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Events at Sea by Sensation

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
2007
Incident
23.8.07
A passenger on the four day cruise ending today writes that there was a group onboard and many of the lounges/discos were closed at night for the private party. The ship looked like someone used it as their own personal garbage can (half eaten apples thrown in the stairwell, drinking glasses). I watched one woman argue (VERY loudly) with a bartender that since someone spilled her drink, HE should give her a free drink. He ended up giving it to her just to get her to shut up.  We couldn't walk up the stairs with our children without these passengers CHASING each other down them at top speed, running through the halls, knocking on cabin doors. And then to top it off, someone defecated in the CHILDREN'S pool and all who saw it swear it was an ADULT who did it. Unruly group
29.3.07
Departures was delayed several hours after the US Coast Guard received an anonymous phone call about a bomb on board.  Passengers and crew were evacuated  during a two hour search of the ship.  The call was determined to be a hoax.
Bomb Threat
dd/mm/yy
2006 and Earlier
Incident
2.4.06
Because of continuing problems with the Sensation's propulsion, it has been reported that the ships will switch itineraries with Fantasy on April 6. Both operate out of Port Canaveral.
Ship Switch
28.3.06

The ship will have to shorten its current trip to the Bahamas, missing a stop at Grand Turk, because of a problem with the ship's propulsion system.  The Sensation is not able to travel fast enough to reach Grand Turk, and instead will stop at Freeport.  The same will be the case on the next cruise.

Itinerary change
(Propulsion)
23.3.06
Coast Guard inspectors detained the ship at Port Canaveral until the captain and crew could fix violations related to the ship's fire-control systems.  The ship was supposed to set sail at 4 p.m. on a four-day voyage to the Bahamas, but will be delayed until late in the evening.  Inspectors found deficiencies in fire-safety systems, specifically some fire screen doors, fire station valves - which are like a fire hydrant - and watertight doors.  Repairs were made and the ship finally left more than 6 hours late.  There were apparently problems on the cruise, and 8 passengers were forcibly evicted from ship when in the Bahamas -- details can be found here and here.
Detained in Port -- Safety Violations
18.5.04
Four foreign seamen fell about 100 feet during a lifeboat drill when a winch failed while the ship was docked in Cozumel, Mexico, according to lawsuits filed May 25 in Miami.  The crew members alledgedly suffered broken legs, hips and spines when the lifeboat smashed into the water.
Crew injured
14.1.01
A 19 year old man climbed over a railing and threatened to kill himself after an argument with his girlfriend.  After his girlfriend pleaded with him to climb to safety, he complied, but slipped and fell into Hillsborough Bay (Tampa).  He did not survive.
Accidental death
21.11.96
A power faiulure lasted several hours and caused a change in itinerary -- the ship skipped St. Thomas and went to St. Croix instead of St. Maarten.
Power failure



Illness Outbreaks at Sea by Sensation

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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)