Rare Coral Posted April 21, 2018 #26 Share Posted April 21, 2018 Hopefully someone reports from this next sailing and gives us a review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsgoggins Posted April 21, 2018 #27 Share Posted April 21, 2018 Please report back when you return! I leave in 2 months. Thank you for your previous encouraging report. If no one else has reported back, then I’ll be sure to do it :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calikid50 Posted April 21, 2018 #28 Share Posted April 21, 2018 We get on board in Civi on Wednesday. So excited! We fly to Rome Sunday. So close!! Can't wait to follow along! Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohhbother Posted April 21, 2018 #29 Share Posted April 21, 2018 We board the Sapphire Wednesday! Beside myself with excitement. We fly to Rome tomorrow. Let the fun begin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohhbother Posted April 21, 2018 #30 Share Posted April 21, 2018 We're boarding the Sapphire Wednesday. I'll do my best to do a live thread. At a minimum, I'll do a full trip report when we return! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Coral Posted April 21, 2018 #31 Share Posted April 21, 2018 We're boarding the Sapphire Wednesday. I'll do my best to do a live thread. At a minimum, I'll do a full trip report when we return! Excellent! Looking forward to it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funnybunny70 Posted April 21, 2018 #32 Share Posted April 21, 2018 Thank you all . We will be on her at the end of July, the first time we will of cruised with Princess can’t wait ! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Flyer Posted April 21, 2018 #33 Share Posted April 21, 2018 The pictures I have seen show a lot of tile work done (restrooms, pools, etc...), all new green carpet on the pool decks, all new carpet in the hallways on the decks (classy tan with black as opposed to blue and orange), new carpet in the dining rooms, wired for ***** (but not active), new beds, new tvs, new LED light walk installed on the stage in Club Fusion, theatre also has light wall. Honestly, it would not surprise me if every surface was replaced by what I saw. It looks brand new inside! The only things I can remember that’s not in your comprehensive information is replacing old worn out upholstery & renovating the youth center. Maybe the lack of information from the first post-drydock cruise is because they’re having so much fun that they don’t have time to post. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funnybunny70 Posted April 21, 2018 #34 Share Posted April 21, 2018 The only things I can remember that’s not in your comprehensive information is replacing old worn out upholstery & renovating the youth center. Maybe the lack of information from the first post-drydock cruise is because they’re having so much fun that they don’t have time to post. :D Let’s hope so lol Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Flyer Posted April 21, 2018 #35 Share Posted April 21, 2018 Let’s hope so lol Based on previous experiences, it’s more likely to have post-drydock issues posted about so to me no news is good news. ;) But like everyone else sailing the Sapphire this summer I’m eagerly looking forward to information while impatiently waiting for our cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzyed Posted April 21, 2018 #36 Share Posted April 21, 2018 Can anyone direct us to where we can see some of the photos while and after she was in dry dock? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Flyer Posted April 21, 2018 #37 Share Posted April 21, 2018 Can anyone direct us to where we can see some of the photos while and after she was in dry dock? Here’s a link to a FB page for the Sapphire’s current CD Martin Kidd (Martin Cruise on FB) that has a couple of photos during the drydock. I do not have a FB account & could still view his photos from 4/1. https://www.facebook.com/martinkcruise/?hc_ref=ARTejW-WHuJwyqOT_5k63lB6YgFazvP53Su86FMUckkb1I8igqghPh0H3cwxThroWAY I have not seen any other photos which may be due to the Singapore drydock being primarily only maintenance & refurbishment with nothing new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted April 22, 2018 #38 Share Posted April 22, 2018 Someone has reported that currently 400 TV's are not working on Sapphire, anybody know more on this? We are on her for B2B's in May/June.:loudcry: I read in posts on this thread that new TV's were installed in recent refurb in Singapore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzyed Posted April 22, 2018 #39 Share Posted April 22, 2018 Here’s a link to a FB page for the Sapphire’s current CD Martin Kidd (Martin Cruise on FB) that has a couple of photos during the drydock. I do not have a FB account & could still view his photos from 4/1. https://www.facebook.com/martinkcruise/?hc_ref=ARTejW-WHuJwyqOT_5k63lB6YgFazvP53Su86FMUckkb1I8igqghPh0H3cwxThroWAY I have not seen any other photos which may be due to the Singapore drydock being primarily only maintenance & refurbishment with nothing new. Thanks! Enjoyed seeing that...lots of work going on!