Carnival Vista - Tours?

[Donoiv11]

Does anyone know if Carnival will be offering tours of the new azipods? I am going to be on the 8/24 sailing and am somewhat interested in how they work.

[jbethel11]

16 minutes ago, Donoiv11 said:

Does anyone know if Carnival will be offering tours of the new azipods?

Question, how exactly do you plan on seeing the azimuthing propulsion pods, especially considering they are not viewable from inside the vessel, and you may only be able to see the motors themselves, if even granted access?

[Lottacruises]

No, you won't be able to see them on your sailing. Have a good time though!

[Donoiv11]

20 minutes ago, jbethel11 said:

Question, how exactly do you plan on seeing the azimuthing propulsion pods, especially considering they are not viewable from inside the vessel, and you may only be able to see the motors themselves, if even granted access?

 

I am not sure - hence the question. All I know is they just added new azipods... and was wondering if there would be a tour available - similar to the kitchen/bridge tours. I am not an expert in maritime law, so I was not sure if they would be made available. 

[jbethel11]

1 minute ago, Donoiv11 said:

 

I am not sure - hence the question. All I know is they just added new azipods... and was wondering if there would be a tour available - similar to the kitchen/bridge tours. I am not an expert in maritime law, so I was not sure if they would be made available. 

They didn't install new azipods, rather new bearings. I was referring to how you would see the azipods if a tour was granted. The actual units are in the water.

[Donoiv11]

7 minutes ago, jbethel11 said:

They didn't install new azipods, rather new bearings. I was referring to how you would see the azipods if a tour was granted. The actual units are in the water.

 

I guess I understand now. I will have to ask when I board. Thanks.

[Essiesmom]

You will need full scuba gear and certification to see the azipods.  EM

[jbethel11]

Just now, Essiesmom said:

You will need full scuba gear and certification to see the azipods.  EM

Or, you can get inside the azipods, if you aren't claustrophobic! 

[Donoiv11]

18 hours ago, jbethel11 said:

Or, you can get inside the azipods, if you aren't claustrophobic! 

 

I guess there is a tour then?

[rainbowflag]

Touring the propellers sounds dangerous.

[Devo1459]

I am following this thread now.  Its gonna be a good one.  I love a good laugh.