Ocean Village 1 aka Pacific Pearl is on her way to Singapore (2 threads merged)

[CruiseAdict218]

Looks like the Ocean Village's final cruise is coming to an end she is on her way to Heraklion, is she being dry docked in Singapore? and if so is there a web cam where I can see her?

[stanc61]

I sent an email to P&O England about the trip from Crete to Singapore (dry dock) for the refit. They replied that this trip would be accommodating an army of people who will be flat out pulling up carpets, fixtures and fittings in preparation for the arrival in Singapore.

 

This link takes you to the Ocean Village ebrochure which has some video clips and other details about Ocean Village. I dont believe the link is in contravention of a TA recommendation as this ship is now out of service.

http://content.yudu.com/A1ig29/OceanVillage2010/resources/index.htm?referrerUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oceanvillageholidays.co.uk%2Fview-ebrochure.aspx

 

Also attached is the link to the Ocean Village webcam http://www.oceanvillageholidays.co.uk/webcam.aspx

[Sandielle]

No doubt, the P&O website will have videos of the refurb, as it is happening, as they did with the Dawn and Jewel.

[Kiwi_cruiser]

Last night / this morning NZ Time Ocean Village 1 left on her final trip, she is on her way to the Singapore dry dock to be transformed into Pacific Pearl.

 

Her first port on her trip is Heraklion.

 

 

 

[Kiwi_cruiser]

Looks like the Ocean Village's final cruise is coming to an end she is on her way to Heraklion, is she being dry docked in Singapore? and if so is there a web cam where I can see her?

 

There is no Webcams in Singapore that show the dry dock :(

[Kiwi Kruzer]

I sent an email to P&O England about the trip from Crete to Singapore (dry dock) for the refit. They replied that this trip would be accommodating an army of people who will be flat out pulling up carpets, fixtures and fittings in preparation for the arrival in Singapore.

 

This link takes you to the Ocean Village ebrochure which has some video clips and other details about Ocean Village. I dont believe the link is in contravention of a TA recommendation as this ship is now out of service.

http://content.yudu.com/A1ig29/OceanVillage2010/resources/index.htm?referrerUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oceanvillageholidays.co.uk%2Fview-ebrochure.aspx

 

Also attached is the link to the Ocean Village webcam http://www.oceanvillageholidays.co.uk/webcam.aspx

 

Thanks for that information . I was wondering if they were operating that trip as a cruise or not.

Bit like when Pacific Princess was taken over at Tahiti. She sailed to the dock in Singapore with workmen on board getting everything ready for the big change.

[CruiseAdict218]

Last night / this morning NZ Time Ocean Village 1 left on her final trip, she is on her way to the Singapore dry dock to be transformed into Pacific Pearl.

 

Her first port on her trip is Heraklion.

 

 

 

 

 

Shes still on her last cruise????? http://www.marinetraffic.com/ais/shipdetails.aspx?MMSI=234890000

[stanc61]

Last night / this morning NZ Time Ocean Village 1 left on her final trip, she is on her way to the Singapore dry dock to be transformed into Pacific Pearl.

 

Her first port on her trip is Heraklion.

 

 

 

I agree with CruiseAdict, she is still on her second to last day, the webcam pics look like the greek mainland port of Katakolon which is the last port before Heraklion in Crete. At the present time she is sailing and is expected to dock at approx 4am Thu 21 Oct.

[CruiseW827]

The others are correct she doesnt leave on her last trip to singapore until the 21st which I know is today but it isnt today there. If that makes any sense. Tonight when we check it she will be readying to leave on her fond farewell.

[Single Cruiser]

You've got to remember that you lot are 12hrs ahead..

 

She arrived in Crete local time about 6 hours ago and is picking up her final passengers before leaving for Singapore in about 8hrs from this message time-stamp!

[Single Cruiser]

I sent an email to P&O England about the trip from Crete to Singapore (dry dock) for the refit. They replied that this trip would be accommodating an army of people who will be flat out pulling up carpets, fixtures and fittings in preparation for the arrival in Singapore.

 

 

Well they have given you bad information.

 

She sets sail with a FULL compliment of some 1400 passengers later today on a 3 week cruise, so no there is not an army working on her until Singapore!!!

 

The only place they could do that is the kids club as they have made this an adult-only voyage.

 

She ends service on Saturday 13th November when she arrives in dry dock http://www.oceanvillageholidays.co.uk/fond-farewell.aspx at Singapore after her final cruise!

[Kiwi Kruzer]

So why where we locked out of that cruise?

 

I triedto book that one

but no one down here could tell me anything about it..

 

Only for the Brits????

[Kiwi_cruiser]

This is Crete:

 

[Single Cruiser]

So why where we locked out of that cruise?

 

I triedto book that one

but no one down here could tell me anything about it..

 

Only for the Brits????

 

Same reason we can't book P&O AUS direct I guess.

 

Plus the system crashed when they tried to put tickets on sale as the demand was so great they could have been sold many times over at ridiculous prices!!

[Single Cruiser]

Should have added they normally leave the carpets until the end so the army will probably be onboard when they leave Singapore for the week or so down to NZ!

[CruiseAdict218]

So why where we locked out of that cruise?

 

I triedto book that one

but no one down here could tell me anything about it..

 

Only for the Brits????

 

Sold out in March 2010

[CruiseAdict218]

Well they have given you bad information.

 

She sets sail with a FULL compliment of some 1400 passengers later today on a 3 week cruise, so no there is not an army working on her until Singapore!!!

 

The only place they could do that is the kids club as they have made this an adult-only voyage.

 

She ends service on Saturday 13th November when she arrives in dry dock http://www.oceanvillageholidays.co.uk/fond-farewell.aspx at Singapore after her final cruise!

 

i never knew of this cruise, I thought the 7 Day cruise they just did was her final one :o

[thied]

I dont know where she is.

[thied]

from the P&O face book progress report

Dear Pacific Pearl blog readers,

 

Well, time is slipping by very quickly with Ocean Village on her final cruise now to Singapore for conversion into Pacific Pearl, starting on the 13th November.

 

Our dedicated project team, contractors and crew have a very busy month ahead of them in dry dock with a project scope covering everything from Dining to Safety & Security upgrades to Technical refits. Specialist superintendents, managers, consultants and coordinators will work tirelessly to prepare Pacific Pearl to leave dry dock for sea trails on the 4th November. The list of jobs is definitely intimidating!

 

Launch event planning is also underway for Auckland’s Queen’s Wharf on 21st December. We hope to bring a carnival like atmosphere to life, with a four-hour public event alongside Pacific Pearl in port, with fair-style attractions and award-winning entertainers (we’re desperate to tell you who they are, but we can’t just yet!). The theme, of course, will be a South Pacific Christmas party with food stalls serving cuisine representing the on board restaurants offerings (Salt Grill included).

 

Lars Kristiansen, Director of Food & Beverage Operations (who most of you will remember from Masterchef) and Greg Dehn, our Special Events Director were in Auckland recently, sampling dishes for the launch event. Talk about a tough job.

Stay tuned, as the official launch event details will be posted here on the blog – and we can finally release the name of our big act talent. You definitely don’t want to miss out.

 

Pacific Pearl launch event tasting, Lars Kristiansen and Greg Dehn

[Single Cruiser]

I dont know where she is.

 

Safaga, Egypt today then loads of sea days as she heads towards Pirate territory!