Source: Cruise Junkie dot Com
Events
at Sea by Norwegian Majesty
(ex-Royal
Majesty, 1992-1997 - Majesty
Cruises)
Bought by Louis Cruises and became Louis Majesty in December 2009
Events by Ship:
Click here for Illness Outbreaks by Norwegian Majesty
| dd/mm/yy |
2009 |
Incident |
| 28.10.09 | The Bermuda Sun reports a 72-year-old male passenger died of a suspected heart attack after a helmet-diving trip off the east end yesterday afternoon. He collapsed on board the boat after completing a helmet dive with Peppercorn Diving. Staff tried to revive the man, who was visiting with his wife, but to no avail. | Death after shore excursion |
| 25.3.09 | From a passenger: On March 20th at approximately 14:45 off the coast of Jacksonville, FL, following a boom or rumble like sound, large chunks of rusty iron matter jettisoned out from ship's funnel raining down on guests on aft sundecks 10 & 8. This was followed by a spray of an oily substance and black soot that showered the entire aft section. Passengers were literally coated with this residue permanently damaging clothing and personal belongings. Crew members who witnessed just pointed and laughed. Ship staff tried to smooth over by offering free laundry and free wine + compensation for damaged clothing through NCL Corporate. The ship and NCL themselves have yet to provide any detail as to cause and/or health implications to those affected. See photos here. | Sooty mess from smokestack |
| dd/mm/yy |
2007 |
Incident |
| 30.11.07 |
Newspapers in South Florida report that a 26 year old man
was med evaced from the ship just outside Miami (on it was from Key
West to Charleston, SC) this morning. The man reportedly fell 50 feet
(from the eight floor to a deck below) on board the ship at about 4 AM
and was
treated onboard until onshore
medical services could be secured. Details about the fall and his
condition have not beem reported, however there are reports that the
man was intoxicated when the accident happened. (A similar accident
occurred June 20 on the same ship ... see
below) |
Injury onboard |
| 18.11.07 |
NCL's website says the ship's arrival into Charleston been delayed by one day (arriving today instead of yesterday) and it will sail a revised six-day itinerary. They cite several factor for the delay. On her return to Charleston, the ship came to the aid of a person in a sailboat who needed immediate medical attention. The passenger is currently being treated on board the ship. Also on the return, high winds and heavy seas necessitated the ship to operate at a reduced speed. In addition, planned maintenance during the ship's stay in Bermuda included the overhaul of a cylinder head on one of the main engines. Unfortunately, after departure, a seal on the new unit developed a minor leak and required remedial work to correct it. Even if the engine had not had this issue, the ship would not be able to go any faster than the speed she is presently doing because of the heavy seas and strong wind conditions. To compensate guests for the missed cruise day, NCL will refund one-seventh of the cruise fare paid, issued as an on-board credit. In addition, they are extending a $50 per person on-board credit ($100 maximum per stateroom) as a gesture of goodwill. And they are offering guests the option to cancel their cruise in which case cancellation fees will be waived. | Delayed arrival / departure |
| 20.6.07 |
A 22-year-old American man died this morning after falling four decks on board while the cruise ship was berthed in St. George's, Bermuda. Police were called at 1.15AM. According to the Royal Gazette, “It appears that the passenger had returned to the ship with his cousin after they had a few drinks together at a nearby St. George's bar. Around 12:25AM the men were on the fifth deck of the ship intending to go to the disco on the seventh deck when the 22-year-old American man fell from the fifth deck to the first deck. Two nurses on board attended the scene and discovered the victim in an unresponsive state. They immediately gave him CPR and tended to a head wound sustained from the fall." The man was pronounced dead at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital at 3.11a.m. | Fall --- Death |
| 18.5.07 |
The ship will arrive a day later than scheduled into Boston
on Monday, May 21, because of a tug strike and high winds that delayed
the ship's departure from Bermuda today. It is now scheduled to
depart 6 AM, May 19. Embarkation for the May 20 Bermuda sailing
will now begin on Monday, May 21 at 1 p.m. Guests on that sailing
will receive an on-board credit in the amount of one-seventh of the
cruise fare paid plus a 10 percent future cruise credit based on the
cruise fare paid. |
Delayed Arrival / Departure |
| 6.4.07 |
A 13-year-old girl was evacuated after she fell five decks
down an interior stairwell. She received immediate medical care
onboard and was taken to hospital as precaution. She suffered mid
head trauma. |
Pax injury |
| 9.1.07 |
A 60-year-old woman died after getting into trouble while
swimming at Seven Mile Beach on Grand Cayman. These case are not
normally reported, but this is the second reported swimming death in
Cayman in a couple of weeks (see Carnival
Valor, 28 December). It should remind people to be careful
when going for a swim, especially if it has been a while since the last
time you were in the ocean. |
Pax swimming death |
| dd/mm/yy |
2006 |
Incident |
| 30.12.06 |
The New Years' cruise scheduled to depart today has been
cancelled. The ship experienced engine problems on the Christmas
cruise and will remain in Charleston for repairs. The January 6
