Caribbean Princess drydock May 2014

[blue cow dog]

Does anybody know what exactly is going to be done to the Caribbean princess in it's May 2014 Drydock? We are on her in the end of May and are wondering.

 

thanks

[Colo Cruiser]

Since she has had all the major upgrading done, I would imagine its just a routine maintenance time. painting the hull, new carpeting etc.

[caribill]

Four new inside cabins on the Caribe deck will be added.

[blue cow dog]

wow thanks wonder what else they are doing.

[Griff4AU]

That's it? Thanks.

 

We're on the 15 May sailing and noticed during the cabin search, the deck plan asks for pre/post May 15 date. It doesn't sound like they're doing much, but hopefully they will sprucen her up some.

[mellon1]

Does anybody know what exactly is going to be done to the Caribbean princess in it's May 2014 Drydock? We are on her in the end of May and are wondering.

 

thanks

 

 

I understand that new bedding like on Royal is supposed to be done also.

[Colo Cruiser]

Bedding, mattresses etc are usually done on an ongoing basis while the ship is in service.

[FinsRight]

We just spent a week on the Caribbean. She's in need of service - salt encrusted balcony fittings, rails in need of varnish, rust - the usual effects of a ship at sea. Some water leak stains internally, although the carpets looked pretty good. Some lounge furniture was worn too.

[Lilly'sMom]

Good timing! We will be on her the end of June! Let us know if you see a difference after sailing! ;)

[peety3]

We just spent a week on the Caribbean. She's in need of service - salt encrusted balcony fittings, rails in need of varnish, rust - the usual effects of a ship at sea. Some water leak stains internally, although the carpets looked pretty good. Some lounge furniture was worn too.

Remember, dry dock exists for one simple purpose: to allow access to the areas of the hull below the waterline. Obviously, the cruise lines try to maximize the use of the non-revenue time for lots of other work, but there's absolutely no reason they can't service salt-encrusted balcony fittings, rust spots, water leak stains, and rails in need of varnish while underway or in port.

[satxdiver]

Besides the usual upgrading of carpet, painting, cleaning, etc, four new interior staterooms will be added to the Caribe deck.

[timetravel]

Just our luck. Our 1st Princess cruise, and it gets redone a month later. Hope it's enjoyable.

[custompcsys]

The 4 new cabins explains the before and after deck plans. Was wondering why the difference myself. Will be on her in August, am looking forward to seeing her all spruced up :)

[Luvmyrotti]

I wonder if they will also take the opportunity to install the new TV system while she is in drydock.

[caribill]

I wonder if they will also take the opportunity to install the new TV system while she is in drydock.

 

Probably not.

 

It was installed on the Sapphire while it was doing cruises.

[Luvmyrotti]

Probably not.

 

It was installed on the Sapphire while it was doing cruises.

 

Yes, just thought it might be a convenient time to do it.

[djzack67]

Probably not.

 

It was installed on the Sapphire while it was doing cruises.

 

 

would love if they installed the new TV system.

[djzack67]

Bedding, mattresses etc are usually done on an ongoing basis while the ship is in service.

 

hope for the upgraded bedding, the bedding on the ROYAL was fantastic

[djzack67]

Since she has had all the major upgrading done, I would imagine its just a routine maintenance time. painting the hull, new carpeting etc.

 

 

she had upgrades in 2011 right?

[djzack67]

Wish List, new Bedding and new carpeting in rooms

[Mistyfi25]

Good timing! We will be on her the end of June! Let us know if you see a difference after sailing! ;)

Will be sailing on her for the btb on August 9. Have a great cruise!

[Griff4AU]

Does anybody know what exactly is going to be done to the Caribbean princess in it's May 2014 Drydock?

 

I think all of the other replies were wrong.... She was in drydock to spruce up the ship for Griff and his lady.... We'll be on board in less that 44 hours, not that I'm counting.

 

(I guess all of that other stuff, including the new cabins and such, were done out of convenience...)

 

 

 

She is due in to Fort Lauderdale tomorrow afternoon per the harbormaster report that someone posted, so she should be pulling out of Freeport soon. I can see the port from my office, so it wil be nice seeing her come in during daylight hours....

Edited May 13, 2014 by SheepdogGriff

[Hoosier-Cruiser]

Looks like she is on her way to Ft. Lauderdale.

 

[Griff4AU]

....and bringing the dry dock with her! I'll try to see her dock this afternoon.

 

Yes Sir, it was a good sign last night when the bridge cam showed the rescue boats moving back and forth....

 

Still my favorite Princess ship as she's the one who "reintroduced" me to cruising several years back, I'm glad she's coming this way to pick up Griff, my smarter half, and about 3000 of our closest (for the next few days) friends....

[Hoosier-Cruiser]

....and bringing the dry dock with her! I'll try to see her dock this afternoon.

 

I have to admit, they sometimes aren't the quickest to update the text on the webcams.

 

According to the Port Everglades ship schedule. She should be docking around 2pm.