kupkab Posted October 16, 2008 #1 Share Posted October 16, 2008 We just heard from our travel agent that the stop at Funchal has been cancelled--something about the ship going at a slower speed. So, there will be no ports on this cruise. They are apparently offering a $100 ship board credit. We just had a message from our TA, so don't have all the details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluewatercruizer Posted October 17, 2008 #2 Share Posted October 17, 2008 Sorry I have been "over board" (or is that "off the board"?) lately - work and travel have kept me very busy. My TA sent me the fax -- it states the reason for the skip is that "Seabourn Pride is temporarily operating at reduced speeds" -- translation -- saving gas or saving engines. They are indeed offering $100 credit. You can either take the letter/fax to the purser on board or send it to Seabourn to use for a future cruise. I say the more sea days the better but I will sorely miss Funchal as it is a beautiful spot. Other noteworthy info in this fax: Exec. Chef: Walter Blackmore Maitre d'Hotel: Daniel Putzhammer Exec. Housekeeper: Sher Paton Ash Personally, my belief is that just gives Seabourn crew another great reason (and day) to spoil us silly! Marga Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SantaAna,CA Posted October 19, 2008 #3 Share Posted October 19, 2008 That's a very interesting tidbit. I wonder if this is going to happening on all three ships? Jane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wripro Posted October 19, 2008 #4 Share Posted October 19, 2008 The letter states that the Pride is temporarily operating at slightly reduced speeds. There is no indication of whether this is Seabourn's choice or a malfunction of the ship. I certainly hope it is the former. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvey2442 Posted October 20, 2008 #5 Share Posted October 20, 2008 In view of the fuel surcharge and the reduction in oil prices I assume there is some malfunction however small unless Seabourn has advanced forecasts of poor weather for the crossing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluewatercruizer Posted October 21, 2008 #6 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Funny how things turn out. I just was assigned my cabin today: 201 - the infamous "Anchor Suite" where Santa Ana Jane hilariously wrote in previous posts of feeling like the anchor was "stowed in her closet".:p Seeing as how we will only be anchoring in Ft. Lauderdale, this should be an excellent suite for this cruise - and I will have instant access to the hot tub on Deck 5. Will be interesting to see how rough the ride will be in a forward cabin but I have been through the Indian Ocean/Red Sea transition on the old Renaissance ships and thought that was really fun. Let the fun begin! Marga Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seabourn-nail Posted October 22, 2008 #7 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Hi Marga! 201......... Well, there are better positions! And don't worry: You won't anchor in Ft. Lauderdale but dock! I hope Neptunus will be on your side all voyage! I see a lot of !!!!!!!!!........ I hope not too many? Have a wonderful crossing! Marja Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogier21 Posted October 22, 2008 #8 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Believe you all me, this slower speeds have nothing to do with cutting down on fuel costs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmb707 Posted October 22, 2008 #9 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Hi I believe it is a problem with the Pride, when I did the North Cape the end of June there was a problem with one of the engines then and we had to miss out on a morning port of call because of this, so it looks like it still has not been fixed? deb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wripro Posted October 22, 2008 #10 Share Posted October 22, 2008 It is some kind of pod problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SantaAna,CA Posted October 22, 2008 #11 Share Posted October 22, 2008 You remember that! Good memory, it was in April 2006 I posted that on CC! Hey, to be on Seabourn....they can stow their anchor in my closet any time! And you're right, it was a quick dash to the forward jacuzzi, my favorite hangout. Jane :p who hopes the pod problem doesn't include giant seed pods from "Invasion of the Body Snatchers...." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scanman Posted October 23, 2008 #12 Share Posted October 23, 2008 So can anyone currently on board the pride confirm that they are running slower than normal? Maybe get the inside scoop from one of the crew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baz-t Posted October 23, 2008 #13 Share Posted October 23, 2008 As we are joining the Pride when it reached Fort Lauderdale, it would be good to hear from someone on board as to the prognosis for imminent voyages Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogier21 Posted October 24, 2008 #14 Share Posted October 24, 2008 It is some kind of pod problem. It would be great to have pods like QM2, but no not even Odyssey will have them :) Lets say that if your car is broken you take it to the garage... If you have an old car you sometimes have to wait a while for spare parts to come in.. The Pride is an old ship... ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinMatt Posted October 24, 2008 #15 Share Posted October 24, 2008 Remember when the bolt to the water-tight door went missing from the Pride a few years back and it had to limp along until a replacement was found? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluewatercruizer Posted October 25, 2008 #16 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Lets say that if your car is broken you take it to the garage... If you have an old car you sometimes have to wait a while for spare parts to come in.. The Pride is an old ship... ;) Rogier -Some of us prefer the term "classic" to "old" :p I am sure if there were a major problem, Seabourn would be taking care of the problem in Lisbon before setting sail across the Atlantic. Although I am very curious, I am not concerned that there is any sort of major problem. As I stated in an earlier post -- I think of the slower speeds as providing yet another sea day. I like sea days so much that I actually count the number of sea days when looking at a cruise! I will try to post information once I get onboard and settle in (okay, this really means after a glass or two of champers!). I leave in 4 days so am excited to get to Lisbon and see this fabulous ship and meet her fabulous crew for myself. Marga Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluewatercruizer Posted October 25, 2008 #17 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Hi Marga!201......... Well, there are better positions! And don't worry: You won't anchor in Ft. Lauderdale but dock! I hope Neptunus will be on your side all voyage! I see a lot of !!!!!!!!!........ I hope not too many? Have a wonderful crossing! Marja Love the !!!!!! -- the more the merrier, I say! Thanks for the good wishes -- I wish the same for your crossing on the Legend. We can both think good thoughts that Neptunus behaves himself for both crossings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seabourn-nail Posted October 25, 2008 #18 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Marga, I heard "through the grape vine" that the Pride has been rocking and rolling quite a bit! So maybe it is a good thing that you were not on board yet. Usually the southern crossings are rather smooth. "Fingers and toers crossed!" (a "Norwegian" saying, that many of "us Seabournites" have heard and learned in the past). Have a great cruise and enjoy all the good things to the fullest! Marja Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oceans&Rivers Posted October 25, 2008 #19 Share Posted October 25, 2008 We just heard from our travel agent that the stop at Funchal has been cancelled--something about the ship going at a slower speed. So, there will be no ports on this cruise. They are apparently offering a $100 ship board credit. We just had a message from our TA, so don't have all the details. Woefully inadequate compensation for a luxury line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluewatercruizer Posted October 25, 2008 #20 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Given that they really don't have to offer any compensation, I was glad to see they were proactive; therefore, I don't have any problem with it. After all, I picked this cruise for the transatlantic portion -- the days at sea - not necessarily about Maderia (although it is a beautiful port). My only small gripe is they probably should have matched Virtuoso's compensation for the Reid's visit of $150. I have been on Regent in the Amazon where we missed two of the 3 main stops on the Amazon. They gave us free drinks for a day after several other passengers raised a bit of a ruckas (this was prior to the open bar policy) and a voucher for a small amount off a future cruise (which I have never used). This, in my opinion, was a situation not handled terribly well for a luxury line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluewatercruizer Posted October 25, 2008 #21 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Marga,I heard "through the grape vine" that the Pride has been rocking and rolling quite a bit! So maybe it is a good thing that you were not on board yet. Usually the southern crossings are rather smooth. "Fingers and toers crossed!" (a "Norwegian" saying, that many of "us Seabournites" have heard and learned in the past). Have a great cruise and enjoy all the good things to the fullest! Marja Thank you! I have never had a problem on the several crossings I have been on (on Crystal and Silversea) but as I will be in Santa Ana Jane's famous forward Anchor Suite, I am keeping all fingers and toers crossed for another smooth one.;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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