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vickie_bernie

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I believe it is early dec.

 

The star was the first to get the international cafe updates three years ago but she was not able to get everything done like the golden Caribbean and the grand due to some work issues. She will now get it all dIone.

 

So casino and crown grill moved, shore excursion desk moved, ov suites, CC and FCC office moved. Skywalkers is staying only the grand had the issues with it.

 

Star allready had vines, piazza, from previous remodel oh and mutts too.

 

Vickie

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luvseadays

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I believe it is early dec.

 

The star was the first to get the international cafe updates three years ago but she was not able to get everything done like the golden Caribbean and the grand due to some work issues. She will now get it all dIone.

 

So casino and crown grill moved, shore excursion desk moved, ov suites, CC and FCC office moved. Skywalkers is staying only the grand had the issues with it.

 

Star allready had vines, piazza, from previous remodel oh and mutts too.

 

Vickie

 

"moved" to where? The same deck, a different deck?

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debr

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I believe it is early dec.

 

The star was the first to get the international cafe updates three years ago but she was not able to get everything done like the golden Caribbean and the grand due to some work issues. She will now get it all dIone.

 

So casino and crown grill moved, shore excursion desk moved, ov suites, CC and FCC office moved. Skywalkers is staying only the grand had the issues with it.

 

Star allready had vines, piazza, from previous remodel oh and mutts too.

 

Vickie

 

Vickie,

 

I'm also interested in what will take the Casino's place - I have a cabin right below (Plaza deck behind art gallery) for a Hawaii cruise in March.:)

 

Debr

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caribill

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Looking at what is available for booking on the Star in 2013, windows suites are not listed, so it appears these will not be added.

 

When we were on the Star in May, many of the slot machines had been removed from the starboard side of the casino. If I remember correctly, we were told that after the drydock work, the casino will be smaller in size. Not sure if it will be in the same location.

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Teacher_91

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<thanks everyone for replying and its been interesting reading updates .....it helps first time cruisers on STAR knowing to expect nice changes on a Princess cruise>

 

Agreed Oceanwavegirl! We will on the STAR in July for an Alaskan cruise. How exciting to know it will be all fresh and new!

 

In the mid 80's I did a cruise with my EX out of Miami on Carnival Cruise Lines. We were booked into what had to be the first Carnival ship, the Carnivale. In order to move from place to place we had to 'pick up our feet' and step over these metal pieces - I'm sure they have a name, just not sure what it is. The 'creepiest' thing was the bathroom floor was so gross I didn't want to step on it with my bare feet, so we laid towels down between the doorway and the shower. The funny thing was our cabin steward started laying clean towels down for us whenever he cleaned our cabin so we didn't have to do it ourselves! Now that is exceptional service! :)

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cindiedee

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We are just off the Star yesterday (Venice) - she is now on her way to Trieste for a longer drydock. It was hard to get info on just what is changing but they did state that Skywalker's will stay as is.

 

They are re-doing the Crown Grill - in fact, the present CG is now part of the Horizon Court (I think that is the name) - anyway, the self serve buffet on deck 14. We always enjoy CG - so, they showed us the OLD menu for CG (black and blue onion soup, lobster cakes, etc) and stated the menu is the same - just now in a temporary location. So, we booked, show up, they give us the menu and it is NOTHING like the regular CG menu. They had NE Clam Chowder in the buffet that day...yep, that was the only soup available in CG - probably leftover. The only thing the same on the old vs new CG menu was the steaks...they were still very good.....but we kind of felt like it was "bait and switch" - show you the old menu with all the goodies on it, then when you show up, it is pretty much a sub-par menu.

 

Oh well, live and learn......this is a longer drydock than usual so we will have to wait and see what actually happens during her time in Trieste!

 

Cindiedee

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oceanwavegirl

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Hi all thanks again for the continued updates always nice to think companies are improving their "products" !!!! hee hee anyway I have every faith in Princess as they to me are exceptional and Im a cruise ship nut with a great interest in the behind the scenes ! cheers all the best to everyone all ship a holics for merry Christmas and future cruises !!!:p

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oceanwavegirl

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<thanks everyone for replying and its been interesting reading updates .....it helps first time cruisers on STAR knowing to expect nice changes on a Princess cruise>

 

Agreed Oceanwavegirl! We will on the STAR in July for an Alaskan cruise. How exciting to know it will be all fresh and new!

 

In the mid 80's I did a cruise with my EX out of Miami on Carnival Cruise Lines. We were booked into what had to be the first Carnival ship, the Carnivale. In order to move from place to place we had to 'pick up our feet' and step over these metal pieces - I'm sure they have a name, just not sure what it is. The 'creepiest' thing was the bathroom floor was so gross I didn't want to step on it with my bare feet, so we laid towels down between the doorway and the shower. The funny thing was our cabin steward started laying clean towels down for us whenever he cleaned our cabin so we didn't have to do it ourselves! Now that is exceptional service! :)

teacher 91 ha ha enjoyed your Carnival cruise ship story I used to travel on Russian cruise ships to the South Pacific and yes you could expect the same but the ships were always fun !! cheers

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Pia1913

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When the boat goes to dry dock do they do room updates, new carpet, etc. or just the major work, like changing the casino?

 

Am on this boat in May 2012 and wondering if our boat is going to be fresh and new!

 

This boat is called a ship and no, don't expect the rooms to be updated.

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caribill

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So has anyone been on Star Princess since the dry docking? I haven't seen any mention of it - or did I miss a thread somewhere...?

 

There is a thread with a live from the trans-atlantic crossing. It did discuss the changes from the drydock.

 

Among them were

o wedding chapel moved to deck 15

o steak house expanding into the former wedding chapel area

o a redesign of the "Fine Arts Gallery"

o adding a dessert area outside the main Horizon court serving areas

o changing the "Princess Links" area to a "Lawn Court"

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Pia1913

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There is a thread with a live from the trans-atlantic crossing. It did discuss the changes from the drydock.

 

Among them were

o wedding chapel moved to deck 15

o steak house expanding into the former wedding chapel area

o a redesign of the "Fine Arts Gallery"

o adding a dessert area outside the main Horizon court serving areas

o changing the "Princess Links" area to a "Lawn Court"

 

WOW! Look at all these "fantastic" changes nobody can live without. :rolleyes:

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