Stateroom Lighting Type on Celebrity Summit?

[Quampapetet]

I have cruised Royal Caribbean and Carnival, but not Celebrity. We're thinking of going on the Celebrity Summit next year. I am wondering what type(s) of light bulbs are used in the staterooms, including the bathrooms. Fluorescent, halogen, incandescent, LED? I ask because of a medical condition. Thanks!

[Quampapetet]

Bueller? Bueller?

[warmwinds]

Not something most people would notice unless there was a problem, I would think. We were recently on Summit, and the lights were very bright (so I don't think they are LED). And I didn't notice that flickering thing so I don't think they are fluorescent.

 

They have the recessed lighting in the ceiling, plus the bedside lamps.

 

Maybe someone heading on board shortly will pay better attention for you.

[monicajay]

just out of curiosity, what's the condition? Never heard of this before.

[uktog]

I suggest you contact special_needs@celebrity.com to get the answer you need. First because they can contact the ship and be 100% sure you are getting the correct answer and if you needed any minor modifications that could be achieved within the constraints of the electrical systems onboard they can arrange that

 

If your allergy is significant, I would not risk the reports back from guests which may or may not be accurate

In our experience, Special Services is very good indeed

[gisnered]

As far as I can remember (two years ago on Summit) the lighting in our stateroom was a mix - some LED downlighting, some CFL, and some Halogen mini spots. I think all of the fixtures have been relamped with whatever up-to-date technology could be refitted into each particular fixture. I assume that the mix is about the same now as it was.

 

I first noticed this inconsistent mix at the bed - two recessed downlights were shining on the head of the bed with a cold, harsh blue-white quality on the upper end of the linens (LED lamps, I think) and the bottom of the bed had the eerie yellowy glow from the other downlights in the room. I assumed that those fixture had CFL refits. Other elements in the room - at the desk/mirror, for example, had the pulsing and color quality of fluorescent.

 

Unfortunately I don't recall the bath clearly - except that the lighting for shaving wasn't the best - eerie yellowish fluorescent glow there too. Had I been a woman trying to make up there, I might have become suicidal. :D

Edited October 8, 2014 by gisnered

[cle-guy]

Summit has extensively replaced most public space lighting to LED in the hallways. I noticed elevators still had halogen.

 

In cabins, it seems that as the former halogen bulbs go out, they are replaced by LED (I noticed half of my MR-16 bulbs were LED, others still halogen). The large ceiling lights seem to be Compact fluorescent bulb, and the bathrooms are fluorescent.

 

I pay attention to lighting as I seem to have an infatuation in it. I replaced all my home bulbs from Incandescent to LED and saved about $50 a month on electric. In my retail stores, we replaced hot spot lights to LED and saved a ton of money on Air conditioning costs alone.

[Quampapetet]

just out of curiosity, what's the condition? Never heard of this before.

 

Several medical conditions are affected by fluorescents, including migraines, seizures, lupus, autism, and more, plus people can be allergic so get burns on their arms when sitting under fluorescents. Personally, I have migraines that are triggered by fluorescents, so I get diarrhea, dizziness or vertigo, nausea, vomiting, pins-and-needles, and more (with the dizziness/vertigo and nausea getting worse from touch from my head to torso, making it impossible to wear a hat to help protect myself or a bag on my shoulders). All sorts of "fun". :p I have special tinted glasses that help, but they're not 100% effective, plus I can't wear them in the shower and all, of course.

[Quampapetet]

I suggest you contact special_needs@celebrity.com to get the answer you need. First because they can contact the ship and be 100% sure you are getting the correct answer and if you needed any minor modifications that could be achieved within the constraints of the electrical systems onboard they can arrange that

 

If your allergy is significant, I would not risk the reports back from guests which may or may not be accurate

In our experience, Special Services is very good indeed

 

Thanks! I figured ppl here might get it more correct over the cruise line, but I will try that, too. :) Glad to hear they might be better than some of the other cruise lines.

[Quampapetet]

As far as I can remember (two years ago on Summit) the lighting in our stateroom was a mix - some LED downlighting, some CFL, and some Halogen mini spots. I think all of the fixtures have been relamped with whatever up-to-date technology could be refitted into each particular fixture. I assume that the mix is about the same now as it was.

 

I first noticed this inconsistent mix at the bed - two recessed downlights were shining on the head of the bed with a cold, harsh blue-white quality on the upper end of the linens (LED lamps, I think) and the bottom of the bed had the eerie yellowy glow from the other downlights in the room. I assumed that those fixture had CFL refits. Other elements in the room - at the desk/mirror, for example, had the pulsing and color quality of fluorescent.

