Kiwi_cruiser Posted June 25, 2018 #1 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Sun Princess heading in to dry dock - 20th June 2018: (This was the only webcam capture I got of her going in to dry dock, before her webcam stopped updating :( ) It will be interesting to see if she will get the new Sea Witch art work on her bow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewgood Posted June 25, 2018 #2 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Is that Singapore in the background? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted June 25, 2018 #3 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Cheers Stu, will be interesting to see if she does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karmab Posted June 25, 2018 #4 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Hi do you know what was done to her in Dry Dock by any chance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi_cruiser Posted July 4, 2018 Author #5 Share Posted July 4, 2018 Sun Princess is now out of dry dock and ready to start cruising again: :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted July 4, 2018 #6 Share Posted July 4, 2018 I hope they completed all the refurbishments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elliair Posted July 5, 2018 #7 Share Posted July 5, 2018 I hope they completed all the refurbishments. Do you or anyone know what they did in the way of refurbishment to the Sun Princess? We'll be on her in January, really looking forward to seeing Australia and the Fiji Islands. We've always wanted to visit Australia and this is our golden opportunity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patch nine Posted July 5, 2018 #8 Share Posted July 5, 2018 She has had a paint job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobby_The_Ship_Elf Posted July 5, 2018 #9 Share Posted July 5, 2018 I love the Sun class ships however we have never sailed on Sun (did both Dawn & Sea). For me they are the right size ship - cos I am only a wee Elf . Any update on what has been 'refurbished' will be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cheznandy Posted July 5, 2018 #10 Share Posted July 5, 2018 I love the Sun class ships however we have never sailed on Sun (did both Dawn & Sea). For me they are the right size ship - cos I am only a wee Elf . Any update on what has been 'refurbished' will be appreciated. Dobby, I have sent you an email, did you get it? I need your contact details:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted July 8, 2018 #11 Share Posted July 8, 2018 Looks fresh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chankahon Posted July 18, 2018 #12 Share Posted July 18, 2018 Princess has a press release on the dry dock: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/new-features-and-upgrades-debut-onboard-sun-princess-300681885.html A friend of mine sailed on Sun Princess early July and he was not impressed by the dated interior. The peephole was gone in his cabin so there was literally a hole in the door. Princess doesn't seem to have a long term plan to keep the Sun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacificlover Posted July 19, 2018 #13 Share Posted July 19, 2018 The Sun is doing a 46 day Freemantle to South Africa in January 2020. I'm thinking of it, but have my reservations re the age of the ship. Love the size. Heavily booked already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted July 19, 2018 #14 Share Posted July 19, 2018 Despite the fact she's an older ship, she's still one of my favourites. The cabins are comfortable even though the decor is a bit bland. The bathrooms are standard Princess but the showers seem a little bigger than the Grand and Royal class ships. Crooners is the real hub of the ship, but the Wheelhouse bar is a great alternative. And the wide promenade deck that goes right around the ship works for both walkers/runners and those who want a sheltered place to sit. The reported enhancements don't really interest me - club class, different shops, youth and teen centre. I'd happily cruise on her again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted July 19, 2018 #15 Share Posted July 19, 2018 It is good if you have a suite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi_cruiser Posted July 19, 2018 Author #16 Share Posted July 19, 2018 The Sun is doing a 46 day Freemantle to South Africa in January 2020. I'm thinking of it, but have my reservations re the age of the ship. Love the size. Heavily booked already. That cruise is on my bucket list :), I would not mind doing 46 days on the Sun. I have all ready done over 35days on the Sea, which is the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi_cruiser Posted July 19, 2018 Author #17 Share Posted July 19, 2018 Cruise Critic has posted a story on what's changes have been done to the Sun Princess https://www.cruisecritic.com.au/news/news.cfm?ID=8763 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted July 19, 2018 #18 Share Posted July 19, 2018 Cruise Critic has posted a story on what's changes have been done to the Sun Princess https://www.cruisecritic.com.au/news/news.cfm?ID=8763 Thanks Stu, I Thought I had posted this already but it must be in the other Sun thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elliair Posted July 20, 2018 #19 Share Posted July 20, 2018 Cruise Critic has posted a story on what's changes have been done to the Sun Princess https://www.cruisecritic.com.au/news/news.cfm?ID=8763 I just read it and it doesn't sound like much of a dry dock enhancement to the Sun Princess. Someone left a comment about sewage smells and oil smells. Has this always been a problem for this particular ship? It's not unusual to smell funky smells on a ship like sewage and garbage if one is aft and under Lido, but not always. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted July 20, 2018 #20 Share Posted July 20, 2018 I hope they have not taken over public space as 'retail outlets' to increase on board revenue.:evilsmile: This club class is just a revenue raiser. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted July 20, 2018 #21 Share Posted July 20, 2018 I hope they have not taken over public space as 'retail outlets' to increase on board revenue.:evilsmile: This club class is just a revenue raiser. It doesn't look like they've added any more retail outlets. I think they've just reimagined the ones that were there on deck 6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted July 20, 2018 #22 Share Posted July 20, 2018 It doesn't look like they've added any more retail outlets. I think they've just reimagined the ones that were there on deck 6. Thanks mate, as long as the Sun Princess pax 'Come back New.' :') After visiting the 'reimagined' boutiques. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted July 20, 2018 #23 Share Posted July 20, 2018 They would like to reimagine the money out of people's back pockets more like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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