Carnival Sensation Power Loss

[mano123]

Hi all -- Just wanted to quickly share my experience. I was on Sensation last week (the August 9th sailing) everything was going smoothly until the ship experienced a power failure on night two at about 1 AM.

 

Everything turned out to be fine, and we were back running in about an hour and a half. BUT during the first 45 minutes or so, there were no announcements by the crew for about an hour. Passengers were in hallways (and some at muster stations) with life vests, with no announcements or instructions by the crew. Finally the Captain made an announcement that they were trying to locate the source of the outage.

 

During that hour an a half the toliets and sinks did not work, also I think (from announcements) that the the engines stopped, as well.

 

It was a very interesting experience, I'm just thankful that it was nothing too serious. I'm probably going to try to stay away from the older ships for a while, though.

Edited August 21, 2015 by mano123

[Son of a son of a ...]

If the captain announced it at 1:00 a.m., then everyone would be complaining about being awoken. Can't win.

[kybluecruiser]

I agree it was probably due to it being 1 am.

[kicia]

I wasn't on that cruise, but if it was at 1 AM, I would hope there would be no announcement telling me that there was no power since I would be asleep and couldn't care less.

[Gardeneroflove]

If the captain announced it at 1:00 a.m., then everyone would be complaining about being awoken. Can't win.

 

yep. My post would have been:

 

All was well till 1am the *&^%$ captain made announcement that didn't effect us since we were sleeping, and woke us all up. Do you what a PITA it is to have a three year old AWAKE at 1am? I mean, after I calmed her down from screaming, she was up, awake, talking for 2 hours.

 

Yeah, no thank you. Unless I need to do something (get off the ship), don't tell me. DO tell guest services and crew so those awake could find out what they needed to know.

[OCruisers]

Always best to make the announcement so people don't panic! ;)

[singbluesilver1]

If the power went out at any time id be up in about half a second as I sleep with a loud fan

 

I'd like to know what was going on

[evandbob]

Always best to make the announcement so people don't panic! ;)

 

Or station enough crew on each deck near the stairs and elevators to let curious pax know what is going on - just like they do for the muster drill.

 

I thought all carnival ships now have secondary generators installed that would kick in right after a power loss?

[BigB0882]

The power was out, the ship wasn't sinking. I don't think it was necessary to wake everyone up at 1 am for a non emergency. Clearly there was no perfect way to handle this as some would be upset with an announcement and some without. They had to just make a choice. I would never have run to my muster station with my life jacket just for a power outage. Lol

[mano123]

Or station enough crew on each deck near the stairs and elevators to let curious pax know what is going on - just like they do for the muster drill.

 

I thought all carnival ships now have secondary generators installed that would kick in right after a power loss?

 

Indeed, there were emergency lights on.

[mano123]

I'm sure they were getting their ducks in a row, as they eventually made an announcement about 45 minutes into the event. While I understand not waking or panicking folks, a bunch of people were out in the stateroom hallways curious about what was going on. Not to mention those that were milling around with life vests.

 

A very interesting sight to see, for sure.

[broberts]

Everybody in bed by 1am? Really?

 

Not on any ship I have sailed.

[riclop]

It's an old clunker, try something newer.

[marshhawk]

ok, I have a dumb question-if you have no electricity, how do you make an announcement?

 

 

this happened to us on our last sea day last fall on the Fascination. I was at the stars bar, mid afternoon, and all of a sudden, darkness and no more dinging from the casino. everyone kind of took a deep breath, and we sat in silence, for about 15 minutes. and then the engines kicked in, and the lights came back on and the noise started up. I really enjoyed those 15 minutes.:o

 

and yes all the ships have auxiliary power machines on the upper decks, but I am sure that they want to know what went wonky before they turn them on.

[lnm6170]

Well good thing it turned out to be nothing

[broberts]

ok, I have a dumb question-if you have no electricity, how do you make an announcement?

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Presumably the ship has an emergency power grid that provides for necessary lighting, PA, etc.

[Jimmy Geegitz]

At muster stations really? Too funny.

[Jimmy Geegitz]

The ship still floats with or without power.

[wialtinero]

I'd like to know what was going on

[Cruisegoer]

...BUT during the first 45 minutes or so, there were no announcements by the crew for about an hour...., also I think (from announcements) that the the engines stopped, as well.

 

Were there or weren't there announcements? People panicking and running to the muster stations without an announcements doesn't meant that the crew were at fault. It just means people panick. I doubt even if crew told them everything was fine they would have gone back to their cabins because that's the type of people they are.

Edited August 21, 2015 by Cruisegoer

[mano123]

Were there or weren't there announcements? People panicking and running to the muster stations without an announcements doesn't meant that the crew were at fault. It just means people panick. I doubt even if crew told them everything was fine they would have gone back to their cabins because that's the type of people they are.

 

Yes, announcements eventually were made. It was a bit funny to see, however given some past news stories, I can't entirely blame them. (esp. if they were first time cruisers)

Edited August 21, 2015 by mano123

[evandbob]

The ship still floats with or without power.

 

Indeed, but the toilets don't flush.......

[sailor_jimc]

Random engine room crewman newbie... "Hey what's this big switch do?"

[Surfwench]

I disagree. The captain should have made an announcement that crew was searching for the outage but in the meantime everyone should stay exactly where they are and await further instructions. Silence, is the worst message in these cases. :confused:

[conwebstorm]

I have only cruised once and it was dissappointing that it was like a ghost town after midnight....I hope the Pride is different...I have heard it is a party ship!.