golferdog Posted May 5, 2015 #1 Share Posted May 5, 2015 We love the Coral which is why we booked B2B 15 dayers on the Island for next year~~Just heard about the retro fit and am curious about the changes~~Can someone give me the lowdown? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted May 5, 2015 #2 Share Posted May 5, 2015 We love the Coral which is why we booked B2B 15 dayers on the Island for next year~~Just heard about the retro fit and am curious about the changes~~Can someone give me the lowdown? Thanks Lots of detailed threads..... here is one...... http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2127734&highlight=island+princess+dry+dock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skynight Posted May 5, 2015 #3 Share Posted May 5, 2015 Approx. 250 additional passengers Elimination of the Universe Lounge No more 360 degree promenade, it will be U shaped now Appears that there is no expansion in the MDR's for extra passengers Elimination of Terrace Pool Aft open deck areas eliminated. Compare the deck plans and you will see for yourself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmwnc1959 Posted May 6, 2015 #4 Share Posted May 6, 2015 I haven't seen any pictures yet, but here are a few side-by-side deck plan comparisons showing the before-and-after aspects of the changes being made to Island Princess. I had posted these in the thread linked above but they're probably lost now somewhere in the middle of that 'conversation' going on over there...;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kineticoh20 Posted May 6, 2015 #5 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Of the changes that really bother me the most is the 13 cabins that lessen the size of the Casino. Then to make it even worse is the photo center making the Casino even smaller. I really enjoy the Casino on board and feel it will be really crowded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Coral Posted May 6, 2015 #6 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Where are the shows going to be that were previously in the Universe Lounge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pythian Posted May 6, 2015 #7 Share Posted May 6, 2015 I kinda like it - but, maybe that is because I snagged an aft facing balcony cabin on Baja for January..... I really liked Univeral Lounge, but ever since Princess stopped doing the 'horse races' there, it's kinda been under used (and really, how much bingo can one take?). And the 250 additonal passengers doesn't worry me for dinner/food. However, I'll let you know after I sail - but for today, I'm pretty excited to be on her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted May 6, 2015 #8 Share Posted May 6, 2015 We so loved Island Princess the way she was. :( LuLu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted May 6, 2015 #9 Share Posted May 6, 2015 I haven't seen any pictures yet, but here are a few side-by-side deck plan comparisons showing the before-and-after aspects of the changes being made to Island Princess. I had posted these in the thread linked above but they're probably lost now somewhere in the middle of that 'conversation' going on over there...;) Not shown is the way the library and card room on deck 8 have been butchered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmwnc1959 Posted May 6, 2015 #10 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Not shown is the way the library and card room on deck 8 have been butchered. Here ya go...;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmwnc1959 Posted May 6, 2015 #11 Share Posted May 6, 2015 This certainly isn't a clear webcam image, but it shows her (left side of image) at the Fincantieri shipyard in Trieste... May 6, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runnerodb83 Posted May 6, 2015 #12 Share Posted May 6, 2015 This certainly isn't a clear webcam image, but it shows her (left side of image) at the Fincantieri shipyard in Trieste... May 6, 2015 2 more photos from the past week or two. One shows the transformation of the aft clearly. https://sites.google.com/site/princesscruisesfaq/ships/fleet-drydock-schedule/islandprincessdrydock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmwnc1959 Posted May 6, 2015 #13 Share Posted May 6, 2015 2 more photos from the past week or two. One shows the transformation of the aft clearly. https://sites.google.com/site/princesscruisesfaq/ships/fleet-drydock-schedule/islandprincessdrydock Wow! That stern is going to be....interesting. :rolleyes:;) I wonder with all of this build-up aft if she will have a new duck-tail? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runnerodb83 Posted May 6, 2015 #14 Share Posted May 6, 2015 i fear the worst The R and S class HAL ships were some of the best looking afloat in my opinion - and then they did terrible things to the stern of the Rotterdam and Veendam. Fortunately thats where they stopped. Rotterdam - which attempted to fix the veendam's botched job http://www.cruise-australia.net/HAL-R-Class-Rotterdam-stern.jpg Veendam http://images.cruisemates.com/cruise-ships/8/4/2/veendam_2009-09-10.jpg Curious that the Veendam got the duck tail treatment and the Rotterdam didnt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunsetbeachgal Posted May 6, 2015 #15 Share Posted May 6, 2015 (edited) With all of the additions, no International Cafe'? Please tell me I am missing something...:confused: And for those saying the additional 250 passengers won't create any problems for evening dining suggest strongly that you choose traditional dining, or my guess is your statement may prove to be incorrect! Edited May 6, 2015 by sunsetbeachgal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare geoherb Posted May 6, 2015 #16 Share Posted May 6, 2015 I agree. Some of the things they're changing won't affect me--such as the elimination of the Sanctuary pool since we could not use it. One of the reasons we like taking Princess cruises over HAL cruises is the variety of entertainment in the evening. Without the Universe Lounge, the Island and Coral will have a huge reduction in what can be offered. For instance, on our 2010 cruise on the Island, every night they usually had a production show in the theater, a comedian in the Universe Lounge, and the game show/nighttime trivias in Explorers Lounge, among other offerings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancyquilts Posted May 6, 2015 #17 Share Posted May 6, 2015 It looks like they are leaving the library alone, which is great. :D That library has five or more times the number of books as are on the Star or Grand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted May 6, 2015 #18 Share Posted May 6, 2015 2 more photos from the past week or two. One shows the transformation of the aft clearly. https://sites.google.com/site/princesscruisesfaq/ships/fleet-drydock-schedule/islandprincessdrydock That looks ridiculous from what I can see. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runnerodb83 Posted May 6, 2015 #19 Share Posted May 6, 2015 I agree. Some of the things they're changing won't affect me--such as the elimination of the Sanctuary pool since we could not use it. One of the reasons we like taking Princess cruises over HAL cruises is the variety of entertainment in the evening. Without the Universe Lounge, the Island and Coral will have a huge reduction in what can be offered. For instance, on our 2010 cruise on the Island, every night they usually had a production show in the theater, a comedian in the Universe Lounge, and the game show/nighttime trivias in Explorers Lounge, among other offerings. The wheelhouse could be utilized better. It seems like it should be sized like the one on the grand/golden/star - downsized or at least partitioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted May 6, 2015 #20 Share Posted May 6, 2015 It looks like they are leaving the library alone, which is great. :D That library has five or more times the number of books as are on the Star or Grand. The library will be greatly reduced in size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted May 6, 2015 #21 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Where will Churchill's (cigar lounge) now be located? :confused: LuLu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted May 7, 2015 #22 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Where will Churchill's (cigar lounge) now be located? :confused: Same place as before. It has not been moved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted May 7, 2015 #23 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Where will Churchill's (cigar lounge) now be located? :confused: LuLu Its in a dedicated location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare RLK33853 Posted May 7, 2015 #24 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Although we do enjoy the true Churchill Lounges on ships like the Grand (full bar setup), this is the best cigar lounge on any of the Princess ships. The location enables the entire wall to be glass so it gives you the impression you are outside and not stuck in a little, dark interior room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted May 7, 2015 #25 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Although we do enjoy the true Churchill Lounges on ships like the Grand (full bar setup), this is the best cigar lounge on any of the Princess ships. The location enables the entire wall to be glass so it gives you the impression you are outside and not stuck in a little, dark interior room. I agree, its a nice space. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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