Gem dry dock?

[Birdnutty]

I saw on the cruise deck plans site that the Gem was scheduled for dry dock in Nov, 2022, which is pretty much over.  Does anyone know if this is true?  Or scheduled for anytime in the near future?

[Turtles06]

It’s my understanding from what I have read here and on other sites that the Gem has been in dry dock in Europe for about two weeks and has about another week to go. Her next cruise leaves Barcelona on December 8, the transatlantic bringing her back to the United States.

[shof515]

most dry docks is typical maintenance task that can not be done at sea  or with people on the ship

[Birdnutty]

Thanks for that.  I’m wondering what they actually did. Major refurb?  We’re planning on booking for late January, so I was curious.    Thanks!

[like2cruise33]

 I just booked it. I guess the dry dock happened, I was hoping for a major change. Like the optical illusion  the carpet in the spinnaker lounge! 

[bluesea777]

Gem is the last of the 4 sisters to receive major refurbishment ... Jewel in late 2018 (we were on her post-refurb, and ship looked so nice), Jade this year & Pearl last year (I think).

 

Big bit of the refurbishment is changing the bathtub to shower in the Club Balcony Suites.

 

The late 1990's decor (red and a bit garish) all gone.

 

Gem at present is still in Marseille, has about a week to go before she gets out to someplace to get lots of provisions for her transatlantic crossing from Barcelona on Dec 8th. It'll be like a new ship!

 

 

Edited November 27, 2022 by bluesea777

[Turtles06]

14 minutes ago, bluesea777 said:

Big bit of the refurbishment is changing the bathtub to shower in the Club Balcony Suites.

 

 

Also in the Penthouse suites. 

 

I sure hope they get rid of those tub/shower combos on the Gem. 

[cruisinginmay]

I’m going to be on the Gem when it leaves Barcelona on the 8th. Just curious - does a whole new crew board after dry dock, or have some or most been around during dry dock?  Not sure what they would do!

[www3traveler]

4 minutes ago, cruisinginmay said:

I’m going to be on the Gem when it leaves Barcelona on the 8th. Just curious - does a whole new crew board after dry dock, or have some or most been around during dry dock?  Not sure what they would do!

Crew is on board-- helpiing to get things done-- worker bees.

[bluesea777]

3 minutes ago, cruisinginmay said:

I’m going to be on the Gem when it leaves Barcelona on the 8th. Just curious - does a whole new crew board after dry dock, or have some or most been around during dry dock?  Not sure what they would do!

 

Both .... the crew aboard during dry dock would be the ones assisting the workers, then cleaning up, and getting the ship ready.

 

[Turtles06]

22 minutes ago, cruisinginmay said:

I’m going to be on the Gem when it leaves Barcelona on the 8th.

Have a great crossing!

 

We’d certainly love to hear your thoughts about any changes made during the dry dock. 

 

And if you are able to find out whether the tub/shower combo in the Club Balcony Suites and the Penthouse Suites have been replaced by stall showers, lots of folks would appreciate knowing. 
 

Thanks and enjoy your cruise!

[cruiseat50]

54 minutes ago, Turtles06 said:

Have a great crossing!

 

We’d certainly love to hear your thoughts about any changes made during the dry dock. 

 

And if you are able to find out whether the tub/shower combo in the Club Balcony Suites and the Penthouse Suites have been replaced by stall showers, lots of folks would appreciate knowing. 
 

Thanks and enjoy your cruise!

I sure hope this is truly being done as we will be on her in March and I hate the tub/shower combos.

[kjquilts]

Will be interesting to see if the palm tree lights are still on the pool deck

[cruisinginmay]

1 hour ago, Turtles06 said:

Have a great crossing!

 

We’d certainly love to hear your thoughts about any changes made during the dry dock. 

 

And if you are able to find out whether the tub/shower combo in the Club Balcony Suites and the Penthouse Suites have been replaced by stall showers, lots of folks would appreciate knowing. 
 

Thanks and enjoy your cruise!

Thanks!

