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Celebrity Beyond Repaired, But Next Cruise Adjusted

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July 25, 2025

Melissa Mayntz

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Celebrity Beyond is fully repaired and ready for her July 27, 2025 departure, a 7-night Western Caribbean cruise.
There have been itinerary adjustments to permit a slower speed, likely as a precaution following the repairs.
At this time, there are no further changes to the ship’s future cruises.

Following emergency repairs to her propulsion system, Celebrity Beyond has left the Bahamas shipyard, tested her systems at sea, and is ready to welcome guests as planned in Miami, Florida on Sunday, July 27.

This will be great news for guests on this weekend’s departure, though there are still itinerary adjustments to the next cruise. Fortunately, all the ports of call will still be visited, but the visit days and times have changed.

“We are truly delighted to welcome you aboard Celebrity Beyond this weekend! As you may have heard, our ship experienced a technical issue last week,” the notification email explained.

“Our experts responded swiftly and thoroughly, upholding the highest standards of safety and care. We’re pleased to share that all necessary work is progressing on schedule and on track to be completed prior to our cruise together.”

The email does say that it is necessary to “accommodate a lowered speed” and therefore the July 27 itinerary has been updated.

Now, Celebrity Beyond will set sail with this modified schedule:

Sunday, July 27 – Departing Miami
Monday, July 28 – Perfect Day at CocoCay; 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday, July 29 – Day at Sea
Wednesday, July 30 – Falmouth, Jamaica; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (formerly Cozumel)
Thursday, July 31 – George Town, Grand Cayman; 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (formerly 10 a.m. to 6 p.m)
Friday, August 1 – Cozumel, Mexico; 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. (formerly Jamaica)
Saturday, August 2 – Day at Sea
Sunday, August 3 – Arriving Miami

There is no indication that the slower speed is problematic. It is common practice to have a more cautious “breaking in” period following significant repairs to ensure proper operation.

Satellite tracking now shows that Celebrity Beyond has performed several maneuvers after already leaving the shipyard in Freeport, which would have been a critical testing period.

None of the ship’s navigation or safety systems have been compromised, nor are her hotel operations, such as dining or entertainment impacted in any way.

Engine Problems Not Uncommon

While engine problems are not a technical issue that any cruise guest wants to experience, such issues do occasionally happen.

Cruise ships run their engines constantly not only for propulsion, but also to power all the electrical systems onboard. This includes air conditioning, lighting, sound systems, water pumps, cooking equipment, laundry facilities, elevators, and much more.

Though some cruise ships, particularly newer vessels, are equipped to connect to shore power while available, this does not help if the ship develops engine trouble at sea.

Celebrity Beyond Cruise Ship in Aruba (Photo Credit: Melissa Mayntz)

Celebrity Beyond developed her first difficulties during her July 13 sailing. The extent of the technical problem led to the July 20 cruise being completely cancelled, which permitted enough time for the ship to be fully repaired in Freeport.

While guests may be disappointed at the changes in their upcoming itinerary, the alternative could have been a full cancellation, which would obviously be far more distressing.

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There is no indication that any further changes will be necessary for upcoming sailings beyond the July 27 departure, though booked guests will want to stay in close communication with Celebrity Cruises just in case.

Celebrity Beyond debuted in 2022. The 141,420-gross ton, Edge-class ship can welcome 3,260 guests onboard and is currently homeported from Miami, offering both Eastern Caribbean and Western Caribbean itineraries year-round.

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Death investigation underway on Carnival cruise ship, authorities say

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July 27, 2025

KHOU Staff via CNN Newsource

GALVESTON, Texas (KHOU) – The Carnival Dream cruise ship, based out of Galveston, Texas, is the site of a death investigation, according to authorities.

Law enforcement could not confirm if the investigation is criminal.

A spokesperson for the FBI Houston office said in a statement to KHOU, “I can confirm FBI Houston is aware of an incident that occurred around July 23, 2025, on the Carnival Dream cruise ship. An FBI maritime liaison agent, based out of the Texas City Resident Agency, is coordinating with the U.S. Coast Guard, Customs and Border Protection and the cruise line regarding this incident.”

Passengers on board the ship, which starts and ends in Galveston, Texas, and travels to Costa Maya, Belize, and Cozumel, said that they woke up to the sound of sirens blasting around 3 or 4 a.m. on the day of the incident.

One passenger reported hearing an announcement that medical assistance was needed at the Serenity Deck.

Many passengers have been sharing theories about what happened online.

“There is no investigation about a suspicious death on the Carnival Dream, and it’s disappointing to learn that many guests might be spreading rumors about something they know nothing about,” Carnival said in a statement to KHOU.

The FBI is the primary federal agency responsible for investigating potential crimes at sea, but its ability to investigate depends on several factors including the location of the ship, the points of embarkation and debarkation and the nationality of the potential suspect or victim.

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Death investigation underway on Carnival cruise ship, authorities say – WIS News 10

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July 27, 2025

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Asuka II: 35 Years of Cruising – Cruise Industry News

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July 27, 2025

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The Asuka II recently completed 35 years of cruising after entering service for Crystal Cruises on June 21, 1990.

As the first Crystal ship at the time, the Harmony was built at the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Shipyard in Nagasaki.

Then described as the most luxurious ship ever built, the 50,142-ton vessel had its name chosen in a public contest that resulted in more than 2,100 entries.

After spending a few weeks in Japan, the Harmony set sail to North America ahead of its naming ceremony, which took place on July 20, 1990.

Television star Mary Tyler Moore served as the vessel’s godmother during the ceremony held in the Port of Los Angeles.

The Crystal Harmony then welcomed its first paying guests on July 24, 1990, kicking off a summer season in Alaska and Canada.

For its inaugural voyage, the vessel offered a 12-day roundtrip cruise from San Francisco before repositioning to the Caribbean later in 1990.

As reported by Cruise Industry News at the time, the ship’s inaugural season was marked by a fire in the Caribbean.

While there were no injuries to passengers or crew onboard, the incident left the ship with no power for nearly 16 hours and led to a cruise cancellation.

In 1991, the Crystal Harmony marked the company’s debut in Europe with itineraries in the Mediterranean and Northern Europe.

After 16 years of service for Crystal Cruises, the Harmony was transferred to a then-sister brand of the company, Asuka Cruises, at the end of 2005.

Renamed Asuka II, the vessel replaced the original Asuka, becoming the largest cruise ship sailing under the Japanese flag.

Now sailing along with the new Asuka III, the vessel continued to offer cruises aimed at Japan’s domestic market.

Sailing from Yokohama and other ports in the country, the ship’s itineraries feature visits to destinations in the Far East and the Pacific.

Earlier this year, the Asuka II also completed its final world cruise, a 103-night journey that included visits to 18 destinations in 12 countries across Asia, Africa, Europe, North America and more.

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