Eclipse transatlantic review posted

[excitedofharpenden]

I did a short review of my recent trip on Eclipse which can be found here:

 

http://www.cruisecritic.co.uk/memberreviews/memberreview.cfm?EntryID=75310&sr=us

 

I also took some photos of the S2 cabin and these are in the picture link in my signature.

 

Notwithstanding the cabin noise that I mentioned it was a really enjoyable trip on a beautiful ship. I've had to cancel next year's Solstice TA because the longer Med season now planned means it leaves five weeks later and that is just a bit too late for me. I'm going to go through transatlantic withdrawal in 2011!

 

Phil

[uktog]

Nice review Phil. We had issue with noise above the Royal Suite on Eclipse, it really is quite an issue in the premuim cabins which is disappointing

[excitedofharpenden]

Nice review Phil. We had issue with noise above the Royal Suite on Eclipse, it really is quite an issue in the premuim cabins which is disappointing

Thanks Ann. Sorry to hear you also had issues in the RS. I am usually careful to look what is overhead and judge accordingly. I took a flyer this time and got burnt. The noise had the potential to spoil the trip, coming as it did the day before six days at sea. I just refused to let it get to me and slept with my iPod playing in my ear all night!

 

Hope you are staying warm and safe up in Scotland.

 

Phil

[Texed]

Phil,

Thanks for posting the review. :)

[Project_gal]

... you and Ann have to mention the noise from above! The only thing we thought could improve the M-class Royal Suite was its position. If only it was mid-ships like the Celebrity Suites. We had started to think that the solution may be the S-class ships and then you mention the noise problems. Then, of course, they are adding the balconies to the M-class Celebrity Suites ... If only these were the worst problems in life.

 

Thanks for the review, Phil. It brought back memories of the Tuscan Grille on Constellation where the lights swayed like your atrium tree and we could watch the seating that definitely did have to be tied down. On one particularily rough night it was quite an entertainment. And, of course, we all understand that craving for a simple sandwich as the cruise draws to an end.

 

Sorry you are missing your 2011 TA.

[excitedofharpenden]

Sue, I think you just have to be careful of what's above on the S-Class ships. The Penthouse Deck RSs may have the issue of the pool deck above, but those a deck down will be under cabins. Likewise all the CSs look to be under cabins, but some of the S2s under the buffet are not in a good spot. Such a shame because they are lovely cabins and I'd book one again if it weren't for the "thunder" and general noise. I think it was exacerbated by the fact they were cleaning and readying the ship for its first US inspection when we got to Miami.

 

As for cancelling Solstice it's a good excuse to do a land trip to Hawaii instead;)

 

Phil

[portofrome]

Thank you for the review.

[goofysmom99]

Hi Phil. Loved your review and photos. I'm going to study the deck plans re your room so I don't make that mistake. Hope all is well with you! Ruth

[radsailor]

Thanks for the review. I am booked on my very first TA cruise in May. I am really looking forward to the sea days. We got a Celebrity Suite and booked on the Sky Deck to hopefully avoid the noise as on the Penthouse Deck.

[Lois R]

Hi Phil:) enjoyed reading your review. Sorry about the noise:eek:

Glad you had a good time (I know you always do:D)

[scf1270]

Thank you for sharing your review!

 

Sara

[gkm]

As usual Phil, you've posted an excellent review of your cruise. Thank you for taking the time to do this.

 

Garry

[Sparkle 123]

Thanks for your review Phil.

We are so looking forward to finally doing a Transatlantic cruise next May on the Solstice. After missing the Equinox TA last April due to the ash cloud and the previous Equinox TA from Rome as we changed to the Christmas cruise, finally hope it will be 3rd time lucky!!!

 

:)

Lisa

[Karynanne]

Great review Phil. Land trip to Hawaii? Sounds good to me!

 

Hugs,

 

Karyn

[wv4891]

Hi Phil, nice review. Marilynn and I had a great time on this cruise with you and all our other friends (old & new). We enjoyed your company on our afternoon "Boddington Break" at the aft bar. Thanks for introducing me to Boddington. And what location does for the noise in those S2 cabins on Resort Deck. While you were having a terrible time we ( cabin 2121) were only slightly aware of the noise from the plate carts in the buffet. The luck of location!! My take on this deck, don't be any further aft than 2125 in the S2.

[Texed]

! My take on this deck, don't be any further aft than 2125 in the S2.

 

We had 2151 on Eclipse. We heard very little noise. We liked the room. :).

[BocaRoo]

Great review, Phil! :)

 

We'll have to plan to cruise with you again. Great seeing you, Marilynn & Bill and Joannie & George post-cruise!

 

Jill (& Kevin, too!)