Adrift

Unread post by **Mervyn and Trish** » 08 Dec 2019, 11:51

I see on Facecloth that Ventura was adrift without engine power off Teneriffe last night awaiting a tug to tow her back in to port.

Unread post by **Happydays** » 08 Dec 2019, 13:34

I seen something on CC and someone on board said they were safely in port and allowed to go ashore as they are sailing tonight at 9pm. Missing Lanzarote and going directly to Lisbon.

Unread post by **Whynd1** » 08 Dec 2019, 14:22

Arcadia is staying g in port overnight due to the bad weather.

Unread post by **Mervyn and Trish** » 08 Dec 2019, 15:17

Hope someone has the compo forms handy

Unread post by **Stephen** » 08 Dec 2019, 15:48

If not we can fly some out. Merv said he'd pay the postage

Unread post by **Mervyn and Trish** » 08 Dec 2019, 15:52

Stephen wrote: 08 Dec 2019, 15:48
If not we can fly some out. Merv said he'd pay the postage

Eeeeek.

Unread post by **Mervyn and Trish** » 08 Dec 2019, 18:41

Oh dear. Now not sailing tonight and missing Lisbon. Awaiting men with spanners flying out to fix the widget. Perhaps they'll take the compo forms in their hand luggage.

Unread post by **Whynd1** » 09 Dec 2019, 14:02

I see that the next Ventura cruise has been completely cancelled.
Current passengers are being offered the choice of staying on board or flying home.

Lindsey

Unread post by **Mervyn and Trish** » 09 Dec 2019, 14:10

I know which I'd be taking. But different for those who have commitments at home.

Unread post by **Gill W** » 09 Dec 2019, 14:46

Aparantly Ventura is now due back in Southampton on Tuesday 17th December

Unread post by **david63** » 09 Dec 2019, 14:59

Gill W wrote: 09 Dec 2019, 14:46
Aparantly Ventura is now due back in Southampton on Tuesday 17th December

When was she originally due back?

Unread post by **Ray B** » 09 Dec 2019, 15:04

Was due back Friday according to posts on the other cc, lots of talk about compo going on.

Unread post by **david63** » 09 Dec 2019, 15:35

Ray B wrote: 09 Dec 2019, 15:04
Was due back Friday according to posts on the other cc, lots of talk about compo going on.

There always is. Unless I was actually out of pocket then I think in these circumstances I would take a pragmatic approach - an extra three or four days free cruise would suit me.

Unread post by **david63** » 09 Dec 2019, 15:37

Just had a look at Southampton VTS and it looks as if she may be back on Monday morning

Unread post by **Ray B** » 09 Dec 2019, 16:38

It can not come as a surprise when these thing break down, it is a machine and no matter how much love and attention is given to the workings sometimes the unthinkable happens. At the end of the day ships are working none stop 24/7. I would not mind betting that something is still chugging away even when going back to dry dock.

Unread post by **Mervyn and Trish** » 09 Dec 2019, 16:40

Well just reading about it has ruined my life so my claim is going in.

Unread post by **Jan Rosser** » 09 Dec 2019, 17:29

Hope she is fixed by next May when I go on her - causing me considerable worry and stress

- I mean they've only got five months to fix her

may need one of those compo forms too Merv

Unread post by **david63** » 09 Dec 2019, 17:39

Mervyn and Trish wrote: 09 Dec 2019, 16:40
Well just reading about it has ruined my life so my claim is going in.

I didn't know you were on her

Unread post by **Mervyn and Trish** » 10 Dec 2019, 08:46

I'm just flying out now. ......

Unread post by **Mervyn and Trish** » 10 Dec 2019, 21:17

Interesting comment from one cancelled customer: "thought they'd have a back up for these circumstances ". Spare ship just in case?

Unread post by **Stephen** » 11 Dec 2019, 12:32

Mervyn and Trish wrote: 10 Dec 2019, 21:17
Interesting comment from one cancelled customer: "thought they'd have a back up for these circumstances ". Spare ship just in case?

There's always one

Unread post by **Ray B** » 11 Dec 2019, 14:30

Stephen wrote: 11 Dec 2019, 12:32

Mervyn and Trish wrote: 10 Dec 2019, 21:17
Interesting comment from one cancelled customer: "thought they'd have a back up for these circumstances ". Spare ship just in case?

There's always one

Then why did they not use it

Unread post by **Mervyn and Trish** » 11 Dec 2019, 20:30

Looks like she's fixed. Heading home tomorrow

Unread post by **Mervyn and Trish** » 12 Dec 2019, 15:54

Well she's sailed but after a semicircle at 19 knots is now doing 14.5. Don't know if that was the plan to test things before settling to a leisurely cruise or if the widget has broken again.

Unread post by **Stephen** » 12 Dec 2019, 16:12

Why don't they just ship out a new elastic band and be done with it, or at least have the spare ship prepped just in case.

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