On February 15, 2026, the Celebrity Infinity experienced a small fire and a total power outage while approaching the coast of Piraeus, Greece. The incident occurred around 3:00 a.m. during the final leg of a voyage from Barcelona to Athens. According to reports from passengers on board, the loss of power resulted in the failure of essential services, including lighting, running water, functional toilets, air conditioning, and elevators. The crew issued emergency “bravo” calls over the public address system, and several tugboats were eventually dispatched to tow the vessel into the port of Athens.
Following the arrival in port, guests were encouraged to disembark a day earlier than scheduled. In response to the disruption, Celebrity Cruises provided compensation including hotel stays, flight-change assistance, a $100 credit per guest for incidental expenses, and prorated refunds for lost days of Wi-Fi and beverage packages. This technical failure is particularly notable as it occurred shortly after the 25-year-old ship completed a dry dock in early January 2026.
The Celebrity Infinity has a documented history of technical difficulties spanning its entire service life. The Millennium-class vessel, which joined the fleet in 2000, was the subject of a lawsuit involving propulsion issues early in its career. Furthermore, this is the second time in less than a year that the ship has suffered a fire-related power outage; a similar event took place in July 2025 while the vessel was docked in Turkey. While the ship was cleared for its Mediterranean season, it is currently unclear how this latest incident will affect subsequent scheduled itineraries.
- Total power loss and fire occurred near Piraeus, disabling all essential hotel services including plumbing and climate control.
- Passenger compensation packages were issued to cover early disembarkation, travel changes, and lost amenities.
- Recurring technical issues continue to affect the vessel, marking the second fire-related outage in less than twelve months.
- Historical propulsion and mechanical challenges have followed this specific Millennium-class ship since its launch in 2000.