Specific changes to CB

[Kathy130]

After just returning from the CB 7/28, I am thinking about booking her for next summer. I know there are some major changes happeneing in drydock this January. Please elaborate on changes that are known so far. thanks.

[Pia1913]

After just returning from the CB 7/28, I am thinking about booking her for next summer. I know there are some major changes happeneing in drydock this January. Please elaborate on changes that are known so far. thanks.

 

I believe one of them will be the addition of an International Cafe.

[Sandytoes]

They are going to add everything that her sister ship (Crown) has.

[Sox Fan Cruiser]

Which is

 

International Cafe

Vines (wine & sushi bar)

Sanctuary

Changing Sterlings to Crown Grill

Moving Skywalkers off the "handle bar" and mounting it forward (just kidding!)

 

-but the rest is true.

[NeurosurgeryNP]

And replacing the bum generator.

[Kathy130]

You got that right!!! It cost us decreased port times and maybe some minimal "warm spots" on the ship. But the OBC of $75.00 as a gesture was a respectable thing.

 

Can anyone enumerate on the Santuary and Crown Grill......................I've never been on the Crown. Are they also moving Sabatini's?

[jag27]

We were told on our 5/26 sailing that they are moving the casino to were Sterlings is now and putting in non-balcony suites in the area of the current casino. We also heard that Scoops ice cream will be at no charge. This will include what a PP mentioned as well.

[Kathy130]

Scoops at no charge.....beware my body..........................

[Sandytoes]

You got that right!!! It cost us decreased port times and maybe some minimal "warm spots" on the ship. But the OBC of $75.00 as a gesture was a respectable thing.

You are very lucky they are giving us zilch....:rolleyes:

[bdjam]

We were told on our 5/26 sailing that they are moving the casino to were Sterlings is now and putting in non-balcony suites in the area of the current casino. We also heard that Scoops ice cream will be at no charge. This will include what a PP mentioned as well.

Does this mean they are doing away with the steakhouse?

[Colo Cruiser]

Supposed to be adding a CRown Grill. :)

[bdjam]

Supposed to be adding a CRown Grill. :)

:) Where? If they move the casino to a restaurant area and fill the casino with cabins...where's the Crown Grill going to go? I had heard that Crown Grill would replace Sterlings...?

[DanJ]

They aren't replacing all the casino's current floorspace with cabins, so maybe the Crown Grill is taking up part of that space.

[Kathy130]

Interesting..the casino isn't that big? If part of it becomes Sterling's ........they might only get one large suite with it.

 

Please .....what will Crown grill be like........upscale.....? I've never been on the Crown.

 

Also....the Sanctuary.......please explain? Thanks.

[NeurosurgeryNP]

You are very lucky they are giving us zilch....:rolleyes:

You don't know that yet. The last sailing, they were given OBC because their prots times were cut even a bit shorter. They were informed during the sailing.

[NeurosurgeryNP]

Does this mean they are doing away with the steakhouse?

I think Crown Grill is like the steakhouse, maybe?

[frofro]

A few months ago the International Cafe was showing up on the CB deck plans, now I can't find it anywhere. Have they changed their minds about adding it? The Crown Grill is still there.

[tvaud]

I think Crown Grill is like the steakhouse, maybe?

 

Yes, the Crown Grill is a steakhouse...a good one too.

[tvaud]

A few months ago the International Cafe was showing up on the CB deck plans, now I can't find it anywhere. Have they changed their minds about adding it? The Crown Grill is still there.

 

It always takes forever for them to change things on the website. I'm sure that the changes to the deck plan will be posted eventually.

[tvaud]

Interesting..the casino isn't that big? If part of it becomes Sterling's ........they might only get one large suite with it.

 

Please .....what will Crown grill be like........upscale.....? I've never been on the Crown.

 

Also....the Sanctuary.......please explain? Thanks.

 

The Crown Grill looks like an old English pub with lots of leather booths, dark woods and low lighting. It's a lovely spot to have a great meal of premium steaks and lobster. Oh, and definitely save room for dessert. You'll love the change!

The Sanctuary is a deck area above the Lotus Spa pool. It has luxurious Italian lounge chairs with thick padding and lumbar pillows. There is a thin covering over it that filters sunlight. There are also lots of plants in the area, along with tented spots where you can have an outdoor massage. Serenity stewards are there to serve you. It's an adults only area and very peaceful. There is also a charge to use it. I believe it's $10 per session...morning or afternoon.

[tvaud]

We also heard that Scoops ice cream will be at no charge. This will include what a PP mentioned as well.

 

That would be great news...hope it's true.

[mpwarder]

It is great to hear that the ship will be getting upgraded. I am going on my second CB cruise in October and every time I consider my next cruise, the cost savings of CB out of NYC are too great to ignore, but I want to try different ships. This will almost make it like trying a different ship but still knowing where basically everything is. I love it.