After being delayed in Fort Lauderdale, Cunard Cruise Lines has announced that the Queen Mary 2 is once again underway, it is currently enroute to Rio De Janeiro Brazil.
The Queen Mary 2 returned to Fort Lauderdale a few hours after it’s scheduled departure when a bridge indicator signaled problems with one of the ships four propulsion pods. Based on media reports, it’s believed that the ship struck a sea wall while transiting the channel to exit Port Everglades damaging the propulsion unit.
As a result of the delay, the QM2 was forced to cancel it’s port calls in St Kitts, Barbados, and Salvador and to shorten it’s port call in Rio De Janeiro.
After departing Rio De Janeiro, Cunard expects that the ship will be able to visit the remaining published ports on QM2’s current itinerary, however the visits to Montevideo and Acapulco will also be shortened.
Filed under: Cunard Cruise Lines Posted by Michael on 01/20/06
Hot off the presses are two great specials from Radisson Seven Seas Cruises (RSSC) The first is to the South Pacific onboard the Paul Gaugin :
Feast your eyes on the world’s most picturesque islands - and share a smile with members of the friendliest cultures - when you set sail for the best of French Polynesia. Our 7-night cruises call on each of these special islands; Papeete (Tahiti), Raiatea, Taha’a (Motu Mahana), Bora Bora & Moorea. While Tahiti is the most famous of these Polynesian havens, you’ll find her sister islands have distinctive charms of their own. Once you witness the Polynesian’s lust for life, tempered by their laid-back charm, you will savor the warm smiles and gentle society of this side of paradise. Other ships may ply these turquoise waters. But only the intimate Paul Gauguin offers a pure, authentic South Pacific experience. Space is limited and going fast! “PAUL GAUGUIN: a ship to match your South Pacific dreams”
The other special is extremely short fused and is for cruises to Alaska onboard the Seven Seas Mariner:
For “One Week Only” Radisson Seven Seas Cruises is offering 2-for-1 savings on two Alaska voyages aboard the Seven Seas Mariner. Choose our 10-night San Francisco to Vancouver voyage departing May 14 or 7-night Vancouver to Whittier voyage departing May 24. Book now through January 22, 2006. You can go rappelling along the Klondike Trail, for example, or bear watching in the heart of a forest. Then return at night to your luxurious ship, where elegance and informality go happily hand in hand, and where every wish is cheerfully indulged thanks to service ratios that are among the highest at sea. The easy elegance of the Seven Seas Mariner provides the perfect setting for inspiration and relaxation. And if what you’ve always dreamed of is toasting the midnight sun from your own private balcony, welcome to your fantasy aboard this all-suite, all-balcony, 700-guest ship. Come let the Seven Seas Mariner show you Alaska in a far more personal way. With our “One Week Only” 2-for-1 savings and a level of luxury no other ship (outside of Radisson Seven Seas Cruises) can match, it is simply irresistible! Hurry - time is of the essence..
More details on both specials after the jump… (more…)
(0) Comments (Leave a Comment)Filed under: Regent Seven Seas Cruises Posted by Michael on 01/20/06
If you’re in the San Francisco area, tune in to Bay Area Bargains on KRON-4 at 10:30 on Saturday January 21.
Patricia will be making an appearance talking about some of our latest specials. Be sure to check it out!
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Holland America’s View & Verandah Sale is going on now and for a limited time you can receive up to a 6-Category upgrade on select Glacier Discovery CruiseTours. Call Cruise Planners today for details at 888-286-9827. (more…)
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Tuesday’s scheduled departure of Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 met a snag while leaving Port Everglades FL.
According to the Miami Herald, shortly after departing Port Everglades at 1:50 PM for South America, a bridge indicator signaled a problem with one of the ship’s engines. According to Cunard the crew remained off Fort Lauderdale and conducted tests, and finally decided to return to Fort Lauderdale. According to th US Coast Guard, the Captain of The Port issued an order requiring that the ship use tug boats to assist it’s return to port. In addition the QM2 is required to remain in port until the Coast Guard confirms that the ship and its passengers are safe.
Cunard believes that the ship stuck a sea wall during it’s departure on Tuesday. According to the line divers inspected the ship this morning and confirmed that there was damage to one of the ship’s four propulsion units. The ship can operate on the remaining three engines, however it won’t be able to sail at full speed.
Cunard’s current plans are for the ship to resume it’s voyage once it receives clearance from the Coast Guard. Repairs to the damaged propulsion unit will be made during the ship’s upcoming port calls.
The passengers spent Monday night onboard and were provided buses to tour the area today. Cunard instructed passengers to be prepared to return to the ship by late afternoon in anticipation that the ship would be allowed to sail later today.
There is currently no update on when the ship will receive clearance to sail.
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