Rare hcat Posted October 29, 2023 #101 Share Posted October 29, 2023 thanks for sharing the Ade Roberts photos..amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare terrydtx Posted October 29, 2023 #102 Share Posted October 29, 2023 Good to see the fixed the backward spelling of the name on the stern, LOL Great pictures of the shinny new hull too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 81Zoomie Posted October 29, 2023 #103 Share Posted October 29, 2023 19 hours ago, terrydtx said: We leave for Sydney on Jan 8th and return home Feb 15th. Doing a B2B starting Jan 13th and end with a 10-day self-driving trip from Melbourne to Adelade and back along the great ocean road and then the Aussie wine country. @terrydtx we are anxiously awaiting your review of the Edge in Aus/NZ. We will be on board in March. With all the recent changes it will be nice to have a report on the down under Edge experience. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare terrydtx Posted October 29, 2023 #104 Share Posted October 29, 2023 1 minute ago, 81Zoomie said: @terrydtx we are anxiously awaiting your review of the Edge in Aus/NZ. We will be on board in March. With all the recent changes it will be nice to have a report on the down under Edge experience. We have 76 days until we board on Jan13th. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOB999 Posted October 30, 2023 #105 Share Posted October 30, 2023 On the Edge right now, there is no bar in the Retreat Lounge. The staff confirmed it was not added while in dry dock. Drinks in the lounge continue to be made in the back and delivered. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare terrydtx Posted October 30, 2023 #106 Share Posted October 30, 2023 Just now, BOB999 said: On the Edge right now, there is no bar in the Retreat Lounge. The staff confirmed it was not added while in dry dock. Drinks in the lounge continue to be made in the back and delivered. Well, that is not good news and not what I was told on the Apex last month by the Retreat host. Thanks for the report. Was anything else done to the interior of the ship that you notice? Enjoy your cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted October 30, 2023 Author #107 Share Posted October 30, 2023 First reports coming in- The stand alone bar was not installed Guests said they hope to install it soon. Yea... Right. How would they do that when the ship is in service. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted October 30, 2023 Author #108 Share Posted October 30, 2023 21 hours ago, terrydtx said: Good to see the fixed the backward spelling of the name on the stern, LOL Great pictures of the shinny new hull too. I understand that most often happens when you shoot a selfie. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted October 30, 2023 Author #109 Share Posted October 30, 2023 21 hours ago, terrydtx said: We have 76 days until we board on Jan13th. We will be boarding in Singapore in 26 days. Starting to feel REAL 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-Airbalancer Posted October 30, 2023 #110 Share Posted October 30, 2023 2 hours ago, Jim_Iain said: First reports coming in- The stand alone bar was not installed Guests said they hope to install it soon. Yea... Right. How would they do that when the ship is in service. What is so hard about installing the bar while the ship is moving ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DaKahuna Posted October 30, 2023 #111 Share Posted October 30, 2023 3 hours ago, Ex-Airbalancer said: What is so hard about installing the bar while the ship is moving ? Noise, debris, disruption of service to those guest of the Retreat trying to have a peaceful and relaxing time in the space. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted October 30, 2023 Author #112 Share Posted October 30, 2023 (edited) 4 hours ago, Ex-Airbalancer said: What is so hard about installing the bar while the ship is moving ? I would think that they would have to install plumbing, electrical and water. Next the location where it is to be install in directly in the area of the bathrooms and a prominent location in the lounge. Think of the room like the Airline First Class Lounge - would not be very impressive to the guests to be tearing out and installing in a peaceful location. Or shall I say it would be like installing a kitchen during a dinner party you are hosting at home. Having said that - When they were installing the Luminae Restaurants on M-Class Ship which were carved out of the MDR, they blocked off the area and worked around dining hours. Edited October 30, 2023 by Jim_Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-Airbalancer Posted October 31, 2023 #113 Share Posted October 31, 2023 2 hours ago, Jim_Iain said: I would think that they would have to install plumbing, electrical and water. Next the location where it is to be install in directly in the area of