Rare asnaleah Posted December 24, 2022 #1 Share Posted December 24, 2022 Does anyone have a new dry dock schedule? We’re sailing on Eclipse a year from now and I’d like to know if she will have any refurbishment before then. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted December 24, 2022 #2 Share Posted December 24, 2022 From the Fleet Guide - Last updated March 2022 https://creative.rccl.com/Sales/Celebrity/General_Info/Flyers/12030112_CEL_FleetGuide.pdf 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jelayne Posted December 24, 2022 #3 Share Posted December 24, 2022 A dry dock is required for maintenance every 5 years, that does not mean it will be revolutionized. Hopefully some replacement of soft goods but a total update like the Silhouette, Millenium and Summit had isn’t likely IMHO. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare asnaleah Posted December 24, 2022 Author #4 Share Posted December 24, 2022 Thanks @jelayneand @Jim_Iain. We will have to decide soon between Eclipse Los Angeles - Lima or Connie Western Caribbean and Central America. So fortunate to have these great choices! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMLAalum Posted December 24, 2022 #5 Share Posted December 24, 2022 I am disappointed that she won't be revolutionized for our 2024 cruise. We've sailed her 50 nights starting in 2010 when she was just a few months old. It's time for a change from those red/orange tones in the cabin even if her internal configuration, e.g. building the Retreat, remains the same. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow9612 Posted December 24, 2022 #6 Share Posted December 24, 2022 9 hours ago, Jim_Iain said: From the Fleet Guide - Last updated March 2022 https://creative.rccl.com/Sales/Celebrity/General_Info/Flyers/12030112_CEL_FleetGuide.pdf Thanks @Jim_Iain for this link. Just curious, does anyone know why the Infinity is scheduled for a reno in January 2024, only two years since its last reno in January 2022 (or is this a misprint)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted December 24, 2022 #7 Share Posted December 24, 2022 3 hours ago, TMLAalum said: I am disappointed that she won't be revolutionized for our 2024 cruise. We've sailed her 50 nights starting in 2010 when she was just a few months old. It's time for a change from those red/orange tones in the cabin even if her internal configuration, e.g. building the Retreat, remains the same. To be honest I don't think we will see any additional ships go through the Revolution in the foreseeable future. RCL / Celebrity just don't have the funds available to this type of investment at this time. Except for the weeks of the holidays most ships are still sailing at a substantial lower passenger loads than precovid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare prmssk Posted December 24, 2022 #8 Share Posted December 24, 2022 13 hours ago, Jim_Iain said: From the Fleet Guide - Last updated March 2022 https://creative.rccl.com/Sales/Celebrity/General_Info/Flyers/12030112_CEL_FleetGuide.pdf It definitely did not go through dry dock in April of 2020 (no ships were in dry dock in the spring of 2020) so I don't think this is accurate. I agree with others that I would not except it to be revolutionized anytime soon so the next dry dock will likely just be maintenance. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl94 Posted December 24, 2022 #9 Share Posted December 24, 2022 Eclipse was dry docked in March 2021 for hull inspection, maintenance and change of hull colour, dry docked again in May 2022 to remove marine growth. Shouldn't require again till 2026 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chengkp75 Posted December 24, 2022 #10 Share Posted December 24, 2022 5 hours ago, Shadow9612 said: Thanks @Jim_Iain for this link. Just curious, does anyone know why the Infinity is scheduled for a reno in January 2024, only two years since its last reno in January 2022 (or is this a misprint)? Since the Infinity is over 15 years old, they can no longer take advantage of the underwater survey at the midperiod of the 5 year cycle. The regulation is that ships are required to be dry docked twice in 5 years, but ships less than 15 years old can replace the mid-period dry dock with the underwater survey. 54 minutes ago, BigAl94 said: Eclipse was dry docked in March 2021 for hull inspection, maintenance and change of hull colour, dry docked again in May 2022 to remove marine growth. Shouldn't require again till 2026 Nope. A non-statutory dry docking like the hull cleaning, does not push the statutory docking date back. So, 2025 is the next docking. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow9612 Posted December 24, 2022 #11 Share Posted December 24, 2022 9 minutes ago, chengkp75 said: Since the Infinity is over 15 years old, they can no longer take advantage of the underwater survey at the midperiod of the 5 year cycle. The regulation is that ships are required to be dry docked twice in 5 years, but ships less than 15 years old can replace the mid-period dry dock with the underwater survey Thank you! 🙏🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgee Posted December 24, 2022 #12 Share Posted December 24, 2022 Sadly the Eclipse is currently in huge need of a complete renovation now. We were on her in Alaska in July. Had a Royal Suite. Condition of the furnishings was very poor. Couch and chairs reminded me of beat up furniture in my fraternity house so many years ago. Carpet in area between casino and Cellar Masters reeked of mildew. Similar situation in the gym which somehow was worse on sunny days...perhaps the heat of sun brought out the smell. Had a long conversation with officers on the ship who recognize the situation and told me they are doing the best they can to address problems such as these on a piecemeal basis. Crew was wonderful and food and entertainment were fine. We will be on the Solstice in February and have lowered our expectations for condition of that ship which is even older than Eclipse. Shame they can't do better in terms of the Revolution. