LynnMW3 Posted October 20, 2012 #1 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Does anyone know when/if the Emerald is scheduled for dry dock, and what will be done? We're booked for April of next year, and are wondering if we will be cruising before or after any refurbishing... Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OttawaCA Posted October 20, 2012 #2 Share Posted October 20, 2012 My understanding is that she is going in on December 7th, for 10 days. But I don't know what they are doing. We are on the November 27th cruise, some of the othe passengers seem concerned with being on board right before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted October 20, 2012 #3 Share Posted October 20, 2012 My understanding is that she is going in on December 7th, for 10 days. But I don't know what they are doing. We are on the November 27th cruise, some of the othe passengers seem concerned with being on board right before. With only ten days allocated, I doubt there will be any significant modifications to the ship. The usual main purpose of a drydock is to do maintenance on the hull part which normally is under water. Also to work on mechanical equipent and possibly update electronics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam in CA Posted October 20, 2012 #4 Share Posted October 20, 2012 With only ten days allocated, I doubt there will be any significant modifications to the ship. The usual main purpose of a drydock is to do maintenance on the hull part which normally is under water. Also to work on mechanical equipent and possibly update electronics. Princess ships go in for dry dock maintenance every 2-3 years. Kind of like taking your car in for a tune-up. If you look closely at a ship that hasn't been in drydock for a while, you'll see scrapes and marine life growing on the hill. This is scraped off and the hull repainted during drydock with Teflon-like paint which improves speed and efficiency as the ship moves through the water better when it's smooth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putterdude Posted October 20, 2012 #5 Share Posted October 20, 2012 This all sounds very good, she will be all freshened up for our 20 days in January.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaynak Posted October 21, 2012 #6 Share Posted October 21, 2012 We're just off a lovely 10 days on Emerald. Several told us that dry dock won't involve anything serious, just cosmetics - new carpet and upholstery where necessary etc. Emerald is looking a little weary and will certainly benefit from a freshening up! One staff member also told us they'd have opportunity to do some cleaning in areas they seldom get to. (Didn't ask for specifics on that comment!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindy sails Posted October 21, 2012 #7 Share Posted October 21, 2012 How about the mattress? Have they gotten new ones? I'm on the 12/17 cruise the first after it comes out of dry dock. Thanks for your post about the new menu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Waynetor Posted October 22, 2012 #8 Share Posted October 22, 2012 We will be on her for 20 days before the dry dock. Will post then any info I can get from the crew. Princess has not announced any major changes so likley just the cosmetics noted above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaynak Posted October 22, 2012 #9 Share Posted October 22, 2012 How about the mattress? Have they gotten new ones? I'm on the 12/17 cruise the first after it comes out of dry dock. Thanks for your post about the new menu. Lindy, I didn't hear about the mattresses. I always, always pre-request an egg crate topper, which seems to cover a multitude of evils! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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