jaylee33 Posted August 12, 2017 #1 Share Posted August 12, 2017 (edited) Just got word from friends on Pacific Princess which was supposed to embark from Dover today on an 8-day journey-- that they are stuck in pier next to Dover port with no power. For some hours had only dim hallway lights and no waste suction but just informed that backup generator was employed around 8pm local time. No elevators so only stairs to a buffet of sandwiches on paper plates with plastic utensils. Air in fuel pipes was reported by the captain, but he also indicated that this was not the cause of the power outage which was as of the announcement, unknown. My friend reported no free bar as of yet, but I was encouraged to post this information here for the cruising community. :cool: Edited August 12, 2017 by jaylee33 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Flyer Posted August 12, 2017 #2 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Thankfully they're in port & not at sea. Hopefully the problem will be corrected soon to safety sail on their cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crystabel Posted August 12, 2017 #3 Share Posted August 12, 2017 It's not the best way to start their cruise, but hopefully the Pacific Princess will be on her way soon. It would be great to suffer a minor inconvenience and get some OBC. Thanks for the report, and let us know if you find out more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casofilia Posted August 12, 2017 #4 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Where is the cruise to and how long? Hope everything is sorted soon. What a terrible start to a holiday. But, as said, better in port than at sea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaylee33 Posted August 12, 2017 Author #5 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Where is the cruise to and how long?Hope everything is sorted soon. What a terrible start to a holiday. But, as said, better in port than at sea. 8 days and around British Isles, I believe, and they are on a B2B so 16 in total for them. Was just told the generators went off and the lights stayed on (9:20pm local), and plenty of smoke from the stack now, so everyone is hoping for the best. Captain just announced they are skipping Jersey, the first port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted August 12, 2017 #6 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Hope it doesn't take long to have the problem resolved. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted August 12, 2017 #7 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Thankfully they're in port & not at sea. Hopefully the problem will be corrected soon to safety sail on their cruise. I agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casofilia Posted August 12, 2017 #8 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Captain just announced they are skipping Jersey, the first port. Pity as it is a lovely place with lots to see and do. Nice to go over to Sark as well. Al that is providing you can get back on time and not be left standing in the hot sun for 2 hours waiting for the "Last Tender"!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaylee33 Posted August 12, 2017 Author #9 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Captain just announced they are skipping Jersey, the first port. Pity as it is a lovely place with lots to see and do. Nice to go over to Sark as well. Al that is providing you can get back on time and not be left standing in the hot sun for 2 hours waiting for the "Last Tender"!!!!!! He's not too fussed about that as they booked B2B and will (hopefully) hit Jersey on second round. :) But that's not to say for the people who are on just the 8 day. I don't think they're moving yet, but I myself am curious what the compensation will be. Just heard they won't be moving for some hours as required coast guard inspection must take place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Woobstr112G Posted August 12, 2017 #10 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Captain just announced they are skipping Jersey, the first port. Pity as it is a lovely place with lots to see and do. Nice to go over to Sark as well. Al that is providing you can get back on time and not be left standing in the hot sun for 2 hours waiting for the "Last Tender"!!!!!! Hopefully they will resolve the power issues soon and get underway.....:):):) Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted August 12, 2017 #11 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Thanks for the news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntx1dcc Posted August 12, 2017 #12 Share Posted August 12, 2017 I am currently on the Pacific Princess. Still at the dock as of 10:30 pm with no word on when we will be departing. Power went out around 4:30 just after the muster drill and right before sail away. While finshing up dinner of salad and sandwiches (while wishing I was in MDR polishing off a slice of prime rib) the power came back on around 8:30. During the captain's last announcement of the evening, he said there would be a letter delivered in the morning concerning compensation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amtico Posted August 12, 2017 #13 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Really hope you manage to sail soon. Good luck! Last year we were on Caribbean Princess on a round the UK trip when she suffered propulsion problems. We had to miss Dublin as a result. We got $250 OBC per person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posaune Posted August 12, 2017 #14 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Looks like they are underway according to marinetraffic.com. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FritzG Posted August 13, 2017 #15 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Looks like they are underway according to marinetraffic.com. The bridge cam still shows the same position as it was 3 hours ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shmoo here Posted August 13, 2017 #16 Share Posted August 13, 2017 The bridge cam still shows the same position as it was 3 hours ago. Well, http://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/home/centerx:0.7/centery:50.9/zoom:10 has her running at 16.4kn on a 238 degree course. Well out of Dover. Maybe the bridge cam has been frozen due to the power issues? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AF-1 Posted August 13, 2017 #17 Share Posted August 13, 2017 as of 9:22pm est Princess was underway out of Dover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntx1dcc Posted August 13, 2017 #18 Share Posted August 13, 2017 We are underway. Not sure what time we left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted August 13, 2017 #19 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flamomo Posted August 13, 2017 #20 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Here's hoping whatever the problem has been fully resolved. We're booked on her for 23 days, Dover to Venice, in a few weeks, and hope to make all of our scheduled ports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phabric Posted August 13, 2017 #21 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Following along, I did the 8 day BI on the Ocean Princess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevintheIrishDJ Posted August 13, 2017 #22 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Pacific Princess just came out of dry dock in June! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillslife Posted August 13, 2017 #23 Share Posted August 13, 2017 We did 36 days on her right out of dry dock in June and had no issues...Bummer...hope it is resolved and your cruise is as scheduled now:). Enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geocruiser Posted August 13, 2017 #24 Share Posted August 13, 2017 I just checked. She is doing 12 knots. Is that normal speed to do after leaving late? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corfe Mixture Posted August 13, 2017 #25 Share Posted August 13, 2017 I just checked. She is doing 12 knots. Is that normal speed to do after leaving late? Probably all she needs to do if she is missing out Jersey, her first port of call. At least the fruit, flowers etc., won't be 'walking off the table' in the Owner's suites as they are prone to at over 20 knots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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