Destiny - Post Dry Dock? Pics/Updates...

[boozecruise78]

Hi All,

 

Anyone on Destiny this week...we'd all love to hear what work was done/upgrades and love to see any pics. you can share!

 

Thanks!

[Aim1]

All I have so far is this one, which I posted on another thread (not sure now which one it was, sorry!)

 

This is the new TV screen on deck on Destiny. My boyfriend probably has more which I can post once he's home, but you'll have to wait another couple of weeks for that!

 

[boozecruise78]

thanks ...cant wait 2 see more!

[deenab]

Hi All,

 

Anyone on Destiny this week...we'd all love to hear what work was done/upgrades and love to see any pics. you can share! Thanks!

 

We leave on the Destiny on Saturday the 27th and I will be taking pics and posting before we leave. Hope to get about a dozen so everyone can see what has been done to her. Will post a full review after I return on the 2nd.

 

Thanks for the movie screen pic, I can't wait!

[tag319]

I leave on the second, maybe you could give us a teaser review before u get back?

[deenab]

I leave on the second, maybe you could give us a teaser review before u get back?

 

The couple we are traveling with have a National Broadband connect card for their laptop that picks up off the satellite, so will try to get a short review out the first afternoon (Saturday the 27th) while having our drinks. :D I figure I can set it up on the deck while everyone is boarding and download the few quick pictures I can take. Won't be alot but should show you the new refurb and hold you until you get on the ship Thursday.... as we are getting off.:(

[missygirl]

Great picture...12 more days and can't wait to see all the new things on the Destiny.

 

Missygirl:)

[tag319]

The couple we are traveling with have a National Broadband connect card for their laptop that picks up off the satellite, so will try to get a short review out the first afternoon (Saturday the 27th) while having our drinks. :D I figure I can set it up on the deck while everyone is boarding and download the few quick pictures I can take. Won't be alot but should show you the new refurb and hold you until you get on the ship Thursday.... as we are getting off.:(

 

 

Thank you, You Rock

[Chacooe]

All I have so far is this one, which I posted on another thread (not sure now which one it was, sorry!)

 

This is the new TV screen on deck on Destiny. My boyfriend probably has more which I can post once he's home, but you'll have to wait another couple of weeks for that!

 

Neat picture, but someone missed putting in a burnt out lightbulb (upper deck by the post on the right side of the picure).

 

My favorite time to see ships is at night when they are all lit up. There is just something about a cruise ship at night with all the lights on.

[luv2cruz66]

We leave on the Destiny on Saturday the 27th and I will be taking pics and posting before we leave. Hope to get about a dozen so everyone can see what has been done to her. Will post a full review after I return on the 2nd.

 

we are on the Destiny Oct. 16th.....can't wait to see your pics!!! Thanks so much!

[boozecruise78]

Fresh from her recent makeover, CARNIVAL DESTINY is looking great and poised to begin sailing on her new 4 and 5 day cruises from Miami. Now boasting nearly 500 balcony staterooms and suites, as well as the addition of Carnival's Seaside Theatre and the Circle "C" space just for 12-14 year olds, she's the perfect choice for your next cruise vacation. Ready for some grown up fun? As always, she can satisfy any appetite with her variety of eateries and keep you entertained late into the night with a fantastic selection of lounges and nightclubs. The friendly casino, duty-free shopping and relaxing Spa Carnival round out what is sure to be an unforgettable cruise experience for you and your whole family. Ship's Registry: The Bahamas.

 

http://www.carnival.com/cms/fun/ships/carnival_destiny/default.aspx?shipCode=DE

[boozecruise78]

Fresh from her recent makeover, CARNIVAL DESTINY is looking great and poised to begin sailing on her new 4 and 5 day cruises from Miami. Now boasting nearly 500 balcony staterooms and suites, as well as the addition of Carnival's Seaside Theatre and the Circle "C" space just for 12-14 year olds, she's the perfect choice for your next cruise vacation. Ready for some grown up fun? As always, she can satisfy any appetite with her variety of eateries and keep you entertained late into the night with a fantastic selection of lounges and nightclubs. The friendly casino, duty-free shopping and relaxing Spa Carnival round out what is sure to be an unforgettable cruise experience for you and your whole family. Ship's Registry: The Bahamas.

 

http://www.carnival.com/cms/fun/ships/carnival_destiny/default.aspx?shipCode=DE

[truecruiser]

wow!

 

i'm psyched!

 

thanks for posting!

[debster11]

We leave on the Destiny on Saturday the 27th and I will be taking pics and posting before we leave. Hope to get about a dozen so everyone can see what has been done to her. Will post a full review after I return on the 2nd.

 

Thanks for the movie screen pic, I can't wait!

 

I sail on her October 11 so I will be waiting for your review and pics! Have a great cruise.

[Socref124]

I sail on her October 11 so I will be waiting for your review and pics! Have a great cruise.

 

Debster, Keep her in good shape for us. We will play tag with you when we board her on the 16th...LOL:D

[debster11]

Debster, Keep her in good shape for us. We will play tag with you when we board her on the 16th...LOL:D

 

I'll keep her in good shape and maybe even leave alittle money in the casino for you! :p

[Cincy Gal]

For those cruising soon please keep us informed :).

