For those considering the CM New Years Party of the Century

Kuki · #1 (**permalink**) August 11th, 2005, 09:52 AM

http://www.cruisemates.com/articles/...ryMakeover.cfm

The link above is to the article I wrote when I was in Miami for the announcement of the ship's reconstruction, and my cruise on her immediately afterwards. It gives some insight to the changes they are making to the ship.

The picture below is of Deitmar Wertanzel, VP of fleet operations, after learning that Mike and I would be occupying aft cabins in the new section, explaining to the engineers that they are going to have to reinforce the hull in that area, and add balast.

MichelleP · #2 (**permalink**) August 11th, 2005, 10:33 AM

Thanks Kuki. Forwarded the article to Mark, as he was very interested to hear that the ship would be redone.

Cheers,
Michelle P.

Trip · #3 (**permalink**) August 11th, 2005, 11:05 AM

I booked my reservation this morning....If we ALL come visit these aft cabins..the back of the ship could fall off!

Mike M · #4 (**permalink**) August 11th, 2005, 11:11 AM

Kuki,

As long as we don't regress and go back to our previous weights they will be OK with current engineering specifications. <VBG>

If we do slip then the folks in the forward sections will be walking uphill. <VBG>

Take care,
Mike

Kuki · #5 (**permalink**) August 11th, 2005, 12:27 PM

Trip.. GREAT news! Get to cruise with you and Bruce again. Just watch out for friends passing you plates <G>

Phyllbo · #6 (**permalink**) August 11th, 2005, 12:57 PM

Great news, Trip!!!!!!

Kuki, do you think that the deck four levels down from you may have the other SV's on them? I'm just looking at the yellow thing across the back on those plans.

Phyll

Jason · #7 (**permalink**) August 11th, 2005, 01:09 PM

I Tried to book this... they said, it is way over the weight limit now and adding me was out of the question... By the way could I borrow your old Tux? jk

Cruise Cynic · #8 (**permalink**) August 11th, 2005, 01:23 PM

I'm beginning to think the moose WORKS for the cruise lines........
But then, I'm not much for conspiracy theories.

Mike M · #9 (**permalink**) August 11th, 2005, 02:04 PM

Good for you Triplet. It will be great to see you and Bruce. It will be a great time. I will now begin my workout regimen for carrying the shoe trunk. <VBG>

Take care,
Mike

bigjohn461 · #10 (**permalink**) August 11th, 2005, 04:02 PM

JASON ??????? Kuki said that they were adding balast..That would be you and me in the pointy end of the ship.

#11 (**permalink**) August 11th, 2005, 08:00 PM

Kuki, I hope that Nancy Bogart is right, that at some point, somebody who knows Miami will find everyone a nifty hotel so we can all be together for dinner or a cocktail party, or both

Judy

Kuki · #12 (**permalink**) August 11th, 2005, 08:03 PM

Judy.. NO DOUBT there will be a pre cruise get together in Miami, for dinner and cocktails.

As for hotels.... as it gets closer I'll be trying Priceline. Once I get a hotel and bid accepted I'll certainly post the details so that everyone who wants to can bid as well.