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Events at Sea by Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Events by Ship:       Sevens Seas Mariner       Seven Seas Navigator       Seven Seas Voyager


The events listed have been reported in the public domain or to cruisejunkie by passengers or crew members onboard.  The list is by no means comprehensive.  For that reason it is necessary to be cautious in drawing conclusions from the potentially limited data.  Keep in mind that some companies may be more transparent than others about things that go wrong; conversely, some companies may be better at concealing events and thereby project an appearance that is inaccurate.  With that said, the following list is still interesting, as are the patterns seen viewed separately by ship.




Updated 1 May 07

dd/mm/yy
Ship
2006
Incident
16.4.07
Seven Seas Navigator The ship reported that 22 of 456  (4.8%) passengers had become ill on a 12 day cruise from Fort Lauderdale and that included calls at Savannah (GA), Charleston (SC), and Bermuda (5 - 16 April).  Symptons were consistent with gastrointestinal illness (e.g., norovirus) Illness
7.3.07
Seven Seas Mariner
The ship reported that 5 of 446 (1.12%) crew and 38 of 614  (6.19%) passengers had reported ill on a 12 day cruise from Lima (Peru) to Fort Lauderdale (25 Feb - 9 Mar).  Symptons were consistent with gastrointestinal illness (e.g., norovirus) Illness
30.11.06
Seven Seas Mariner
From a passenger:  I just returned from the Mariner cruise Sydney to Auckland, November 15-30. Prior to my boarding, passangers received a letter stating that the ship was operating with only 60% propulsion due to problems with one of the pods. As a result, two stops between Auckland and Los Angeles would be eliminated. Three days into the portion of my cruise, one of the three main forward elevators became inoperable and remained that way for six days without explanation. Much grumbling. 
Propulsion problems
27.11.06
Seven Seas Voyager
The ship's stay in drydock has been extended 11 additional days in order to complete repairs on the ship's diesel electric motors.  The four-night cruise on 30 November and seven day cruise on 4 December have been canceled.  Passengers will receive a full refund and an incentive to book a future cruise.
Cancelations
11.11.06
Seven Seas Navigator
Emergency services were assessing how to handle a medical emergency aboard the ship Seven Seas Navigator after a 74-year-old American suffered a
heart problem which could be a stroke or a blood clot.  An air rescue is being considered and the ship, originally bound for the US from Europe, has been diverted to Bermuda to arrive on Saturday.  It is not clear whether this will affect the arrival day/time in Port Everglades on Monday.
Diversion for Medical Emergency
14.9.06
Seven Seas Voyager
From a passenger:  About 10am this morning 9 men were rescued from a capsized Zodiac type boat off the coast of Spain.  They said they were trying to get to Spain from Algeria.  They are being held under guard and were provided food and dry clothing.  They will be turned over to the Spanish authorities in Barcelona tomorrow morning (September 15) Rescue at Sea
4.9.06
Seven Seas Mariner
A passenger reports that one of the ship's propulsion pods experienced an electrical short and was subsequently shut down.  Rough weather prevented the technical crew from having access to the pod to begin repairs and arrival in Whittier was delayed almost 24 hours.  The following cruise (September 7 to Vancouver) had an altered itinerary.
Propulsion Problem / Itinerary Change
9.3.06
Seven Seas Mariner
On March 5, 2006, RSSC reported to the CDC that an elevated number of Seven Seas Mariner passengers and crew were experiencing symptoms that were consistent with acute gastroenteritis. The predominant symptom is diarrhea.  On March 12, the ship’s medical staff reported that 13 of 444 (2.93%) crew and 26 of 582 (4.47%) passengers were ill.  The ship left Callao (Peru) Feb 28 and arrives on March 13 in Fort Lauderdale.
Illness
dd/mm/yy
Ship
2005
Incident
23.2.05
Seven Seas Mariner
The CDC reports that 1 of 551 passengers (.18%) and 20 of 444 crew members (4.5%) reported  ill during the February 12 - 24 cruise disembarking in Ft. Lauderdale.  Illness caused by salmonella.
Illness
17.1.05
Seven Seas Navigator
A small electrical fire broke out in the generator room at about 1 AM burning some electrical cables to the No. 2 generator and damaging the cables to the control system of the No. 1 generator. The combined damage caused a temporary blackout. Power was restored on a shaft generator from the main engines so the ship is running at lower than normal speeds and is expected back in Fort Lauderdale Tuesday evening, instead of Tuesday morning. The following week-long cruise has been canceled.  According to passengers, efforts at compensation for the final days' disappointments fell short of expectations.  (Editor's note: that experience is consistent with mine -- see Boycott Radisson message.
Fire

Cancelation
dd/mm/yy
Ship
2004
Incident
Oct/Nov.04
Seven Seas Mariner
Canceled Cabo an Lucas on several 7-day cruises to the Mexican Riviera.  The ship's propeller had been damaged in Alaska five months before, forcing the ship to sail at a reduced speed.  Similar adjustments were made for future initineraries until the ship is dry docked in December.
Itinerary change
15.3.04
Seven Seas Voyager
The ship was forced to drop anchor in the middle of Victoria Harbour (Hong Kong) last week because no berths were available. Passengers were reportedly upset because they wanted to get to town by just walking off the ship instead of having to be tendered ashore.  The problem was caused because the QE II had extended its port call from 2 nights to 3 nights.
Berthing change
dd/mm/yy
Ship
2003 and earlier
Incident
2.12.02
Seven Seas Mariner
It was reported at the end of a ten day voyage from the Canary Islands to Fort Lauderdale that 5 passengers and 16 crew were sickened by salmonella (a food borne bacteria).
Illness
27.7.02
Seven Seas Mariner
Engine problems as the ship was leaving Stockhom caused a six hour delay.  The port call at Helsinki for the next day was cancelled and the ship sailed directly to St. Petersburg.
Engine problems
10.4.02
Seven Seas Mariner
Announced that the Seven Seas Mariner will enter an unscheduled dry dock for 24 days to undergo repairs to one of its two pod propulsion systems.  Cruises scheduled for April 22, April 26, and May 9 are cancelled.
Cancellation
11.4.00
Paul Gauguin
A 39 year old American tourist disappeared while the ship was between Tahiti and Raiatea.
Missing
27.7.99
Radisson Diamond
Ran aground on a sandbar near Stockholm
Grounded



