Celebrity Millennium Update (Updated on 8/20 at 5:00pm) Original article: Click Here Statement from Celebrity Cruises: Our engineers, along with expert consultants from the motor’s manufacturer, and our Marine Operations team in Miami, have continued working around the clock to resolve the mechanical issue onboard Celebrity Millennium. Together, they have been doing everything they can to […]
The Celebrity Millennium is currently experiencing a mechanical problem with one of its propulsion units. In a statement sent to Cruise Currents by Celebrity Cruises, the mechanical problem and its expected impact is further explained: “Due to a mechanical problem in one of Celebrity Millennium’s two propulsion units, the ship returned to Ketchikan last night. The ship […]
The Costa Concordia is currently entering the final weeks of resting along the coast of Giglio. Later next month, the Costa Concordia will be raised from her final resting place. According to a report from CBS, final preparations for the ship’s raising will be completed this week. In order to raise the Costa Concordia, the […]
Prinsendam In Drydock, Greek Cruise Shortened A 14 night cruise through the Greek Isles aboard Holland America Line’s ms Prinsendam has been shortened to allow for necessary repairs to one of the ship’s stabilizers. The sailing, which is scheduled to depart on October 14th, will now sail a shortened itinerary. The Prinsendam will remain in […]
Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Breeze is not only Carnival’s latest ship, but one that marks a new direction for the cruise line. With a new design, new amenities, and a new overall feel – the Carnival Breeze is setting the course for the cruise line’s future. The Carnival Breeze entered service with Carnival in 2012 […]
A problem with one of the Celebrity Millennium’s two propulsion motors caused the ship to show up in its disembarkation port, Seward, hours after her scheduled arrival time. The problem became apparent on the final day of a northbound Vancouver to Seward sailing. According to Celebrity, the problem with the propulsion system will need to […]
Earlier this week, the former Pacific Princess, widely known as “The Love Boat,” made her final voyage to a scrapyard in Turkey. Once properly prepared, the ship will be dismantled and sold for scrap and parts. While the Pacific Princess is 42 years old, she left the Princess Cruises fleet in 2002 and sailed for […]
Lin Arison, wife of the late Ted Arison, founder of Carnival Cruise Lines, will serve as godmother of Carnival Sunshine, the former Carnival Destiny, which was renamed following a massive $155 million makeover earlier this year. Arison will officially name Carnival Sunshine during an invitation-only ceremony held on board the completely transformed 102,853-ton ship at its new U.S. […]
Recent Italian media agencies have published articles alleging the Carnival Sunshine performed a dangerous maneuver known as a “salute” while sailing out of Venice. The media reports claim that the ship passed within 20 metres of the Venetian shoreline. Now, here is what the reports fail to mention. At the time of the alleged incident, […]
In a recent inspection conducted by the United States Public Health Service, the Carnival Victory earned a perfect “100” percent score. A perfect score can only be achieved by earning perfect marks on a comprehensive safety and sanitation checklist. The checklist is comprised of detailed inspections of food handling, preparation, storage procedures, and overall galley cleanliness. In addition, the ship’s […]
Sometimes when we pack for a cruise, the excitement of embarking on another high seas adventure can cause us to overlook some essential items to pack. So, based on my past experiences with realizing I need something aboard a cruise, here is my list of easily overlooked cruise essentials. Feel free to leave your ideas […]
Ever wonder where your meals are prepared whilst sailing across the ocean? Well, thanks to the generosity of Ron van Vliet, Zuiderdam’s Culinary Operations Manager, I was able to take a tour of the Zuiderdam’s galley and provision areas. Ron first showed me to the provisions and loading area, where crew members were preparing luggage carts and […]