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Topic: PACIFIC SUN New Livery

Linerrich
First Class Passenger
Member # 4864

posted 09-12-2008 08:31 AM

The P.& O. Australia PACIFIC SUN seems to have just had a facelift and new paint job. See here:
PACIFIC SUN

Rich

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sunviking82
First Class Passenger
Member # 4930

posted 09-12-2008 11:14 AM

YUCK! It looks so much better with the blue and yellow striping. And would someone at Carnival fix the funnel. UGH!

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Cunard Fan
First Class Passenger
Member # 7530

posted 09-12-2008 12:52 PM

quote:
Originally posted by sunviking82:
YUCK! It looks so much better with the blue and yellow striping. And would someone at Carnival fix the funnel. UGH!

I agree. I like the previous livery much better. The line going down her sides gave her more leight. Now it looks very short and stubby.

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Fairsky
First Class Passenger
Member # 781

posted 09-12-2008 01:52 PM

I wonder if they're trying to create a greater visual link with the Princess brand which has been growing in Australia? When Pacific Dawn entered the fleet (former Regal Princess), she was also all-white with a white funnel.

Still, the former Jubilee looks terrible with her decapitated funnel, rebuilt aft, and slab-sided hull.

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lasuvidaboy
First Class Passenger
Member # 4527

posted 09-12-2008 02:39 PM

A stripe (even a small one) on the hull would break up that mass of white paint! The sponson at the stern really damaged her fragile looks and of course don't get me started w/that poor funnel

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dougnewman
First Class Passenger
Member # 11349

posted 09-12-2008 03:25 PM

The HOLIDAY-class weren't terrible-looking ships as built (I certainly saw them enough times in their original form) but now PACIFIC SUN just looks weird. Well, she did in the previous livery too - I'm not sure this is any worse, except there aren't all those loud colors to take your attention away from the ugliness of the ship. Though it wouldn't be all that bad if it weren't for the funnel - that was rather shocking the first time I saw a photo of it!

The interiors are "interesting" too from what I've seen, a wholly incongruous blend of 1980s Farcus and 2000s Princess.

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Jekyll
First Class Passenger
Member # 1878

posted 09-12-2008 05:46 PM

The shiop itselfis OK- but a new funnel would make it look much better...it looks kind of small and narrow (much like that of World Renaissance)...

Throws off the whole proportion of the ship.

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aggablinky
First Class Passenger
Member # 6402

posted 09-13-2008 06:05 PM

In my opinion all white ships seem to look worse when they begin to show a bit of wear and tear on their paint, with rust and so and, whereas when they have other colours on their sides, as she used to, it seems to disguise any corrosion a bit more. She is gleaming, but will that last?

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bmajor
First Class Passenger
Member # 1754

posted 09-13-2008 08:08 PM

Does any one have any information on the changes she had during the refit?
I have "heard" that the the water slide has been removed and a new gym installed, but have not found anything to confirm that yet.

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crz00
First Class Passenger
Member # 17468

posted 09-20-2008 06:19 AM

I have found some info on the refit nothing much has been changed as expected see top right
http://www.esailawaypocruises.com.au/Content_Common/pg-P-O-Cruises-News.seo

found a couple of pics here...i wonder if those pots are secured as well as there casino machines
http://www.cruise-australia.net/pacificsun.htm

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bmajor
First Class Passenger
Member # 1754

posted 09-20-2008 10:38 PM

According to that the water slide is still there.The Oasis looks very nice. I wonder if they will be able to keep it "kids free"?

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Waynaro
First Class Passenger
Member # 3484

posted 09-21-2008 12:34 PM

Great pictures of PACIFIC SUN. Her interiors has been significantly updated. It seems only a handful of rooms are leftovers from her Carnival days.

I really like the Outback Buffet and the Retreat.

bmajor, in the picture below, you can see the water slide is not there anymore.

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eroller
First Class Passenger
Member # 1649

posted 09-21-2008 05:16 PM

Much of the ship looks better, a couple areas look worse (IMO), and some look untouched from her Carnival days.

Ernie

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reeves35
First Class Passenger
Member # 6021

posted 09-21-2008 06:28 PM

quote:
and some look untouched from her Carnival days.

