PRINCESS Cruises can confirm that while sailing from Port Chalmers to Akaroa, an electrical incident in the portside communications room caused smoke to activate the smoke detectors on board Golden Princess. Princess Cruises released a statement saying that first responders confirmed dense smoke but no fire on the ship, with...
Checking your subscription…
Subscribe to Continue
You've reached a subscriber-only article.
Subscribe free to Cruise Weekly for unlimited access to all articles, plus our regular newsletter and breaking news bulletins delivered to your inbox.
PRINCESS Cruises can confirm that while sailing from Port Chalmers to Akaroa, an electrical incident in the portside communications room caused smoke to activate the smoke detectors on board Golden Princess.
Princess Cruises released a statement saying that first responders confirmed dense smoke but no fire on the ship, with guests in the vicinity of the electrical fault temporarily evacuated.
The incident impacted the guest in-room television system and internet services.
Princess confirmed no injuries occurred due to the fault and all safety systems remained fully operational.
The cruise line was not able to confirm if the incident forced any alterations to Golden Princess’ itinerary.
×
Subscribe for Free Access
Get full access to this article and all premium content. FREE forever.
