hallasm Posted November 2, 2021 Author #26 Share Posted November 2, 2021 First Capella departure is now scheduled for December 12, 2021 and first Castor scheduled for February 11, 2022. No update on Polaris and Pollux - probably second half 2022. Schedule first sailing from Bergen to Kirkenes 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterGavin Posted November 3, 2021 #27 Share Posted November 3, 2021 Havila takes delivery of Capella - now quoting first service on 1st December. https://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/26168-havila-takes-delivery-of-first-of-4-ships-capella.html 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hallasm Posted November 9, 2021 Author #28 Share Posted November 9, 2021 Bookings December 1st available again. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hallasm Posted November 10, 2021 Author #29 Share Posted November 10, 2021 Follow Havila Capella home 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homerody Posted November 10, 2021 #30 Share Posted November 10, 2021 31 minutes ago, hallasm said: Follow Havila Capella home Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterGavin Posted November 29, 2021 #31 Share Posted November 29, 2021 Havila Capella arrives in Norway; Start delayed until December 12th. https://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/26306-havila-capella-arrives-in-norway-ready-for-dec-1-start.html 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterGavin Posted December 13, 2021 #32 Share Posted December 13, 2021 Havila Capella sailed from Bergen on the evening of the 12th December. Havila facebook page has a few photographs. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonikal Posted December 13, 2021 #33 Share Posted December 13, 2021 19 hours ago, PeterGavin said: Havila Capella sailed from Bergen on the evening of the 12th December. Havila facebook page has a few photographs. Really looking forward to getting a review of the Capella. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare GeezerCouple Posted December 19, 2021 #34 Share Posted December 19, 2021 On 12/12/2021 at 10:59 PM, PeterGavin said: Havila Capella sailed from Bergen on the evening of the 12th December. Havila facebook page has a few photographs. Is there anything here on CC about the actual Havila cruises? I don't see anything under "crulse line names", but of course, they are so new. Any comments at all here on CC from anyone on board? (I don't use FacePlace.) I'm really curious, as they get started. Thanks. GC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hallasm Posted December 20, 2021 Author #35 Share Posted December 20, 2021 (edited) 12 hours ago, GeezerCouple said: Is there anything here on CC about the actual Havila cruises? No - and Havila has still only one ship in service. While there have been many photos of Capella on her first voyage along the Norwegian coast, there has not yet been a full review of the ship. Doubt that there have been a large number of ‘regular guests’ on the voyage. I am also looking forward to a review of Havila Capella. Edited December 20, 2021 by hallasm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdowney Posted February 10, 2022 #36 Share Posted February 10, 2022 Another round of delays: https://www.marinelink.com/news/electromotor-glitch-delays-havila-voyages-494200 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hallasm Posted April 13, 2022 Author #37 Share Posted April 13, 2022 (edited) The passenger ship Havila Capella has been “detained” in Bergen due to the sanctions and its connections to Russian company GTLK - more in Norway Today and World Today News Edited April 13, 2022 by hallasm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinby Posted April 19, 2022 #38 Share Posted April 19, 2022 (edited) On 4/13/2022 at 1:22 PM, hallasm said: The passenger ship Havila Capella has been “detained” in Bergen due to the sanctions and its connections to Russian company GTLK - more in Norway Today and World Today News This is a shame, just shows again how much and how widespread the damage the actions of a single individual can do when in a position of power. We have a round trip northern lights trip booked on Havila Capella in mid February, so hopefully they can work out something with their non-Russian financing and get back in action. We only have a comparatively small deposit down, so not too worried there, and if worse comes to worse, we can book with Hurtigruten. But we've been excited about the new ships with Havila, so no plans to "jump ship" unless it gets late in the year with no resolution. Minor problem compared to what some are suffering from the actions of this, well, .........fill in the blank. Best of luck to Havila, we're rooting for you. Edited April 19, 2022 by Flyinby sp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hallasm Posted April 19, 2022 Author #39 Share Posted April 19, 2022 7 hours ago, Flyinby said: We have a round trip northern lights trip booked on Havila Capella in mid February, The problem should be solved long before February 2023 ”Havila Kystruten is working along all conceivable channels to find a short-term solution to get Havila Capella back into operation as soon as possible. In the company's assessment, a short-term solution requires the participation of the Norwegian authorities in relation to sanctions against Russia. The company hopes that a temporary solution exists, and that it can be active until a permanent solution is possible. Havila Kystruten's goal is of course to become the formal owner of Havila Capella. In parallel with a solution to get Havila Capella up and running, work is underway to refinance the company's four ships.” 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterGavin Posted April 22, 2022 #40 Share Posted April 22, 2022 Castor delivered from shipyard: https://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/27313-havila-takes-delivery-of-new-havila-castor-from-tersan.html 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterGavin Posted April 26, 2022 #41 Share Posted April 26, 2022 Havila capella sailing again: https://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/27340-havila-capella-has-been-granted-a-dispensation-to-sail.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hallasm Posted April 27, 2022 Author #42 Share Posted April 27, 2022 10 hours ago, PeterGavin said: Havila capella sailing again: The headline in the link is a little misleading. It is not yet certain that Capella can sail the next round trip starting from Bergen on 4 May. There is still uncertainty regarding insurance of the ship. In addition, some suppliers have given notice of termination of agreements. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdowney Posted May 10, 2022 #43 Share Posted May 10, 2022 Capella cancels another sailing. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/havilavoyages/pressreleases/havila-kystruten-not-allowed-to-insure-havila-capella-3180969?fbclid=IwAR2XnHrkewgoEVB8cckSM5QvSBX92XkDGYXJZW6IKsgtjgf5LdbibfRRQRQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hallasm Posted May 10, 2022 Author #44 Share Posted May 10, 2022 36 minutes ago, rdowney said: Capella cancels another sailing. Unfortunately - still problems with insurance. Castor is however ‘fit for sailing’ and has just started her first voyage from Bergen towards Kirkenes today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdowney Posted May 24, 2022 #45 Share Posted May 24, 2022 (edited) The May 26 sailing of Capella has been cancelled as the insurance issue remains unresolved. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/havilavoyages/pressreleases/another-round-trip-with-havila-capella-cancelled-3184549 Edited May 24, 2022 by rdowney add link to news release 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twototravel Posted May 26, 2022 #46 Share Posted May 26, 2022 The Castor is operating as normal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hallasm Posted May 26, 2022 Author #47 Share Posted May 26, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, twototravel said: The Castor is operating as normal. Unlike Havila Capella, the shipping company has managed to keep Havila Castor free of funding from the sanctioned Russian leasing company GTLK. Therefore, no problems in getting Havila Castor insured and she is sailing in accordance with her regular schedule. Edited May 26, 2022 by hallasm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterGavin Posted June 22, 2022 #48 Share Posted June 22, 2022 Hope for Capella to return to service "Arrest" !! https://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/27723-havila-ship-arrest-provides-opportunity-to-sail.html 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterGavin Posted June 23, 2022 #49 Share Posted June 23, 2022 Capella to return to service on June 28th. https://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/27745-havila-capella-resumes-service.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinby Posted June 25, 2022 #50 Share Posted June 25, 2022 On 6/23/2022 at 1:12 PM, PeterGavin said: Capella to return to service on June 28th. https://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/27745-havila-capella-resumes-service.html Thanks for the updates. Looking forward to our February 2023 coastal round trip and was a little concerned, but it looks like their persistence is going to be productive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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