oteixeira Posted January 27, 2017 #151 Share Posted January 27, 2017 How old is this ship? I mean, sounds like it's a good candidate to sell off to another lesser cruise line and cut your losses. This year has been nothing but bad news for this ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECCruise Posted January 27, 2017 #152 Share Posted January 27, 2017 How old is this ship? I mean, sounds like it's a good candidate to sell off to another lesser cruise line and cut your losses. This year has been nothing but bad news for this ship. The ship is not that old (although todays NEW NEW NEW cruisers would disagree.) Launched in late 2001. Many ships are older, including all Celebrity M class vessels and dozens of others. And, she is in great shape (sans azipods :eek:) Sailed the Star in June and loved it. Whether or not we will be sailing her in 2 weeks...dunno. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oteixeira Posted January 27, 2017 #153 Share Posted January 27, 2017 The ship is not that old (although todays NEW NEW NEW cruisers would disagree.) Launched in late 2001. Many ships are older, including all Celebrity M class vessels and dozens of others. And, she is in great shape (sans azipods :eek:) Sailed the Star in June and loved it. Whether or not we will be sailing her in 2 weeks...dunno. Fair enough, that does not seem too old. Maybe she needs an azipod transplant. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECCruise Posted January 27, 2017 #154 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Fair enough, that does not seem too old. Maybe she needs an azipod transplant. LOL Definitely needs that. 2 likely :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herdingdogmom Posted January 27, 2017 #155 Share Posted January 27, 2017 (edited) So there must have been quite a risk that azipod could have broken while we were out at sea when the previous one was not functioning! Maybe she needs an azipod transplant. Very scary that the other azipod failed just days after the first one was fixed. Obviously limping around using only one for 7 weeks didn't work. I'm on the Feb. 6 cruise and agree the ship needs to get out of the water for a complete overhaul of the propulsion system. Seems odd that it was just done less than 2 years ago during the 2015 drydocks. Does Sydney have dry dock facilities available in just 10 days? Edited January 27, 2017 by herdingdogmom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rscales2 Posted January 27, 2017 #156 Share Posted January 27, 2017 The Captain such spoke only made people more angry their is a great many people up here the ship has brought security Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamflames Posted January 27, 2017 #157 Share Posted January 27, 2017 The Captain such spoke only made people more angry their is a great many people up here the ship has brought security Sent from my iPhone using Forums My understanding was that the captain only joined the ship on the last sailing so no point taking it out on him (if true). On our sailing he said it should have been dry docked so presumably either the last captain made a poor decision or HQ (my guess considering how they have managed this) made the decision. Sent from my iPod touch using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussie cruzer Posted January 27, 2017 #158 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Very scary that the other azipod failed just days after the first one was fixed. Obviously limping around using only one for 7 weeks didn't work. I'm on the Feb. 6 cruise and agree the ship needs to get out of the water for a complete overhaul of the propulsion system. Seems odd that it was just done less than 2 years ago during the 2015 drydocks. Does Sydney have dry dock facilities available in just 10 days? Sydney does have a dry dock...its near Opera House. Not sure about availability. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rscales2 Posted January 27, 2017 #159 Share Posted January 27, 2017 That made be true but these People don't know that and they very angry. Now everyone is shouting they want their money back. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamflames Posted January 27, 2017 #160 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Mutiny Sent from my iPod touch using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicalvix Posted January 27, 2017 #161 Share Posted January 27, 2017 The only way to save the schedule is to cancel the New Zealand cruise....dry dock in Sydney is highly likely. The only downside to that is they will need to decide that before they get to Sydney!! My flight is next Friday evening to get in on Sunday Morning - once I leave I won't have any internet access on my phone to get emails! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BettyNL Posted January 27, 2017 #162 Share Posted January 27, 2017 My understanding was that the captain only joined the ship on the last sailing so no point taking it out on him (if true).On our sailing he said it should have been dry docked so presumably either the last captain made a poor decision or HQ (my guess considering how they have managed this) made the decision. Sent from my iPod touch using Forums We were on the 5 January "mystery cruise"..... The hotel director joined the ship that day; the captain had been onboard for many prior segments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rscales2 Posted January 27, 2017 #163 Share Posted January 27, 2017 The Aussie are leading the protest they don't take no for an answer. