Diamond - refitting????

[shootingstar07]

does anyone know if the Diamond is scheduled for refitting any time soon? Is she scheduled for a change to deck 5 - maybe an addition of International cafe, etc?

 

I am sailing her in 2012 and curious about any future changes.

 

Thank you.

[Hunter22a]

The Diamond is going into refit in Singapore approximatly 20 Oct this year and comes out in time for the 3 Nov Sin-Bej cruise which ends on the 19th, the day we board. I know it gets MUTS but what eles I am unsure of.

[caribill]

See the new deck plans at http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/princess/alaska2011-ta/#/86

[yyzatcqq]

I hope that's not accurate. It doesn't talk about the International Cafe, doens't mention Vines, and keeps the small steakhouse. :(

[flamomo]

Yeah, I know what I have read does not mention anything about the International Cafe and Vines.

We're going to be on her in January, and will be very disappointed if they have not added them.

And would really like to see the Crowne Grill added too. It's so much better than the other steakhouse restaurant.

Personally, I could not care less if they add MUTS ....... just my opinion. But, I'm not much of a movie fan.

Looking at those deck plans does not seem to offer much hope for the IC and Vines.

Dang!!!

[shootingstar07]

.....to the posters regarding the refitting of the Diamond. I too will be sad if they don't add the I.C. and Vines. But from 2011 diagrams that caribill included, appears it is not in the cards. Too bad. Princess has hit on an area that is so popular on other ships with these areas. One can hope. Guess we will wait and follow along Oct. 20.

[kendon]

I would like it if they made two dining rooms out of the four small ones....like most of their other ships.

[caribill]

.....to the posters regarding the refitting of the Diamond. I too will be sad if they don't add the I.C. and Vines.

 

From a poster on another thread concerning work that will be done during the Diamond drydock before our cruise:

 

"I have been having trouble speaking with anyone re the Diamond's updates while in drydock but have just finished speaking with the Captain's Circle hostess and she tells me that the plans do not include the International Cafe nor Vines...all of the atrium will remain unchanged. She will however be getting MUTS and the Sanctuary. The cabins will all be refurbished, a lot of public areas will be recarpeted and the pools redone. She was not sure where the Sanctuary was to be located. Evidently Vines and the IC had been in the plans but have been nuked, for reasons unknown."

[shootingstar07]

From a poster on another thread concerning work that will be done during the Diamond drydock before our cruise:

 

"I have been having trouble speaking with anyone re the Diamond's updates while in drydock but have just finished speaking with the Captain's Circle hostess and she tells me that the plans do not include the International Cafe nor Vines...all of the atrium will remain unchanged. She will however be getting MUTS and the Sanctuary. The cabins will all be refurbished, a lot of public areas will be recarpeted and the pools redone. She was not sure where the Sanctuary was to be located. Evidently Vines and the IC had been in the plans but have been nuked, for reasons unknown."

caribill,

thanks for the info. Too bad about I.C. and Vines. But new mattesses will be most appreciated by yours truly on a 35 day cruise!!! :)

 

Guess I can live without my specialty coffee in the a.m. And to think I bought 2 coffee cards in prep for Antarctica and Asia cruises. LOL

[caribill]

 

Guess I can live without my specialty coffee in the a.m. And to think I bought 2 coffee cards in prep for Antarctica and Asia cruises. LOL

 

The existing Lobby Bar should still have your needed specialty coffee in the AM.

[Colo Cruiser]

Yeah, I know what I have read does not mention anything about the International Cafe and Vines.

We're going to be on her in January, and will be very disappointed if they have not added them.

And would really like to see the Crowne Grill added too. It's so much better than the other steakhouse restaurant.

Personally, I could not care less if they add MUTS ....... just my opinion. But, I'm not much of a movie fan.

Looking at those deck plans does not seem to offer much hope for the IC and Vines.

Dang!!!

 

They had no plans to add the IC to the Diamond/Sapphire.

[campingman]

Very Sad that Princess appears not to include both the International Cafe and Vines in any Diamond Princess upgrade.

I have experienced both of these wonderful venues on the Golden and they would have to be up there with the best at sea experiences, with food and beverage.

 

Was it a architectural decision or the return of revenue on the above with $$$$ spent upgrade didn't justify anymore International Cafe or Vines fit outs?

[rdsqrl]

It might be because they don't have the room for the IC. I think that was the reason the Coral didn't get it during her drydock/upgrade. Although she's a much narrower ship, of course. . . So, who knows?

[yyzatcqq]

I wonder why the deck plans for the "alleged" refit of Diamond show MUTS but also still show the Internet Cafe which although nice and big, could me moved to a smaller location freeing up space for a small CG/Sterling.