 

I haven’t been on the Gem before, so don’t have anything to compare it to.  I’ll try to find out about the tubs/showers, but we are staying in the 2 bedroom suite so not sure I’ll find out,

[Turtles06]

8 minutes ago, cruisinginmay said:

Thanks!

 

I haven’t been on the Gem before, so don’t have anything to compare it to.  I’ll try to find out about the tubs/showers, but we are staying in the 2 bedroom suite so not sure I’ll find out,

Thanks for any info! Since you’ll be in a suite, just ask the concierge, I think he or she would know about those changes (or could easily find out).

 

You will love starting your day with breakfast in Moderno or Cagneys (whichever space is being used for that meal, usually Moderno).

[bluesea777]

17 hours ago, kjquilts said:

Will be interesting to see if the palm tree lights are still on the pool deck

Prolly not. They were gone on the Jewel.

 

[Diana68]

I'm onboard now, in a club balcony, and no, they didn't change the shower/ tub combination. 

Palm trees 🌴 are gone.

Fish 🐟 on the carpets are gone.

 

The ship does look beautiful. Here's a few pictures. 

[Turtles06]

13 minutes ago, Diana68 said:

I'm onboard now, in a club balcony, and no, they didn't change the shower/ tub combination. 

Palm trees 🌴 are gone.

Fish 🐟 on the carpets are gone.

 

The ship does look beautiful. Here's a few pictures. 

Thanks for all the photos. Ship looks great. What a shame about the shower/tub combos. So dated and potentially dangerous. 
 

Have a wonderful crossing! 

[Diana68]

Here's a few more.

 

 

[Turtles06]

2 minutes ago, Diana68 said:

Here's a few more.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks for all the photos. They can do all they want to the public spaces, but nothing screams dated like cabin interiors like that. What about the actual fake dark wood furniture, closets? Are they still there? What condition are they in?

 

Thanks!

[Diana68]

3 minutes ago, Turtles06 said:

Thanks for all the photos. They can do all they want to the public spaces, but nothing screams dated like cabin interiors like that. What about the actual fake dark wood furniture, closets? Are they still there? What condition are they in?

 

Thanks!

 

They did nothing to the cabins. We actually came in to a broken drawer. When I called reception to report it, they didn't understand what a drawer was...she thought I said door or roller. I said you pull it out and put clothes in it, and she put me on a long hold. While on hold, our room steward stopped by and said he'd already reported it, so I hung up.

[Birdnutty]

I'm so sorry to hear the carpet fish are gone!  I know it sounds stupid, but I loved those little guys.

 

Thanks for all the pix.  She really does look beautiful, altho I always thought she did, no matter how "vintage" she may have become.

 

I, too, was hoping that the cabins would get some updating.  That is the one place where they need to keep up with the times, with USB hubs and the like.  I don't remember any of the cabins I had been in having a tub, but I certainly would not like one now.  We'll be on her in a short while, And I look forward to seeing her new look.

 

[Diana68]

14 minutes ago, Birdnutty said:

I'm so sorry to hear the carpet fish are gone!  I know it sounds stupid, but I loved those little guys.

 

Thanks for all the pix.  She really does look beautiful, altho I always thought she did, no matter how "vintage" she may have become.

 

I, too, was hoping that the cabins would get some updating.  That is the one place where they need to keep up with the times, with USB hubs and the like.  I don't remember any of the cabins I had been in having a tub, but I certainly would not like one now.  We'll be on her in a short while, And I look forward to seeing her new look.

 

 

I'm missing the fish too, but my DH thinks I'm silly. 

[Buford T Justiice]

Thanks for updating us on the dry dock. Between the lack of cabin updates and changes to our itinerary (Feb 17 - 27, 2023). I'm kind of meh about our upcoming cruise on the Gem.

Edited December 8, 2022 by Buford T Justiice

[Turtles06]

2 hours ago, Birdnutty said:

I, too, was hoping that the cabins would get some updating.  That is the one place where they need to keep up with the times, with USB hubs and the like.

They really need to update the cabins. But I doubt they have the cash to do so.