Propulsion issue on Vista

[jimneda]

It was announced by the captain after departing Marseille on the last night of our cruise that a technical issue was occurring and that it would affect our ability to reach top speed. We were informed we would reach Barcelona about 1 hour late.

 

Jaime the CD then came on and announced everyone with early flights through carnival would be rebooked at no additional cost, and further that anyone who had booked early flights independently would be reimbursed for any cost for changes necessary due to the delay. They set up a special desk in a dining room to work with people on issues.

 

We came in to the port verrryy slowly, and the stern was moved in to the dock and the the fore, unlike our other stops where side propulsion moved the ship up to the pier straight and even. I noticed our speed, according to the TV map display exceeded 20 knots, but not faster. Even with the delay, the first passengers walked off just past 7am.

 

We received no further info about the technical issue.

[shof515]

i think they are being very very careful and caution after that incident where they cause damage to the pier due to the ship wake

[Karnyval]

I wouldn't mind if our 14 day Transatlantic cruise turns into 15 or 16 days, but am not holding my breath.

[les37b]

i think they are being very very careful and caution after that incident where they cause damage to the pier due to the ship wake

 

That incident had nothing to do with a fault on the ship and everything to do with poor manoeuvring by the captain / pilot.

 

Carnival has since tried to claim the issue was caused by the weather and rough seas. The weather was perfect. No wind and no waves.

 

There seems to be a common problem with information emanating from carnival.

[Karnyval]

Has the final report on the Messina incident been released for analysis by armchair admirals? :p

[doconner]

I wouldn't mind if our 14 day Transatlantic cruise turns into 15 or 16 days, but am not holding my breath.

 

I think it's currently a 13 day cruise (Friday -> Thursday), but yeah I'd be alright if it gets extended by a day or 2 as well. No reason for the captain to push the ship if there is a problem. :)

 

Duane

[Karnyval]

I think it's currently a 13 day cruise (Friday -> Thursday), but yeah I'd be alright if it gets extended by a day or 2 as well. No reason for the captain to push the ship if there is a problem. :)

 

Duane

 

You are correct. I was thinking of a different cruise.

 

Welcome to day 14 of your 13 day cruise has a certain appeal.

Edited September 23, 2016 by Karnyval

[les37b]

I think it's currently a 13 day cruise (Friday -> Thursday), but yeah I'd be alright if it gets extended by a day or 2

 

Duane

 

You have to appreciate, when you get on so many cruises, it's easy to forget how many days your cruise is for. No really, it's true! :D :D

[pamrose228]

I wouldn't mind if our 14 day Transatlantic cruise turns into 15 or 16 days, but am not holding my breath.

There is one extra day without passengers (the 4th) so that would be perfect.

 

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[merryink]

I think it's currently a 13 day cruise (Friday -> Thursday), but yeah I'd be alright if it gets extended by a day or 2 as well. No reason for the captain to push the ship if there is a problem. :)

 

Duane

Noooooo i have a plane to catch then another cruise

[maryann2]

Will be interesting to hear of the updates to this problem. Think on the Magic TA they had to go to Freeport to get fixed.

[scrambledeggs]

Noooooo i have a plane to catch then another cruise

 

Wouldn't work well for me, either. With the extra morning in Bermuda right now, I would think they would cancel that morning and just pull out of Bermuda earlier.

[cruises42]

I'm surprised we haven't heard any news from the people currently on the ship.

[Karnyval]

I'm surprised we haven't heard any news from the people currently on the ship.

 

I know someone currently on Vista and they haven't mentioned anything.

 

Whatever the issue was certainly could have been fixed.

[cruises42]

I know someone currently on Vista and they haven't mentioned anything.

 

Whatever the issue was certainly could have been fixed.

 

I hope so, don't want the schedule getting messed up on our upcoming cruises.