Just Received The Victory "Beautification" Letter

[Fla Mike]

I guess I knew it was coming. Just received the letter, for the 9-11-2016 sailing.

 

For those who who sailed her recently, a few questions about the late boarding.

 

Since boarding is now from 1:30 PM until 5 PM, what:

1. What time are the rooms ready to occupy?
   
2. What time is sailing?
   
3. What time is early seating?
   

 

I'm guessing that embarkation will be a zoo since no one thinks the rules apply to them, or they did not get the letter, my went to spam.

 

Wondering if FTTF is now a viable option for early boarding as more magically appeared after the price went up $10. ;)

 

Also, does anyone know what the 1st night diner menu was? Thinking about skipping the 1st night so we do not miss sail away. Unless they have the Spaghetti Carbonara!

[Megan_Strick]

I'm sailing today on Victory. Glad it doesn't apply to us :)

[RuthlessBoss]

I'm sailing today on Victory. Glad it doesn't apply to us :)

 

Well that sure answers the OP's questions and remarks:mad:

[loubetti]

Ok, I can't keep up with everything; so what is the beautification letter?

[tw67]

I cruise her in January, so I am sorry that I can't help, but what is the "Beautification Letter"?

 

Thanks!

[Fla Mike]

In short, the 'Beautification' letter explains that they are upgrading the rooms.

 

Past posts have explained that the pink baths are gone, and being upgraded with blue accents. Also carpet and old tube TV's replaced.

 

Instead of doing a proper dry dock, I guess they are taking the cheap way out and doing the work while in port/at sea.

 

the letter states embarkation will now take place between 1:30 and 5, load supplies, but not much else.

[RuthlessBoss]

In short, the 'Beautification' letter explains that they are upgrading the rooms.

 

Past posts have explained that the pink baths are gone, and being upgraded with blue accents. Also carpet and old tube TV's replaced.

 

Instead of doing a proper dry dock, I guess they are taking the cheap way out and doing the work while in port/at sea.

 

the letter states embarkation will now take place between 1:30 and 5, load supplies, but not much else.

 

Didn't they do that not too long ago at Port Canaveral?? Loaded supplies and repaired enroute instead of dry docking.

[tw67]

Thank you! I have heard that this was going on, but I can't find out much about it. I am trying to find out which floors have been completed. Please let me know if you hear anymore on this.

 

Thanks!!

[Fla Mike]

Didn't they do that not too long ago at Port Canaveral?? Loaded supplies and repaired enroute instead of dry docking.

 

It has been ongoing for months, looks like they are in no hurry... :(

[ItsAllAboutTheSass]

In short, the 'Beautification' letter explains that they are upgrading the rooms.

 

Past posts have explained that the pink baths are gone, and being upgraded with blue accents. Also carpet and old tube TV's replaced.

 

Instead of doing a proper dry dock, I guess they are taking the cheap way out and doing the work while in port/at sea.

 

the letter states embarkation will now take place between 1:30 and 5, load supplies, but not much else.

 

 

If they are updating rooms and such and not doing major repairs that require a ship to be out of the water, is a "proper dry dock" necessary? I don't take my truck to a body shop for an oil change.

[Fla Mike]

I don't take my truck to a body shop for an oil change.

 

Wow, I thought everyone did. Silly me.

[kcrandall77]

I received the same letter for my sailing on 10/27. If you would not mind reporting back on how your check in process/departure time was I would greatly appreciate. Thanks!

[tw67]

On John Heald's FB page today, someone asked when the Beautification will be completed, and he said by the end of the year.

 

That is all I got! But it is something!!

[PatchesJ72]

If they are updating rooms and such and not doing major repairs that require a ship to be out of the water, is a "proper dry dock" necessary? I don't take my truck to a body shop for an oil change.

 

I love this. There should be a like button ☺🍻

[pirate4me2]

We sailed her in July and I never got the email, so I cannot help with the time questions.

