The Grandeur of the
Seas was expected to arrive in New Orleans midday Monday following
a collision with a pier in Costa Maya, Mexico, that punctured the
ships hull.
The Grandeur struck the pier Wednesday
while it was trying to dock and tore a 42-foot football-shaped hole
in it forward starboard side at about five feet above the water
line.
The line said repairs
had been completed and the ship was on its way to its New Orleans
homeport, two days behind schedule. None of the 2,030 passengers or
740 crew was hurt in the incident. Passengers who needed to return
to New Orleans before Monday were flown back from Costa Maya on a
charter flight.
The ship is scheduled
to depart Monday at 8 pm and will sail an abbreviated cruise to Key
West and Cozumel, Mexico. Guests who choose to sail will receive a
$300 per-cabin onboard credit, or they can choose to cancel and
receive a full refund.
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