trvlwrld Posted February 20, 2019 #1 Share Posted February 20, 2019 We have booked a summer 2020 cruise around Japan on the Diamond, but are getting a little worried about comments that she is looking a little rough around the edges (especially the staterooms)....can anyone who has sailed on her recently give me some feedback please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grburkart Posted February 20, 2019 #2 Share Posted February 20, 2019 I can’t give you any feedback as I have never sailed on the Diamond or any other ship for that matter. I just want to say that I’m booked on the Diamond for Dec. 2020. I would be curious as to the comments as well but I wouldn’t put a lot of stock into the negativity of some. I would think princess will hold up their standards and give us stetrooms they’d be proud of. It is there business, after all. I am confident with my booking choices. Glenn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinbadThePorter Posted February 20, 2019 #3 Share Posted February 20, 2019 I was on Diamond last year and she seemed fine to me. Although maybe that's because I'm a little rough around the edges too! If Diamond is tired, I'd hate to see what people would say about most of the cruise ships in Australian waters, e.g. Sea and Sun Princess. The cabin was good, the public areas very nice. Seriously, I thought she was fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare terry&mike Posted February 20, 2019 #4 Share Posted February 20, 2019 Diamond just left a 14 day dry dock in early February for some upgrades and refurbishment - https://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/20326-diamond-princess-debuts-after-drydock-updates.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ombud Posted February 20, 2019 #5 Share Posted February 20, 2019 That's my favorite ship! Love the Asian touches 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trvlwrld Posted February 21, 2019 Author #6 Share Posted February 21, 2019 also wondering about the Japan being hot and humid and rainy in July 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare trbarton Posted February 21, 2019 #7 Share Posted February 21, 2019 16 hours ago, terry&mike said: Diamond just left a 14 day dry dock in early February for some upgrades and refurbishment - https://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/20326-diamond-princess-debuts-after-drydock-updates.html I’ve tried our link & get the message “The server can’t be found” Tom🤔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocklinmom Posted February 21, 2019 #8 Share Posted February 21, 2019 Yes I am considering the Japan cruise in summer 2020 as well. Also wondering about the weather there in July, and how the Diamond is. Can anyone who has done this cruise in the summer please advise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TracieABD Posted February 21, 2019 #9 Share Posted February 21, 2019 I loved the Diamond... If you have some time, book a stay in the Izumi Onsen. It was a lovely little escape. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aloha 1 Posted February 21, 2019 #10 Share Posted February 21, 2019 (edited) 18 hours ago, trvlwrld said: also wondering about the Japan being hot and humid and rainy in July As with any locale, the weather will vary. Summer in Japan is typically hot and humid. The rainy season ends in late June.We were last in Japan in August 2016. Hot and humid pretty much describes the weather. But A/C is everywhere inside and after a couple days, you adjust. Plan to wear light clothing and start your day trips early. Whatever the weather, a trip to Japan is worth it. Edited February 21, 2019 by Aloha 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srpilo Posted February 21, 2019 #11 Share Posted February 21, 2019 I just got off the Diamond on Jan 19th, and she went into dry-dock the same day... All I can tell you is the Diamond REALLY needed a dry-dock, as IMO she was in the worst shape I've ever seen a Princess ship in.. This was my 58th Princess cruise, and I was SHOCKED at the condition of some areas of the ship, we were on the Sapphire her sister ship this June (2018) in Europe and the difference in the condition between the two could not have been greater. I'm sincerely hoping the dry-dock was aimed at addressing some of the glaring maintenance issues that were clear and obvious and there for all to see Fingers crossed Srpilo 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trvlwrld Posted February 22, 2019 Author #12 Share Posted February 22, 2019 Has anyone been on her since dry dock...??? Anyone been to Japan late June/early July? