Vista propulsion issues

[larry_s_taco]

Does anyone have any updates on the Vista? I know they canceled the cruise for this week. Where are they working on her? 

[Knights on the Beach]

They canceled the cruise that was supposed to start tomorrow 9/7. I haven't seen it posted anywhere but I wonder if they'll work on Vista in Freeport after everyone gets off in Port Canaveral tomorrow. A couple years ago, there was a NCL ship that ran aground in the DR and after it made its way back to Port Canaveral, they worked on it here for several weeks. I don't know if PC has an available berth here now (without having to move it around).

[helene109]

We are on the next cruise the 15th!!

[Knights on the Beach]

Vista returned to port yesterday and is still docked at terminal 6 in Port Canaveral today. We saw her late last night we came back home after a UCF football game in Orlando - she looked beautiful sitting there all lit up. Freedom is due back at CT6 tomorrow so we'll see if they move Vista prior to that.

[helene109]

2 minutes ago, Knights on the Beach said:

Vista returned to port yesterday and is still docked at terminal 6 in Port Canaveral today. We saw her late last night we came back home after a UCF football game in Orlando - she looked beautiful sitting there all lit up. Freedom is due back at CT6 tomorrow so we'll see if they move Vista prior to that.

Thanks we sail on 9-15!

[ishap]

I sail on the 21st so I hope they get it fixed!!

[Illbcruzn4life]

Just getting off Disney Wish and she is docked across from us

[Knights on the Beach]

9 minutes ago, Illbcruzn4life said:

Just getting off Disney Wish and she is docked across from us

 

I was just coming here to say this. Freedom is docked at CT5 instead, which makes sense because Adventure of the Seas that normally docks there won't be back until Friday. I guess this week was a good time for Vista to have an extended stay in Port Canaveral. 🙂

[helene109]

26 minutes ago, Illbcruzn4life said:

Just getting off Disney Wish and she is docked across from us

Which terminal? I board Sunday. Thanks!

[Knights on the Beach]

Vista is docked at CT6 (which is the normal pier for Vista and Freedom).

[ishap]

My guess is that if they haven't moved her already, then they are doing the repairs in Port Canaveral.  I believe last time she had these issues they used a floating dry dock down in the Bahamas.

[helene109]

This isn’t fun waiting ugh come on Sunday!

[Brittoni]

While I'm no ships mechanic, I think I know a thing or two.  I believe that they need to align the dual overhead VCR's and lube the power-ball chassis and all will be right as rain.  🙂

Humor aside, this is what these people do, and these machines are incredible.  Just think these huge engines run 24/7/365 and power everything with an efficiency that is mind boggling.  Cruise ships only makes money when these engines are running, they are literally to most valuable thing on the ship beside the humans.  Carnival will have the absolute best mechanics they can get in the whole wide world working on this around the clock.  There is a good chance the manufacturer and their teams are on site too.  Trust this process.  While stressful, the Vista will be at sea as fast is safely possible. Stress on the word FAST.  

Just booked a 2/2 on the Vista, looking forward to the speedy recovery (pun intended). 

[chengkp75]

4 hours ago, Brittoni said:

There is a good chance the manufacturer and their teams are on site too.

For anything more involved than changing an oil filter, the manufacturer's tech reps are always called in.

[Oletruckdude]

5 hours ago, Brittoni said:

While I'm no ships mechanic, I think I know a thing or two.  I believe that they need to align the dual overhead VCR's and lube the power-ball chassis and all will be right as rain.  🙂

I heard they're bringing in a crack team of experts to tweak the kanuter valve (home improvement reference) 😁

[DeniseTr]

18 hours ago, Oletruckdude said:

I heard they're bringing in a crack team of experts to tweak the kanuter valve (home improvement reference) 😁

Yes, but who is going to replace the dylithium crystals?(ST)

[dbrown84]

5 hours ago, DeniseTr said:

Yes, but who is going to replace the dylithium crystals?(ST)

Lt Barkley 

[RoperDK]

Well, did Vista sail?   I came back from Adventure yesterday and she was at the dock just like she was when we left on Sep. 7th.  

[Cinnamon2]

I just looked at the web cam and the Vista is moving!

 

[Knights on the Beach]

1. I think Vista is going out for a test run. Tomorrow is the next cruise date.