Royal Princess in distress?

[Robert McDonald]

I am writing a comprehensive Blog article on the return of cruise traffic to SE Alaska.

Whilst awaiting the passage of Serenade of the Seas at my vantage point at
Pt. Wilson, much to my surprise along came the Royal Princess!

Since she is NOT on rotation to SE Alaska, (covered by Majestic Princess), I grabbed a
few shots of her, noting on Marine Traffic her destination is Singapore.

Checked on her status this a.m. (9/7) and she appears to be laboring along at
6.4 knots off Cape Flattery.

Can you shed light on this issue?

Thanks
Robert in Port Townsend

[newda898]

Her ETA in Singapore is 1st October.

[Robert McDonald]

Let me clarify...last AIS report showing her off Cape Flattery, limping along 5.9kn

Is this an indication something isn't working the way it should?

Robert in Port Townsend

[davidships]

Why "limping" and "laboring"? Is her 6 knots irregular or erratic? If she indeed she has 23 days to reach Singapore, what's the rush?  She's not even heading in that direction at the moment (presently due south).
Is she going to Singapore for a pre-return-to-service refit - i think her next cruise is only scheduled for January 2022.

[Tony Martin]

She was originally scheduled to start her Australian cruise season late September, however with the extension of the cruise ship ban until December, her first voyage is now scheduled early January. This is probably the most likely explanation - conserving fuel.