Technical problems for the Sun Princess, cruise ship with liquefied natural gas built in Monfalcone. The ship from cruise would have had to leave in the night from the monfalconese plant to the time of the Port of Civitavecchia with almost thousand workers on board.
Due to a problem still being verified, they will all be disembarked by evening. Consequently the first cruise previewed will be postponed also.
This is not the first problem for Sun Princess.
The first delivery to the owner was scheduled for the end of January, but had been postponed to complete finishing work. The technical drawback concerns the drinking water system, where traces of diesel fuel were allegedly found.
Princess Cruises announced that it will fully refund the price of the cruise to those who had booked it and will have to skip it, offering a 50 percent discount on a subsequent cruise.
When’s the inaugural cruise?
Princess Cruises has made to know that the inaugural cruise of 18 February is cancelled also, while for the Sun Princess the first voyage with the passengers on board will sail from the port of Civitavecchia 28 February 2024.
The Sun Princess is a special ship
With approximately 178.000 tons of tonnage Sun Princess is the ship from cruise greatest up to now constructed in Italy, let alone the first with feeding (also) to Natural Gas liquefied (Gnl) never constructed from Fincantieri let alone the first ship dual-fuel to enter the fleet of Princess (brand of the group carnival Corporation).
“Liquefied natural gas is the most advanced, mature, scalable and commercially sustainable fuel technology for the maritime industry. It is also considered one of the cleanest fossil fuels as it reduces greenhouse gas emissions and almost completely eliminates other emissions in the air and particulates”, recalls a note Fincantieri.
Private Transfer
Private transfer services are a great option for travelers who want to arrive in Rome in style and comfort. We have selected some authorized companies (Fully Licensed Drivers and Vehicles with the permits to access Civitavecchia Port. The car will arrive under the ship) that offer private transfer services from the port of Civitavecchia to Rome, with prices typically ranging from 30 to 75 EUR per person (depending on the number of people and the type of car chosen). The journey takes 1h30, depending on traffic.
No matter which option you choose, getting from the port of Civitavecchia to Rome is easy and affordable. All of the options have their advantages, so you can pick the one that works best for you. Whether you take the bus, train, taxi, car rental, or private transfer, you’ll be able to enjoy the beauty of Rome in no time.
