RickEk Posted August 11, 2011 #1 Share Posted August 11, 2011 I haven't seen anyone mention this, so I thought I would. We received a new-style ship map when we boarded Caribbean Princess a couple of weeks ago. It's in color and unfolds into a giant (compared to the old maps) color-coded map of the ship. On the other side, it has some FAQ's. The first FAQ concerns where lunch is being served and mentions the dining rooms (no more carrying around copies of what dining venues should be open on embarkation day! :p). The map also has a pocket for your cruise card. I thought it was nice that they updated the maps... it's much more informative for the first-time cruiser than the old ones. Here's a few photos... Caribbean Princess Map by RickEk, on Flickr Caribbean Princess - Color-coded map by RickEk, on Flickr Caribbean Princess - Map other side by RickEk, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whimsy Posted August 11, 2011 #2 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Nice! Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jeter02 Posted August 11, 2011 #3 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Yea, I noticed they had those back in march. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam in CA Posted August 11, 2011 #4 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Interesting. Looks awfully big to me. It wouldn't fit in a pocket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 4cats4me Posted August 11, 2011 #5 Share Posted August 11, 2011 We got one of those on the Golden last month but we couldn't find the laundry rooms on on the map for each floor, unlike the old ship map. Maybe we overlooked something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sreiss Posted August 11, 2011 #6 Share Posted August 11, 2011 The laundry rooms are marked by what looks like a washer with a black background. It's a little picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickEk Posted August 11, 2011 Author #7 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Interesting. Looks awfully big to me. It wouldn't fit in a pocket. No, all folded up, it's the size of the cruise card. We got one of those on the Golden last month but we couldn't find the laundry rooms on on the map for each floor, unlike the old ship map. Maybe we overlooked something? Well, the one for Caribbean Princess has a little icon for laundromats and they seem to be correct... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putterdude Posted August 11, 2011 #8 Share Posted August 11, 2011 As I recall we got one on the Golden in May and definitely got one on the Sapphire. The do work very well and are easy to carry around in your pocket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaYouThere Posted August 11, 2011 #9 Share Posted August 11, 2011 I think I'll like the larger size map. Maybe I won't need to use my reading glasses to find my way :) Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishywood Posted August 11, 2011 #10 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Just curious--did you write your cabin number in yourself, or was it written for you at check-in? The last think I would want is something that might be seen falling out of my pocket as I move about the ship to have my cabin number on it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itzmered Posted August 11, 2011 #11 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Just curious--did you write your cabin number in yourself, or was it written for you at check-in? The last think I would want is something that might be seen falling out of my pocket as I move about the ship to have my cabin number on it! The cabin number was written on it at check in. I was glad it was there the 1st day so I could remember what cabin I was in :p I love the new maps. Easy to fit in your pocket and big enough to actually read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted August 11, 2011 #12 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Just curious--did you write your cabin number in yourself, or was it written for you at check-in? The last think I would want is something that might be seen falling out of my pocket as I move about the ship to have my cabin number on it! It is written in at check-in by the check-in clerk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CL-JW Posted August 11, 2011 #13 Share Posted August 11, 2011 We like the new ship map - thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainron Posted August 11, 2011 #14 Share Posted August 11, 2011 I haven't seen anyone mention this, so I thought I would. We received a new-style ship map when we boarded Caribbean Princess a couple of weeks ago. It's in color and unfolds into a giant (compared to the old maps) color-coded map of the ship. On the other side, it has some FAQ's. The first FAQ concerns where lunch is being served and mentions the dining rooms (no more carrying around copies of what dining venues should be open on embarkation day! :p). The map also has a pocket for your cruise card. I thought it was nice that they updated the maps... it's much more informative for the first-time cruiser than the old ones. Here's a few photos... Caribbean Princess Map by RickEk, on Flickr Caribbean Princess - Color-coded map by RickEk, on Flickr Caribbean Princess - Map other side by RickEk, on Flickr Rick, Does this then put an end to the blue/gold/platinum/elite coloured cards we have received in the past for our stateroom keys and Circle designation? If so they'll have one hell of a time figuring out who's what Circle level for access to "appie" hour in Skywalkers. It will also make the issue of elite tendering priority a no brainer as this card does not appear to show what Circle level the passenger is. Love the larger deck plans BUT I'm afraid the card looks like a cheap and shoddy card with handwritten stateroom number on it. Ciao for now!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Woobstr112G Posted August 11, 2011 #15 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Rick; Thanks for the info on the new maps:):):) On another note, I was driving through your neighborhood last week and you didn't even wave.....:(:(:( Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 4cats4me Posted August 11, 2011 #16 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Rick,Does this then put an end to the blue/gold/platinum/elite coloured cards we have received in the past for our stateroom keys and Circle designation? If so they'll have one hell of a time figuring out who's what Circle level for access to "appie" hour in Skywalkers. It will also make the issue of elite tendering priority a no brainer as this card does not appear to show what Circle level the passenger is. Love the larger deck plans BUT I'm afraid the card looks like a cheap and shoddy card with handwritten stateroom number on it. Ciao for now!!! The cruise cards are all still the same. This is just the map for the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainron Posted August 11, 2011 #17 Share Posted August 11, 2011 The cruise cards are all still the same. This is just the map for the ship. This way you get an additional freebie souvenir of each ship in the fleet you sail on now. Love the colour and size...great!!! Ciao for now!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickEk Posted August 11, 2011 Author #18 Share Posted August 11, 2011 The cruise cards are all still the same. This is just the map for the ship. Yes... this is just the ship map. The cruise cards are unaffected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owlhelm Posted August 11, 2011 #19 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Do you get one map per stateroom, or one per person? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann262 Posted August 11, 2011 #20 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Very cool! I am sure you can ask for more than one if you want them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shogun Posted August 11, 2011 #21 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Hi All We thought the new maps were very good, not that we needed them, but as with ever cruise on the first few days you see many folk trying to work out which end is the pointy end, So who will be the first to collect the full set of maps. yours Shogun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infi Posted August 11, 2011 #22 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Do you get one map per stateroom, or one per person? Thanks We got one per person last month. We don't really use them, but they are a nice improvement over the old maps. Saw plenty of people toting them around for most of the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare geoherb Posted August 11, 2011 #23 Share Posted August 11, 2011 I loved the FAQ about receiving a stateroom upgrade that's on this map. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickEk Posted August 11, 2011 Author #24 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Rick; Thanks for the info on the new maps:):):) On another note, I was driving through your neighborhood last week and you didn't even wave.....:(:( Bob Well, that's 'cause I was on the Caribbean Princess! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseAdict218 Posted August 11, 2011 #25 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Do you get one map per stateroom, or one per person? Thanks You get one per person btw, I love these maps :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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