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Look at this thread in this column nearly two years ago:

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=733105&highlight=host+dan

 

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posting #10:

Only a cat's guess:

 

Looking at the picture and the bits and pieces of information on the newbuild, the deck plan will likely remain single aisle, with one cabin on each (port and starboard) side. As the new ship's beam will be about 5 ft wider, the new cabins are likely 2'6" longer. In order not to increase the standard cabins footage and carry a maximum number of passengers without sacrificing cabin comfort, the new cabin will likely be 6" narrower.

 

This should still offer a full 3' of clearance between the end of the bed and the wall, ample for walking around the bed, with the "make-up module" moved to the wall between the side of the bed and the walk-in closet (which will benefit from the increase in cabin length). That being the case, the side of the bed facing this module will naturally be for the ladies, no matter which side she sleeps on in her own home, that should still be tolerable, I guess!

 

So the present Shadow/Whisper standard cabin is 35.5'x9.7' (including balcony) for 345 sq.ft., the newbuild's standard cabin will likely be 38'x9.2' (including balcony) for roughly 350 sq.ft. It will likely still have separate tub and shower, double sink, walk-in closet, and an arguably more conveniently placed make-up module. It may look a bit more longish, they will likely keep the elegant and space efficient curved and veneered furnishings. Perhaps the sofa will look a bit more modern to save on "protruding" space in the sitting area, which will share with the sleeping area in the overall 2.5' increase in length of the cabin. Perhaps Host Dan can tell whether this cat is right!

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posting #21:

This cat has tried hard to get the most from Host Dan's posted rendition of the Silver Spirit (it can be enlarged tremendously, and it is an architect's rendition rather than an artist's rendition). There are no words of explanation, and I just have to make the best out of the picture, using fuzzy logic. I assume the two sides (port and starboard) of the newbuild are the same. This new ship has 11 decks to the Shadow/Whisper's ten.

 

Decks 1 to 3, for crew and storage, etc.

 

Deck 4 ... front 2x6=12 vista suites

mid The Restaurant

back galley (kitchen) etc

 

Deck 5 ... front 2x14=28 verandah suites

mid shops, reception etc

 

Deck 6 ... front 2x16=32 verandah suites

mid 2x12=24 (midship) verandah suites

2 small life rafts (1 on each side)

2 life boats (ditto)

2 tenders (ditto)

 

2-storeyed theatre at back of decks 5 & 6. The above same as Shadow/Whisper

 

Deck 7 ... front 2x1=2 grand suites, 2x17=34 verandah suites

mid 2x12=24 (midship) verandah suites

back 2 specialty restaurants one each side, both with inside/outside sections (perhaps Asian and Italian)

 

Deck 8 ... front 2x1=2 grand suites, 2x16=32 verandah suites

mid 2x7=14 (midship) verandah suites, 2x1=2 owner's suites

back unknown, perhaps bar/lounge/library/gymnasium

 

Deck 9 ... front 2x1=2 grand suites, 2x15=30 verandah suites

mid pool

back Terrace buffet with inside/outside sections

 

Deck 10 ... front Bridge, 2x6=12 silver suites, officers' suites or spa

mid walking track

back like deck 9 on Shadow/Whisper

 

Deck 11 ... front Observation lounge (with inside/outside space) 2x7=14 silver suites

back chimney

 

All six grand suites are at the very front (just like Shadow/Whisper) in the front corners of decks 7, 8 and 9. All silver suites are on the top two decks 10 and 11, and in the front of the ship, unlike the Shadow/Whisper. (I hope their occupants are seasickness resistant!) The two owner's suites are still right in the middle of the ship (for the particularly rich). All the verandah suites add up to 218, four shy of the claimed 222, though it is plausible that these are hidden as second bedrooms inside those grand/owner's suites.

 

The silver suites remain double the size of the verandah suites, and unlike RSSC, you will have a fairly simple complement of suite types (floor plans) and categories. I would think the deck plans will be very similar too (and with all guest rooms in front to midship, and all function rooms at the back and midship). The newbuild looks just like an enlarged version of the Shadow/Whisper. It appears that the Italian marine architect can just take the blue print of Yran & Storbraaten and just make rather systematic modifications (which is very wise of them, because the Shadow/Whisper are close to ideal as they are!)

 

This present posting, together with the earlier one on this same thread about cabin design, is as far as we cats can make from the existing information available on the internet!

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Now you can tell us how right or wrong (likely partially in both) our postulations nearly two years ago (when the newbuild was just starting) had been. Right or wrong, it clearly shows that our technical interest in the ship's design is bonafide, and we do not try to get information to criticize, rather to have a better understanding as a ship design enthusiast. If we had the means to go on that ship now (instead of perhaps late this year), we would not need to ask questions on this board and have unkind responses from some.

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We are grateful to those who have been kindly, patient and good natured.

[TheFerret]

I appreciate that we have a very informed and informative cat among us.

 

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