I can tell you tho that my review has food pics, and I remember the first night DH and I both got the "beef brisket" which was really, really good.

[bobbismith]

I am so excited to go that the letter made me happy.

I did purchase FTTF along time ago.

But who cares. I am going on vacation and maybe if I get lucky the tile will be blue!

[NanciRDH]

Well boo. I did purchase FTTF, mostly because I've got an impatient DH lol. And so, now seeing that 130 is the start of boarding, and those with Carnival transfers check in time being whenever they arrive, do they trump all others? If so, it seems like FTTF is now really a waste of $$.

[Frank12]

I can't believe they are still doing that! We got the letter back in May. We left PC at around 6:30 pm that night.

[Cr2zCr8zy]

Yes! OP please let us know how it works out for you. Not sailing on Victory until Feb. and hope all the upgrades are done by then, but you never know..

[easyboy]

If they are updating rooms and such and not doing major repairs that require a ship to be out of the water, is a "proper dry dock" necessary? I don't take my truck to a body shop for an oil change.

You are right.

[easyboy]

If they are updating rooms and such and not doing major repairs that require a ship to be out of the water, is a "proper dry dock" necessary? I don't take my truck to a body shop for an oil change.

You are right.

[psbs86]

I just got the same email for our 10-30, 7 night cruise on the victory.

I just hope our balcony room is already updated.:)

[loubetti]

In short, the 'Beautification' letter explains that they are upgrading the rooms.

 

Past posts have explained that the pink baths are gone, and being upgraded with blue accents. Also carpet and old tube TV's replaced.

 

Instead of doing a proper dry dock, I guess they are taking the cheap way out and doing the work while in port/at sea.

 

the letter states embarkation will now take place between 1:30 and 5, load supplies, but not much else.

 

Ok, now that I know, I can answer.

 

They are NOT taking the cheap way out. Dry docks by law need to occur about once every 5 years. They need to be scheduled well in advance, as in 9 months to a year. They are also VERY expensive, as the ship is also not generating revenue at the time. In the meantime, you can do stuff like that while the ship is at sea, rather than wait for dry dock.

 

In essence, they are trying to make the ship better, while not waiting for the expense of the next dry dock. That sounds very prudent and good business for both the company and passengers.

 

So, you're a little late in boarding, boo hoo! :p

 

At this point I can say that this thread has much ado about nothing! Sorry.:cool:

[Rh2458]

Ok, now that I know, I can answer.

 

They are NOT taking the cheap way out. Dry docks by law need to occur about once every 5 years. They need to be scheduled well in advance, as in 9 months to a year. They are also VERY expensive, as the ship is also not generating revenue at the time. In the meantime, you can do stuff like that while the ship is at sea, rather than wait for dry dock.

 

In essence, they are trying to make the ship better, while not waiting for the expense of the next dry dock. That sounds very prudent and good business for both the company and passengers.

 

So, you're a little late in boarding, boo hoo! :p

 

At this point I can say that this thread has much ado about nothing! Sorry.:cool:

I agree with you. The people having issues, would they rather the entire cruise be canceled?

[Fla Mike]

Thank you Lou for clarifying.

 

I am not having issues, and I am not complaining about boarding late, my original questions were in regards to if early dining was pushed back, sail-away times, and a mess come embarkation. with longer lines. etc.

 

Perhaps I was wrong in my phrasing about dry docking, my original thinking, which I obviously did not convey correctly, was that maybe this could have been done at the same time as the ship was already laid up in dry dock late last year, in 2015.

 

In my opinion, to put her back in the water and do the work, is a money grab. This could have been finished months ago.

 

I've been on plenty of cruises and worked in the industry for some pretty ruthless people who knew how to turn a ship (think Arthur Pollock) so I feel I have a some type, if limited, understanding how things work.

 

Absolutely amazing how people have to get in their in the 2 cents worth, with ignoring my original questions.