Passengers on the company's Dream ship had to be flown to Tampa just one day before

Mar 15, 2013 15:49 GMT  ·  By

One month after Carnival Cruises' Triumph ship has famously experienced mechanical difficulties last month, leaving 4,000 passengers with no toilets or air conditioning for five days, two more ships report mechanical issues.

The Legend ship, carrying 2,124 people, is being forced to return to Tampa instead of completing its week-long journey from Florida to the Grand Cayman islands.

The company explains that the cruiseliner is moving at slow speed, as one of its Azipod propulsion units has malfunctioned.

They have awarded clients on-board credit of $100, and a 50% discount on their next cruise with Carnival, KSDK notes.

Tourists on yet another ship, the Carnival Dream had to be flown home after the ship docked early in St. Maarten, in the Caribbean.

According to USA Today, a backup generator crashed, causing the elevators to malfunction just one day before difficulties were reported on the Legend.

People on board were offered a ticket back to either Port Canaveral or home yesterday, and it appears that they have not experienced any major disturbance.

"There were periodic interruptions to elevators and restroom services for a few hours last night. However, all hotel systems are functioning normally and have been functional since approximately 12:30 a.m.

"While the ship's propulsion systems and primary power source were not impacted, in an abundance of caution, we prefer not to sail with guests on board without an operational back-up emergency generator,” a spokesperson reported in a statement.

However, Democratic Senator Frank Lautenberg, chairing the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety and Security has expressed concerns over the conditions offered to the cruise line's customers.

"This latest cruise ship breakdown raises serious concerns about the industry's ability to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for its passengers," he says.