mediaase Posted October 8, 2016 #1 Share Posted October 8, 2016 First off, I hate to even bring this up as it pales in comparison to the bigger issues and needs in the Caribbean. My sincerest thoughts & prayers are with EVERYone impacted by this devastating hurricane. I believe Adventure of the Seas is/was scheduled for renovation via drydock in Freeport (which took a direct hit) beginning October 14th. Is there any information available as to whether they will proceed with the drydock there? Is there a possibility that they will move the ship to a different drydock to complete the renovations? If neither of those are possible, I assume they cancel & reschedule the renovations? Is there a "best" phone number/email/something to use to get updates from Royal during the renovation? Again, my thoughts and prayers are with everyone... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyreb Posted October 8, 2016 #2 Share Posted October 8, 2016 Also curious. Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted October 8, 2016 #3 Share Posted October 8, 2016 ... Is there a "best" phone number/email/something to use to get updates from Royal during the renovation?.... I know of no official (or unofficial) contact point that gives updates of dry dock progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted October 8, 2016 #4 Share Posted October 8, 2016 I know of no official (or unofficial) contact point that gives updates of dry dock progress. When Empress was in her (second) dry dock in Freeport, weren't there photos posted here from a webcam? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chengkp75 Posted October 8, 2016 #5 Share Posted October 8, 2016 Very unlikely that a slot could be found at another drydock in the short time frame involved. Drydocks are very limited real estate, and tend to book a year or two out. If the yard took damage, they would of course just have to back up all customers, which would have a ripple effect, not just for the cruise ships, but for all the other ships that use GBSY. Drydockings are a statutory thing, and most shipping companies tend to put them off until the last moment, so there could be some issues with the ship's documentation until a waiver is obtained if the shipyard backs things up until after Adventure's documents expire. There is a camera at the cruise port in Freeport, but the yard is just barely visible from it. And, no, no cruise line issues, or releases information on the status of shipyard repairs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mediaase Posted October 8, 2016 Author #6 Share Posted October 8, 2016 Here's hoping everyone and everything in Freeport is ok and good to go for the drydock! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinDawn Posted October 9, 2016 #7 Share Posted October 9, 2016 Totally forgot about the dry dock. :( Guess we will know soon. BonVoyage Dawna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyreb Posted October 10, 2016 #8 Share Posted October 10, 2016 Oh goodness. Subscribing because I definitely need to follow this topic. We are currently booked into a cabin on Adventure that won't exist if the dry dock doesn't happen. Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pencruise Posted October 10, 2016 #9 Share Posted October 10, 2016 We are on the Adventure right now and the ship heads for the Bahamas for 3 weeks dry-dock this coming Sunday the 16th. We have been told that there is major refurbishment being done plus additional specialty restaurants and flow-rider. We are loving the Adventure and she is really in good shape - I honestly cannot say that the ship looks worn or tired in any way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotty2 Posted October 10, 2016 #10 Share Posted October 10, 2016 Looks like it is reopened. From their website: YARD OPEN as of October 10, 2016 8:00 am EST GBSL ADVISES THAT HURRICANE MATTHEW PASSED OVER FREEPORT, GRAND BAHAMA CAUSING MINIMAL DAMAGE TO THE SHIPYARD. GBSL CONFIRMS THAT THE SHIPYARD IS OPERATIONAL AS OF TODAY, MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2016. PLEASE NOTE, DUE TO COMMUNICATIONS ISSUES ON THE ISLAND, E-MAIL IS TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED AND WILL RESUME SHORTLY. PLEASE CONTACT VP OF SALES AND MARKETING, GRAHAM COUSER AT 1+ 281-857-4353 WITH BUSINESS QUESTIONS OR FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RELATING SPECIFICALLY TO THE YARD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BillOh Posted October 10, 2016 #11 Share Posted October 10, 2016 Oh goodness. Subscribing because I definitely need to follow this topic. We are currently booked into a cabin on Adventure that won't exist if the dry dock doesn't happen. Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Well, your cruise is 42 days before ours. I would be happy with Adventure pre or post refurbishment if it is delayed. i just hope it isn't delayed to our week :D We should hear or know something soon, I think the first post refurbished cruise is 11/16, I've been watching their thread, if there is a delay, they will probably start talking about it. I also would think new sailings could pop up if they do delay it by more than a week or two. One more thing to watch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlady Posted October 10, 2016 #12 Share Posted October 10, 2016 (edited) If you google the Royal Caribbean Blog you will find the answers on the the refurbishment of the Adventure of the Seas. I read a few months back it was suppose to start refurbishment October 2016, from reading this blog, looks like the refurbishment delayed to November 2016. Edited October 10, 2016 by starlady Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OC PAT Posted October 10, 2016 #13 Share Posted October 10, 2016 That is some good investigative work. We're cruising 11/26 and I was a bit worried. Appreciate your effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotty2 Posted October 10, 2016 #14 Share Posted October 10, 2016 That is some good investigative work. We're cruising 11/26 and I was a bit worried. Appreciate your effort. No problem, glad to help out. We are not sailing on AOS until April. Hope everything stays on schedule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotty2 Posted October 10, 2016 #15 Share Posted October 10, 2016 (edited) double post Edited October 10, 2016 by rotty2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryjaden Posted October 11, 2016 #16 Share Posted October 11, 2016 I am sailing on the Adventure on November 14 (the first after dry dock). We have not had any updates on delays or rescheduling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mediaase Posted October 11, 2016 Author #17 Share Posted October 11, 2016 The Freeport Shipyard's homepage says that they are open as of Oct 10 with minimal damage...so hopefully the Drydock is on schedule! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare aubreyc1988 Posted October 11, 2016 #18 Share Posted October 11, 2016 The Freeport Shipyard's homepage says that they are open as of Oct 10 with minimal damage...so hopefully the Drydock is on schedule! Sent from my iPhone using Forums That sounds promising! [emoji3] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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