mrsd2fan Posted August 12, 2010 #1 Share Posted August 12, 2010 Howdy- Is there are way to find out if AOS will be drydocked/refurbished (I think they are the same thing) before our cruise next Feb? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseguy1016 Posted August 12, 2010 #2 Share Posted August 12, 2010 Adventure was just in dry dock in April of last year (2009). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsd2fan Posted August 12, 2010 Author #3 Share Posted August 12, 2010 Adventure was just in dry dock in April of last year (2009). Thanks! We're going with friends who are first time cruisers and we've sailed AOS before and wwe keep bragging about what a beauty she is and I don't want them to be disappointed.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribbeanboy Posted August 12, 2010 #4 Share Posted August 12, 2010 It has been announced that Adventure and her two older sisters will get a major upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna - dsw Posted August 12, 2010 #5 Share Posted August 12, 2010 If they get "Major" upgrades - I doubt it will be before our cruise next Feb. That would take too long and they are already booking for every time before then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribbeanboy Posted August 13, 2010 #6 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Most probably when they go next time into dry dock around 2012-13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browezilla Posted August 13, 2010 #7 Share Posted August 13, 2010 If they get "Major" upgrades - I doubt it will be before our cruise next Feb. That would take too long and they are already booking for every time before then. You would be amazed at how fast they can turn around "major upgrades". I would expect it to last at least 1 week and no more than 3 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexis Posted August 13, 2010 #8 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Adventure will not be DryDocked until 2013. She was done in April/May of 2009. Here is our CC update person Albert Ross with the newest update on May 22, 2010. Thank you so much Albert Ross. ;) Monarch of the Seas 6-15 MAY 2011 Majesty of the Seas JAN 2013 Legend of the Seas OCT 2012 Splendor of the Seas 4 - 14 APR 2011 Grandeur of the Seas APR 2012 Enchantment of the Seas 19 APR - 1 MAY 2010 Rhapsody of the Seas 16 FEB - 1 MAR 2012 Vision of the Seas 20 NOV - 30 NOV 2010 Voyager of the Seas 21 JAN 2014 Explorer of the Seas 15 JAN 2014 Adventure of the Seas APR 2013 Navigator of the Seas JAN 2013 Mariner of the Seas 22 APR - 1 MAY 2012 Radiance of the Seas JAN 2013 Brilliance of the Seas APR 2013 Serenade of the Seas FEB 2013 Jewel of the Seas 29 APR - 6 MAY 2011 Freedom of the Seas 20 MAR - 27 MAR 2011 Liberty of the Seas 23 - 30 JAN 2011 Independence of the Seas MAR 2013 Oasis of the Seas Oct 2014 Allure of the Seas Nov 2015 If anyone hears anything different than what is on this schedule, please post it and I will check it out. As with any schedule, things do change from the listing dates at times. __________________ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rummenroman Posted August 13, 2010 #9 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Is anyone else surprised they are already planning Oasis and Allure's dry docks. I find it rather interesting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tropicbird Posted August 13, 2010 #10 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Ships are required to be inspected in drydock every 5 or 2.5 years depending on the age of the hull, per a RCCL ship manager I enjoyed dinner with a few months ago. Ergo, Oasis and Allure would be scheduled for something about 5 years after launched. Note that a drydock does not have to equal a major overhaul or even the addition of any "features". Enchantment was in drydock in Norfolk, VA this year there was very little outward evidence of the procedure once she came out. Of course if the line is planning to make any siginificant changes to a ship, a drydock would be the logical time to do it, just don't presume that because a ship is going into drydock that it means it will be "different" when it comes out. In some cases any changes that are visible to passengers are subtle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-52 Posted August 13, 2010 #11 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Ships are required to be inspected in drydock every 5 or 2.5 years depending on the age of the hull, per a RCCL ship manager I enjoyed dinner with a few months ago. Ergo, Oasis and Allure would be scheduled for something about 5 years after launched. Note that a drydock does not have to equal a major overhaul or even the addition of any "features". Enchantment was in drydock in Norfolk, VA this year there was very little outward evidence of the procedure once she came out. Of course if the line is planning to make any siginificant changes to a ship, a drydock would be the logical time to do it, just don't presume that because a ship is going into drydock that it means it will be "different" when it comes out. In some cases any changes that are visible to passengers are subtle. True! Many people are under the misconception that "Drydock" means "Major Overhaul - Refurbishing" You don't need to drydock to do that. You do need to drydock to shut down the powerplants for needed maintenance, hull cleaning and inspection, intakes, etc. These ships are running 24/7, months if not years at a time, and need looking after. Think of running your car non-stop like that. Sooner or later it will have to go into the shop for a oil change, tune up, etc, to keep it running efficiently. (and safely) You're not going to get new seats or sound system, carpet, etc every time you take it to the dealer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexis Posted August 13, 2010 #12 Share Posted August 13, 2010 When the DryDock is only for 7 days, it is a dusting and a cleaning to me. When you see one for maybe 2 weeks, there is a change coming. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-52 Posted August 13, 2010 #13 Share Posted August 13, 2010 I've taken 2 ships into the yards while in the Navy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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