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Old 07-15-2008, 02:09 PM   #28
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Originally Posted by aprilschild View Post
I recently found an article that said they had been having engine troubles in March when one engine had failed. We were due to sail on the 14th but our TA rang on the 10th to say the cruise was cancelled. I have spoken to them and they tell me that a second engine failed, one was in dock awaiting repair but was not ready to be re fitted. I have re arranged to sail on the 25th July but am really not holding my breath!!!!!!
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I am not surprised that you are not hopeful on the next cruise. The fare for the next one has dropped dramatically from what it was originally....

I hope that you do manage to get going on the cruise, please keep us informed as to what happens
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