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chengkp75 Posted December 24, 2022 #13 Share Posted December 24, 2022 Carpeting and upholstery is not really a "complete renovation", and is typically completed during every dry dock, at least on a partial basis. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgee Posted December 24, 2022 #14 Share Posted December 24, 2022 58 minutes ago, chengkp75 said: Carpeting and upholstery is not really a "complete renovation", and is typically completed during every dry dock, at least on a partial basis. It is not a matter of just getting new upholstery. Furniture is outdated and beaten down. Extensive drydock, refurbishment, Revolution....Whatever you call it, the ship needs very extensive work which apparently it will not receive in a reasonable time frame. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted December 24, 2022 #15 Share Posted December 24, 2022 3 hours ago, prmssk said: It definitely did not go through dry dock in April of 2020 (no ships were in dry dock in the spring of 2020) so I don't think this is accurate. I agree with others that I would not except it to be revolutionized anytime soon so the next dry dock will likely just be maintenance. While not in 2020 she did get a Dry Dock in February of 2021 and had her Hull Painted and Azippods serviced. That would also have required her sea trial after rebuild. https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1617950691730682 Eclipse did go through a Dry Dock in the May time frame of 2022 just after going back into service . This wasn't a standard scheduled dry dock but due to barnacle and seaweed build up while sitting dormant. Dry dock doesn't necessarily mean a Revolution. https://crew-center.com/celebrity-eclipse-goes-dry-dock-clean-marine-growth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baytraller Posted December 27, 2022 #16 Share Posted December 27, 2022 Have just completed our first Retreat sailing on the Eclipse She was in good overall condition - but was disappointed with Michael's Club Evening Canapes - nuts Small size Meet Senior Officers was crowded and noisy Many Officers were kneeling on the floor to communicate with seated guests Also Ensemble Lounge in need of refurbishment Several guests were expecting separate Sun Deck area Next sailing will be on the Solstice Which ships have been revolutionized Peter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Aurora Posted December 27, 2022 #17 Share Posted December 27, 2022 9 minutes ago, baytraller said: Have just completed our first Retreat sailing on the Eclipse She was in good overall condition - but was disappointed with Michael's Club Evening Canapes - nuts Small size Meet Senior Officers was crowded and noisy Many Officers were kneeling on the floor to communicate with seated guests Also Ensemble Lounge in need of refurbishment Several guests were expecting separate Sun Deck area Next sailing will be on the Solstice Which ships have been revolutionized Peter We were on Eclipse (the "barnacle" cruise) in April as the ship just returned to service. Were in a Suite, and also didn't have evening bites in Michael's Club but nuts. I wonder why some guests were expecting a separate Retreat sun deck as the ship has not been revolutionized. We spent two weeks on the Solstice in June and then another two weeks in September. Again, in Suites. But on the Solstice there was a menu of evening bites in Michael's Club with a snack server. And don't expect a Retreat sun deck on the Solstice as it also has not been revolutionized. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare WrittenOnYourHeart Posted December 27, 2022 #18 Share Posted December 27, 2022 15 minutes ago, baytraller said: Many Officers were kneeling on the floor to communicate with seated guests Curious why this is a problem. Much better than standing over them. I think it is respectful of guests who may not be able to stand for long periods of time for the officers to get on their level. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare asnaleah Posted December 27, 2022 Author #19 Share Posted December 27, 2022 Thanks all. I guess we can hope for some new carpet and furnishings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyCamper49 Posted December 31, 2022 #20 Share Posted December 31, 2022 On 12/24/2022 at 3:23 PM, edgee said: Sadly the Eclipse is currently in huge need of a complete renovation now. We were on her in Alaska in July. Had a Royal Suite. Condition of the furnishings was very poor. Couch and chairs reminded me of beat up furniture in my fraternity house so many years ago. Carpet in area between casino and Cellar Masters reeked of mildew. Similar situation in the gym which somehow was worse on sunny days...perhaps the heat of sun brought out the smell. Had a long conversation with officers on the ship who recognize the situation and told me they are doing the best they can to address problems such as these on a piecemeal basis. Crew was wonderful and food and entertainment were fine. We will be on the Solstice in February and have lowered our expectations for condition of that ship which is even older than Eclipse. Shame they can't do better in terms of the Revolution. We did a 2017 Alaska cruise on the Solstice. She needed a renovation then! Why she is the last ship scheduled for a renovation, I do not understand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerelmx Posted January 6 #21 Share Posted January 6 Eclipse will go to Dry dock after the 2025 transatlantic (March 22 to April 3). Next sailing after the TA is April 27. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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