Seven Seas Mariner

7.3.07
The ship reported that 5 of 446 (1.12%) crew and 38 of 614  (6.19%) passengers had reported ill on a 12 day cruise from Lima (Peru) to Fort Lauderdale (25 Feb - 9 Mar).  Symptons were consistent with gastrointestinal illness (e.g., norovirus) Illness
30.11.06
From a passenger:  I just returned from the Mariner cruise Sydney to Auckland, November 15-30. Prior to my boarding, passangers received a letter stating that the ship was operating with only 60% propulsion due to problems with one of the pods. As a result, two stops between Auckland and Los Angeles would be eliminated. Three days into the portion of my cruise, one of the three main forward elevators became inoperable and remained that way for six days without explanation. Much grumbling. 
Propulsion problems
4.9.06
A passenger reports that one of the ship's propulsion pods experienced an electrical short and was subsequently shut down.  Rough weather prevented the technical crew from having access to the pod to begin repairs and arrival in Whittier was delayed almost 24 hours.  The following cruise (September 7 to Vancouver) had an altered itinerary.
Propulsion Problem / Itinerary Change
9.3.06
On March 5, 2006, RSSC reported to the CDC that an elevated number of Seven Seas Mariner passengers and crew were experiencing symptoms that were consistent with acute gastroenteritis. The predominant symptom is diarrhea.  On March 12, the ship’s medical staff reported that 13 of 444 (2.93%) crew and 26 of 582 (4.47%) passengers were ill.  The ship left Callao (Peru) Feb 28 and arrives on March 13 in Fort Lauderdale.
Illness
23.2.05
The CDC reports that 1 of 551 passengers (.18%) and 20 of 444 crew members (4.5%) reported  ill during the February 12 - 24 cruise disembarking in Ft. Lauderdale.  Illness caused by salmonella.
Illness
Oct/Nov.04
Canceled Cabo an Lucas on several 7-day cruises to the Mexican Riviera.  The ship's propeller had been damaged in Alaska five months before, forcing the ship to sail at a reduced speed.  Similar adjustments were made for future initineraries until the ship is dry docked in December.
Itinerary change
2.12.02
It was reported at the end of a ten day voyage from the Canary Islands to Fort Lauderdale that 5 passengers and 16 crew were sickened by salmonella (a food borne bacteria).
Illness
27.7.02
Engine problems as the ship was leaving Stockhom caused a six hour delay.  The port call at Helsinki for the next day was cancelled and the ship sailed directly to St. Petersburg.
Engine problems
10.4.02
Announced that the Seven Seas Mariner will enter an unscheduled dry dock for 24 days to undergo repairs to one of its two pod propulsion systems.  Cruises scheduled for April 22, April 26, and May 9 are cancelled.
Cancellation



Seven Seas Navigator

16.4.07
The ship reported that 22 of 456  (4.8%) passengers had become ill on a 12 day cruise from Fort Lauderdale and that included calls at Savannah (GA), Charleston (SC), and Bermuda (5 - 16 April).  Symptons were consistent with gastrointestinal illness (e.g., norovirus) Illness
11.11.06
Emergency services were assessing how to handle a medical emergency aboard the ship Seven Seas Navigator after a 74-year-old American suffered a
heart problem which could be a stroke or a blood clot.  An air rescue is being considered and the ship, originally bound for the US from Europe, has been diverted to Bermuda to arrive on Saturday.  It is not clear whether this will affect the arrival day/time in Port Everglades on Monday.
Diversion for Medical Emergency
17.1.05
A small electrical fire broke out in the generator room at about 1 AM burning some electrical cables to the No. 2 generator and damaging the cables to the control system of the No. 1 generator. The combined damage caused a temporary blackout. Power was restored on a shaft generator from the main engines so the ship is running at lower than normal speeds and is expected back in Fort Lauderdale Tuesday evening, instead of Tuesday morning. The following week-long cruise has been canceled.  According to passengers, efforts at compensation for the final days' disappointments fell short of expectations.  (Editor's note: that experience is consistent with mine -- see Boycott Radisson message.
Fire

Cancelation



Seven Seas Voyager

27.11.06
The ship's stay in drydock has been extended 11 additional days in order to complete repairs on the ship's diesel electric motors.  The four-night cruise on 30 November and seven day cruise on 4 December have been canceled.  Passengers will receive a full refund and an incentive to book a future cruise.
Cancelations
15.3.04
The ship was forced to drop anchor in the middle of Victoria Harbour (Hong Kong) last week because no berths were available. Passengers were reportedly upset because they wanted to get to town by just walking off the ship instead of having to be tendered ashore.  The problem was caused because the QE II had extended its port call from 2 nights to 3 nights.
Berthing change