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Events at Sea by Inspiration

By
Ship:
Carnival Conquest (2002) Carnival Destiny (1996) Carnival Freedom (2007)
Carnival Glory (2003) Carnival Legend (2002)
Carnival Liberty (2005) Carnival Miracle (2004) Carnival Pride (2002) Carnival Spirit (2001) Carnival Splendor (2008)
Carnival Triumph (1999) Carnival Valor (2004) Carnival Victory (2000) Celebration (1987) Ecstasy (1991)
Elation (1998) Fantasy (1990) Fascination (1994) Holiday (1985) Imagination (1995)
Inspiration (1996) Jubilee (1986) Paradise (1998) Sensation (1993) Tropicale (1982)


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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 when viewed separately by ship.





dd/mm/yy
2008
Incident
1.4.08
The ship appears to be having propulsion problems that are affecting port calls. Those interested my wish to check Cruise Critic.
Propulsion problems
21.1.08
Ship prevented from making their call at Grand Cayman Island because of weather conditions. The ship had a day at sea and continued on to their next port of call.
Canceled port call (Weather)
dd/mm/yy
2006
Incident
19.10.06
The five day cruise ending today had some issues around a group of 450 alternative lifestyle passengers (swingers).  There is debate about how disruptive the group was ... rather than detail the issues here, go to Cruise Critic if you'd like more information (from different perspectives). Onboard disruptive behaviour
17.6.06
An apparent onshore labour dispute in Cozumel delayed tendering operations for about two hours and caused some shore excursions to be shortened or cancelled.
Delayed tendering
20.5.06
An 82-year old man who was traveling by himself went missing and, based on a note found, is presumed to have committed suicide.
Suicide
dd/mm/yy
2005 and earlier
Incident
17.3.05
According to a report filed with Cozumel's National Marine Park office, at 15:30 hours the Inspiration passed within a meter and a half (60") of a group of 12 divers who were exploring the bottom of reef Paraíso. According to the reports of dive masters with Aqua Safari, the force of the propellers raised sediment so that it was impossible to see the palm of your hand. This situation produced panic among the divers who feared for their lives and risked being sucked up into the enormous propellers.  The incident is being investigated.  The ship's departure was delayed three hours.  (Put more simply, the dive shop explained the situation as follows: The basic theme is the Inspiration fell asleep and went broadside to the wind as the front came in. It came close to broadsiding the Grand Princess at dock, GOT INTO the national park, and put my divers into the waring blender.  It is amazing no one was killed.)
Environmental

Public Hazard
Aug.02
Strikes barge in Mississippi River -- undamaged and continues on
Collision
30.6.02 Problem with propulsion system develops on final leg of cruise; reduced speed and late arrival (3 hours) in New Orleans. Propulsion system



Illness Outbreaks at Sea by Inspiration

None


Illness
on
Other
CCL

Ships:
Carnival Conquest (2002) Carnival Destiny (1996) Carnival Freedom (2007)
Carnival Glory (2003) Carnival Legend (2002)
Carnival Liberty (2005) Carnival Miracle (2004) Carnival Pride (2002) Carnival Spirit (2001) Carnival Splendor (2008)
Carnival Triumph (1999) Carnival Valor (2004) Carnival Victory (2000) Celebration (1987) Ecstasy (1991)
Elation (1998) Fantasy (1990) Fascination (1994) Holiday (1985) Imagination (1995)
Inspiration (1996) Jubilee (1986) Paradise (1998) Sensation (1993) Tropicale (1982)