Friscorays Posted August 14, 2008 #1251 Share Posted August 14, 2008 I think the idea is that the railing AND the glass below it will be tinted. I don't understand either. The railing is solid so you won't be able to see through the railing no matter what the color (unless you are Superman). The tinting to make the X logo is on the glass below the railing and would only change the view if you spend a lot of time on your balcony at floor level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hypo Posted August 14, 2008 #1252 Share Posted August 14, 2008 I believe that some poster's are wondering if they are going to darken/paint the balcony glass to make the X darker. I think that the X glass is already as it will be. WYSIWYG Hypo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted August 14, 2008 #1253 Share Posted August 14, 2008 from a seated position-- enjoying the sea, a clear view is best but I think our hump cabin is a diagonal one so it is not on the most prominent part--hope that those in cabins with the X will report back if there is any effect.... usually we are out & about on the ship & expect to do the same on this new ship... we don't spend alot of time actually inside the stateroom but the balcony is always a nice refuge when it gets too noisy, crowded, sunny or whatever out in the public areas...Love our balcony! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schplinky Posted August 14, 2008 #1254 Share Posted August 14, 2008 RCL lightly tints its balcony glass on some ships and I have always wondered if that was to tint what can be grey water toward the blue, as you look at it? Maybe it adds a modicum or privacy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excitedofharpenden Posted August 15, 2008 #1255 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Just as a bit of fun I had a go at making a time lapse movie of Solstice being built as I've been saving the Meyer Werft weekly images. Some of those I missed (there are still some gaps) I got from here (thanks Bonnie!:cool:). Here's the link: http://good-times.webshots.com/video/3098777520054958397HhQmsk Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailAway78 Posted August 15, 2008 #1256 Share Posted August 15, 2008 It looks amazing, Phil. I started saving the weekly updates for Equinox. Now I can see the first few weeks of the process I missed for Solstice. Thanks for sharing the video. Bonnie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodPat Posted August 15, 2008 #1257 Share Posted August 15, 2008 I think this link may solve the mystery of the tinted glass on the hump balconies. http://www.depping-design.de/test/thumbnails.php?album=89 These are great pictures showing the new design. Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debjac Posted August 15, 2008 #1258 Share Posted August 15, 2008 I booked cabin 8343 which is the last balcony cabin before the aft one that wraps around the corner. I see from the photo those big white things with portholes seem to be right where my cabin is. I'm thinking they might be stairwells? Anyhow, what is your opinion on how obstructed this cabin might be? I love the sun and the thoughts of a dark balcony would make me very unhappy :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Friscorays Posted August 15, 2008 #1259 Share Posted August 15, 2008 I booked cabin 8343 which is the last balcony cabin before the aft one that wraps around the corner. I see from the photo those big white things with portholes seem to be right where my cabin is. I'm thinking they might be stairwells? Anyhow, what is your opinion on how obstructed this cabin might be? I love the sun and the thoughts of a dark balcony would make me very unhappy :confused: I believe that those are for washing the exterior of the windows and that they are mobile (one just happens to be parked in front of your cabin when the photo was taken). I would think the will park them away from balconies with passengers on board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excitedofharpenden Posted August 15, 2008 #1260 Share Posted August 15, 2008 I booked cabin 8343 which is the last balcony cabin before the aft one that wraps around the corner. I see from the photo those big white things with portholes seem to be right where my cabin is. I'm thinking they might be stairwells? Anyhow, what is your opinion on how obstructed this cabin might be? I love the sun and the thoughts of a dark balcony would make me very unhappy :confused: I think the round porthole is in the rear facing SS1 next to you, making it kind of dual aspect. It's hard to tell without being on it, but I think the balcony will be dark mainly because of the solid wall of the Sky Suite next door and the larger overhang from the larger deck above. I'm a lover of the light too so that balcony wouldn't do it for me, but it is a bit larger. Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debjac Posted August 15, 2008 #1261 Share Posted August 15, 2008 That's exactly what I thought - guess I'll see if I can make a better move... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awinner Posted August 16, 2008 #1262 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Hey guys...do you think I should take cabins 9301/9303/9305/9307 (which are aft cabins) or should I go1243/1245/1247/1249 which are diagonal cabins, pro and cons to both....need advice asap, thanks.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klflote Posted August 16, 2008 #1263 Share Posted August 16, 2008 So it appears from these latest pictures (and perhaps everyone knew this before; I haven't been100% good about keeping up on this thread) that the aft cabins (except on the resort deck) have no overhang whatsoever. Assuming that's true, now I'm beginning to regret booking an aft cabin. I'd hoped of course that it was bigger like on the M class, but I can accept that it isn't. But breakfast on the balcony in our robes in full sunlight and full view of those above us doesn't quite make up for the appeal of the great view at other times. Of course, regret isn't quite the word, because who can regret going on what seems like such a great ship... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruise47 Posted August 16, 2008 #1264 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Aft Overhang Please read subject: Just Got E-Mail From Meyer Ship Yard Re Solstice Thread 139 & 139 Aft Pictures, looks like they have an over hang. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmk Posted August 16, 2008 #1265 Share Posted August 16, 2008 So it appears from these latest pictures (and perhaps everyone knew this before; I haven't been100% good about keeping up on this thread) that the aft cabins (except on the resort deck) have no overhang whatsoever. Assuming that's true, now I'm beginning to regret booking an aft cabin. I'd hoped of course that it was bigger like on the M class, but I can accept that it isn't. But breakfast on the balcony in our robes in full sunlight and full view of those above us doesn't quite make up for the appeal of the great view at other times. Of course, regret isn't quite the word, because who can regret going on what seems like such a great ship... It is very possible that the aft balconies are not finished yet. Note that other cabins don't have their balcony dividers in. Perhaps, there will be some sort of overhang canapy put on after like the M Ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awinner Posted August 17, 2008 #1266 Share Posted August 17, 2008 Aft Overhang Please read subject: Just Got E-Mail From Meyer Ship Yard Re Solstice Thread 139 & 139 Aft Pictures, looks like they have an over hang. no overhang, except top deck, and odds are they won't be doing anything more except putting up the partitions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolfecms Posted August 18, 2008 #1267 Share Posted August 18, 2008 Just read a blurb on another web site that compares the construction costs of the Celebrity Solstice and Carnival's newest ship, the Splendor: · Splendor: $212,000 for each of the 3,006 cabins ($640 million total) · Solstice: $320,000 for each of the 2,850 cabins ($912 million total) Not sure where the Solstice cost came from because the May 21, 2007 =X= press release indicated a cost of $280,000 per cabin or $798,000 total cost. Could it be cost escalation and/or foreign exchange deterioration of the USD against the EUR? In any case up until now I did not think there would be that much difference between the costs of building a modern cruise ship. I would like to think that at least some of the extra money is going toward the onboard amenities and furnishings that will make the Solstice stand out that much more against the competition. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-legs Posted August 18, 2008 #1268 Share Posted August 18, 2008 Just read a blurb on another web site that compares the construction costs of the Celebrity Solstice and Carnival's newest ship, the Splendor: · Splendor: $212,000 for each of the 3,006 cabins ($640 million total) · Solstice: $320,000 for each of the 2,850 cabins ($912 million total) Not sure where the Solstice cost came from because the May 21, 2007 =X= press release indicated a cost of $280,000 per cabin or $798,000 total cost. Could it be cost escalation and/or foreign exchange deterioration of the USD against the EUR? In any case up until now I did not think there would be that much difference between the costs of building a modern cruise ship. I would like to think that at least some of the extra money is going toward the onboard amenities and furnishings that will make the Solstice stand out that much more against the competition. :) :eek: Good afternoon, I'd have to agree with you that the difference between ''real'' ( current)costs and the one reflected in last May '07 press release is the noticeable battering US$$ has taken VS the Euro in the past 10 months.... Also, that grass on top must be pretty expensive.....! (:rolleyes: ) It is also a fact that, as regards amenities, ==X== is spending quite a bit more than CCL, in line with their respective image and profile. Cheers :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pro-am Posted August 20, 2008 #1269 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Well, the time lapse s complete. I hope someone enjoys it. I cant wait to get on the Solstice, but will have to wait..... Enjoy your voyage all< Pro-am:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcmarc2 Posted August 21, 2008 #1270 Share Posted August 21, 2008 · Splendor: $212,000 for each of the 3,006 cabins ($640 million total) · Solstice: $320,000 for each of the 2,850 cabins ($912 million total) Waitwaitwait...there's 2,850 *occupancy*, not cabins. Solstice would have 5,700 occupancy if there were that many cabins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolfecms Posted August 21, 2008 #1271 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Waitwaitwait...there's 2,850 *occupancy*, not cabins. Solstice would have 5,700 occupancy if there were that many cabins. Your are correct, I should have said 'berths' instead of cabins. These costs are so huge it's hard to equate them to reality! Sorry for the misquote. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunny AZ Girl Posted August 21, 2008 #1272 Share Posted August 21, 2008 I have never cruised Celebrity, but would be very interested in making the Solstice Class my first Celebrity cruise! Just looking at the website made me drool. I'll be watching for all of your reviews with anticipation.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted August 24, 2008 #1273 Share Posted August 24, 2008 When do you think there will be actual photos of the inside of the ship made available? What is going on now to get her sea ready? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schplinky Posted August 24, 2008 #1274 Share Posted August 24, 2008 We saw a special on Voyager and they seem to be finishing interior areas right up to the first pre-inaugural press event. I doubt we'll see much, soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted August 25, 2008 #1275 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Wow!--guess we'll have to be patient. Also hoping for some input from early cruisers as to the best pace for a sailaway toast on the departure day... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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