Reposted From CruiseCritic.com

An issue with the propulsion motor on Caribbean Princess caused the ship to cut its most recent sailing short, and according to a statement from Princess Cruises. An issue with the propulsion motor on Caribbean Princess caused the ship to cut its most recent sailing short, and according to a statement from Princess Cruises, it has also prompted the line to cancel two subsequent sailings scheduled for March 18 and March 25.

The ship, which arrived back in its homeport of San Juan for repairs on Wednesday, is currently serving as a floating hotel for passengers aboard the March 11 sailing, who will be allowed to stay onboard until Sunday, when the voyage was slated to end. The ship overnighted in St. Maarten — the itinerary’s first port of call — on Monday after arriving more than four hours late.

Those on the shortened sailing and those on the March 18 and March 25 sailings will each be issued a full-fare refund and a 25 percent future cruise credit. Those on the March 18 and March 25 sailings will have their airfare either refunded or credited if booked through Princess. If not booked through Princess, those affected can submit any airfare change fees to the line for reimbursement. Princess’ statement also says the line will refund any transfers, pre- or post-cruise hotel stays, and government fees and taxes.

The necessary repairs will tentatively be completed in time for the ship’s April 1 sailing from San Juan. it has also prompted the line to cancel two subsequent sailings scheduled for March 18 and March 25.

The ship, which arrived back in its homeport of San Juan for repairs on Wednesday, is currently serving as a floating hotel for passengers aboard the March 11 sailing, who will be allowed to stay onboard until Sunday, when the voyage was slated to end. The ship overnighted in St. Maarten — the itinerary’s first port of call — on Monday after arriving more than four hours late.

Those on the shortened sailing and those on the March 18 and March 25 sailings will each be issued a full-fare refund and a 25 percent future cruise credit. Those on the March 18 and March 25 sailings will have their airfare either refunded or credited if booked through Princess. If not booked through Princess, those affected can submit any airfare change fees to the line for reimbursement. Princess’ statement also says the line will refund any transfers, pre- or post-cruise hotel stays, and government fees and taxes.

The necessary repairs will tentatively be completed in time for the ship’s April 1 sailing from San Juan.