Solara Posted August 29, 2008 #1 Share Posted August 29, 2008 I received my 2009 Alaska brochures today. It is a new design & I don't like it as much as the old one. The deck plans are small & they are harder to read. Also it has the new layout for the Star but not for the Golden. I thought in April when the Golden went into drydock it was also going to get the same features??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mii Posted August 29, 2008 #2 Share Posted August 29, 2008 I received my 2009 Alaska brochures today. It is a new design & I don't like it as much as the old one. The deck plans are small & they are harder to read. Also it has the new layout for the Star but not for the Golden. I thought in April when the Golden went into drydock it was also going to get the same features??? I received the new brochure also and quite frankly you still need a magnifying glass to read the deck plans. No different from the old brochure. Sheeesh then maybe I am getting older.:D Marilyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Druke I Posted August 29, 2008 #3 Share Posted August 29, 2008 I don't care for the new design. Yes, with the smaller print, it is harder to read the deck plans. I had to break out my "Sherlock Holmes" looking glass to read the fine print. I do miss the fleet's schedule in the back of the book - it was much informative than what is now listed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atomica Posted August 29, 2008 #4 Share Posted August 29, 2008 I actually quite like the new design of the brochures, moreso than the old ones. Better layout and design, and I like that they read more like a book now in terms of orientation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pia1913 Posted August 29, 2008 #5 Share Posted August 29, 2008 I don't care for the new design. Yes, with the smaller print, it is harder to read the deck plans. I had to break out my "Sherlock Holmes" looking glass to read the fine print. I do miss the fleet's schedule in the back of the book - it was much informative than what is now listed.[/quote] OOPS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pia1913 Posted August 29, 2008 #6 Share Posted August 29, 2008 I do miss the fleet's schedule in the back of the book - it was much informative than what is now listed. Agreed. It makes my life a lot easier when I'm looking for a B2B. Pia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solara Posted August 31, 2008 Author #7 Share Posted August 31, 2008 One of my orginal questions was if in fact the Golden when going into drydock in April was getting the upgrades the Star is gettin?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mii Posted August 31, 2008 #8 Share Posted August 31, 2008 One of my orginal questions was if in fact the Golden when going into drydock in April was getting the upgrades the Star is gettin?? Solara yes they are supposed to get the same upgrades as the Star. I will be on the Star this coming Oct. and looking forward to the new amenities. Marilyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted September 1, 2008 #9 Share Posted September 1, 2008 I do miss the fleet's schedule in the back of the book - it was much informative than what is now listed.[/quote] Agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvercruiser Posted September 1, 2008 #10 Share Posted September 1, 2008 I've cut out the deck plans from ships we'll be taking and tape them into a file folder, using the outside of the folder too if needed. I take it along in my luggage, after hiliting in color where all the washrooms are, marking our cabin, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aadaneboy Posted September 1, 2008 #11 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Solara, I sailed on the Golden in May. Did not notice any of the new features soon to be added to the Star, Caribbean, and others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted September 1, 2008 #12 Share Posted September 1, 2008 I am more interested in the content than the format. Both Europe and Exotics have some great cruises in 2009 & 2010. I have booked 4 of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skf Posted September 1, 2008 #13 Share Posted September 1, 2008 I don't care for the new design. Yes, with the smaller print, it is harder to read the deck plans. I had to break out my "Sherlock Holmes" looking glass to read the fine print. I do miss the fleet's schedule in the back of the book - it was much informative than what is now listed. Druke is right about the fleet layout in back. If you knew when you wanted to travel a quick look would give all the options. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solara Posted September 1, 2008 Author #14 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Solara,I sailed on the Golden in May. Did not notice any of the new features soon to be added to the Star, Caribbean, and others. It wouldn't be until April of next year. I agree too, I miss the fleet schedule, it was great for an overall picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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