loobylouuk Posted April 3, 2008 #1 Share Posted April 3, 2008 Posted by: "David" cruisa_uk@yahoo.co.ukcruisa_uk A 115,000 tonne P&O cruise liner is heading back to Fincantieri' s Monfalcone yard after breaking down just 18 hours into her voyage to her home port of Southampton. The Ventura left Monfalcone on Sunday after a ceremony on board the ship in the port of Trieste on Saturday. Nigel Esdale, managing director of P&O Cruises, told a news conference in Southampton: "We're gutted. We're obviously disappointed, but not as disappointed as the passengers who are due on board." Captain Alistair Clark , master of the Ventura, added: "Embarrassing is the wrong word, but it is very disappointing. " It appears that a propeller shaft bearing overheated, making it impossible for the 115,000-tonne ship to continue her voyage to what will eventually be her home port of Southampton. Mr Esdale said: "We are extremely sorry to bring this news and we are aware that this a great disappointment to our passengers. "The situation is totally unforeseen as all the necessary rigorous checks and tests were completed satisfactorily before Ventura entered service. "Passengers will be given a full refund and a compensation package." The vessel now awaits inspection by the Fincantieri engineers in the Monfalcone Ship Yard. Experts say that "There is no way that the Maiden Cruise will go ahead, but we are confident that Ventura's second cruise will indeed go ahead, making this a very special Maiden Voyage." Well for those that were on the maiden voyage......looks like its back on! Lou Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidari Posted April 3, 2008 #2 Share Posted April 3, 2008 Lou...what he doesnt say is which maiden voyage!! if he means the Real one on the 18th then there will no doubt be a lot of unhappy and disatisfied people out there in Ventura land...:eek: If P and O ..do not consider the 2 niter as the maiden cruise then it will be the one on the 18th that will be cancelled sadly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loobylouuk Posted April 3, 2008 Author #3 Share Posted April 3, 2008 Sidari...........................sorry,it was an april fool joke sent a bit late from my stupid husband!!......i'm going to hit him,:D what would you like me to do to him on your behalf??!!! Lou requests taken! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BandBlady Posted April 3, 2008 #4 Share Posted April 3, 2008 Not funny at all.Rather stupid really:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrym Posted April 3, 2008 #5 Share Posted April 3, 2008 Actually rather funny really! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidari Posted April 3, 2008 #6 Share Posted April 3, 2008 Lou... make sure he is on the Ruby cruise on the 29th November that way the CC roll call for that date can decide what to do with him....:D do they still make people walk the plank? or should we have him Keel Hauled ? its a long way around one of these ships...:eek: i like the Keel hauled idea....:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraLass41 Posted April 3, 2008 #7 Share Posted April 3, 2008 I thought it was quite good posted on WLC on 1st April, Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidari Posted April 4, 2008 #8 Share Posted April 4, 2008 not quite the same when posted on the 3rd!!...:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Daimen Posted April 4, 2008 #9 Share Posted April 4, 2008 My heart skipped a beat ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StLucia Posted April 4, 2008 #10 Share Posted April 4, 2008 Very funny, shame it wasn't posted on the 1st though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timespliters Posted April 4, 2008 #11 Share Posted April 4, 2008 http://www.travelmole.tv/watch_vdo.php?sid=1&id=1377 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timespliters Posted April 4, 2008 #12 Share Posted April 4, 2008 My heart skipped a beat ... Hi Daimen Just asking how did you like Sea Princess? Have you posted any inside photos? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StLucia Posted April 4, 2008 #13 Share Posted April 4, 2008 http://www.travelmole.tv/watch_vdo.php?sid=1&id=1377 Thank you for posting this, I hadn't seen it before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madkitty Posted April 4, 2008 #14 Share Posted April 4, 2008 LMAO :eek: :D :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidari Posted April 4, 2008 #15 Share Posted April 4, 2008 Interesting video of the ship and whats onboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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