The Carnival Splendor’s 1/13 departure has been moved to 1/14. Please CLICK HERE for more information.
Earlier today, a member of a popular cruise forum posted a message claiming that the Carnival Splendor had apparently suffered damage to its propulsion system. The message continued saying Carnival was offering a full refund for their cruise since they would now have to spend two nights in Puerto Vallarta for repairs. Rumors of a propulsion problem are true, although not threatening to the ship, crew and her guests.
In a statement provided to Cruise Currents by Carnival, Carnival states, “During a recent cruise of the Carnival Splendor, the seals on the shipâs propulsion shafts were damaged by fishing nets located underwater.  All other shipboard systems and hotel services continue to function as normal.
In order to provide adequate time to make the necessary repairs, the itinerary for the Carnival Splendorâs next cruise, a seven-day voyage departing Long Beach, Calif., Sunday, January 6, has been modified to include an overnight call in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
The original itinerary called for two full days in Cabo San Lucas and a day-long call in Puerto Vallarta while the revised itinerary includes a day-long call in Cabo San Lucas and an overnight stay in Puerto Vallarta. Guests scheduled to sail on the January 6 Carnival Splendor cruise have the option of cancelling and receiving a full refund.
Carnival sincerely apologizes to its guests for this disruption in their vacation plans.”
The Splendor is expected to dock again in Long Beach on January 13th for a 6 night Mexican Riveria cruise.
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3 replies on “Carnival Splendor Suffers Damage to Propulsion System”
[…] As I reported earlier this week, the Carnival Splendor recently suffered damage to its propulsion system after sailing through a group of underwater fishing nets. The damage incurred prompted for the need to make repairs in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. According to Carnival these repairs have taken longer than expected and have delayed the arrival of the Carnival Splendor in Long Beach. […]
[…] As I reported earlier this week, the Carnival Splendor recently suffered damage to its propulsion system after sailing through a group of underwater fishing nets. The damage incurred prompted for the need to make repairs in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. According to Carnival these repairs have taken longer than expected and have delayed the arrival of the Carnival Splendor in Long Beach. […]
The Splendor stayed almost 3 full days in puerto varata leaving at 7pm when it was suppose to leave the previous day at 11pm. 7 day cruise turned into an 8 day cruise. Carnival did a great job at making arrangements for guest that needed to make there flights by Sunday. They were flown free to Long Beach via PV. Unfortunately there cruise was cut short but certainly they will probably receive some money back. Interesting experience for all involved, as this effected 6500 peoples travel plans as the 6 day cruise to Cabo and PV… is now a 5 day with a 2 day stay in cabo.