Ep010835 Posted November 14, 2018 #1 Share Posted November 14, 2018 According to the PCL website, the Emerald had her last refurb in December 2015. Does anyone know the extent of the work that will take place during the March 2019 drydock? I’m curious in part because we will be on her the following February for the 28 day South Pacific round-trip. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisingrob21 Posted November 14, 2018 #2 Share Posted November 14, 2018 https://sites.google.com/site/princesscruisesfaq/ships/fleet-drydock-schedule Speculative but perhaps some of the venues around the pool area and kids club getting updates; probably similar to the Ruby Princess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ep010835 Posted November 14, 2018 Author #3 Share Posted November 14, 2018 1 hour ago, cruisingrob21 said: https://sites.google.com/site/princesscruisesfaq/ships/fleet-drydock-schedule Speculative but perhaps some of the venues around the pool area and kids club getting updates; probably similar to the Ruby Princess. Terrific website. Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brt49 Posted November 15, 2018 #4 Share Posted November 15, 2018 I hope they install the newer tv system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ep010835 Posted November 15, 2018 Author #5 Share Posted November 15, 2018 +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
never_cruised Posted December 14, 2018 #6 Share Posted December 14, 2018 Any news on this ? What are the likely upgrades ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skynight Posted December 14, 2018 #7 Share Posted December 14, 2018 45 minutes ago, never_cruised said: Any news on this ? What are the likely upgrades ? Routine stuff. Probably will follow the pattern of changing the pool side grill, pizza & ice cream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capriccio Posted December 14, 2018 #8 Share Posted December 14, 2018 I don't know about the upcoming Emerald Princess drydock but do know that on the recent Ruby Princess drydock they also installed the wiring for the Ocean Medallion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ep010835 Posted December 14, 2018 Author #9 Share Posted December 14, 2018 6 hours ago, capriccio said: I don't know about the upcoming Emerald Princess drydock but do know that on the recent Ruby Princess drydock they also installed the wiring for the Ocean Medallion. We can surely hope the same is in the works for Emerald. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrottdizes Posted December 14, 2018 #10 Share Posted December 14, 2018 Was recently on the Emerald and talked to one of the supervisors and he said that the buffet will be redone and it will look more like the "World Fresh Marketplace" that is on the Caribbean Princess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ep010835 Posted December 14, 2018 Author #11 Share Posted December 14, 2018 Well that's certainly disappointing to hear. 😒 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voljeep Posted December 14, 2018 #12 Share Posted December 14, 2018 7 minutes ago, Ep010835 said: Well that's certainly disappointing to hear. 😒 what specifically is wrong with the WFM on ships? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ep010835 Posted December 14, 2018 Author #13 Share Posted December 14, 2018 YMMV but I just don't care for the quality of the offerings. Some will rave about it. Others, like me won't. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brt49 Posted December 15, 2018 #14 Share Posted December 15, 2018 I hope they upgrade the WiFi, so I can enjoy the unlimited package on my August 2019 cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrottdizes Posted December 15, 2018 #15 Share Posted December 15, 2018 17 hours ago, Ep010835 said: YMMV but I just don't care for the quality of the offerings. Some will rave about it. Others, like me won't. I wasn't referring to the quality of the offerings, but rather to the layout of the buffet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ep010835 Posted December 15, 2018 Author #16 Share Posted December 15, 2018 1 hour ago, Parrottdizes said: I wasn't referring to the quality of the offerings, but rather to the layout of the buffet. I apologize. I misunderstood. The layout in my mind is a different matter altogether. I love it. Far, far better than the old days of the single lines. The current arrangement is reminiscent of a buffet in, say, Vegas. One is free to stroll around to each of the different stations before making a decision on exactly what to get. With this freedom, you’ll find that it does get kinda crowded from time to time. Add to this the fact that if one chooses to remain on Lido while moving from aft toward midship and beyond (and vice versa), you WILL transit the WFM. Seems to me the designers didn’t think this through