Rare Smokeyham Posted August 22, 2010 #1 Share Posted August 22, 2010 (edited) We sailed on the Norwegian Star before, and really enjoyed the wrap-around views from the Spinnaker lounge. Now that the Spinnaker is gone, are there other inside spaces on the ship where you can still get a nice outside view? If so, are those other locations crowded? We're considering the May, 2011 repositioning cruise from LA to Vancouver, via Alaska, but if there is no indoor space that let's you enjoy the view then this may be a deal breaker for us. There are three days at sea, and it would be great to enjoy the views of the ocean from a public room. Of course, a balcony would be nice to enjoy the views, you don't the same sweeping vistas. Any thoughts from those of you who have been aboard the Star recently? Thanks.... Edited August 22, 2010 by Smokeyham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerintn Posted August 22, 2010 #2 Share Posted August 22, 2010 The Star Bar...OOPS! they have taken that over just for suites until 5:00 pm. Looks like you have to be a window table hog in the buffet area. Actually, the covered pool deck area could be good on most days, although it is "outdoors". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retired rascal Posted August 22, 2010 #3 Share Posted August 22, 2010 going on Star in November to Panama Canal...and possibly on the same cruise you're considering in May. Would the spa be a possibility?????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Smokeyham Posted August 22, 2010 Author #4 Share Posted August 22, 2010 going on Star in November to Panama Canal...and possibly on the same cruise you're considering in May. Would the spa be a possibility?????? That's a good question. On our recent trip on the Pearl they were selling day passes to the Spa for $20. However, they only had a limited number, and those sold out quickly. They did offer a cruise-long spa pass, but I don't remember the price. I wonder if cruise-long spa pass would be available on the Star? If so, this might be a good investment as a quiet place to go to enjoy the views. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jp2001 Posted August 22, 2010 #5 Share Posted August 22, 2010 I know I won't take the Star for this reason, I can't believe they converted the Spinnaker Lounge in Suites. Do you know if they will do the same on other ships? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeattleCruiselover Posted August 22, 2010 #6 Share Posted August 22, 2010 I know I won't take the Star for this reason, I can't believe they converted the Spinnaker Lounge in Suites. Do you know if they will do the same on other ships? The "word on the street" is that, yes, they plan to do the same to the other ships in the class. But they have not made any official pronouncement on it that I have seen, so, until they do, it is just rumor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EileenN Posted August 22, 2010 #7 Share Posted August 22, 2010 We have heard the Dawn is going the same route. They are trying to install Courtyard villas on the older ships to update them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoisGriffin1 Posted August 22, 2010 #8 Share Posted August 22, 2010 Please tell me they wont do that to the Sun during the referb? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaDreamer Posted August 22, 2010 #9 Share Posted August 22, 2010 That's a good question. On our recent trip on the Pearl they were selling day passes to the Spa for $20. However, they only had a limited number, and those sold out quickly. They did offer a cruise-long spa pass, but I don't remember the price. I wonder if cruise-long spa pass would be available on the Star? If so, this might be a good investment as a quiet place to go to enjoy the views. While the Pearl Spa looks out forward, the Star Spa looks out Aft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdcjerry Posted August 22, 2010 #10 Share Posted August 22, 2010 you could stay in one of the suites that are now there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeattleCruiselover Posted August 22, 2010 #11 Share Posted August 22, 2010 you could stay in one of the suites that are now there. That's what I'm going to do, and will just go a few steps outside my door for outside viewing as needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Smokeyham Posted August 23, 2010 Author #12 Share Posted August 23, 2010 While the Pearl Spa looks out forward, the Star Spa looks out Aft Ah.... good poiint..... I love having a forward facing lounge to enjoy. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Smokeyham Posted August 23, 2010 Author #13 Share Posted August 23, 2010 you could stay in one of the suites that are now there. It's a thought, but I take a repo cruise to keep the costs down. Also, you still wouldn't get that "wrap around" experience that you did in the old Spinnaker lounge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Haynes Posted August 23, 2010 #14 Share Posted August 23, 2010 Ah.... good poiint..... I love having a forward facing lounge to enjoy. :( Unfortunately, many of the new ships being built today don't have a forward facing lounge... As more and more passengers demand aft and forward suites aboard a ship, the forward lounge alike an aft swimming pool is being squeezed out... What is happening to the Star reflects what is happening with new ships being built... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big green Posted August 23, 2010 #15 Share Posted August 23, 2010 Unfortunately, many of the new ships being built today don't have a forward facing lounge... As more and more passengers demand aft and forward suites aboard a ship, the forward lounge alike an aft swimming pool is being squeezed out... What is happening to the Star reflects what is happening with new ships being built... besides NCL--what other new ships that were built the last two years have no forward observation area because this space was used for suites??? BG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphins Posted August 23, 2010 #16 Share Posted August 23, 2010 I understand the Dawn is next to lose the Spinnaker Lounge. Where will they hold the nightly ballroom dancing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Smokeyham Posted August 23, 2010 Author #17 Share Posted August 23, 2010 Unfortunately, many of the new ships being built today don't have a forward facing lounge... As more and more passengers demand aft and forward suites aboard a ship, the forward lounge alike an aft swimming pool is being squeezed out... What is happening to the Star reflects what is happening with new ships being built... That really is too bad. This really affects the folks who have inside cabins, and everyone else who likes to enjoy an indoor space while still having some great views. I see the Pearl is having some changes to it's cabins (changes to the deck plans are posted for sailings after April 17, 2011 [http://www2.ncl.com/ship/pearl/decks/1/8#tab_detail]), but it looks like the Spinnaker Lounge is staying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Haynes Posted August 23, 2010 #18 Share Posted August 23, 2010 besides NCL--what other new ships that were built the last two yearshave no forward observation area because this space was used for suites??? BG Carnival Magic doesn't have a forward observation lounge... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MERIDIAN Posted February 15, 2012 #19 Share Posted February 15, 2012 All Jewel class will loose the Spinnaker in time. At least RCCL has an observation lounge still but how long will it be before the decide to turn them into accomodations? What they did to Gem is a good example of the slow motion robbery of cruise passengers. In 15 years I see buffet only in dining rooms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fergusonvt Posted February 15, 2012 #20 Share Posted February 15, 2012 All Jewel class will loose the Spinnaker in time. At least RCCL has an observation lounge still but how long will it be before the decide to turn them into accomodations? What they did to Gem is a good example of the slow motion robbery of cruise passengers. In 15 years I see buffet only in dining rooms. Why did you resurrect this old post? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peg013 Posted February 15, 2012 #21 Share Posted February 15, 2012 (edited) All Jewel class will loose the Spinnaker in time. At least RCCL has an observation lounge still but how long will it be before the decide to turn them into accomodations? What they did to Gem is a good example of the slow motion robbery of cruise passengers. In 15 years I see buffet only in dining rooms. Why did you resurrect this old post? Where did you come up with the crazy idea all Jewel class ships will lose Spinnaker? Only the "Dawn" class ships have had this done to make up for not having a "Haven" What did they do to the GEM???? Besides add Nick?And ages ago change the designations only for the cabins and suites. Why resurrect this old thread????? Edited February 15, 2012 by peg013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MERIDIAN Posted February 15, 2012 #22 Share Posted February 15, 2012 (edited) To add my two and a half cents on the correct thread. I meant star- my bad. Edited February 15, 2012 by MERIDIAN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
che5904 Posted February 15, 2012 #23 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Why did you resurrect this old post? Why resurrect this old thread????? I had the same question in my head and then thought about how many nasty posts I've seen that said "did you not use the search button?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MERIDIAN Posted February 15, 2012 #24 Share Posted February 15, 2012 I did search. This thread is is the right for talking about spinnaker being gone. No? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Smokeyham Posted February 15, 2012 Author #25 Share Posted February 15, 2012 All Jewel class will loose the Spinnaker in time. At least RCCL has an observation lounge still but how long will it be before the decide to turn them into accomodations? What they did to Gem is a good example of the slow motion robbery of cruise passengers. In 15 years I see buffet only in dining rooms. They just came out with previews of the soon to be builty Royal Princess, and it also seems to lack a forward looking lounge. Hopefully this is not an industry trend. The sweeping vistas from a forward looking lounge are part of the experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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