Lloyd555 Posted October 6, 2014 #4001 Share Posted October 6, 2014 It sure does look small that North Star arm compared to the drawings we saw. I was expecting something bigger. It looks so small on top of such a big vessel! Some more views. Photos by Jens Hagens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyKingBNA Posted October 6, 2014 #4002 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Some more views. Photos by Jens Hagens Ah. That gives a much better perspective. I can see 12 people fitting in that. Tracy Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterSchnief Posted October 6, 2014 #4003 Share Posted October 6, 2014 If I find time between lectures, I will try and go to the pier and take some first row photos of North Star on the deck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd555 Posted October 6, 2014 #4004 Share Posted October 6, 2014 If I find time between lectures, I will try and go to the pier and take some first row photos of North Star on the deck. Thanks so much. Hope all is going well with your studies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd555 Posted October 6, 2014 #4005 Share Posted October 6, 2014 From oceanships.de Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted October 6, 2014 #4006 Share Posted October 6, 2014 From oceanships.de Great pictures. That close up of the area over the bridge wing still leads me to believe that this is a crew area only. It appears that the door in on hinges and opening into the wind. It also looks like it is not completely blocked off on the left side of the picture but instead provides access for window cleaning for the solarium windows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd555 Posted October 6, 2014 #4007 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Photo from cruisetv.de Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd555 Posted October 6, 2014 #4008 Share Posted October 6, 2014 (edited) Finally, we get to see a clear view of the North Star on top of the Quantum of the seas :) So that is what the glass shelters are for!!! Edited October 6, 2014 by Lloyd555 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pomperaugrr Posted October 6, 2014 Author #4009 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Nice find on that video Lloyd! Thanks. Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treacher1 Posted October 6, 2014 #4010 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Great views of ship and North Star. I finally saw the superior grand suites with the wrap around balcony (those with the large porthole). They are advertised as wrap around balconies - but there is a large divider in the corner - I hope they remove that - as is only large rectangle area for balcony and appears no way to get around to side where the large porthole is located. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DKNYC Posted October 6, 2014 #4011 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Great video! I think I looked onto my balcony. 😀 I am embarrassed to say that glassed in area looks like my storage unit in my basement. It's gonna have a really nice view though. Denise Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seven Cs Posted October 6, 2014 #4012 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Photo from cruisetv.de This is the best photo I have seen of the obstructed balconies as it appears to be looking straight on rather than the camera pointing slightly upwards. They don't look quite so obstructed from this angle, you can clearly see the edge of the railing and even some of the glass beneath. this makes me a little more confident of my "bargain" balcony cabin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUISEFAN0001 Posted October 6, 2014 #4013 Share Posted October 6, 2014 (edited) Great photos you're sharing Lloyd! Don't take this the wrong way please...but seeing those photos did prompt a question from Mrs. Cruisefan: If you're in the North Star pod unit...hanging out the side of the ship...and suddenly the crane assembly stops working - how the heck do they get you "out"? :eek: Having seen several people stuck on amusement rides for hours...she had to ask. The answer should be interesting. :) Edited October 6, 2014 by CRUISEFAN0001 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tall-Cruiser Posted October 6, 2014 #4014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 From oceanships.de Great pictures. That close up of the area over the bridge wing still leads me to believe that this is a crew area only. It appears that the door in on hinges and opening into the wind. It also looks like it is not completely blocked off on the left side of the picture but instead provides access for window cleaning for the solarium windows. Lloyd - Thanks for the great photos and close-ups. Ourusualbeach - You are right that does appear that the door over the bridge wing is on hinges. However I still think this area is also for passengers and accessible via the Solarium. I can also relate to the concern regarding the area to the left that seems like there is a gap (as we see it in the photo) for window cleaning or so access. Something has to be there to prevent passengers from leaning into that area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papcx Posted October 6, 2014 #4015 Share Posted October 6, 2014 (edited) Finally, we get to see a clear view of the North Star on top of the Quantum of the seas :) So