Thanks

[Socref124]

I'll keep her in good shape and maybe even leave alittle money in the casino for you! :p

 

Thx, we 'preciate that...LOL;)

[missygirl]

I'll keep her in good shape and maybe even leave alittle money in the casino for you! :p

 

Oh no debster...I'm winning all the money, I leave on the 6th:D

 

I don't know about all you guys but I'm so ready to sail I'm about to burst with excitement.

 

Missygirl

[Cincy Gal]

Oh no debster...I'm winning all the money, I leave on the 6th:D

 

I don't know about all you guys but I'm so ready to sail I'm about to burst with excitement.

 

Missygirl

 

Sorry you guys - I am the one who wins in the casino :D.

 

I won $10,000 on our last trip in Aug :p and another individual won a BMW on the same cruise.

 

So unless you are cruising in Feb you are out of luck.

[debster11]

Oh no debster...I'm winning all the money, I leave on the 6th:D

 

I don't know about all you guys but I'm so ready to sail I'm about to burst with excitement.

 

Missygirl

 

NOOOOO save me alittle please?! Have a great cruise. I will be getting on as you get off so I'll wave!

[Lilmatcat]

I will be anxious to read all of your reviews and see any pics. I booked my sister and me on the Destiny today. I sailed on the Imagination in September and my PVP let me know today that Carnival was offering some sort of a promo sale on the Destiny. In addition to the sale price, they gave me an extra $50 off the cabin since we had just sailed and were rebooking right away. Sweet deal -- couldn't pass on it, so 34 days and counting!!

 

Woot Woot Woooooooooooo Hooooooooooooooooo!!!

[boozecruise78]

The latest review I read on the Destiny board was terrible...and that was post-dry dock...anyone who's recently sailed have any additional thoughts photos...to share on the topic?

 

thx!

[Little Elm]

The latest review I read on the Destiny board was terrible...and that was post-dry dock...anyone who's recently sailed have any additional thoughts photos...to share on the topic?

 

thx!

 

 

Do you have a link to that review?

[boozecruise78]

Here's the latest post dry-dock review, from the members review section...not what we all were hoping for...

 

"Needs To Go Back To Dry Dock"

 

We arrived at the Port of Miami via Carnival's Bus at approximately 12 noon. Embarkation took over 5 1/2 to six hours. Everyone was forced to wait out in the hot heat at the Port. No one was allowed in the Port other than to use the bathroom. We received several stories in regards to the delay. One Carnival employee told us a crane had to be moved. Another one told us there was a problem getting the crew on board. Another one told us the computers were down and they had to check everyone in manually. A supervisor told us The Ships Not Ready. Thats the one we went with, cause she was absolutely right.

Cabin: We got on the ship approximately 6 pm and proceeded to our cabin, just in time for the toilet to overflow and flood the bathroom and the cabin. No we hadn't even had a chance to use it yet. Our cabin, definitely not refurbished during the dry dock. The wall paper was ripped in several spots, the safe broken, the closet door didn't close all the way, the light switch was lose and had separated from the wall. The over flowed toilet was the last we saw of plumbing for the rest of the week. No toilet, no plumbing, no nothing, for the entire trip. We came to find out that we were not the only ones, The Crew cabins and many other guest cabins had the same problem. For you cabin guru's, this cabin was a disaster. But our cabin steward he was great.

 

Public Areas: The new carpeting was never completed and we walked over plywood nailed to the floor. Part of the Spa deck was closed and we did notice packing crates in different locations. The elevators didn't work properly and a few were shut down. The gift shops were good.

 

Lido Deck: After being on 9 Carnival Cruises, I can say the only refurbishment on this deck was the new seaside theatre screen. It worked wonderfully. But they only put the movies on at 2 pm. We came back on from the island to see the credits for "50 First Dates". We would have loved to be able to watch a movie out on the deck at night. Not everyone sailing is into MTV music videos, which is pretty much all that played on the big screen. There was a section of the deck by the pool that was closed off for repairs, and quite a bit of rust.

 

The Universe Dining Room: Electrical problems with the lights, they kept going dim and then getting real bright. This went on every night for the entire cruise. Our wait staff was great. Food was okay. Not up to the other Carnival ships that I have sailed on.

 

Staff: for the most part friendly.

 

Entertainment: Okay.

 

Day One: We didn't sail till almost 9 pm out of Miami, so there was no sail away party. Many guests were annoyed, 6 hours to get on the ship, and a few hours more, while they finished loading it. The pools remained closed the whole time, they did not open till the next day, everything was closed, the shops were closed, nothing to do.

 

The ship itself: worn and in need of alot more than a spit polish. According to the plumber, the ship had engine problems, the vacuum system wasn't working properly, and they had problems with the big pipes below. That explained no plumbing. And Out of the mouth of a higher up Carnival employee on this ship "The ship never should of sailed". We agree 100%!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Publication Date: 09/29/08