Posts Tagged ‘drydock’
Grand Princess: Martyn Gets Ready for Passengers
Posted by: celebrationsint on: May 6, 2011
Just one day before welcoming passengers onboard the newly-renovated Grand Princess, cruise director Martyn takes us on a whirlwind tour of the completed areas, including the Princess casino, the family sunbathing area (complete with a new splash pool), the fitness center and Lotus Spa (You’ll even get the hairdresser’s perspective on the new salon and [...]
Grand Princess: The Transformation
Posted by: celebrationsint on: May 4, 2011
In this episode of the Grand Princess’s drydock video diary, we get a glimpse of the hull of the new Princess Cruises ship being painted. Next, cruise director Martyn shows us the final preparations being made in the newly-expanded Horizon Court Buffet, on deck, on the atrium stairs, and in staterooms. I’m sure the newly-renovated [...]
Grand Princess: The Clock is Ticking
Posted by: celebrationsint on: May 3, 2011
As Princess Cruises’ Grand Princess nears the end of its drydock time and prepares to welcome passengers aboard the newly-renovated ship, the Cruise Director gives us updates on many areas, including Crooners’ Bar, Leaves Tea Lounge & Library (where a multitude of different teas will be available for sampling soon), the Fitness Center, and many [...]
Grand Princess: Countdown to Piazza
Posted by: celebrationsint on: May 2, 2011
With less than two days to go before Princess Cruises‘ Grand Princess is to receive passengers, this video update gives us a preview of the brand-new Piazza-style atrium. Looking good!
Grand Princess: How the Hotel Staff Makes You Feel at Home
Posted by: celebrationsint on: May 2, 2011
The Hotel Manager onboard Princess Cruises‘ Grand Princess gives us details on the hard work being done to get the ship ready for passengers. He also tells us about the operations underway to ensure that the ship’s contractors and crew members are well taken care of, from their office needs to laundry. In his words, [...]
Grand Princess: Lifeboats & Carpets
Posted by: celebrationsint on: May 2, 2011
In this episode of Princess Cruises‘ Grand Princess video diary, we see the lifeboats being maintained and replaced, while miles and miles of custom-made carpets are laid all over the ship. Can’t wait to travel on the completely renovated ship!
Grand Princess: Visiting Artist and Theater Renovations
Posted by: celebrationsint on: April 29, 2011
In this episode of Princess Cruises‘ Grand Princess video diary, a visiting artist shows us the process of restoring paintings onboard ship. We also get a look at the work going on in the theatre. If this backstage look at the show production area interests you, tours of the stage, prop, and dressing rooms backstage [...]
Grand Princess: An Interview with the Project Manager
Posted by: celebrationsint on: April 27, 2011
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The Project Manager in charge of overseeing Princess Cruises’ Grand Princess drydock renovations discusses the current status of the work being done, and he shows us some of the details he’s responsible for on a daily basis. The insights I’m gaining from this series of video diary are certainly giving me a new perspective in [...]
Grand Princess: Grand Update
Posted by: celebrationsint on: April 26, 2011
In this “run around the ship” update, the Grand Princess’s cruise director gives us a glimpse at the current state of the ship’s drydock renovations in a number of venues, including the Crown Grill, casino, stateroom bathrooms, the salon and barber shop area, and the atrium, soon to be Grand Princess’s new Piazza. Pay close [...]
Grand Princess: The Logistics Team
Posted by: celebrationsint on: April 25, 2011
The Logistics Team coordinates delivery of all supplies and materials for the Grand Princess drydock renovations, as well as the removal of any trash and other discards. Logistics is a far cry from the luxuries and pleasures we normally associate with cruising, but without its vital help, the great experiences cruisers love would not be [...]
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