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Discovery Cruise Line sites urgent engine problems - sailings canceled through April 12th
By Bachus Turner
Apr 9, 2009 - 1:22:08 PM

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Miami, FL --- Discovery Cruise Line, which offers cruise service between South Florida and Grand Bahama Island every day of the week except Wednesdays, announced the cancellations of sailings through April 12. 

According to Hanns J. Hahn, General Manager of Discovery, “Due to urgent repairs to the port main engine, cruises to and from Grand Bahama Island have been cancelled until April 13.  Please stand by for further updates.”

Discovery sails from Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale to Grand Bahama Island, departing at 7:45 am and returning at 10 pm.  Discovery offers same day roundtrip cruises as well as cruise and stay vacation packages at a wide selection of hotels from budget to deluxe, including Pelican Bay at Lucaya,  Sheraton Grand Bahama Island Our Lucaya Resort, Taino Beach Resort & Clubs, Viva Wyndham Fortuna (all-inclusive), and The Westin Grand Bahama Island Our Lucaya Resort. 

On Grand Bahama you will experience an entirely different culture, extraordinary beaches, interesting excursions, and brand new adventures.  Activities  include snorkeling, caves, kayaking, fishing, diving, golf, eco-adventures, duty-free shopping, Swim with the Dolphins, a strawmarket, and many other tourist attractions. 

Offer good for new bookings only.  For more information or reservations, call 1-888-377-2784 or visit our web site at www.discoverycruiseline.com


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