mugtech Posted March 4, 2019 #1 Share Posted March 4, 2019 On the roll call for our cruise boarding today out of Singapore someone reported that the Jewel ran aground, people were injured, a lifeboat caught fire and there was unexpected tendering. The report came on another forum from someone on the ship. So far NCL has not informed me of any changes so we are headed to the docks as usual. Any new or confirming info would be greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare All-ready2cruise Posted March 4, 2019 #2 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Oh my goodness, I hope everyone is ok and that your cruise will commence ASAP. Can't imagine the fright the current pax would be feeling. Hope all goes well on your cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare shof515 Posted March 4, 2019 #3 Share Posted March 4, 2019 If you do a facebook search for Scott Singer group, he posted some things about the ship hitting some sand and the lifeboat issue 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare www3traveler Posted March 4, 2019 #4 Share Posted March 4, 2019 ONE HOUR ago, I heard from the Food and Beverage Director on The Jewel. He said "we are just docking in Singapore" did not say anything about any problems. He sent me a note to tell me that a Beverage Manger on medical leave had died. Mandy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Von & John Posted March 4, 2019 #5 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Hopefully all is well with everyone on-board... Enjoy your cruise... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare www3traveler Posted March 4, 2019 #6 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Second message received from F&B: "all good-- no worries" 45 minutes ago. second 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan9945 Posted March 4, 2019 #7 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Having read the facebook page of Scott Singer - he appears to be a sensationalist 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tumblew467 Posted March 4, 2019 #8 Share Posted March 4, 2019 12 hours ago, www3traveler said: ONE HOUR ago, I heard from the Food and Beverage Director on The Jewel. He said "we are just docking in Singapore" did not say anything about any problems. He sent me a note to tell me that a Beverage Manger on medical leave had died. Mandy Who was the beverage manager? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare www3traveler Posted March 4, 2019 #9 Share Posted March 4, 2019 28 minutes ago, tumblew467 said: Who was the beverage manager? Manny Hernandez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tumblew467 Posted March 4, 2019 #10 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Just now, www3traveler said: Manny Hernandez Thank you for the info that is so sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare www3traveler Posted March 4, 2019 #11 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Saw a posting on a Social media site from someone currently on board, they say their was a minor fire. I have a friend currently on board and they are not reporting anything except that she and her SMU gal friends are have a wonderful time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fstuff1 Posted March 4, 2019 #12 Share Posted March 4, 2019 8 minutes ago, www3traveler said: Manny Hernandez the bev manager was the one who died in the medivac evac? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare www3traveler Posted March 4, 2019 #13 Share Posted March 4, 2019 2 hours ago, fstuff1 said: the bev manager was the one who died in the medivac evac? NO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ollienbertsmum Posted March 4, 2019 #14 Share Posted March 4, 2019 6 hours ago, micm said: I didn’t read the post but I was on board. The medical evac patient died as we were informed at the b2b party. Was a bit surreal along the line: btw because people asked the person evacuated died. And now enjoy the music and drinks. That has happened to us twice. Someone on board has died and it has been announced how sad everyone is. Brief pause. Now we get on with our cruise. I understand that the ship cannot suddenly deck out in black and people cannot change what has happened and do just get on with their lives, but if you really process it, it does seem somewhat surreal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karoo Posted March 6, 2019 #15 Share Posted March 6, 2019 I was on the Jewel for this cruise. The fire was actually an electrical fault that was quickly fixed, no problems. Tendering is always a problem in Bali as it is a half hour trip from the ship to the shore as the area is very shallow and the tenders have to go through specific channels, plus the ship has to drop anchor a fair way off shore. I had a wonderful cruise with no problems. The ship also informed us that tendering would be slow. I just went upstairs and waited until the tender for Platinum Plus was called as instructed to do so by the CD. I was on a private tour and was able to meet at the required time as the operator suggested not to start too early. It was an overnight so we didn’t have to rush to get back. This is the third time I have visited Bali on a cruise and it’s always the same situation. Yorkeys Knob Cairns also has issues as 2,000 people all returning at a similar time logistically all can’t get on the same tender. I just went and sat in the yacht club with many other cruisers and waited until the line decreased. The shore ex guy came in and informed us what tender to get on. No waiting in line for me. There were a few medical problems onboard, plus one of the gymnasts sustained an injury in training and was also evacuated in Semerang. Longer cruises generally attract an older crowd so the probability of medical issues increases. One TA I did had 5 fatalities. I had a great time on the 19 day cruise, however some people do like to whinge and overdramatize situations. This seems to be common on many cruises. The crew onboard were excellent, we had lots of variety with the entertainment onboard and most passengers I met and spent time with had a great time and enjoyed the many ports and experiences we had. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DKane Posted March 6, 2019 #16 Share Posted March 6, 2019 Norwegian is having experiencing bad luck this week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fstuff1 Posted March 6, 2019 #17 Share Posted March 6, 2019 2 hours ago, DKane said: Norwegian is having experiencing bad luck this week! could be worse. 2 of their ships could collide at the pier, like MSC last month Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CILCIANRQTS Posted March 6, 2019 #18 Share Posted March 6, 2019 A mod should pull this thread. Clearly the Jewel did NOT run aground and there was NOT a fire in her lifeboats, yet 2200 people have wasted their time clicking on this sensationalist headline! 🙄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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