twentyknots Posted July 11, 2019 #1 Share Posted July 11, 2019 The Zuiderdam will dry dock in early December. Does anyone know what is planned? We will be on the first cruise after the dry dock. Just wondering what to expect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted July 11, 2019 #2 Share Posted July 11, 2019 40 minutes ago, twentyknots said: The Zuiderdam will dry dock in early December. Does anyone know what is planned? We will be on the first cruise after the dry dock. Just wondering what to expect. Should be standard dry-dock maintenance only Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtlantaCruiser72 Posted July 11, 2019 #3 Share Posted July 11, 2019 As the drydock window is very short (December 1-9) I would anticipate it's for required underwater Marine maintenance and inspections. Any minor cosmetic work done to the interior will just be a side benefit of the downtime. Mostly deep cleaning, repair/replacement of heavily worn carpet & fabrics, etc. No major structural or design changes are anticipated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OVgirl Posted July 11, 2019 #4 Share Posted July 11, 2019 Previously, I thought there was mention of adding a Dutch Cafe as well. One can only hope. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twentyknots Posted July 11, 2019 Author #5 Share Posted July 11, 2019 I thought they might use this opportunity for a build-out of Club Orange. Just designating some space in the MDR isn't going to cut it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted July 11, 2019 #6 Share Posted July 11, 2019 1 hour ago, OVgirl said: Previously, I thought there was mention of adding a Dutch Cafe as well. One can only hope. Time will tell, but they would have to gut something else out first in order to get one (and I'm a huuuuge Grand Dutch Cafe fan) 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtlantaCruiser72 Posted July 12, 2019 #7 Share Posted July 12, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, OVgirl said: Previously, I thought there was mention of adding a Dutch Cafe as well. One can only hope. 39 minutes ago, Copper10-8 said: Time will tell, but they would have to gut something else out first in order to get one (and I'm a huuuuge Grand Dutch Cafe fan) It would be fairly easy to repurpose the Pinnacle Bar on the Vista and Signature class vessels and turn them into the Grand Dutch Cafe. I think it would be a better use of the space and generate far more revenue. New furnishings and removal of the dance floor in the Ocean bar would be consistent with work done on other ships and reasonable given the length of the drydock. I'd also like to see them remove the abandoned bar on deck 1 and the atrium staircase like they did on Westerdam, but that may be too much structural work for a 7 day drydock. Edited July 12, 2019 by AtlantaCruiser72 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShipWalker Posted July 16, 2019 #8 Share Posted July 16, 2019 Hopefully they will find time to repair the deck 5 button on the left panel of the near forward starboard elevator so it will actually stop at deck 5. Reports of it not working were only met with odd looks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amadawn1 Posted July 16, 2019 #9 Share Posted July 16, 2019 The addition of Tamarind would be nice. Does not sound like there's enough time for that during a short dry dock, though. We really missed that on the longer Zuiderdam cruise to Panama Canal after having enjoyed it on both the Eurodam and Nieuw Amsterdam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted July 16, 2019 #10 Share Posted July 16, 2019 Just now, Amadawn1 said: The addition of Tamarind would be nice. Does not sound like there's enough time for that during a short dry dock, though. We really missed that on the longer Zuiderdam cruise to Panama Canal after having enjoyed it on both the Eurodam and Nieuw Amsterdam. There is no space available for a Tamarind restaurant on the Vista-class ships. Otherwise, they would have built them for sure 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amadawn1 Posted July 16, 2019 #11 Share Posted July 16, 2019 16 minutes ago, Copper10-8 said: There is no space available for a Tamarind restaurant on the Vista-class ships. Otherwise, they would have built them for sure Yes, I just realized the Zuiderdam is only 11 decks as opposed to the 12 on the other two ships. That's where I missed the boat, so to speak. The kid's clubs are definitely located on some prime real estate on the Vista class ships, though. Thank you for the head's up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol28 Posted July 16, 2019 #12 Share Posted July 16, 2019 On 7/11/2019 at 10:14 AM, twentyknots said: The Zuiderdam will dry dock in early December. Does anyone know what is planned? We will be on the first cruise after the dry dock. Just wondering what to expect. I want to share we were on the Koningsdam the week prior to dry dock and they were working on it while we were on board. The banging noise was so bad, HAL gave us some cash and upgraded our next trip. I won't travel a ship immediately prior or after its time in dry dock. My friend who works for RCCL makes sure that his mom is not on a ship prior or after and I learned from experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arubababe52 Posted July 17, 2019 #13 Share Posted July 17, 2019 I was on the Nieuw Amsterdam 2 years ago right before dry dock (December 2017) and Initially I had the same concern, but there were no problems while we were onboard. The night before arriving back in Ft. Lauderdale, they closed the casino early and started dismantling the whole casino for the upgrades. Before we left the ship the next day, we looked in the casino and it was stripped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Pete Cruiser Posted July 17, 2019 #14 Share Posted July 17, 2019 The glass windows on the scenic elevators is to be replaced according to the officers onboard. They are badly stained now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shih-tzu Posted July 17, 2019 #15 Share Posted July 17, 2019 I was on the Zuiderdam for the 1st cruise when it came out of dry dock/refurbishment in Nov 2017. There were still contractors on the ship and things being done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pia1913 Posted July 28, 2019 #16 Share Posted July 28, 2019 Folks often state that a maiden voyage is no good, but we were on the maiden Nieuw Statendam and it was wonderful. As for the Zuiderdam, taking the 24 day June 8, 2020 and would LOVE to see a Dutch Café. Very convenient for purchasing my Americanos every AM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancyjo Posted August 2, 2019 #17 Share Posted August 2, 2019 On 7/11/2019 at 6:49 PM, twentyknots said: I thought they might use this opportunity for a build-out of Club Orange. Just designating some space in the MDR isn't going to cut it. Not familiar with Club Orange. Can you fill me in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted August 2, 2019 #18 Share Posted August 2, 2019 7 minutes ago, nancyjo said: Not familiar with Club Orange. Can you fill me in? Here you go, https://www.hollandamerica.com/en_US/news/2018-press-releases/news-20181112-ClubOrangeCon18.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancyjo Posted August 2, 2019 #19 Share Posted August 2, 2019 Thank you 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slabeaume Posted November 19, 2019 #20 Share Posted November 19, 2019 I read on here somewhere that the screening room was going to be turned into the computer class room. Wonder if they'll show movies on the Lido deck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russandcheryl Posted November 22, 2019 #21 Share Posted November 22, 2019 Following to see what changes are made... we sail July 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snits Posted November 27, 2019 #22 Share Posted November 27, 2019 On 7/11/2019 at 10:14 AM, twentyknots said: The Zuiderdam will dry dock in early December. Does anyone know what is planned? We will be on the first cruise after the dry dock. Just wondering what to expect. Hi, there will be a Meet & Mingle on the 11th of December in the Billboard onboard room. Let me know if you would like to join us. Noticed that you are on the same cruise as us. B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted November 27, 2019 #23 Share Posted November 27, 2019 On 11/19/2019 at 6:33 AM, slabeaume said: .............................Wonder if they'll show movies on the Lido deck? That's only being done on the two Pinnacle-class ships. Unlike K-dam and Nieuw S, Zuidy and her three sisters do not have the big screen up there and no plans to change that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nodumblond Posted December 29, 2019 #24 Share Posted December 29, 2019 Any feedback on how she looks/feels post-drydock? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eurojockboy Posted January 4, 2020 #25 Share Posted January 4, 2020 has anyone been on Zudierdam after the recent dry dock and can maybe give an update? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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