Millennium dry dock this year?

Short write up about the work in the local paper today.

 

http://www.timescolonist.com/news/local/two-big-cruise-ships-getting-refits-at-victoria-shipyards-1.2240522

Awesome. And for those always wondering the costs of a re-fit, now we know. ($4-5 million for 10 days.)

Thanks for the pix. Lots of stuff got packed up on the last night we were on board. They must have worked all night. On the last 5 days or so, part of deck 11 was roped off as they had things piled up there too. When we arrived in Vancouver at 5:30AM, a large cargo boat loaded with 6 big bins for waste met us and tied up alongside. We wondered if they were going to rip out the carpets before the ship left for Esquimalt. I guess they could have done this while all the supplies were being loaded.

As we got off, there was a long queue of contractors/workers waiting to board.

How I would love to see all the changes when she arrives back May 12.

Thanks for the pix. Lots of stuff got packed up on the last night we were on board. They must have worked all night. On the last 5 days or so, part of deck 11 was roped off as they had things piled up there too. When we arrived in Vancouver at 5:30AM, a large cargo boat loaded with 6 big bins for waste met us and tied up alongside. We wondered if they were going to rip out the carpets before the ship left for Esquimalt. I guess they could have done this while all the supplies were being loaded.

 

As we got off, there was a long queue of contractors/workers waiting to board.

 

How I would love to see all the changes when she arrives back May 12.

Airportlimbo and I will be on there the week of May 27th. I will definitely be doing a review with pictures soon after I return.

Airportlimbo and I will be on there the week of May 27th. I will definitely be doing a review with pictures soon after I return.

I will be looking forward to it. Have a great cruise.:)

Airportlimbo and I will be on there the week of May 27th. I will definitely be doing a review with pictures soon after I return.

Brilliant. Looking forward to seeing her after the revamp :). Enjoy your cruise.

Airportlimbo and I will be on there the week of May 27th. I will definitely be doing a review with pictures soon after I return.

Many thanks! We board her in July and look forward to hearing what you think of her new look!

Airportlimbo and I will be on there the week of May 27th. I will definitely be doing a review with pictures soon after I return.

I'm also on the cruise with Kevin and Airportlimbo - excited to see how Millie looks but I am concerned about the Rooftop Terrace or whatever the mutts area is called. We have a deck 11 aft cabin booked and am concerned about people going up and down those back stairs or possible noise from above. I will report back on that issue.

I'm also on the cruise with Kevin and Airportlimbo - excited to see how Millie looks but I am concerned about the Rooftop Terrace or whatever the mutts area is called. We have a deck 11 aft cabin booked and am concerned about people going up and down those back stairs or possible noise from above. I will report back on that issue.

I wonder if the movies that are shown there will also bother you.

Thanks for the pix. Lots of stuff got packed up on the last night we were on board. They must have worked all night. On the last 5 days or so, part of deck 11 was roped off as they had things piled up there too. When we arrived in Vancouver at 5:30AM, a large cargo boat loaded with 6 big bins for waste met us and tied up alongside. We wondered if they were going to rip out the carpets before the ship left for Esquimalt. I guess they could have done this while all the supplies were being loaded.

 

As we got off, there was a long queue of contractors/workers waiting to board.

 

How I would love to see all the changes when she arrives back May 12.

We will let you know as we board her the 12th and are very excited about it!!

Monika

We will let you know as we board her the 12th and are very excited about it!!

 

Monika

Believe it or not, I would really like to be boarding again too! We might even pop down to see her sail. Have a great cruise.

Short write up about the work in the local paper today.

 

http://www.timescolonist.com/news/local/two-big-cruise-ships-getting-refits-at-victoria-shipyards-1.2240522

Good article= thanks for the link.

Our friends at the TimesColonist have overlooked a 3rd ship booked for drydocking 2nd tru 14th May= Radiance of the Seas. She's arriving in Vancouver 1st May from her seasonnal deployment ''down under'', and will undergo a normally scheduled drydock session before the start of her normal Alaska deployment.

That yard is very huighly respected by the cruise lines industry. Good on them !:)

Believe it or not, I would really like to be boarding again too! We might even pop down to see her sail. Have a great cruise.

We will be on her the 20th of Mat...sure hope she sparkles!:cool:

Does anyone know who the new captain of the ship is? A previous poster mentioned the last captain got off in Vancouver for a vacation / time off

Does anyone know who the new captain of the ship is? A previous poster mentioned the last captain got off in Vancouver for a vacation / time off

I believe Captain George Iatrou is now at the helm and Captain Nikolas left on vacation.

Thanks!

Nikolas will be back on board in July. He is an outstanding Captain who spends a lot of time walking around the ship talking to the passengers.

Went for a walk by the dry dock again to see how things were coming along. (part 1)

Here's a portion of one of the giant cranes at the dock

Bring more materials on board

The back of the crane

Workers relaxing after some handwork. I think this is the pool bar area?

The screen getting installed

The back of the ship where they are putting in stairs/railings?

Here's part 2.

Lots of insulation and scaffolding

More building materials

Buffet chairs all protected from stray paint and dust

Pieces of paper on most balcony doors, can see some plastic sheeting in one of the rooms.

Outside Micheal's Club? (sign on the door says something about MC's)

Linens again up in the lounge, most of the window only rooms have X's on the windows

AND here is part 3 (forum limits me to only so many images per post)

The linens up close

Solarium contruction

Osprey couple that are over seeing the work from a light stand on shore

I hope people enjoy these? I might make it back one more time before she sails away. If there is something in particular that people want a photo of let me know and I'll do my best. I can only see the port side of the ship, and it's behind trees, fencing, barbed wire, train tracks, buildings and more fencing.

As always full size versions can be found here:

https://picasaweb.google.com/106492154850363150803/6279614437417829905?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCOj0wqjZ36r6kQE&feat=directlink

Airportlimbo,

Thanks for posting and keeping us updated :).

The photos are great, thanks. I'm trying to decide between a Millennium cruise around Japan and one on the Diamond Princess.

Airportlimbo - I'm on the same Alaska cruise as you on May 27th. I'm LOVING these photos so thank you very much for posting them. :)

Are you able to get an actual aft shot? Sounds like no but if you can I'd love that. I've got cabin 1138 which is the second one in from the new stairs on deck 11.

I hope I get to meet you onboard! 25 days till we fly to Vancouver!

al - thank you for the photos! Very good, to be sure. I think you need to get a kayak to get up closer and possibly board to take more!!! :D

Thank you again....

bon voyage

Airportlimbo, you are the best! Thank you for taking the time to take and post these photos.

We will be on the ship June 22nd... I find this all very exciting!

These are awesome to see. Of course, I get nervous since I know her next cruise leaves on May 12th and it looks like a TON of work still needs to be done! :eek: