Ship with best Solarium

[kaz828]

What ship would you say has the best solarium and why?
Any that are indoor and outdoor? 

[orville99]

Radiance class and Vison class have solarium roofs that can be opened. Voyager and Freedom class solariums are outdoors. Oasis class ships (other than Wonder have semi open solariums (there are roof structures, but they only partially protect the are from the weather. Wonder's is completely enclosed.

 

Personal favorites are the ones on Radiance class ships.

 

Edited March 20, 2023 by orville99

[MommaBear55]

Quantum class solariums are huge and the views spectacular. On some of that class there is also a covered all ages pool area separate from the Solarium, which makes it better for families and means in cold weather cruises the Solarium will not have designated kid times.

[Jasukkie]

Quantum class but it gets crowded. It's nice to go late in the day when it clears out as people get ready for dinner.

[Thisguylikestocruise]

I really enjoyed Wonders solarium. They had windows open, so there was a comfortable breeze flowing through. 

[6MonthsHere6MonthsThere]

Allure by far😊😀

[DaniDanielle]

Anthem is our favorite.

[Cruzaholic41]

Another vote for Quantum Class. Huge, great views, and cascading pools. 

[kaz828]

46 minutes ago, 6MonthsHere6MonthsThere said:

Allure by far😊😀

Can you clarify why? Thank you ! 

[kaz828]

40 minutes ago, DaniDanielle said:

Anthem is our favorite.

Can you clarify why? Thank you ! 

[rimmit]

Quantum class (Anthem, Ovation, etc) is the best for me.  Indoor,  very spacious, multi tiered heated pool and large hot tubs.  Has some greenery.  Solarium bistro nearby and front of ship with great views.  Beautiful at night and relaxing if you go at night when people are at dinner.

 

Ship also has separate indoor pool for families, so it keeps it quiet and there aren’t people walking through as its at the front of the ship.

Edited March 20, 2023 by rimmit

[orville99]

1 hour ago, 6MonthsHere6MonthsThere said:

Allure by far😊😀

Prefer Harmony because they enclosed the deck 14 area, made it part of the Solarium, and added hot tubs and clam shells to that deck. On Oasis and Allure, that area is virtually unusable when at sea.

[moposh]

I didn't like Allure.

 

I liked Grandeur.

[DaniDanielle]

Anthem’s solarium is fully enclosed but windows can open if it gets too hot.  Usually it is very peaceful in there.  The bar is handy and it is right next to the Solarium Bistro.

[rockmom]

Quantum class--the tiered pools, the views.   

[crzndeb]

Another one for Quantum class. I have only been on Ovation, but it’s my relax and chill spot. 

[Wineaux007]

2 hours ago, orville99 said:

Prefer Harmony because they enclosed the deck 14 area, made it part of the Solarium, and added hot tubs and clam shells to that deck. On Oasis and Allure, that area is virtually unusable when at sea.

We took the TA on Harmony in Oct 2021, and I remember it was cold, wet, and windy up there.  Did they just enclose it recently?

[orville99]

41 minutes ago, Wineaux007 said:

We took the TA on Harmony in Oct 2021, and I remember it was cold, wet, and windy up there.  Did they just enclose it recently?

The solarium on Harmony has always been “semi” enclosed. The roof is not a contiguous solid structure, so wind and rain will get in on deck 15. Deck 14 however is quite well protected.

The only Oasis class ship that is fully enclosed is Wonder.

Edited March 20, 2023 by orville99

[Wineaux007]

3 hours ago, orville99 said:

The solarium on Harmony has always been “semi” enclosed. The roof is not a contiguous solid structure, so wind and rain will get in on deck 15. Deck 14 however is quite well protected.

The only Oasis class ship that is fully enclosed is Wonder.

Deck 14 is protected, but not enclosed.  If the weather is cold & chilly, it's not a place I would enjoy on a sea day.  I think these ships were built for warmer climates.

[knittinggirl]

I like the solariums with the snack bar.    

[Wineaux007]

8 minutes ago, knittinggirl said:

I like the solariums with the snack bar.    

I think that would be on the Radiance and Vision class.

[barbeyg]

Any Quantum class is my favorite.  Totally enclosed, climate controlled and beautiful. 

[John&LaLa]

Surprised no one has mentioned Harmony's lack of a pool and the flapping plastic roof panels.🤣

 

Generally the most despised solarium in the fleet. 

 

I like Odyssey and the open area on Oasis 

[bigque]

11 hours ago, orville99 said:

Radiance class and Vison class have solarium roofs that can be opened. Voyager and Freedom class solariums are outdoors. Oasis class ships (other than Wonder have semi open solariums (there are roof structures, but they only partially protect the are from the weather. Wonder's is completely enclosed.

 

Personal favorites are the ones on Radiance class ships.

 

That is my favorite also! 😎

[The Grumpus]

Wonder's is the best.