tgetz Posted May 26 #1 Share Posted May 26 Does anyone know what they will be doing to the VOlendam while it its in drydock this year? Is it just a mechanical thing they have to do periodically or will there be any interior redos? It is really getting to be old so not sure they would spend much, but i would sure love to have walk in showers in the SA and SB cabins. Hate stepping over the edge of tubs but assume that is not going to happen. 😞 We are spoiled with the newer ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted May 26 #2 Share Posted May 26 I seriously doubt there would be that serious a construction project as to change the showers. Yes, there are mandatory regular checks, inspections, repairs and replacements, not to mention the below water line paint. Other, relatively "cosmetic" things like carpets, furnishings etc, will likely also be done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgetz Posted May 27 Author #3 Share Posted May 27 thanks but you haven't heard anything in particular? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lido deck main Posted May 27 #4 Share Posted May 27 I was on Volendam for 94 day grand Australia, it was reported during our cruise that the fall 2024 dry dock was mostly to accommodate for ADA compliance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sunviking90 Posted May 27 #5 Share Posted May 27 When we were on her in December, she looked great. I think she’s had a pretty recent facelift. This dry dock is likely just standard maintenance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Gail & Marty sailing away Posted May 27 #6 Share Posted May 27 Rumer says that USB outlets are going in the cabin . its about a 20 day dry dock, we know that the 2026 World cruise will be on her and maybe the 2027 . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chengkp75 Posted May 27 #7 Share Posted May 27 9 minutes ago, Gail & Marty sailing away said: Rumer says that USB outlets are going in the cabin . its about a 20 day dry dock, we know that the 2026 World cruise will be on her and maybe the 2027 . While a 3 week dry dock will allow more hotel refurbishments, when a ship is over 15 years old, a 3 week dry dock is generally required for the technical items. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgetz Posted May 27 Author #8 Share Posted May 27 That is what i thought it might be.. thanks.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevingastreich Posted May 29 #9 Share Posted May 29 On 5/26/2024 at 3:50 PM, tgetz said: Does anyone know what they will be doing to the VOlendam while it its in drydock this year? Is it just a mechanical thing they have to do periodically or will there be any interior redos? It is really getting to be old so not sure they would spend much, but i would sure love to have walk in showers in the SA and SB cabins. Hate stepping over the edge of tubs but assume that is not going to happen. 😞 We are spoiled with the newer ships. Beleive it or not...While we were on the 2024 GWV a few weeks ago, HAL President Gus Atocha (sp) came on board and answered a lot of questions. One question concerned the Volendam drydock because Volendam is the ship for the 2026 GWV. Gus said YES, the step in tub/showers will be changed to low threshold walk in showers because "that is what our customers want". I don't remember if he said the entire ship or just the high end cabins but for sure some, if not all, will be done during the drydock. IIR, he also said glass doors because he made a joke about the shower curtain sticking to your body and he doesn't like that. 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgetz Posted May 29 Author #10 Share Posted May 29 Wow that is awesome.Wealmost didn't book the 2026 world cruise because i wasn't sure i i could take the step in tubs for 4 months. That is Fantastic news!!!!!! thank you so much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sunviking90 Posted May 29 #11 Share Posted May 29 (edited) Sorry to hear that. We upgraded to a Vista on her last fall so we could get a bathtub. So the Vistas will have showers only? Edited May 29 by sunviking90 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare terrydtx Posted May 29 #12 Share Posted May 29 If some ADA enhancements are needed the walk-in showers would make sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chengkp75 Posted May 29 #13 Share Posted May 29 My guess is that they are moving towards having what Carnival calls the "Ambulatory Accessible Cabins" which don't have roll-in showers, but only a low curb shower, and the step up for the bathroom, with grab bars, etc. This is an inexpensive way to increase "accessible" cabins. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruising sister Posted May 29 #14 Share Posted May 29 I was in a vista suite on the 2024GANZ and the tub was very dangerous to get in and out of to take a shower with the very rocky seas we had. For safety reasons a walk in shower is better. The OV cabins already had the walk in showers so there is not a lot of cabins to be changed. Safety first you can take baths at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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