cruise is expected to depart as scheduled. Passengers on the
cancelled cruise will receive a full refund and a 50% future cruise
credit (based on fare paid). |
Cancellation |
| 15.11.06 |
The ship arrived in St. George's (Bermuda) one day late
because of continuing engine problems. It is scheduled to leave
Bermuda five hours earlier than the stated itinerary in order to return
to Charleston on schedule. Plans to repair the faulty crackshaft
while the ship was in Bermuda were scrapped given that the equipment
will not arrive in time. |
Engine Problems / Itinerary change |
| 11.11.06 |
The ship was delayed leaving Bermuda this week (Thursday
evening) and is delayed leaving today on her next cruise from
Charleston. She has a snapped crankshaft. NCL threw its
Charleston-bound passengers a complimentary cocktail party and offered
$100 per stateroom in onboard credit and 15 percent off the price of a
future cruise. Those heading out to Bermuda will get $50 per stateroom
in cruise cash or a chance to rebook as a consolation for the extra
time at sea. Norwegian Cruise Lines' Majesty was expected as of
last night to steam into port at about 2 p.m., seven hours behind
schedule, and head back to Bermuda on three of its four engines at 9:30
p.m. |
Engine Problems / Delays |
| 7-14.1.06 |
A passenger reports that she contracted Legionnaire's
Disease while on the ship. Details available
here. |
Legionnaire's Disease |
| dd/mm/yy |
2005 |
Incident |
| 25.9 - 2.10.05 |
From September 26th thru October 1st, I was repeatedly “hit on” by my Cabin Steward. He left notes on the bed in my cabin, and lurked in the corridor at all hours of the day and night, seeming to be waiting for me. He even so much as asked me to have dinner with him… and also marry him! Although it seemed a bit overly flirtatious, I did not make a big deal of it, but…. On the final day of my cruise, October 2nd, the Cabin Steward assaulted me. He followed me into to my cabin, closing the door behind him. There was very little room and I tried to distance myself from him, but he grabbed me and began kissing me. I tried to push him away and said, “NO!”, but he had one arm firmly around my waist, while his other hand gripped the back of my head. He forced my mouth open with his tongue. Again, I yelled, “NO!”, causing him to loosen his grip, long enough for me to make my way out of the cabin. For more see here. | Sexual Assault |
11.5.05 |
As the ship moored at St. George's, Bermuda, it knocked into three yachts moored in Powder Hall anchorage and almost sucked one yacht under – as its passengers screamed for help on the radio. There were no known injuries, but the ship's propeller appears to have been damages. See Royal Gazette. | Collision with yachts |
| 8.5.05 |
Today’s one-night Mother’s Day cruise has been canceled due to adverse weather delaying the ship’s return from the Bahamas. The vessel is expected to arrive back in New York at 5 p.m. today. Passengers booked on the one-night May 8 cruise will receive a full refund and a 50% future cruise credit certificate. The May 9 cruise will operate on schedule. | Cancelation |
| 15.4.05 |
The ship was struck by a 70 foot wave enroute from the Bahamas to New York. The wave knocked out windows in two passenger cabins and on the navigation bridge and damaged the ships hull -- the frame beneath the spare anchor was bent by the force of the anchor hitting the flat deck during the heavy seas. Four passengers were hurt, mainly by cuts from broken glass, and treated at the ship's infirmary. Two cabins were flooded and 60 others were damaged by water seeping from those where the windows broke out. The ship was diverted to Charleston, SC for repairs and continued to New York, arriving one day later than scheduled. Some 300 passengers chose to be flown home from Charleston rather than continuing on the ship. Those remaining onboard were given free drinks for the remainder of the cruise; all passengers received a 50% refund and a 50% discount on any future cruise. The following 7 day cruise was revised to 6 days. See: Marine Accident Report: Heavy-Weather Damage to Bahamas-Fag Passenger Vessel Norwegian Dawn, Atlantic Ocean, 120 Miles East of Charleston, South Carolina, April 16, 2005, NTSB Report Number: MAB-05-03 | Windows broken out Diverted for repairs |
| dd/mm/yy |
2004 |
Incident |
| 25.10.04 |
Arrives in Boston one day late after going through a storm
on its return from Bermuda. The ship reportedly experienced 25 -
30 foot waves and horrendous winds and spent much of Saturday and
Sunday in poor conditions. Saturday
|
Damaged in Storm |
| 21.7.04 |
The
Royal Gazette (Bermuda) reported that hundreds of
passengers
fell violently sick as their Bermuda-bound ships were pounded by 15
foot
waves during a fierce storm. All outdoor activities were
cancelled
and staff distributed seasickness drugs, green apples and salt
crackers.
Click here
to see the story. |
Stormy
seas |
| dd/mm/yy |
2003 |
Incident |
| dd/mm/yy |
2002 |
Incident |
| 13.8.02 |
Acting
on intelligence reports, police raided the
ship and seized 33 pounds of cocaine (valued at $4.5 million).
The ship was docked St. George's, Bermuda. |
Drug bust |
| dd/mm/yy |
2001 and earlier |
Incident |
| 19.4.99 |
On its first voyage after refit,
passengers complained about "appalling conditions." Complaints
centred on diesel fumes, toilets backing up, and televisions and
telephones not working. |
Passenger complaints |
| 12.4.99 |
As it was preparing to leave
port, a grease fire broke out in a pizzeria on an upper deck -- a
passenger (firefighter) put out the fire with an extinguisher but
wasinjured slightly. The cruise left without him. |
Fire |