MIAMI -- Norwegian Cruise Line canceled its Fanning Island calls
for the Norwegian Star's last four Hawaii itineraries and canceled
its repositioning cruise from Honolulu to Vancouver on May 2
because of problems with its azipod propulsion system.
The ship can sail at 18 knots, NCL said, but it cannot reach the
25-knot speed necessary to sail to Fanning Island.
The April 4, April 11, April 18 and April 25 voyages were
revised; each will sail an all-Hawaii itinerary. The line also
canceled the May 2 cruise in order to send the Star to drydock
early for repairs to the propulsion system.
Passengers booked on the cruise will receive a refund, a future
cruise credit good for 25% of their paid fare and air change
fees.
NCL set up a special desk at (877) 501-6021 to handle
questions.
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