lookin4ward Posted August 11, 2010 #1 Share Posted August 11, 2010 Does anyone have any idea when the Inspiration goes into drydock? We are booked for November 29. I know she is an older ship so it would be nice to have her spruced up. We've sailed on her 3 times before and always had a nice time but the last time she was beginning to show her age.So is a facelift in the cards for the old gal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBCruiseLover Posted August 11, 2010 #2 Share Posted August 11, 2010 I don't know about the drydock schedule, but we were on Inspiration in October, 2009 and it was in excellent shape. I didn't know what to expect but I was very happy with the condition of the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthGrady Posted August 11, 2010 #3 Share Posted August 11, 2010 Looks like she is scheduled for a dry docking later this year. http://www.cruisedeckplans.com/Carnival/fleet/inspiration/InspirationFactSheet.htm I hope they are not welding the ugly balconies onto her like they have done to some of her Fantasy Class sisters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkslmac Posted August 11, 2010 #4 Share Posted August 11, 2010 I am pretty sure I read on the Carnival board that it is going into dry dock very soon....like sept or Oct....... We are sailing Aug 28th Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mawvkysc Posted August 11, 2010 #5 Share Posted August 11, 2010 We have a cruise booked for Dec 13th and Carnival told us it would be in dry-dock sometime in Nov. Why not just call the reservation # for Carnival and ask. They said new carpet and that sort of thing.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlotteCpl Posted August 11, 2010 #6 Share Posted August 11, 2010 On the link, I noticed this-- Godmother: Mary Anne Shula, Wife of Don Shula, ex-Miami Dolphin Coach What dies this mean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthGrady Posted August 11, 2010 #7 Share Posted August 11, 2010 On the link, I noticed this-- Godmother: Mary Anne Shula, Wife of Don Shula, ex-Miami Dolphin Coach What dies this mean? Its an honorary title. She is usually the woman who christens the ship (smashes the wine bottle) during the naming ceremony. They usually pick an important community member, celebrity or political figure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kujobie Posted August 11, 2010 #8 Share Posted August 11, 2010 Looks like she is scheduled for a dry docking later this year. http://www.cruisedeckplans.com/Carnival/fleet/inspiration/InspirationFactSheet.htm I hope they are not welding the ugly balconies onto her like they have done to some of her Fantasy Class sisters. I agree.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kujobie Posted August 11, 2010 #9 Share Posted August 11, 2010 On the link, I noticed this-- Godmother: Mary Anne Shula, Wife of Don Shula, ex-Miami Dolphin Coach What dies this mean? It probably means that the Godmother of the ship is Mary Anne Shula, Wife of Don Shula, ex-Miami Dolphin Coach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlotteCpl Posted August 11, 2010 #10 Share Posted August 11, 2010 Its an honorary title. She is usually the woman who christens the ship (smashes the wine bottle) during the naming ceremony. They usually pick an important community member, celebrity or political figure. Thanks. I had never heard of that term pertaining to a ship before. Makes sense now.:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbjl24 Posted August 11, 2010 #11 Share Posted August 11, 2010 Looks like she is scheduled for a dry docking later this year. http://www.cruisedeckplans.com/Carnival/fleet/inspiration/InspirationFactSheet.htm I hope they are not welding the ugly balconies onto her like they have done to some of her Fantasy Class sisters. Here's to hoping two weeks is probably not enough time to put the hideous looking balconies on her!!!!! Balcony cabins are not available for my sailing, so maybe that is a clue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules815 Posted August 11, 2010 #12 Share Posted August 11, 2010 Here's to hoping two weeks is probably not enough time to put the hideous looking balconies on her!!!!! Balcony cabins are not available for my sailing, so maybe that is a clue. We're looking at first week of March on Inspiration, and no mention of balconies there either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsueagle2424 Posted August 11, 2010 #13 Share Posted August 11, 2010 We're booked for Nov. 6 - 11 on the Inspiration. I guess it is getting dry docked after that? I kind of hope it is before, either way we will have a great time! *Seems it will be dry docked right before we cruise! Hopefully everything is ready to go on the 6th! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m-coons Posted August 11, 2010 #14 Share Posted August 11, 2010 Anyone ever sail right after a dry dock? Any reason to worry about it not being done in time/delayed, etc.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthGrady Posted August 11, 2010 #15 Share Posted August 11, 2010 Anyone ever sail right after a dry dock? Any reason to worry about it not being done in time/delayed, etc.? They are very good about returning a ship to service on time. A cancelled cruise would be a huge pain for the cruise line and passengers alike. If anything, they would just continue the work while the ship is back in service. They did this when Fantasy got her Evolutions of Fun dry docking. She wasn't fully done, so they put the finishing touches on during the first couple of cruises after she went back in service. I don't remember folks reporting huge issues, but some were annoyed that areas were off limits due to the construction. That was the exception and not the rule though. They usually return the ship complete, and in very nice condition. We cruised on Fascination back in '06 a few weeks after a dry docking and she looked great. Everything was clean, the cabins had been remodeled and the hull was completely repainted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtalum Posted August 11, 2010 #16 Share Posted August 11, 2010 Looks like she is scheduled for a dry docking later this year. http://www.cruisedeckplans.com/Carnival/fleet/inspiration/InspirationFactSheet.htm I hope they are not welding the ugly balconies onto her like they have done to some of her Fantasy Class sisters. Two weeks isn't long enough for the balcony upgrade. Count me as disappointed, as I love Inspiration and would love to be able to sail aboard her in an inexpensive balcony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsueagle2424 Posted August 11, 2010 #17 Share Posted August 11, 2010 They are very good about returning a ship to service on time. A cancelled cruise would be a huge pain for the cruise line and passengers alike. If anything, they would just continue the work while the ship is back in service. They did this when Fantasy got her Evolutions of Fun dry docking. She wasn't fully done, so they put the finishing touches on during the first couple of cruises after she went back in service. I don't remember folks reporting huge issues, but some were annoyed that areas were off limits due to the construction. That was the exception and not the rule though. They usually return the ship complete, and in very nice condition. We cruised on Fascination back in '06 a few weeks after a dry docking and she looked great. Everything was clean, the cabins had been remodeled and the hull was completely repainted. On a side note - I really enjoyed your picture tours. I have been looking for some good photos of the Inspiration since we booked and finally found some! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m-coons Posted August 11, 2010 #18 Share Posted August 11, 2010 They are very good about returning a ship to service on time. A cancelled cruise would be a huge pain for the cruise line and passengers alike. If anything, they would just continue the work while the ship is back in service. They did this when Fantasy got her Evolutions of Fun dry docking. She wasn't fully done, so they put the finishing touches on during the first couple of cruises after she went back in service. I don't remember folks reporting huge issues, but some were annoyed that areas were off limits due to the construction. That was the exception and not the rule though. They usually return the ship complete, and in very nice condition. We cruised on Fascination back in '06 a few weeks after a dry docking and she looked great. Everything was clean, the cabins had been remodeled and the hull was completely repainted. Great...thanks for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthGrady Posted August 11, 2010 #19 Share Posted August 11, 2010 Great...thanks for the info. On a side note - I really enjoyed your picture tours. I have been looking for some good photos of the Inspiration since we booked and finally found some! Thanks! No problem!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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