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Well i work for P&O here in Australia, and i can tell you we are spending just over $50million on the Jubilee to create the Pacific Sun for our market down under. This includes all the costs for the dry dock, contracted workers, interior fitout and materials, new mechanical fittings including a duck tail on the stern, and also all the costs associated with trainning the new staff and having no passengers onboard the vessel for 2 months.
It is a massive operation, and now there are obviously going to be further costs involved with the delays caused by the Hurricanes, however its too early to know the full extent of these.
quote:Originally posted by P&O:Hello all!Well i work for P&O here in Australia, and i can tell you we are spending just over $50million on the Jubilee to create the Pacific Sun for our market down under. This includes all the costs for the dry dock, contracted workers, interior fitout and materials, new mechanical fittings including a duck tail on the stern, and also all the costs associated with trainning the new staff and having no passengers onboard the vessel for 2 months.It is a massive operation, and now there are obviously going to be further costs involved with the delays caused by the Hurricanes, however its too early to know the full extent of these.
will P&O be placing anymore info about the refit on their website any time soon?
I am sure all members of this forum will be looking forward to any of your further postings, as there is a great deal of interest on this board , in the new Pacific Sun.
May I also take this opportunity to wish you and P&O all the very best for the coming cruise season.With Pacific Sky,Pacific Sun,Pacific Princess,Sapphire Princess,and the calls from Aurora and Oriana ,you are all in for a busy season.
quote:Originally posted by lasuvidaboy:Is a 'duck tail' similar to what was installed on Italia Prima?, Is it for stability??
http://www.sealetter.com/Sep-97/vs997.html - Viking Serenade has a duck tail stern as shown and mentioned in this review.....havn't got a clue wht it does i guess its for extra stabability
From here
quote:The tests in water basin played a very important role in the design of the Project Eagle's hull: they showed the need of vertical stabilizers behind the Azipods (units on which the propellers are mounted), as well as the addition of a so-called "ducktail" to the stern. This extension of the hull is efficient in decreasing the wave and pressure resistance at the ship ending (thus reducing global fuel costs).
The tests in water basin played a very important role in the design of the Project Eagle's hull: they showed the need of vertical stabilizers behind the Azipods (units on which the propellers are mounted), as well as the addition of a so-called "ducktail" to the stern. This extension of the hull is efficient in decreasing the wave and pressure resistance at the ship ending (thus reducing global fuel costs).
[ 09-19-2004: Message edited by: Ocean Liners ]
The STARWARD had a duck-tail added in the early 1980s, I believe. I was working on the brand new CROWN MONARCH in 1991 when here duck-tail was added--I know that was for stability reasons.
Also, the 1985-built HOLIDAY had sponsons added to her stern almost immediately, for stability reasons, although these were never placed on JUBILEE or CELEBRATION, which were only a few feet longer. I wonder if the JUBILEE is considered a "tender" ship and the duck-tail is there for better stability after all these years.
Cheers
quote:Originally posted by bmajor:He could also mean that they are extending one of the aft decks,as they did on Pacific Sky.Would need to check the Deck Plans .......
nope, it's one of those ugly things they add to the stern. See ISLAND ESCAPE/VIKING SERENADE and ITALIA PRIMA.
Ugly! Ugly! Poor ship...
quote: Originally posted by bmajor:He could also mean that they are extending one of the aft decks,as they did on Pacific Sky.Would need to check the Deck Plans .......nope, it's one of those ugly things they add to the stern. See ISLAND ESCAPE/VIKING SERENADE and ITALIA PRIMA. Ugly! Ugly! Poor ship...
Thanks to the information on this board I now realise what they are doing.But WHY ?
P&OCruiser: We will not be putting any more information on the website until the completion of the works, it has been so busy around here just working on the introduction and now we have the delays from the Hurricane so the website is not a priority unfortunately, we are working overtime just to get the ship here.
