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1 hour ago, TeeRick said:

Are you talking about noise from the Oceanview Cafe on deck 14 above?  Not sure how that would be solved in the refresh.  It is more likely solved by just choosing another deck below 12 if it is possible.

Yup, that's the noise. Unfortunately there are not any available. I think our room is under the beverage station, so hoping they cannot roll carts right there/

1 hour ago, mac_tlc said:

We were in 2122 last month. A little “rolling cart” noise a couple times but nothing problematic and nothing affecting sleep.
 

We had breakfast on the balcony a couple times, chairs were fine and larger dining table fit everything very well.
 

Here are some room shots: 

Thanks so much. We are booked in 2129, so I think we will be okay. 

11 hours ago, 81Zoomie said:

Has anyone requested a foot stool or lounge chair for the suite balconies.  The new outdoor dining style chairs look very uncomfortable.

The bump out rooms have a lounge chair 

Still hoping someone has stayed in the Equinox deck 12 suites since the refresh. Wondering if the noise has been improved? Were the suite redone or just the Retreat added?

Has anyone stayed in a Sky Suite on deck 12 port since the refresh? Prior to refresh there were many complaints about the noise, wondering if this has been solved. Wondering which rooms are better for lower noise. 

Thanks

Thanks for insight. We board in 10 days, but trying to have an open mind. 

Edge - 10

Equinox - 51

Solstice -475 NZ, 486 GBR, 497 Transpacific

Do you need to ask for an extension cord on the Edge for a CPAP? 

37 minutes ago, GeorgiaPeach51 said:

It’s hard to say.  I think they are all appealing.   Cosmopolitan is pink, white, with dark touches; fabulous art nouveau glass displays.  Even the dishes are pale pink.  Very elegant.

 

most people seem to like Normandie the best...it’s primarily black and white.  All of them are comfortable to me.  The noise depends on where you are seated.  With tables so close together, even a two top is not private.  If you seek less noise try to get a window table.  Those are valuable to me, not for the view (there really isn’t one when we eat at 7.  All you see is dark water).  But it is valuable for the fact that you have only one other table beside you.  Sometimes what I want is a peaceful dinner with my husband, and close tables invite shared conversation. Most evenings we find ourselves talking with adjacent tables.  Sometimes if you have people on both sides who want to talk it can be a fun, but very talkative dinner.  We have met wonderful people and had some great conversations but since you mention a need for quiet, keep that in mind.

 

so, request a table at the window.  Also, don’t let them place you near a service area, where you will have to contend with dishes clanging not to mention the lack of visual appeal.  Be watchful...they are cleverly hidden behind screens.  We were seated beside one in Tuscan and immediately asked to move, which they did with no fuss.  

 

I think Tuscan is my least favorite visually but we had very personalized service there from Daniel.  Every restaurant seems to have chair cushions which are great if you are seated at one of the banquette type tables...the kind with a long, cushy bench with a back.

 

i hope you get Select and can have choices!  Have a great time...it’s hard not to, IMO!

Thank you so much for all the info. Just sent a request to Celebrity Dining for the Normandie. We shall see what happens. We are a table for 4, but I wear hearing aids and like to have a wall behind me for the noise level. Hopefully being Elite and having 5 upcoming cruise will help with the request. 

On 10/29/2019 at 1:47 PM, Purplsmurf said:

Not sure about the Cruise Director, but Captain should be Captain Kate. She returns from vacation mid December so should still be there in February 

Sure hope mid December is the 15th as we will be sailing then. Missed her on the Equinox by a couple of weeks. 

GeorgiaPeach51 could you tell me which of the 4 restaurants has the most comfortable seating and is the quietest.  We are wait listed for Select, but want to choice one in case we don't get. 

Which restaurant has the most comfortable seats and is the quietest?

Pearl is your Royal Caribbean ranking

Very confused. Will Captain Kate be back on the Equinox from August 17 until the end of Sept?