ST. NAZAIRE, France -- Celebrity Cruises newest ship, the
Constellation, was returned to drydock to correct a leak in the
ship's starboard propulsion pod.
The Constellation was operating sea trials when the leak was
discovered; the ship was returned to the Chantiers de l'Atlantique
shipyard here for immediate repairs.
A one-night preview cruise and a charter cruise, sailing May 5
from Barcelona, Spain, will be canceled.
Celebrity officials said they would know May 6 the extent of the
repairs and if the ship would be ready for its first revenue cruise
on May 12. If the May 12 cruise is canceled, Celebrity said a full
refund and "additional compensation" will be provided to impacted
guests.
The line established a help desk to assist agents with questions
at (888) 305-4549.