Cruise Line Announces Cancellation of Two Voyages After Ship Fire Incident

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Following a fire onboard Adora Mediterranea on the morning of Wednesday, August 14, 2024, Adora Cruises has cancelled two sailings of the ship as repairs and cleanup are underway.

The fire in the ship’s engine room was caused by a failure of the air conditioning system, and three crew members were treated for smoke inhalation injuries. At the time, the ship was docked in Jeju, South Korea.

Because smoke had spread into public areas of the vessel and further inspections needed to be completed, all guests onboard were accommodated in a local hotel that night, rather than staying onboard the ship.

Adora Mediterranea was deemed fit for voyage and made its way back to its base of Tianjin, China on August 17 as planned, although it bypassed a scheduled stop in Fukuoka, Japan.

Due to the need for additional repairs and thorough inspections, the cruise operator has decided to cancel the vessel’s upcoming voyages on August 17 and August 22.

“We regret to inform you that the air conditioning system on the [Adora Mediterranea] has recently malfunctioned,” stated the announcement. “To ensure our passengers’ comfort, we will conduct a detailed inspection and repair of the air conditioning system. Consequently, we have made the decision to cancel [two cruises].”

While these last-minute cancellations will undoubtedly be a disappointment to those who had planned to travel, Adora Cruises is offering two different forms of compensation for those affected by the cancellations.

First, guests may change to any similar sailing departing before the end of 2025, with some exceptions. Special holiday sailings, for example, are not eligible for this substitution.

Guests’ stateroom type will be preserved, and they will also receive an onboard credit of 1,000 Hong Kong Dollars (approximately $129 USD) to use on their new sailing.

If, however, guests are unable to find a new sailing that suits their vacation plans or they simply prefer not to set sail after all, they will receive a full refund of their cruise fare and any related onboard expenses.

The cruise line will also reimburse any change or cancellation fees related to flights or hotels due to the change of plans, though some limits do apply for reimbursement purposes.

No details have been disclosed regarding the necessity to replace parts of the air conditioning unit or any other repairs needed after the fire incident.

The fire affected roughly 50 square meters of the vessel’s engine room, suggesting that replacements of some panels, insulation, or other components might be essential.

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In addition, if the smoke odors are widespread, it might be necessary to replace parts of the ship’s ventilation system or fabrics such as upholstery and carpeting in the affected areas if the smoke smell proves too strong for guests.

According to Cruise Hive’s cruise ship tracking data, the 85,619-gross-ton, Spirit-class Adora Mediterranea is currently docked in Tianjin, where the repair work will likely be completed. There is no indication that the cruise line will be dry docking the vessel for any extended period or moving it elsewhere for more extensive repairs.

Adora Mediterranea is currently homeported from Tianjin, China. The ship offers regular itineraries with visits to Jeju and different ports of call in Japan, and can welcome 2,114 guests at double occupancy or up to 2,680 travelers when fully booked with all berths filled. Also onboard are approximately 900 international team members.

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