Carnival Legend Limps Home
by Andrew SheivachmanThe Carnival Legend is returning to its homeport at reduced speed following a technical issue with one of the ship’s Azipod propulsion units.
The news comes after a malfunctioning generator stranded the Carnival Dream in St. Maarten on Thursday. (See: Carnival Dream Malfunction Strands Guests)
The Carnival Elation also suffered an Azipod malfunction earlier in the week, but ship operations have been unaffected.
Back to Tampa
Currently on the last leg of a seven-day cruise that departed Tampa, Fla., on March 10, the Carnival Legend is now sailing back to Tampa and is expected to arrive as originally scheduled on Sunday.
A Friday visit to Grand Cayman was cancelled due to motor issues, but the ship’s hotel operations and safety systems are fully functional, according to Carnival.
The vessel, with a capacity of 2,124 passengers and 930 crew members, also experienced propulsion issues in February 2010.
Refunds
Passengers will receive a credit of $100 per person and 50% off a future Carnival Cruise. They will also receive a refund of any pre-purchased shore excursions planned for Grand Cayman.
