mllewis48 Posted December 12, 2017 #76 Share Posted December 12, 2017 She’s escorted by four tugs [emoji16] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yyjguy Posted December 13, 2017 #77 Share Posted December 13, 2017 A big job for those 4 tugs! She is almost at the dock now. Check the bridge cam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westcoaster Posted December 13, 2017 #78 Share Posted December 13, 2017 Star Princess, at Ogden Point in Victoria, and now sporting the new hull livery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitegirl Posted December 13, 2017 #79 Share Posted December 13, 2017 Fantastic pic... so looking forward to our April 10 cruise from Vancouver... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennybenny Posted December 14, 2017 #80 Share Posted December 14, 2017 I was on the 4/21/17 Hawaii Cruise on the Star and unfortunately it was one of my least favorite cruises ever (68 cruises & counting).The Star is OLD! Let me repeat the Star is OLD. The worst areas? The fitness center and Casino. The casino was such a sad, lifeless area. It's pretty large space, but for some reason all of the machines are pushed up against the walls. The ship obviously hasn't been touched for years. We had a mini-suite and it was old looking and in disrepair. The Solarium pool area was always cold - they never heated the space. So during the crossing from Vancouver to the Hawaiian Islands my guess the temperatures was in the low to mid 60's Fahrenheit. kids were in the pool but adults had winter down coats on! The buffet area is annoying. They never improved on the original design of the space, so they use ropes to manage the traffic so you can only enter the main food area from one direction and exit from another. You compare that ship with Celebrity's Millennium Class ships which were built the same time and you will see Princess really let that ship go. Don’t go on the Grand!! It’s even older. It is my least favorite ship but in our home port, so I’ll take it! We enjoyed the Star. Have not sailed her since our Hawaii cruise 3 years ago out of SF. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stairMaster Posted December 15, 2017 #81 Share Posted December 15, 2017 Closeup of Star during drydock. Sent from my Nexus 6P using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocky1 Posted December 15, 2017 #82 Share Posted December 15, 2017 Closeup of Star during drydock. Thanks, very cool pic, but I hate the artwork. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAllenTCY Posted December 15, 2017 #83 Share Posted December 15, 2017 I agree, it seems out of place. The funnel decorations are quite nice, however. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mllewis48 Posted December 15, 2017 #84 Share Posted December 15, 2017 From Port and Starboard the “Sea Witch” looks great! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indygirl99 Posted December 15, 2017 #85 Share Posted December 15, 2017 Closeup of Star during drydock. Sent from my Nexus 6P using Forums mobile app Reminds you how big the ship really is. :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmdchiefthom Posted December 15, 2017 #86 Share Posted December 15, 2017 Well here's some good news is the Star is at sea proceeding to Vancouver as I write this. Hopefully we should start hearing about the changes from cruisers boarding her in Vancouver, in the next several days.;) https://www.princess.com/bridgecams/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ceilidh1 Posted December 15, 2017 #87 Share Posted December 15, 2017 Well here's some good news is the Star is at sea proceeding to Vancouver as I write this. Hopefully we should start hearing about the changes from cruisers boarding her in Vancouver, in the next several days.;)https://www.princess.com/bridgecams/ We will be boarding tomorrow for the 3 day down to LA and then staying on for the 15 day Hawaii. Not sure if things didn't get completed in drydock, or if they totally overbooked both segments but we have received moveover offers for BOTH in the past two days! I am tempted by the Hawaii moveover but my cruise partner isn't, so we won't be taking it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katie333 Posted December 15, 2017 #88 Share Posted December 15, 2017 We will be boarding tomorrow for the 3 day down to LA and then staying on for the 15 day Hawaii. Not sure if things didn't get completed in drydock, or if they totally overbooked both segments but we have received moveover offers for BOTH in the past two days! I am tempted by the Hawaii moveover but my cruise partner isn't, so we won't be taking it... Interesting ... definitely eager to hear more, it's bizarre Princess doesn't publish more official insights on what they did/are doing in these drydocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Flyer Posted December 15, 2017 #89 Share Posted December 15, 2017 Interesting ... definitely eager to hear more, it's bizarre Princess doesn't publish more official insights on what they did/are doing in these drydocks. They seem to promote major changes such as the Caribbean earlier this year but nothing for maintenance drydocks. The Sapphire has a 2 week drydock in March but nothing being promoted about it. I was hoping for some of the Caribbean’s changes but it could be just maintenance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nukesubsailor Posted December 15, 2017 #90 Share Posted December 15, 2017 Interesting ... definitely eager to hear more, it's bizarre Princess doesn't publish more official insights on what they did/are doing in these drydocks. I imagine there are people who jump on the chance to book a cruise right after a dry docking because they are eager to experiences any changes that may have been made. If Princess made known everything that was going to be done, those people might not be so eager to book a post dry docking cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMHCruiseCouple Posted December 15, 2017 #91 Share Posted December 15, 2017 Wife and I were on the Star last month. I board solo in Vancouver tomorrow for the three day to San Pedro. It will be interesting to see if I can spot some differences aside from the Witch. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runnerodb83 Posted December 17, 2017 #92 Share Posted December 17, 2017 Some photos http://cruisingrobsblog.blogspot.ca/2017/12/pictures-of-star-post-drydock-121617.html?m=1 The new in cabin TV's are huge and look to have multiple menus. The lamps have USB ports on them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocky1 Posted December 17, 2017 #93 Share Posted December 17, 2017 Some photos http://cruisingrobsblog.blogspot.ca/2017/12/pictures-of-star-post-drydock-121617.html?m=1 The new in cabin TV's are huge and look to have multiple menus. The lamps have USB ports on them Thanks for the pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runnerodb83 Posted December 17, 2017 #94 Share Posted December 17, 2017 More were added. I know the person running the blog as we are both on board. Please ask your questions and we'll try to answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aim1 Posted December 17, 2017 #95 Share Posted December 17, 2017 Husband has started his journey home, he has Vancouver to Phoenix, Phoenix to New York, New York to London. Hopefully that's him finished for Christmas! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughesthedaddy Posted December 17, 2017 #96 Share Posted December 17, 2017 Thank you for the pics runnerodb83. Very helpful. We are on in a few weeks time in Cabin C743 Caribe deck. Its our first cruise with Princess, so any tips or pics would be greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freedream Posted December 17, 2017 #97 Share Posted December 17, 2017 Thanks, runnerodb83 for posting these very helpful photos, especially the ones of the TV and lamp. I'll be leaving my backup USB charger behind! Will be boarding the Star in LA for the trip to Hawaii. - Dean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthonyy7 Posted December 17, 2017 #98 Share Posted December 17, 2017 Thanks for the pictures! She looks good. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsSoCalCruiser Posted December 17, 2017 #99 Share Posted December 17, 2017 Some photos http://cruisingrobsblog.blogspot.ca/2017/12/pictures-of-star-post-drydock-121617.html?m=1 The new in cabin TV's are huge and look to have multiple menus. The lamps have USB ports on them Thank you for posting the pictures. Do you know if the lamps with the USB ports have been added to all of the cabins? I certainly hope so! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmdchiefthom Posted December 17, 2017 #100 Share Posted December 17, 2017 Thanks for the pic's. It sort of looked like the TV's barely fit above the shelving. Oh well:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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