it was the night before that was the problem :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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