A water pipe burst onboard Royal Caribbean's Serenade of the Seas yesterday that caused electrical problems onboard the ship and delayed the ship's departure from New Orleans.
Royal Caribbean indicated the ship's critical systems, including navigation, were operational. But some areas - including the main theater and medical facility - were without power.
In addition, some guest staterooms have been affected by the flooding and an undetermined amount of guests had to have their cruises cancelled. Royal Caribbean will offer them a full refund and a certificate towards a future cruise.
Still here. @RoyalCaribbean #SerenadeoftheSeas still in #NewOrleans bcuz of electrical issue caused by burst water pipes.
— Stewart Chiron (@CruiseGuy) January 25, 2015Royal Caribbean is working on restoring power to the ship but it's unknown when Serenade of the Seas will be able to leave New Orleans.
UPDATE: The United States Coast Guard cleared Serenade of the Seas for departure shortly after noon today. It had been scheduled to leave yesterday (January 24) but had to wait for the Coast Guard to okay the ship.