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffa30 Posted April 22, 2018 #40 Share Posted April 22, 2018 Here’s a link to a FB page for the Sapphire’s current CD Martin Kidd (Martin Cruise on FB) that has a couple of photos during the drydock. I do not have a FB account & could still view his photos from 4/1. https://www.facebook.com/martinkcruise/?hc_ref=ARTejW-WHuJwyqOT_5k63lB6YgFazvP53Su86FMUckkb1I8igqghPh0H3cwxThroWAY I have not seen any other photos which may be due to the Singapore drydock being primarily only maintenance & refurbishment with nothing new. Thanks for posting this. Looks like a lot of work has been done. Makes me even more excited for our September cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Literary Lynne Posted April 22, 2018 #41 Share Posted April 22, 2018 We are sailing on her in less than two weeks time. I'll certainly write a comprehensive review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mapu Posted April 22, 2018 #42 Share Posted April 22, 2018 Someone has reported that currently 400 TV's are not working on Sapphire, anybody know more on this? We are on her for B2B's in May/June.:loudcry: I read in posts on this thread that new TV's were installed in recent refurb in Singapore. After the Diamond Princess dry dock when new TVs were installed, they all worked but many had not been programmed for the on demand system. They also did not have the "old" tv guide to stations and finally had all up and running one day before our cruise ended. Sounds like it might be a similar issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzyed Posted April 22, 2018 #43 Share Posted April 22, 2018 We are sailing on her in less than two weeks time. I'll certainly write a comprehensive review. Looking forward to your review and pix (hint hint)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mapu Posted April 22, 2018 #44 Share Posted April 22, 2018 Looking forward to your review and pix (hint hint)! Pictures would be great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaDog-46 Posted April 23, 2018 #45 Share Posted April 23, 2018 Hi Uncle Les & others - I have a friend onboard the current repositioning cruise in a balcony cabin. Captain is Paolo Ravera - was on the Australian Princess ships. Other master is probably Capt.Heikki Laakkonen ? [Finnish] Food is good - anytime dining in the 4 smaller dining rooms - but with one only after 19:30. No guest speakers, newspapers or bridge instructor. New mattresses in her cabin that are very comfortable - Princess has said change of mattresses will be complete in June. New pillows should arrive in Barcelona. No mention of TV, AC or toilet problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Coral Posted April 23, 2018 #46 Share Posted April 23, 2018 Other master is probably Capt.Heikki Laakkonen ? [Finnish] Captain Heikki is listed for our June cruise. I would have thought all the cabins would have gotten the mattresses during dry dock. Just hope mine does for my cruise :) Thanks for report. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted April 23, 2018 #47 Share Posted April 23, 2018 Hi Uncle Les & others - I have a friend onboard the current repositioning cruise in a balcony cabin.Captain is Paolo Ravera - was on the Australian Princess ships. Other master is probably Capt.Heikki Laakkonen ? [Finnish] Food is good - anytime dining in the 4 smaller dining rooms - but with one only after 19:30. No guest speakers, newspapers or bridge instructor. New mattresses in her cabin that are very comfortable - Princess has said change of mattresses will be complete in June. New pillows should arrive in Barcelona. No mention of TV, AC or toilet problems. Cheers mate, my brother in law and sister in law are also on since Singapore, going to Southampton, but not sending E mails. Yes we got advice Heikki Laakonen will be Master. We have a mini suite, same one on both B2B's, I hope the new mattresses are in.:hearteyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgmeister Posted April 23, 2018 #48 Share Posted April 23, 2018 Cheers mate, my brother in law and sister in law are also on since Singapore, going to Southampton, but not sending E mails. Yes we got advice Heikki Laakonen will be Master. We have a mini suite, same one on both B2B's, I hope the new mattresses are in.:hearteyes: Yeah, I'll be very disappointed if we are stuck with the old mattresses during our Scandinavian cruise in May (I believe this is the first of your B2B's) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philsuarez Posted April 23, 2018 #49 Share Posted April 23, 2018 When is Ocean Medallion going live? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Coral Posted April 23, 2018 #50 Share Posted April 23, 2018 When is Ocean Medallion going live? No date listed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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