Celebrity Silhouette has a propulsion problem, slowing its top speed and forcing the premium line to adjust some of the ship's itineraries.
While the issue does not impact the ship's manueverability and Celebrity Cruises (www.cruisingpower.com) says there is no risk to the safety of crew and passengers, the propulsion issue means the ship can't get from Point A to Point B on the normal time schedule.
Thus, Celebrity has been forced to modify itineraries and cut short many port visits. Through November, at least, the following itineraries are slightly modified:
- June 22, 11-night Italy & Croatia cruise: Port calls will be shortened in Dubronvik, Croatia and Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
- July 15, 12-night Eastern Mediterranean and Greek Isles voyage: Chania will be replaced with a stop in Katakolon.
- July 27 and August 24, seven-night Greek Isles voyages: Shortened port calls.
- August 3, 17-night Greek Isles and Turkey: Shortened port calls
- September 12, 11-night Eastern Mediterranean & Greek Isles: Shortened port calls
- October 4, 14-night Holy Land: Shortened port calls
- November 1, 15-night Italian Passage: Shortened port calls
It's not yet known when the issue will be corrected. Celebrity says it will keep agents posted at www.cruisingpower.com.