Maxit Posted July 17, 2017 #1 Share Posted July 17, 2017 While on Ovation in February the Solarium was for all guests. I'm hearing rumors it now only for suite guests. Can anyone confirm? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted July 17, 2017 #2 Share Posted July 17, 2017 While on Ovation in February the Solarium was for all guests. I'm hearing rumors it now only for suite guests. Can anyone confirm? Sent from my iPhone using Forums It was discussed as a hypothetical on FB recently. Other than that, I have seen nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LMaxwell Posted July 17, 2017 #3 Share Posted July 17, 2017 It was discussed as a hypothetical on FB recently. Other than that, I have seen nothing. The pictures were not hypothetical; but I think it was just a section/entrance for suites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thetrail Posted July 17, 2017 #4 Share Posted July 17, 2017 While on Ovation in February the Solarium was for all guests. I'm hearing rumors it now only for suite guests. Can anyone confirm? Sent from my iPhone using Forums It's for ALL guests.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cigar King Posted July 17, 2017 #5 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Personally I would love a reserved seating section in the solarium for suites. I'd love reserved seating sections for suites everywhere. I'm not holding my breath. It would be a challenge to set up and enforce. If they just actively policed the chair hogs that would likely work just as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenjer Posted July 17, 2017 #6 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Its open to all guests don't worry, They might have some reserved seating for suites, like they do near the main pool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tatka Posted July 17, 2017 #7 Share Posted July 17, 2017 I would not book several RCCL ships if solarium would become only for suite guests. As there will be no adequate space for all guests, and on some solarium is the only covered pool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted July 17, 2017 #8 Share Posted July 17, 2017 It's for ALL guests.:) Its open to all guests don't worry ... All guests age 16 and over, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BillOh Posted July 17, 2017 #9 Share Posted July 17, 2017 It was discussed as a hypothetical on FB recently. Other than that, I have seen nothing. My memory is questionable, but I thought I saw someone say it was done on the Ovation in the Asian market and people were wondering if it would go fleet wide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquahound Posted July 17, 2017 #10 Share Posted July 17, 2017 While on Ovation in February the Solarium was for all guests. I'm hearing rumors it now only for suite guests. Can anyone confirm? The day that happens is the day I stop cruising RCI. I certainly hope it never happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenjer Posted July 17, 2017 #11 Share Posted July 17, 2017 All guests age 16 and over, right? Yes 16 and over. The life guards did a great job "kicking " kids out of the pools. Had one family I watched try to bring a baby in and kept ignoring the guard.....who fortunately persisted. Basically the one thing the guards do in the Solarium. Kids can walk thru, Go to their parent, dine in the Solarium Bistro and even sit at the tables outside the bistro to eat. But if they came near the pools the guards kicked them out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted July 17, 2017 #12 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Yes 16 and over. The life guards did a great job "kicking " kids out of the pools. Had one family I watched try to bring a baby in and kept ignoring the guard.....who fortunately persisted. Basically the one thing the guards do in the Solarium. Kids can walk thru, Go to their parent, dine in the Solarium Bistro and even sit at the tables outside the bistro to eat. But if they came near the pools the guards kicked them out. Nice to hear at least one rule is being enforced.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare vacationlover_mn Posted July 17, 2017 #13 Share Posted July 17, 2017 I would be sad if that happened... it has become one of my favorite places onboard! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thetrail Posted July 17, 2017 #14 Share Posted July 17, 2017 All guests age 16 and over, right? Yes 16 and over.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted July 17, 2017 #15 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Personally I would love a reserved seating section in the solarium for suites. I'd love reserved seating sections for suites everywhere. I'm not holding my breath. It would be a challenge to set up and enforce. If they just actively policed the chair hogs that would likely work just as well. Agree be nice to see a small section for suites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tatka Posted July 17, 2017 #16 Share Posted July 17, 2017 I am against special areas for any types of cabin in public areas. I am ok with special lounges or pool areas for suites, but only if they don't take substantial space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FPP777 Posted July 17, 2017 #17 Share Posted July 17, 2017 I just looked at the next ship I am booked on, Explorer. There are approx. 34 suites that would be entitled to a special area. So approx. 68 adults would be able to use that area. I would think the chances of all 64 of them wanting to be in the Solarium pool area at the same time would be small. So I doubt it would really infringe upon the masses. I would think the impact to your cruising habits would be minimal, if at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAT GIRL Posted July 18, 2017 #18 Share Posted July 18, 2017 We were recently on the Ovation and they were making these changes. This was posted on Michael Rasmussen's Facebook page on June 28th. Two big things for us today. The renaming of Wonderland Restaurant to Wonderland DaDong and the Solarium has now become Exclusive To Gold and Silver Card Holders. Pretty fancy. Ovation of the Seas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njkruzer Posted July 18, 2017 #19 Share Posted July 18, 2017 We were recently on the Ovation and they were making these changes. This was posted on Michael Rasmussen's Facebook page on June 28th. Two big things for us today. The renaming of Wonderland Restaurant to Wonderland DaDong and the Solarium has now become Exclusive To Gold and Silver Card Holders. Pretty fancy. Ovation of the Seas. Hope this is only for Asia. We love the solarium and would strongly object! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted July 18, 2017 #20 Share Posted July 18, 2017 It was discussed as a hypothetical on FB recently. Other than that, I have seen nothing. We were recently on the Ovation and they were making these changes. This was posted on Michael Rasmussen's Facebook page on June 28th. Two big things for us today. The renaming of Wonderland Restaurant to Wonderland DaDong and the Solarium has now become Exclusive To Gold and Silver Card Holders. Pretty fancy. Ovation of the Seas. Yes, that was the hypothetical that was discussed. How would you feel if this spread to other ships in the fleet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted July 18, 2017 #21 Share Posted July 18, 2017 While on Ovation in February the Solarium was for all guests. I'm hearing rumors it now only for suite guests. Can anyone confirm? Sent from my iPhone using Forums I see now that you will actually be on the Ovation. So yes, it is true for that ship. The Ovation is not talked about much on this forum because so few people on this forum sail on her. I am happy that you will get to experience her. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOXTROT Posted July 18, 2017 #22 Share Posted July 18, 2017 That's great news. We will be on the Ovation in 2019. By that time we will have our Gold Card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAT GIRL Posted July 18, 2017 #23 Share Posted July 18, 2017 (edited) I just heard from one of the Golden Concierges on board. The Solarium is available to Diamond members and up, and suites. This is only for the Asian sailings . The concierges now have two offices set up, one on deck 12 in the lounge and the other is in the Solarium on deck 14. They also have a happy hour set up in the Solarium. Again, this in only temporary in the Asian market. Edited July 18, 2017 by CAT GIRL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxit Posted July 18, 2017 Author #24 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leaveitallbehind Posted July 18, 2017 #25 Share Posted July 18, 2017 The day that happens is the day I stop cruising RCI. I certainly hope it never happens. Agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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