When “Nowhere” Might Mean Somewhere

When Carnival Fantasy left Mobile yesterday, it had a propulsion issue and passengers were advised they weren't going to be able to call at Cozumel as scheduled. The cruise was becoming a cruise to nowhere and would remain at sea the entire time.

Passengers were offered some generous compensation (50% refund and 50% future cruise credit), but quite a few decided to disembark and receive a full refund. It turns out they may have made the wrong decision.

The complete story appeared in the April 14 edition of Cruise News Daily. 

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CND subscribers also read about:

• New cruise operation in Iran
• The US Navy bans e-cigarettes on their vessels
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Details appeared in the April 14 edition of Cruise News Daily. 

Fincantieri/STX Deal Moves Forward

Fincantieri moved another step closer to being the largest shareholder in STX France yesterday when they signed the “Head of Terms” agreement with the French government.

Details appeared in the April 13 edition of Cruise News Daily.

Carnival Fantasy Not Sailing in the Fast Lane

Another Carnival ship is experiencing propulsion problems, but the folks aboard are on one of those cruises for people who love sea days.

Carnival Fantasy was scheduled to leave Mobile at 4pm this afternoon for an Easter cruise to Cozumel, but it remained in port through the early evening as technicians worked on the ship's propulsion system.

The complete story appeared in the April 13 edition of Cruise News Daily.

Other Things You'll Want to Know - April 13, 2017

CND subscribers also read about:

• Lena Gercke serving as godmother for AIDAperla
• P&O's Pacific Dawn became the first ship to return to Airlie Beach after Cyclone Debbie
• Vancouver's cruise season opening
• Trouble on the poop deck

Details appeared in the April 13 edition of Cruise News Daily.

Lena Gercke

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