Knicks1130 Posted September 29, 2020 #1 Share Posted September 29, 2020 Anyone know when the Gem is going into Dry Dock? Will this be a bare- bones operation, or will they make any changes, upgrades, etc. I have seen Dry Dock was scheduled for NOV/ DEC in Boston TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger88 Posted September 29, 2020 #2 Share Posted September 29, 2020 I think its more connected to the cost of such an operation. As far as I understand, its cheaper to keep the vessel at sea rather than on a dry dock. Well at least for this particular moment in time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare shof515 Posted September 29, 2020 #3 Share Posted September 29, 2020 it could be the required 5 year drydock maintenance that is needed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise Wonderland Posted September 29, 2020 #4 Share Posted September 29, 2020 36 minutes ago, Knicks1130 said: Anyone know when the Gem is going into Dry Dock? Will this be a bare- bones operation, or will they make any changes, upgrades, etc. I have seen Dry Dock was scheduled for NOV/ DEC in Boston TIA Around 9th - 20th Nov in Boston. With only less than two weeks of work and to keep the cost to minimum, don't think there will be any large-scale changes. Most likely there is only the routine maintenance and inspection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaja Posted September 29, 2020 #5 Share Posted September 29, 2020 Yes--I recall it was to go into drydock prior to what would have been 😢 my Nov 30th cruise... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare foodsvcmgr Posted September 29, 2020 #6 Share Posted September 29, 2020 I believe last drydock was 2015 so this would be statutory at the least, plus whatever cosmetics could be afforded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise Wonderland Posted September 30, 2020 #7 Share Posted September 30, 2020 Gem's November schedule Nov 4 - Nov 9: Bermuda cruise Nov 9 - Nov 20: DRYDOCK Nov 20 - Nov 30: Caribbean cruise Nov 30 - Dec 12: Caribbean cruise Another point to note: Even though NCL can really sail again in November on certain ships first, this is definitely not for Gem's Nov 4th cruise. It is illogical that they will only operate 1 sailing and then enter drydock again. Unless NCL reschedule the drydock work, I am confident to tell the passengers on Nov 4th cruise that this sailing won't happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laszlo Posted September 30, 2020 #8 Share Posted September 30, 2020 8 hours ago, Cruise Wonderland said: Gem's November schedule Nov 4 - Nov 9: Bermuda cruise Nov 9 - Nov 20: DRYDOCK Nov 20 - Nov 30: Caribbean cruise Nov 30 - Dec 12: Caribbean cruise Another point to note: Even though NCL can really sail again in November on certain ships first, this is definitely not for Gem's Nov 4th cruise. It is illogical that they will only operate 1 sailing and then enter drydock again. Unless NCL reschedule the drydock work, I am confident to tell the passengers on Nov 4th cruise that this sailing won't happen. I'm willing to bet Gem won't be sailing until the Spring or Summer. Covid rates are on the upswing and its only going to get worse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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