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CARNIVAL PRIDE ENGINE TROUBLE AT SEA | WE CAN'T RETURN BACK TO OUR HOME PORT

Sharon at Sea Travel
Sharon at Sea Travel
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πŸ‘οΈ 80K viewsπŸ“… 3 years ago⏱️ 17:37

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Editorial Summary

A travel creator documents an engine malfunction occurring on the Carnival Pride during a twelve day Baltic cruise. The incident began during dinner when passengers experienced a violent rumble and shaking beneath the ship. Following the mechanical issue, the vessel lost speed and eventually anchored in the Baltic Sea, resulting in the cancellation of a scheduled stop in Gothenburg, Sweden. The creator notes that while the ship was stationary, onboard activities continued as normal. Carnival provided passengers with port fee refunds, taxes, and a one hundred dollar onboard credit to mitigate the inconvenience. As the situation progressed, the ship eventually moved under its own limited power back to Kiel, Germany, for repairs. The creator explains that the cruise line offered various compensation options, including future cruise credits and assistance with charter flights to London for those needing to return to the United States. The video concludes with the passengers preparing to disembark in Kiel rather than completing the original itinerary to Dover.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Carnival Pride
A Nibble
All-time creator consensus for Carnival Pride
A Nibble

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What This Creator Said
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❀️ Best for CoupleNorthern_europe · Summer · 12 nightsFrom DoverVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

we are stuck here in the middle of the sea that's right I said we're stuck in the middle of the sea here

it's been an amazing time and everyone on the ship has been fantastic but right now we got a little situation

we have had an amazing time on this ship but let's go through the details of what Carnival what the compensation is

we made the best of it we had a great time and if you're new to the channel maybe you just stumbled across this video please consider subscribing

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Fill out Carnival's paperwork promptly to arrange travel home after disembarkation.
βœ“Stay calm and enjoy the ship's amenities even during operational disruptions.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Getting stuck at sea due to ship issues β€” Ships have procedures for repairs and compensation; stay informed via announcements and crew updates.
Disembarking early and arranging travel home β€” Carnival assists with charter flights and transportation; fill out paperwork promptly to secure arrangements.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat happens when a cruise ship has engine trouble at sea?
QHow does Carnival compensate passengers for port cancellations and disruptions?
QWhat should passengers do if they need to disembark early due to ship issues?

Topics Covered

Service Crew3 Happy BaconValue Pricing2Β½ Happy BaconDisembarkation1 Happy BaconShip Condition2Β½ Sad BaconItinerary Route2 Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

Dover1Β½ Happy Bacon
Gothenburg2Β½ Sad Bacon
Top: Gothenburg excursion
Kiel1 Happy Bacon
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