Qcruise Posted August 7, 2019 #1 Share Posted August 7, 2019 We've been aboard multiple Princess ships lately and some have them, some don't.....the Ruby had them in February and the Royal did not have one in our cabin in April. We will be aboard the Star next month out of Seattle for a turn around cruise and given that they are selling her next year has anyone sailed her recently and can tell us if the new beds have been put into her.....? I know she is not medallion and we don't care about that but a good nights sleep is important to us. Oh and one more question about the bar/lounge in front of the theater.....is it a smoking lounge....? Thanks in advance......happy sailing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John99 Posted August 7, 2019 #2 Share Posted August 7, 2019 Hi Qcruise The Star Princess which was built in 2002. The last dry dock for the Star was in December 2017 (13 days in Victoria, BC). Normal dry docks average 10 days. Here is a breakdown of upgrades/changes that were performed on the Star Princess. New carpets in dining room and Crooner’s Sabatini’s was updated with updated décor and menu Replace Mini-suite sleeper sofas New lamps with UBS charging ports in staterooms New knobs and drawer pulls in staterooms New carpeting, beds, & mattresses in staterooms New LED TV’s in all staterooms plus wall TV’s on deck 7 On-demand TV’s most likely to be activated when OM is operational Replace astro turf deck covering on upper decks Complete renovation of the swimming pool and hot tub areas Horizon Court New washing stations at the entrance Replace carpeting, floor tiles, tables and chairs New cutlery holders and furniture Repair/Refinish beverage station cabinets Replace Wheelhouse Dance floor Promenade deck new carpeting throughout Salty Dog has not replaced the Trident Grille Coffee and Cones has not replaced Scoops Updated exercise equipment New carpeting in Princess Theater New sound system in the Princess Theater New LCD displays screens with information in elevator lobbies and public areas Upgrades in the Casino which includes many gaming tables, slots and carpeting Ocean Medallion wiring installed (not active until subsequent dry-dock in 2021/2022) The ship operating systems inspected and repaired as required Power clean 1/3 of the air ducks in staterooms and public areas Balance to be completed on future dry docks Sand blasted and painted the lower section of the haul Haul art (sea witch) added Bathrooms not refurbished Hope this helps, John Source of information: Cruisemapper, Fleet dry dock schedule, blogs, Cruiser Critic, Google Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Flyer Posted August 7, 2019 #3 Share Posted August 7, 2019 (edited) Based on their luxury bed website all ships have them with the Royal & Regal gradually receiving them this year. https://www.princess.com/ships-and-experience/princess-luxury-bed/ On our early May cruise on the Royal our section on the ship (E400s) received new beds in every cabin...a major improvement. Edited August 7, 2019 by Astro Flyer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griller Posted August 7, 2019 #4 Share Posted August 7, 2019 I don't know where Cunard get their beds from on QM2 but we were just on there and in a basic cabin not a suite - and I know beds are a very subjective experience But it was like sleeping on a cloud. So comfortable in a way I have never experienced on Princess even on what was allegedly ( according to Stewart) one of the new beds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finishedover30cruises Posted August 8, 2019 #5 Share Posted August 8, 2019 And yes the bar between the casino and the showroom is a smoking bar. It is "shooters" with the pool table on the ceiling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qcruise Posted August 8, 2019 Author #6 Share Posted August 8, 2019 thanks for the answers.......I'm sure we will have a great time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hydrodriver831 Posted August 8, 2019 #7 Share Posted August 8, 2019 John99, Thanks for the info on the Stars latest updates. Will be on the Star end of September. We were just on the Ruby (July 27) and it too has been wired for OM, but not yet active. Qcruise, Enjoy your cruise!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisingrob21 Posted August 9, 2019 #8 Share Posted August 9, 2019 can confrim the ship has the newer beds and got them in December 2017. We were on the cruise right after drydock. Photos from that... https://cruisingrobsblog.blogspot.com/search/label/star princess 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted August 9, 2019 #9 Share Posted August 9, 2019 3 hours ago, cruisingrob21 said: can confrim the ship has the newer beds and got them in December 2017. We were on the cruise right after drydock. Photos from that... https://cruisingrobsblog.blogspot.com/search/label/star princess 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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