A Bigger Splash

This cruise line is getting worse and worse…

On 1/14/2020 at 3:19 PM, GerScot said:

 

 I think that's a good move as if the weather is good seating space can be quite limited up there. I would not loose any sleep over losing the forward sun deck as I have never used it on any cruise.

Thanks to limited space in the Sunset Bar it usually was nice and somewhat quiet. Also looking over the lawn to the sea was nice, mostly unused lawn space made the place feel airy. I’m a bit concerned that with the new design the bar will be busy and noisy. Sun shades are definitely welcome, but what I see from the renderings, the shades don’t seem to do their job very well. 

Looks like the lawn on the Lawn Club will be gone. 😢

https://celebritycruises.ie/discover-magazine/news-events/celebrity-silhouette-revolution/

SHIP: Infinity
REVOLUTION: No
CABIN: 9137
DECK: 9
CLASS: A2 Aqua
AREA: ???
BED NEAR: bathroom
QUIET?: Ok, we heard some running noise from above (Oceanview Cafe), probably because it was holidays season and plenty of kids aboard running around.
BALCONY VIEW: overhang
BALCONY SIZE: normal
WIND A PROBLEM? no
SOOT A PROBLEM?: no
COMMENTS: We chose this location with overhang to get some shade from August Mediterranean sun (Aug 10-17, 2019 sailing) and this cabin was nicely between the huge bulky overhang parts of Oceanview Cafe. Perfectly shady and still not too much obstruction of the views. We were also pleasantly surprised, that the bathroom shower had glass doors, not the clingy shower curtain as we were expecting!
 

On 5/23/2019 at 3:21 PM, Fogfog said:

 

Any idea where this pic is? This does not look like Cadiz--  We were there about 2 weeks ago. 

 

Pic is from Geiranger, Norway. So nothing to do with the current location of the ship.

Can you elaborate a little on this. Seems to be a pretty broad statement regarding the upgrades.:confused:

I have liked HAL's traditional style, although Celebrity's "modern luxury" is more my thing. I guess HAL wants to bring a little "Koningsdam" into older ships, but this is not working for me.

New atmosphere in Atrium and Crow's Nest is definitely "trendy, but to me also lacks fully comfort. Not a hint of the tradition and luxury left. Furniture seem uncomfortable. Crow's Nest has always been my favorite spot, can't imagine spending too much time there after these changes.

Just saw a video tour of these "enhancements". Atrium and Crow's Nest completely destroyed... New style reminds me of a ferry rather than a cruise ship.

SHIP: Silhouette

CABIN #: 1544

DECK #: 11

CLASS: A2

AREA: Forward

BED NEAR: Balcony

QUIET?: Yes

BALCONY VIEW: Very good, no obstructions

BALCONY SIZE: Normal

WIND A PROBLEM?: No

SOOT A PROBLEM?: No

PROBLEMS/COMMENTS: Quiet even though very near the stairs/elevator lobby. Under beauty salon, no noise from there either.

SHIP: Equinox

CABIN #: 7295

DECK #: 7

CLASS: 2B

AREA: Aft

BED NEAR: Balcony

QUIET?: Yes

BALCONY VIEW: When looking down, roof of specialty restaurant section (bulking out on deck 5) blocks some sea view right next to the ship. Also lifeboats blocking view a little when looking to down and right.

BALCONY SIZE: Normal

WIND A PROBLEM?: No

SOOT A PROBLEM?: No

PROBLEMS/COMMENTS: Only disappointment was the blocked seaview when looking down, though this wasn't a problem when sitting on the chairs.

SHIP: Reflection

CABIN #: 8146

DECK #: 8

CLASS: 1C

AREA: Forward

BED NEAR: Balcony

QUIET?: Yes

BALCONY VIEW: Unrestricted

BALCONY SIZE: Normal

WIND A PROBLEM?: No

SOOT A PROBLEM?: No

PROBLEMS/COMMENTS: One drawer broken, hard to open/close