Galaxy drydock 2008 improvements

[kk99]

Hi everyone,

I received this today from my TA who received it from Celebrity directly on the drydock improvements. In April 2008, the Galaxy will go to drydock and these are the planned improvements:

1. Replacement of royal suites carpet (400 sqm)

2. New design for all soft goods in the penthouse suites

3. Replacement of stateroom carpet (3500sqm)

4. Replacement of stateroom chair and sofa fabric

5. Replacement of 500 bathroom countertops

6. Replacement of all stateroom balcony ceiling panels(decks 9 and 10)

7. Swimming pool deck, decks 12 and 14, teak effect

8. Replacement of all defective corrider and staircase railings

9. Refurbishment of elevators

10. Replacement of 25 windows in the Stratosphere Lounge

11. Sanding and varnishing of wood floors in suites and dance floor

12. Teak wood repairs on sky suite balconies (deck 12), royal suite

balconies ,decks 9 and 10

13. Teak wood repairs on the pool area, deck 11 aft and deck 12 aft

14. Marble polishing in the suites, lobby, bars, casino and Orion restaurant

15. Replacement of marble floor in casino

16. Replacement if tiles in Stratsophere lounge entrance

17. New design for mosaic tiles on pool deck, pool bar, sky bar and sitting

area next to sky bar

18. Replacement of shutters on the pool bar and grill

19. New design of carpet and soft goods for the Oasis Cafe, including

buffet blinds, lighting fixtures, and new design chairs

20. Panels underneath the buffet counter to be replaced

21. New design carpet for the Orion restaurant

22. New service station drawers in the Orion restuarant and replacement

of tiles

23. Replacement of carpet in Rendez-vous

24. Installation of new flooring on Embarkation area Deck 3

25. Replacement and /or refurbishment of external light fixtures

26. Refurbishment of interior of Tenders

27. Refurbishment of thalassotherapy room in AquaSpa

28. Installation of additional public bathrooms outside the Orion restaurant

29. Replacement of theatre carpet and soft goods

 

Suggestions that they might install balconies on the aft cabins of decks 8 and 10, and move the flower gallery from the mid ship bar on deck 7.

 

This seems like a lot to accomplish in two weeks in April , but the Galaxy which we were last on in June 2007 could use some sprucing up. Hope this helps on making your travel arrangements on this ship.

k.k.

[richsea]

Thanks so much for that list of improvements!

I sincerely hope that "Refurbishment of thalassotherapy room in AquaSpa" doesn't mean the removal of the T pool:( like they did on Century! Other than that, everything sounds good!

[ecslady]

Finally the "Replacement of 25 windows in the Stratosphere Lounge" :)

And, I agree - I hope that doesn't mean removal of the T-pool.

 

Thanks for posting!

[mrjim]

I hope that they will install a speciality restaurant. It's not on the list.

[CoralReef]

I had heard that they would be putting in a specialty restaurant. I actually hope they don't...I think that service and food quality in the main dining room suffer when cruise lines add surcharge dining. We are booked on the Galaxy for two cruises in January and May of 2008, so I guess we'll find out!

[kk99]

I called my TA back and asked him about the speciality restaurant. I don't think it will happen since it is only a short drydock. If they were to overhaul the Galaxy like the Century, then it wouls be a possibility later on down the road. The list of improvements is more of a sprucing up instead of an overhaul. We had a great time in June(our 3rd cruise on the Galaxy) , foggy windows and all!

k.k.

[hcat]

If they keep the t pool we will sail on her for sure!

[C 2 C]

Well that is a bit of a disappointment. Almost all the points listed involve "sprucing up". I had been led to believe that there would be a specialty restaurant and a new sunset bar.

I had a few negative posts about the state of Galaxy after last year's cruise in May. New decking and finally windows that allow viewing are major pluses.

Strange though that only half the counter tops (#5) will be replaced.

[Lois R]

Well, I am sailing her in March for my 50th birthday:)

The BIG 50:D .....no cloudy windows nor worn carpets,

nor stain in sink will have an adverse affect on my sailing;)

Looks like I will be on her a month before this drydock.

Will let you know what I think of her....I love Mercury and Century

and am quite happy to be able to sail Galaxy too!

[Alaskan Traveler]

Well, I am sailing her in March for my 50th birthday:)

The BIG 50:D .....no cloudy windows nor worn carpets,

nor stain in sink will have an adverse affect on my sailing;)

Looks like I will be on her a month before this drydock.

Will let you know what I think of her....I love Mercury and Century

and am quite happy to be able to sail Galaxy too!

 

Lois, Congratulations on your approaching big 50. I think that you have just the perfect attitude for your upcoming cruise on the Galaxy. I agree with you and would be quite happy to sail on any ship as long as I was prepared for what to expect.

Happy Sailing.

[drsb]

Well, I am sailing her in March for my 50th birthday:)

The BIG 50:D .....no cloudy windows nor worn carpets,

nor stain in sink will have an adverse affect on my sailing;)

Looks like I will be on her a month before this drydock.

Will let you know what I think of her....I love Mercury and Century

and am quite happy to be able to sail Galaxy too!

 

Hi Lois! I am trying to convince DH to let me book her for my 50 next year in October. I think she sounds wonderful and the facelift will be a nice extra!