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Topic: Celebrity Mercury/Mein Schiff 2

dmwnc1
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posted 05-09-2011 09:13 AM

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NAL
First Class Passenger
Member # 1102

posted 05-09-2011 10:54 AM

It looks as if they attached a duck-tail. True? I think the new dark blue area looks good, but not all the writing on the hull. Never liked that on any ship.

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dmwnc1
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Member # 3785

posted 05-09-2011 12:10 PM

quote:
Originally posted by NAL:
It looks as if they attached a duck-tail. True? I think the new dark blue area looks good, but not all the writing on the hull. Never liked that on any ship.

Here's a picture of the new duck-tail:

http://www.shipspotting.com/gallery/photo.php?lid=1306475

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lasuvidaboy
First Class Passenger
Member # 4527

posted 05-09-2011 12:48 PM

Amazing how an awful paint job and ducktail can ruin a formerly good looking ship.

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desirod7
First Class Passenger
Member # 1626

posted 05-09-2011 01:26 PM

Celebrity Mercury

Mein Schiff 2

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dmwnc1
Cruise Director
Member # 3785

posted 05-09-2011 02:08 PM

LMAO! That was just toooooo funny!

that just made my whole day.... THANKS!

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Maasdam
First Class Passenger
Member # 3858

posted 05-09-2011 03:15 PM

LOL I go fore picture 2 the B... in picture 1 is to much to handle. Beauty outside nasty and ugly inside.

Greets Ben.

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NAL
First Class Passenger
Member # 1102

posted 05-09-2011 03:19 PM

Thanks, dmwnc1, for the picture of the duck-tail. It surely did nothing for her external looks. I always liked the Century class, but not with these additions to her stern.

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lasuvidaboy
First Class Passenger
Member # 4527

posted 05-09-2011 03:30 PM

David you are to funny!

Law-a-mercy, never mess with Aunt Esther.

[ 05-09-2011: Message edited by: lasuvidaboy ]

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DAMBROSI2
First Class Passenger
Member # 35998

posted 05-09-2011 07:59 PM

That was so funny. I love it.

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jetwet1
First Class Passenger
Member # 6361

posted 05-10-2011 03:59 AM

Great post !

Ok, the ducktail I can live with, the hull colours I actually prefer, but the graffiti just looks cheap and tacky.

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dmwnc1
Cruise Director
Member # 3785

posted 05-12-2011 10:29 AM

A short video documenting some of the 'Before and After' changes from Celebrity Mercury to Mein Schiff 2. 'Before' it was a casino, 'After' it's now a Surf and Turf restaurant and Wine Tastings Bar. Similarly, 'Before and After' changes in the Grand Foyer, Spa, the Deck 5 port side Atrium lounge and Guest Relations Desk, Cova Cafe:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jjCa2gHTqo

One of the most drastic changes was the transformation of the beautiful Navigators Observation Lounge and Bar to a gigantic gym with exercise machines. A real travesty if you ask me!

Picture from this past December

The new Sports and Fitness Area

[ 05-12-2011: Message edited by: dmwnc1 ]

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Ernst
First Class Passenger
Member # 5369

posted 05-12-2011 10:54 AM

quote:
Originally posted by dmwnc1:
[...]
One of the most drastic changes was the transformation of the beautiful Navigators Observation Lounge and Bar to a gigantic gym with exercise machines. A real travesty if you ask me! [...]

Indeed - what a shame. The sad thing is that they probably decided for that based on their experience with Mein Schiff 1.....

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Rex
First Class Passenger
Member # 1113

posted 05-12-2011 11:47 AM

It looks hideous with all of that grafitti on the ship's sides.

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Waynaro
First Class Passenger
Member # 3484

posted 05-12-2011 11:49 AM

quote:
Originally posted by dmwnc1:
One of the most drastic changes was the transformation of the beautiful Navigators Observation Lounge and Bar to a gigantic gym with exercise machines. A real travesty if you ask me!

Pity they made the drastic change, but according to the deck plans there is a bit left of the lounge. link

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dmwnc1
Cruise Director
Member # 3785

posted 05-12-2011 12:26 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Waynaro:
Pity they made the drastic change, but according to the deck plans there is a bit left of the lounge.

Looks like the Navigator Lounge was divided into three separate parts:

- A gymnasium (starboard side)
- A nightclub (center portion)
- And the X Lounge described as such...

"The X-Lounge on Deck 12 with its large panoramic windows offering guests (all the junior suites and suites) not only a great view, but also special services such as culinary delicacies, champagne, newspapers or the Internet for free."

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dmwnc1
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posted 05-18-2011 12:43 PM

TUI Cruises has loaded an extensive virtual tour of the interiors of the newly christened vessel. I must say it was very well done and she looks quite impressive!

http://www.tuicruises.com/schiffe/mein-schiff-2.html

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