throughly. IMO: Overall Design - 7 Food Layout and Presentation - 10 Food Quality - 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skynight Posted December 15, 2018 #17 Share Posted December 15, 2018 19 hours ago, Parrottdizes said: Was recently on the Emerald and talked to one of the supervisors and he said that the buffet will be redone and it will look more like the "World Fresh Marketplace" that is on the Caribbean Princess. That would be good news to us also. We enjoyed the Caribbean Princess buffet layout, seating and selections better than on other Grand Class ships. The Caribbean also added Planks and Steamers which we thought were nice. Wonder if the Emerald will also do the same or similar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrottdizes Posted December 15, 2018 #18 Share Posted December 15, 2018 2 hours ago, skynight said: That would be good news to us also. We enjoyed the Caribbean Princess buffet layout, seating and selections better than on other Grand Class ships. The Caribbean also added Planks and Steamers which we thought were nice. Wonder if the Emerald will also do the same or similar. I want to say that Planks and Steamers will be added but am not positive on that point. The crew member I talked to did mention that the seating area will be worked to make it more open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrottdizes Posted December 15, 2018 #19 Share Posted December 15, 2018 3 hours ago, Ep010835 said: I apologize. I misunderstood. The layout in my mind is a different matter altogether. I love it. Far, far better than the old days of the single lines. The current arrangement is reminiscent of a buffet in, say, Vegas. One is free to stroll around to each of the different stations before making a decision on exactly what to get. With this freedom, you’ll find that it does get kinda crowded from time to time. Add to this the fact that if one chooses to remain on Lido while moving from aft toward midship and beyond (and vice versa), you WILL transit the WFM. Seems to me the designers didn’t think this through throughly. IMO: Overall Design - 7 Food Layout and Presentation - 10 Food Quality - 2 I was on the Caribbean last Jan. and on the Emerald this last Oct./Nov. and what I appreciated about the WFM (on the Caribbean) was that I didn't have to go all the way back into the buffet to get a dessert; as opposed to the HC (on the Emerald) where I had to go all the way into the buffet. Unfortunately those ships only have so much room to work with. While I am not a big fan of the "Royal" class of Princess ships, I do think that class has the best buffet layout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
never_cruised Posted January 23, 2019 #20 Share Posted January 23, 2019 On 12/14/2018 at 1:10 PM, capriccio said: I don't know about the upcoming Emerald Princess drydock but do know that on the recent Ruby Princess drydock they also installed the wiring for the Ocean Medallion. No mention of Ocean Medallion for Emerald in Princess news release today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ep010835 Posted January 23, 2019 Author #21 Share Posted January 23, 2019 2 hours ago, never_cruised said: No mention of Ocean Medallion for Emerald in Princess news release today. What new release are you referring to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
never_cruised Posted January 23, 2019 #22 Share Posted January 23, 2019 20 minutes ago, Ep010835 said: What new release are you referring to? Princess announced Crown Princess , Royal Princess and Sky Princess would get Ocean Medallion this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryTiller Posted January 28, 2019 #23 Share Posted January 28, 2019 On 11/14/2018 at 2:41 PM, Ep010835 said: According to the PCL website, the Emerald had her last refurb in December 2015. Does anyone know the extent of the work that will take place during the March 2019 drydock? I’m curious in part because we will be on her the following February for the 28 day South Pacific round-trip. I was wondering about the beds. Anyone know if they have upgraded the mattress to the new Princess bedding? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
never_cruised Posted February 21, 2019 #24 Share Posted February 21, 2019 Upgraded WiFi during dry dock https://cruisefever.net/princess-cruises-rolling-out-the-best-wifi-at-sea-to-six-cruise-ships-this-year/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ep010835 Posted February 22, 2019 Author #25 Share Posted February 22, 2019 7 hours ago, never_cruised said: Upgraded WiFi during dry dock https://cruisefever.net/princess-cruises-rolling-out-the-best-wifi-at-sea-to-six-cruise-ships-this-year/ Wonderful news!! Absolutely fantastic. 😀 Now, if they can just maintain the schedule. 🤞 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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