wallyworld583 Posted October 31, 2016 #1 Share Posted October 31, 2016 Can anyone who has been on the Crown lately comment on the mattresses? Are we going to need a topper (does Princess even do that)? We haven't sailed Princess for a while but I just can't handle the padded plywood that some of the other lines seem to have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shredie Posted October 31, 2016 #2 Share Posted October 31, 2016 I guess it depends on the bed you get. My last couple of times on the Crown the beds were fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Flyer Posted October 31, 2016 #3 Share Posted October 31, 2016 Comfort is subjective but in April we needed to have a pillowtop pad added to be comfortable for us. The Crown isn't scheduled to receive their luxury mattresses until April 2018 but with the improved pillowtop mattress pads we had a comfortable night's sleep. For us the pillowtop pads are much better than the broken down eggcrate pads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennybenny Posted October 31, 2016 #4 Share Posted October 31, 2016 Comfort is subjective. Cruise beds for me are never as comfy as home, or a hotel on a business trip. I've considered bringing my own mattress topper, but that's just an added expense and bulky luggage. So I have never done it. We've only gotten a topper once, other times, they were not available. Also, don't think they are ever available on the smaller beds (when they aren't together as one/separated into 2). We were on the Crown in April, 3 to a room, and the mattress was not very comfy for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOLIVITA LADY Posted November 1, 2016 #5 Share Posted November 1, 2016 Just got off the Crown, cabin E417 and the bed and pillows were very uncomfortable. Like sleeping on a wooden board with stones for pillows. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallyworld583 Posted November 1, 2016 Author #6 Share Posted November 1, 2016 Thanks all. Guess I need to get busy and request a topper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenie082756 Posted November 1, 2016 #7 Share Posted November 1, 2016 Can anyone who has been on the Crown lately comment on the mattresses? Are we going to need a topper (does Princess even do that)? We haven't sailed Princess for a while but I just can't handle the padded plywood that some of the other lines seem to have. The mattress are in need of new ones. Had a topper put on ours only helped a little. The Crown I believe is suppose to get new ones in 2017. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy R Posted November 1, 2016 #8 Share Posted November 1, 2016 We had twin beds... DH's mattress was fine, mine sagged in the middle which was clearly visible. I asked for a new mattress but I was told they didn't have any available. Used a topper which made it better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Flyer Posted November 1, 2016 #9 Share Posted November 1, 2016 (edited) Thanks all. Guess I need to get busy and request a topper. There are a limited number of the better pillowtop pads so check your mattress ASAP and request one if you need it. They're queen size but once on a month long cruise our steward folded one in half for my twin mattress. Edited November 1, 2016 by Astro Flyer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WupperAV Posted November 3, 2016 #10 Share Posted November 3, 2016 (edited) Crown does go into Drydock early April 2017. New beds, paint, TVs, carpet and a Curtis Stones Shares that I hear is an up sell lousy restaurant. Ships must go to drydock 2 times every 6 years for engine maintenence.It will probably get what Sun did. Sun Princess refurbishment (Singapore, 2-week drydock, cost US$30 mill) Kai Seafood Bar (sushi bar) buffet dining complex "World Fresh Marketplace" upgraded new decor, live ala carte cooking, pastry shop / coffee bar Amuleto Cafe) "Lotus Spa" renovated new interior decor (furnishings with Asian/Japan touches) Terrace Grill remodeled into al fresco BBQ dining venue the ice cream bar transformed into New Zealand Natural (with specialty coffees) SHARE restaurant replaced the pizzeria Edited November 3, 2016 by WupperAV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WupperAV Posted November 3, 2016 #11 Share Posted November 3, 2016 SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea requirements) For Passenger vessel the inspection of the ship’s bottom is to be done annually. Two of such inspection in a period of five year must be carried in dry dock and the maximum interval between these inspections is 3 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skynight Posted November 3, 2016 #12 Share Posted November 3, 2016 Crown does go into Drydock early April 2017. New beds, paint, TVs, carpet and a Curtis Stones Shares that I hear is an up sell lousy restaurant. Ships must go to drydock 2 times every 6 years for engine maintenence.It will probably get what Sun did. Sun Princess refurbishment (Singapore, 2-week drydock, cost US$30 mill) Kai Seafood Bar (sushi bar) buffet dining complex "World Fresh Marketplace" upgraded new decor, live ala carte cooking, pastry shop / coffee bar Amuleto Cafe) "Lotus Spa" renovated new interior decor (furnishings with Asian/Japan touches) Terrace Grill remodeled into al fresco BBQ dining venue the ice cream bar transformed into New Zealand Natural (with specialty coffees) SHARE restaurant replaced the pizzeria What is your source for this information? Since the Crown is scheduled to be in the US market through mid 2018 I don't see all the things you mention actually happening during a Crown Dry Dock. The Crown and Sun are entirely different ships. I would think any changes would be minor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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