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EDVM96 Posted March 4, 2019 #13 Share Posted March 4, 2019 On 2/22/2019 at 3:37 AM, trvlwrld said: Has anyone been on her since dry dock...??? Yes, me. From Feb 02 to Feb 14 2019, Singapore to Tokyo, right after the dry dock. Diamond Princess was in very good shape. A lot of new paint, carpets, furniture, etc. everywhere. New mattress in the stateroom, brand new large TV (now at the wall where the picture was) with new entertainment system. New routers over the balconies, very stable and improved internet throughout the ship. New large digital signs at the stairways. New MUTS sound system. New sauna interior. Some contractors were still on board during the cruise for additional work. A very nice ship. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aloha 1 Posted March 4, 2019 #14 Share Posted March 4, 2019 1 hour ago, EDVM96 said: Yes, me. From Feb 02 to Feb 14 2019, Singapore to Tokyo, right after the dry dock. Diamond Princess was in very good shape. A lot of new paint, carpets, furniture, etc. everywhere. New mattress in the stateroom, brand new large TV (now at the wall where the picture was) with new entertainment system. New routers over the balconies, very stable and improved internet throughout the ship. New large digital signs at the stairways. New MUTS sound system. New sauna interior. Some contractors were still on board during the cruise for additional work. A very nice ship. Thanks very much for your reply! How was the food? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EDVM96 Posted March 4, 2019 #15 Share Posted March 4, 2019 (edited) 5 hours ago, Aloha 1 said: How was the food? The MDR food was nice. The Diamond has the "new" menus now. For example - the lobster comes with the risotto and no more prawns, vegetables and no more butter sauce. The old lobster dish was much better. Beef Wellington was very nice. The coldwater lobster from Sterling Steakhouse was also very good. Horizon Court lunch buffet was surprisingly rich in variety. Nice pastas. The breakfast buffet was disappointing, but that became a fleetwide problem with Princess Cruises in the last years imho. The only thing missing on this ship is the International Cafe in the atrium. Edited March 4, 2019 by EDVM96 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EDVM96 Posted March 4, 2019 #16 Share Posted March 4, 2019 (edited) Seamless livery Edited March 4, 2019 by EDVM96 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocklinmom Posted March 4, 2019 #17 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Thank you for this updated info on the Diamond, I am considering booking a cruise on her next summer. Since it doesn't have the International Café, do they still have a specialty coffee bar? And do they have the breakfast donuts, maybe up in the buffet instead? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aloha 1 Posted March 6, 2019 #18 Share Posted March 6, 2019 (edited) On 3/4/2019 at 4:18 PM, EDVM96 said: The MDR food was nice. The Diamond has the "new" menus now. For example - the lobster comes with the risotto and no more prawns, vegetables and no more butter sauce. The old lobster dish was much better. Beef Wellington was very nice. The coldwater lobster from Sterling Steakhouse was also very good. Horizon Court lunch buffet was surprisingly rich in variety. Nice pastas. The breakfast buffet was disappointing, but that became a fleetwide problem with Princess Cruises in the last years imho. The only thing missing on this ship is the International Cafe in the atrium. So Sterling is still on the ship? It doesn't show up on the latest deck plan. Edited March 6, 2019 by Aloha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bemis12 Posted March 6, 2019 #19 Share Posted March 6, 2019 14 minutes ago, Aloha 1 said: So Sterling is still on the ship? It doesn't show up on the latest deck plan. I see it on Lido deck on the deck plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EDVM96 Posted March 6, 2019 #20 Share Posted March 6, 2019 (edited) Yes, there is definitely the Sterling Steak House. Just behind the Horizon Court. There was an option every night in the MDRs to order food from Sterling. 19 USD then instead of 29 at Sterling. Edited March 6, 2019 by EDVM96 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EDVM96 Posted March 6, 2019 #21 Share Posted March 6, 2019 Sterling lobster in the MDR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aloha 1 Posted March 6, 2019 #22 Share Posted March 6, 2019 7 minutes ago, EDVM96 said: Yes, there is definitely the Sterling Steak House. Just behind the Horizon Court. There was an option every night in the MDRs to order food from Sterling. 19 USD then instead of 29 at Sterling. Vielen dank mein freund. Das ist gut! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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