Also about the other changes, every cabin and bathroom is being ripped out and replaced from scratch, new beds, carpets, insulation, and totally new bathroom capsules "ala" princess. So the cabins will be spectacular, all new! Also the dining rooms are being ripped out and replaced. Will have more details soon, have to run!
quote:Originally posted by P&O:The Ducktail is being added to imporve the efficiency and stability of the vessel, and it is an adition to the stern at the water level as many people have advised, not an extension of any of the upper decks.P&OCruiser: We will not be putting any more information on the website until the completion of the works, it has been so busy around here just working on the introduction and now we have the delays from the Hurricane so the website is not a priority unfortunately, we are working overtime just to get the ship here.Also about the other changes, every cabin and bathroom is being ripped out and replaced from scratch, new beds, carpets, insulation, and totally new bathroom capsules "ala" princess. So the cabins will be spectacular, all new! Also the dining rooms are being ripped out and replaced. Will have more details soon, have to run!
Sounds good! Those class of ships are quite dated with their 1980s decor. We did a three day cruise on MS Holiday a few years back and her interiors were in need of a major overhaul. She was very clean inside and out, but the popular 80s color mauve was everywhere. That was our 1st and last Carnival cruise.
You are expecting too many children than Carnival.
quote: ・nbsp;dedicated children’s clubs catering for up to 300 children. Pacific Sun is a fraction larger - one thousand tonnes - and younger - by two years. Her extra size means that she will accommodate just over 300 more passengers with a choice of king-size or twin beds across all three cabin grades - Suite with Balcony, Outside Twin and Inside Twin. 3rd, 4th and 5th (rollaway bed for children) berth cabins are also available.
・nbsp;dedicated children’s clubs catering for up to 300 children.
Pacific Sun is a fraction larger - one thousand tonnes - and younger - by two years. Her extra size means that she will accommodate just over 300 more passengers with a choice of king-size or twin beds across all three cabin grades - Suite with Balcony, Outside Twin and Inside Twin. 3rd, 4th and 5th (rollaway bed for children) berth cabins are also available.
Jubile had small children's playroom, So that OZ Discotheque was virtually taken over by teenge during holiday season.
[ 09-23-2004: Message edited by: Ocean Liners ]
quote:Originally posted by lasuvidaboy:She was very clean inside and out, but the popular 80s color mauve was everywhere. That was our 1st and last Carnival cruise.
She was very clean inside and out, but the popular 80s color mauve was everywhere. That was our 1st and last Carnival cruise.
I'd like to know more about her Itinerary, public rooms and Cabins or any photos.
quote:Originally posted by Ocean Liners:P&O,You are expecting too many children than Carnival. Jubile had small children's playroom, So that OZ Discotheque was virtually taken over by teenge during holiday season.[ 09-23-2004: Message edited by: Ocean Liners ]
i can answer that one for you..... if you look at the updated deck plans you will notice that new children areas have been added. there are three large rooms dedicated for children.... go to the P&O website at look at the deck plans
this information is greatly appreciated
quote:Originally posted by P&Ocruiser: there are three large rooms dedicated for children.... go to the P&O website at look at the deck plans
there are three large rooms dedicated for children.... go to the P&O website at look at the deck plans
My earlier post came from P&O website, I already saw the deck plans as well as News Release.
Just one question is the ugly 80s theme being ripped out of the ship????????? If so what theme will the ship have??????
quote:Originally posted by Ocean Liners:My earlier post came from P&O website, I already saw the deck plans as well as News Release.[ 09-23-2004: Message edited by: Ocean Liners ]
Sorry, you are right i read that wrong
quote:Originally posted by Linerrich:Also, the 1985-built HOLIDAY had sponsons added to her stern almost immediately, for stability reasons,
Also, the 1985-built HOLIDAY had sponsons added to her stern almost immediately, for stability reasons,
Can anyone post the Holiday's photo before adding sponsons?
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