the bathrooms and a prominent location in the lounge. Think of the room like the Airline First Class Lounge - would not be very impressive to the guests to be tearing out and installing in a peaceful location. Or shall I say it would be like installing a kitchen during a dinner party you are hosting at home. Having said that - When they were installing the Luminae Restaurants on M-Class Ship which were carved out of the MDR, they blocked off the area and worked around dining hours. After almost 40 years in commercial construction, it wouldn’t be that hard to do working after hours would be one thing also you don’t know if the electrical and plumbing wasrough in wasn’t already done during the dry dock 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NutsAboutGolf Posted October 31, 2023 #114 Share Posted October 31, 2023 Know who is the most upset about the bar NOTING being installed? The Retreat Bartender(s) as they would get more face time and therefore presumably have a noticeable increase of tips 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmas gran Posted November 4, 2023 #115 Share Posted November 4, 2023 (edited) A little observation from Retreat lounge 4 different evenings I have ordered Belvedere and diet tonic and each time have received gin!! I know by the smell and don’t like gin. Hoping tonight will be better but we are here till Sydney so there is hope. Edited November 4, 2023 by emmas gran Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrk2cruise Posted November 4, 2023 #116 Share Posted November 4, 2023 Probably well gin as well since it's being poured in the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squonks Posted November 4, 2023 #117 Share Posted November 4, 2023 3 hours ago, emmas gran said: Hoping tonight will be better but we are here till Sydney so there is hope Hope they have it figured out for you soon. That does not sound like fun to get the wrong drink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted November 4, 2023 Author #118 Share Posted November 4, 2023 3 hours ago, emmas gran said: A little observation from Retreat lounge 4 different evenings I have ordered Belvedere and diet tonic and each time have received gin!! I know by the smell and don’t like gin. Hoping tonight will be better but we are here till Sydney so there is hope. Sorry to hear. I would speak with one of the Host - I don't drink and once received a Gin and Tonic instead of Sparkling Water. The bartender profusely apologized and it never happened again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmas gran Posted November 5, 2023 #119 Share Posted November 5, 2023 Last night senior bartender got our drinks and everything was fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted November 5, 2023 Author #120 Share Posted November 5, 2023 10 hours ago, emmas gran said: Last night senior bartender got our drinks and everything was fine. Curious how full Retreat has been. I know it varies by time of day but was trying to get a feel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandL Posted November 5, 2023 #121 Share Posted November 5, 2023 The ship went in to dry dock for its required inspections. It wasn’t placed in to dry dock for updates or remodeling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-Airbalancer Posted November 5, 2023 #122 Share Posted November 5, 2023 Just now, MandL said: The ship went in to dry dock for its required inspections. It wasn’t placed in to dry dock for updates or remodeling. I bet 99% of the time a ship goes into dry dock is because of required inspections than add in updates as needed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PTC DAWG Posted November 5, 2023 #123 Share Posted November 5, 2023 On 11/4/2023 at 8:14 AM, wrk2cruise said: Probably well gin as well since it's being poured in the back. You can tell the difference, at least I can…well vs the good stuff. I prefer Hendricks when drinking gin on a cruise. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted November 6, 2023 Author #124 Share Posted November 6, 2023 22 hours ago, MandL said: The ship went in to dry dock for its required inspections. It wasn’t placed in to dry dock for updates or remodeling. Technically correct but they also painted the exterior and removed all the rust, rebuilt the engines and Azipods and by the looks of things sanded and painted the railings. It has also been reported the replaced some of the carpet in the public areas and gave her a major clean up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DaKahuna Posted November 7, 2023 #125 Share Posted November 7, 2023 On 11/5/2023 at 8:58 AM, PTC DAWG said: You can tell the difference, at least I can…well vs the good stuff. I prefer Hendricks when drinking gin on a cruise. Hendricks and diet tonic with a twist. Very refreshing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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