 

Unfortunately I don't recall the bath clearly - except that the lighting for shaving wasn't the best - eerie yellowish fluorescent glow there too. Had I been a woman trying to make up there, I might have become suicidal. :D

 

Strange that it is so mixed!

 

You had me laughing with your last line!!! :D So glad I rarely wear makeup (besides an anti-oil powder all over my face)!

[Quampapetet]

Summit has extensively replaced most public space lighting to LED in the hallways. I noticed elevators still had halogen.

 

In cabins, it seems that as the former halogen bulbs go out, they are replaced by LED (I noticed half of my MR-16 bulbs were LED, others still halogen). The large ceiling lights seem to be Compact fluorescent bulb, and the bathrooms are fluorescent.

 

I pay attention to lighting as I seem to have an infatuation in it. I replaced all my home bulbs from Incandescent to LED and saved about $50 a month on electric. In my retail stores, we replaced hot spot lights to LED and saved a ton of money on Air conditioning costs alone.

 

Thanks for the info.!! :cool:

 

That's pretty amazing savings you got by switching to LED!

[cruisestitch]

Because they are in the process of changing out lights, unfortunately you may not be able to learn ahead of time what lighting you will encounter in your stateroom

[Quampapetet]

Because they are in the process of changing out lights, unfortunately you may not be able to learn ahead of time what lighting you will encounter in your stateroom

 

Thanks for that info.! Since the cruise won't be for another year (it is to celebrate a family anniversary with hopefully a bunch of us going), hopefully the lighting will be pretty much switched by then as to be predictable.

[monicajay]

Several medical conditions are affected by fluorescents, including migraines, seizures, lupus, autism, and more, plus people can be allergic so get burns on their arms when sitting under fluorescents. Personally, I have migraines that are triggered by fluorescents, so I get diarrhea, dizziness or vertigo, nausea, vomiting, pins-and-needles, and more (with the dizziness/vertigo and nausea getting worse from touch from my head to torso, making it impossible to wear a hat to help protect myself or a bag on my shoulders). All sorts of "fun". :p I have special tinted glasses that help, but they're not 100% effective, plus I can't wear them in the shower and all, of course.

 

Wow! Sounds really yucky.

 

I teach and most schools are all fluorescent. :rolleyes:

 

I'm sure Special Services will make sure you have a cabin with the right lighting.

 

Enjoy the Summit, loved it so much we booked again.

[Quampapetet]

Wow! Sounds really yucky.

 

I teach and most schools are all fluorescent. :rolleyes:

 

I'm sure Special Services will make sure you have a cabin with the right lighting.

 

Enjoy the Summit, loved it so much we booked again.

 

Yup, and two preventive meds have helped me, but I had severely painful side-effects to them, so had to stop taking them (tried them at different times, not together). Had an allergic reaction to another med, which the pharmacy pamphlet said could become fatal - lovely! :rolleyes:

 

Sounds like the Summit is a good pick! Thanks! :)

[DottieV]

I suffer from atypical migraines, mostly causing vertigo. I went to an ear/nose/throat specialist and he recommended taking magnesium at bedtime and vitamin B in the morning. Much nicer than meclizine. (although Meclizine is used for seasickness). You might want to ask your dr. about them. I haven't had a breakthrough in 6 months! We were on the Summit in July and I did not find any of the lights to be bothersome. Hope you can say the same after your cruise.

[cherylroslyn]

As far as I can remember (two years ago on Summit) the lighting in our stateroom was a mix - some LED downlighting, some CFL, and some Halogen mini spots. I think all of the fixtures have been relamped with whatever up-to-date technology could be refitted into each particular fixture. I assume that the mix is about the same now as it was.

 

I first noticed this inconsistent mix at the bed - two recessed downlights were shining on the head of the bed with a cold, harsh blue-white quality on the upper end of the linens (LED lamps, I think) and the bottom of the bed had the eerie yellowy glow from the other downlights in the room. I assumed that those fixture had CFL refits. Other elements in the room - at the desk/mirror, for example, had the pulsing and color quality of fluorescent.

 

Unfortunately I don't recall the bath clearly - except that the lighting for shaving wasn't the best - eerie yellowish fluorescent glow there too. Had I been a woman trying to make up there, I might have become suicidal. :D

Generally speaking we women do not become suicidal over the bad make-up lighting in the bathroom, since there is a vanity. What we do become suicidal over are the hairdryers. I could let my black lab breath on me and he could dry my hair faster. There is nothing like looking at the clock and its 8:15 and the whole back of your head is still wet......lol. Now I bring my own......