Ambassador Cruise Line introduced that the restore work on the Ambience in Bremerhaven is full however with adjustments to the cruise itinerary because the Harbor Master has determined to cancel some port operations because of sturdy winds.
The Ambience was scheduled to embark on its Cuba and Treasures of the Caribbean voyage departing from London, England on January 5 heading to Porto, Portugal.
“We can confirm that all works have been completed on schedule, safety tests were performed and verified by the relevant authorities and yesterday evening all lifeboats and tenders have been put back on board as you can see from the images. Ambience was, therefore, ready to depart on schedule this morning to London Tilbury,” the corporate wrote in a submit on social media.
Due to gale pressure winds of as much as 50mph in Bremerhaven and the choice to scale back the speed of port operations, the Ambience’s departure shall be delayed. The Ambience was not in a position to depart from Bremerhaven till 6 p.m. (German time) on Wednesday and is now deliberate to reach in Tilbury at 6 p.m. (UK time) on Thursday, January 5, with embarkation sadly delayed.
The cruise line has knowledgeable all commerce companions of their new embarkation occasions with apologies for the delay.
“The team have worked around the clock to get Ambience ready and we are all bitterly disappointed that due to forces totally outside our control this delay has occurred,” Ambassador Cruise Line wrote on its Facebook web page.
Due to dangerous climate, the cruise line has additionally determined to not make a name at Leixoes, Portugal due however as a substitute go to Vigo, Spain to permit the climate to enhance.
“We have been made aware that over the coming days there will be poor weather conditions in the Bay of Biscay as Ambience makes her way to Leixoes, Portugal. To ensure our guests have the best possible experience sailing on board, we have taken the decision that Leixoes port, which is a more exposed harbour that can be affected by high swells, will be replaced with a call at Vigo, Spain, which is more protected to allow the weather front to pass on Sunday 8 January. We have also been made aware that should we have taken the decision to proceed to Leixoes and be forced to stay in the port due to weather, there is also a planned port strike on Monday January 9, which could have affected our departure from the port,” the corporate wrote.