Aqua class cabins on M-class ships - noise?

[grayjay]

We haven't cruised Celebrity for quite a while but are now considering a Japan cruise on the (then) refurbished "Millenium". Does anybody know if there will be more cabins added in Concierge and Aqua classes? We have sailed in AQ several times and liked it but I have read some disturbing reports about issues with noise especially regarding the A1 cabins on deck 11 because of music and films shown on the deck above.

I wasn't able to find recent reviews commenting on that. I'd also like to know a bit more above that sparse information you can read on Celebrity Cruises' site about the new decorations being done in the cabins etc. during the upcoming dry dock. Any news on that?

Thank you for your answers.

[BlueLobster]

We've sailed the Summit 3 times in 1139 and did not find the films/music to be an issue.  If the balcony sliders were closed, we really didn't notice it.  If open and/or you were sitting on the balcony, you could hear the film/music clearly, but it was not blasting or too loud for us.  Hope that helps.

 

[Cruise a holic]

I would strongly suggest that you try a cabin far from the end of the ship.  A lot of noise from the new Terrace and also traffic.  Movie screen on blasting noise to those cabins close to it.  

 

 

[Orator]

Currently in Millennium in 1128. Can hear movie from balcony,  cabin is always cold. They've tried to address the problem.

[grayjay]

Thank you for your answers. That helped a lot to decide : As much as we like Blu, we'll either choose one of the cabins on deck 9 despite the overhang to stay in AQ or choose one of the C1 cabins on deck 6, if available, or at the aft on decks 7 or 8. Both decisions would mean that we couldn't claim the loyalty upgrade. Or perhaps I'll wait with our booking until more information can be gained after the refit.

I might even choose another cruise line for that specific cruise again even though we'd like to be back and see one of the modernized M-class fleet for ourselves. As a consolation prize: we're booked on "Edge" in 2019...

Thank you again.