that is what the glass shelters are for!!! Great vid. Thank you. That rock climbing wall still looks a little challenging for my liking! Edited October 6, 2014 by papcx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papcx Posted October 6, 2014 #4016 Share Posted October 6, 2014 If you're in the North Star pod unit...hanging out the side of the ship...and suddenly the crane assembly stops working - how the heck do they get you "out"? :eek: I read somewhere there is TRIPLE redundancy build in, so no law suits from that! I also noticed on the vid there were 2 wind speed sensors (the little windmill things) on top on the pod, so again, everything's been monitored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUISEFAN0001 Posted October 6, 2014 #4017 Share Posted October 6, 2014 I read somewhere there is TRIPLE redundancy build in, so no law suits from that! I also noticed on the vid there were 2 wind speed sensors (the little windmill things) on top on the pod, so again, everything's been monitored. Indeed. I saw the wind meters too. But still trying to figure out how they'd get someone back on the ship after getting stuck out there on North Star. I'm sure they have "a plan"...but curious just how they'd do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted October 6, 2014 #4018 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Lloyd - Thanks for the great photos and close-ups. Ourusualbeach - You are right that does appear that the door over the bridge wing is on hinges. However I still think this area is also for passengers and accessible via the Solarium. I can also relate to the concern regarding the area to the left that seems like there is a gap (as we see it in the photo) for window cleaning or so access. Something has to be there to prevent passengers from leaning into that area. I guess we will have to wait for Lloyd to let us know for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plut0 Posted October 6, 2014 #4019 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Finally, we get to see a clear view of the North Star on top of the Quantum of the seas :) So that is what the glass shelters are for!!! Great video! The first thing I notice is she has a very different profile and coloring from other Royal Caribbean ships. Most others have a greenish tint to all the glass. Also with the North Star and without the Vicking Crown Lounge, there is a big difference in the look. Don't get me wrong, I think she is beautiful and cannot wait to sail her, just different than the other RC ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEIx15x8 Posted October 6, 2014 #4020 Share Posted October 6, 2014 I read somewhere there is TRIPLE redundancy build in, so no law suits from that! I also noticed on the vid there were 2 wind speed sensors (the little windmill things) on top on the pod, so again, everything's been monitored. Yeah, I believe you have the primary system that operates off of the ship. There is then a secondary generator to power a backup system in case the first fails or the ship loses power. Then there is a manual way of getting the pod back, no idea how much work is involved in that, but I'd imagine a lot of people cranking quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plut0 Posted October 6, 2014 #4021 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Great views of ship and North Star. I finally saw the superior grand suites with the wrap around balcony (those with the large porthole). They are advertised as wrap around balconies - but there is a large divider in the corner - I hope they remove that - as is only large rectangle area for balcony and appears no way to get around to side where the large porthole is located. I thought the same thing when I looked at the video. I wonder if there are two entrances to the balcony or if they will take the one partition down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treacher1 Posted October 6, 2014 #4022 Share Posted October 6, 2014 I think they will take that down since cabin description says 259 square foot wrap around balcony. That is a great size balcony, larger than some cabins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tall-Cruiser Posted October 6, 2014 #4023 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Yeah, I believe you have the primary system that operates off of the ship. There is then a secondary generator to power a backup system in case the first fails or the ship loses power. Then there is a manual way of getting the pod back, no idea how much work is involved in that, but I'd imagine a lot of people cranking quickly. Maybe via some cable mechanism that can be reeled back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd555 Posted October 6, 2014 #4024 Share Posted October 6, 2014 (edited) Ingrid Fiebak has photos of the North Star back on her site, including some from the installation. http://www.ingrid-fiebak.de/galerie/categories.php?cat_id=1820 Edited October 6, 2014 by Lloyd555 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERLEC Posted October 6, 2014 #4025 Share Posted October 6, 2014 (edited) Wow! These pictures are amazing and high quality. Thanks for sharing this... This is spectacular! Wish I was there to see all this live... Can't wait to see a video of the North Star in action now... Edited October 6, 2014 by ERLEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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