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamflames Posted January 27, 2017 #164 Share Posted January 27, 2017 We were on the 5 January "mystery cruise"..... The hotel director joined the ship that day; the captain had been onboard for many prior segments. That's interesting, I was told by a staff member they had both joined. She may well have been mistaken. If that is the case then it would seem our captain was suggesting that it should have been dry docked and was over ruled. Sent from my iPod touch using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamflames Posted January 27, 2017 #165 Share Posted January 27, 2017 The Aussie are leading the protest they don't take no for an answer. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Wow could spell trouble for the crews tips!!! (I am Australian so can say that[emoji851]) which would be a shame and wrong. Say hi to Tash and TIara on the activities team from JAmes and fleur! Also say hi to Brian and RObin from Canada if you do trivia. They are onboard all the way to Venice and must be annoyed Sent from my iPod touch using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fieryme Posted January 27, 2017 #166 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Wow could spell trouble for the crews tips!!! (I am Australian so can say that[emoji851]) which would be a shame and wrong. Say hi to Tash and TIara on the activities team from JAmes and fleur! Also say hi to Brian and RObin from Canada if you do trivia. They are onboard all the way to Venice and must be annoyed Sent from my iPod touch using Forums Tiara is still on board and my gal pal so I'll send your regards. Also to Brian and Robin (they're a few doors down from us) - and yes, they are very annoyed. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussie cruzer Posted January 27, 2017 #167 Share Posted January 27, 2017 The Aussie are leading the protest they don't take no for an answer. Sent from my iPhone using Forums That's the Anzac spirit.😀 Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BettyNL Posted January 27, 2017 #168 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Tiara is still on board and my gal pal so I'll send your regards. Also to Brian and Robin (they're a few doors down from us) - and yes, they are very annoyed. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Hello to Brian and Robin and JOYCE ..... From BettyNL (I arranged the $13 Hoi An Vietnam excursion) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duck Creek Posted January 27, 2017 #169 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Sydney does have a dry dock...its near Opera House. Not sure about availability. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk The dock is actually the Australian Naval Shipyards at Garden Island. Not sure if they would be able to get in at short notice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECCruise Posted January 27, 2017 #170 Share Posted January 27, 2017 (edited) No telling if a dry dock would be available since they are generally booked many months (and usually years) in advance. Edited January 27, 2017 by ECCruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havenfan Posted January 27, 2017 #171 Share Posted January 27, 2017 It still be outside the 12 month. I was on the Dec 11 cruise, the one on which the azipod issue emerged. We were initially told that our future cruise credit was good for 1 year but, by the end of the cruise, we were being told that the credit was good for 2 years. I called NCL after the cruise and confirmed that the credit was good until 10 Dec 2018. You should check with NCL again after your cruise and see if either you were misinformed or they've changed their minds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havenfan Posted January 27, 2017 #172 Share Posted January 27, 2017 (edited) So there must have been quite a risk that azipod could have broken while we were out at sea when the previous one was not functioning! Very scary that the other azipod failed just days after the first one was fixed. Is it clear either that a) this is an azipod issue at all or b) this is an issue with the "other" azipod? I didn't see anything in the posts from the people on the ship to indicate either, only that the ship would be missing more ports. Edited January 27, 2017 by havenfan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MargateKev Posted January 27, 2017 #173 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Is it clear either that a) this is an azipod issue at all or b) this is an issue with the "other" azipod? I didn't see anything in the posts from the people on the ship to indicate either, only that the ship would be missing more ports. This response is fairly clear. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?p=52117001 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussie cruzer Posted January 27, 2017 #174 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Is it clear either that a) this is an azipod issue at all or b) this is an issue with the "other" azipod? I didn't see anything in the posts from the people on the ship to indicate either, only that the ship would be missing more ports. The letter from Ncl said Azipod. Sent from my SM-T530 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of a son of a ... Posted January 27, 2017 #175 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Chief - Pack a bag. We need some intel on the Star. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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