The most significant and ugly remaining from the Carnival days are the big gold seahorses on either side of the stage in the showroom. I think these were even considered tacky when Jubilee was launched in 1986.

Brad

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eroller
First Class Passenger
Member # 1649

posted 09-21-2008 07:05 PM

quote:
Originally posted by reeves35:
The most significant and ugly remaining from the Carnival days are the big gold seahorses on either side of the stage in the showroom. I think these were even considered tacky when Jubilee was launched in 1986.
Brad

Even the carpet is the same as 1986 in the showlounge. I'm amazed that had more of it in stock, or it's just never been changed out which is hard to believe.

Oz and Terraces in the Grove are pretty much how I remember them. Oz may have some new (boring and generic) chairs but that is about it.

Ernie

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bmajor
First Class Passenger
Member # 1754

posted 09-21-2008 08:05 PM

quote:
bmajor, in the picture below, you can see the water slide is not there anymore.

Thanks Waynaro.
I think it looks much better without the slide,and from what Ive heard it was closed more than it was used.

quote:
Even the carpet is the same as 1986 in the showlounge. I'm amazed that had more of it in stock, or it's just never been changed out which is hard to believe.

It may still be the original carpet Ernie.
Perhaps they have just shampooed it

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Waynaro
First Class Passenger
Member # 3484

posted 09-21-2008 10:14 PM

quote:
Originally posted by eroller:
Even the carpet is the same as 1986 in the showlounge. I'm amazed that had more of it in stock, or it's just never been changed out which is hard to believe.

Perhaps the carpet were specially reproduced

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crz00
First Class Passenger
Member # 17468

posted 09-22-2008 06:54 AM

Hey guys. I went on Pacific Sun when she first arrived after her 35million refit in 2004. Back then I didnt see the 35 million and looking at the pics after her recent refit I think nice but not enough to get me back. The only differences I see is the Oasis, no slide, gym, and coffee lounge, the outback and the various other rooms where converted in 2004. Also I would like to point out there is a daily fee to have access to the Oasis. Personally I appreciate Pacific Sun for what she is but at the end of the day when you can grab a twin on Sun Princess for the same $$$ or less what will you choose?

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crz00
First Class Passenger
Member # 17468

posted 09-22-2008 06:56 AM

quote:
Originally posted by eroller:

Even the carpet is the same as 1986 in the showlounge. I'm amazed that had more of it in stock, or it's just never been changed out which is hard to believe.
Oz and Terraces in the Grove are pretty much how I remember them. Oz may have some new (boring and generic) chairs but that is about it.
Ernie

She is really a ugly duckling. the carpet is revolting!. same with Oz and terrace!

[ 09-22-2008: Message edited by: crz00 ]

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Linerrich
First Class Passenger
Member # 4864

posted 09-22-2008 07:38 AM

I'm actually surprised at how little has been changed over the years aboard JUBILEE! Looking through photos I took on board in June, 1986, just before she entered service, and most of the public areas are the same. As has already been mentioned, in the Atlantis Lounge they have the same carpet design and same upholstery, although I see the "mini-atriums" outside the lounge on port and starboard sides have been closed over; originally those were open, with trees growing up from the deck below.

Other rooms which remain unchanged are the library, Smugglers Cove, Oz, Terraces in the Grove. Even the signage is the same.

I do like the new look of the Oasis area, and the Lido is much nicer now.

Rich

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mike sa
First Class Passenger
Member # 5957

posted 09-22-2008 10:22 AM

Frankly with the choices available to Aussies now adays both full time and seasonal I wonder why anyone bothers. If she were the only ship no problem but (as mentioned above) given her fares are all but the same as Pacific Dawn and Sun & Dawn Princess,s I don't get it.

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crz00
First Class Passenger
Member # 17468

posted 09-23-2008 05:59 AM

quote:
Originally posted by mike sa:
Frankly with the choices available to Aussies now adays both full time and seasonal I wonder why anyone bothers. If she were the only ship no problem but (as mentioned above) given her fares are all but the same as Pacific Dawn and Sun & Dawn Princess,s I don't get it.

If she still cruised from sydney she would sail empty these days. The fact she is the only one that cruises from brisbane is her biggest draw for the locals (but then again its just a one hour flight to sydney). The other reason for locals to use her is she is closer to the south pacific less days at sea and more ports of call

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