epaul78 Posted July 23, 2013 #1 Share Posted July 23, 2013 If you could be in charge of designing a cruise ship, what would you do? More hot tubs? Bumper Boats? The sky's the limit and you're the boss! We'd love to locate the buffet somewhere that passengers didn't have to walk through it to get to anywhere else. I'd also like to see an adults only specialty dining "club", where the reasonable cover charge not only gets you dinner but a swanky place to hang out for the rest of the night with a bar, a band and a small dance floor, and an enforced "smart casual" dress code. What would you do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KateQ22003 Posted July 23, 2013 #2 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Fun question! I too would design adults only spaces, especially for dinner and dancing. Whenever I cruise it seems like all the "adult venues" are overrun with children. I would also have one dining room that was dress up only, and enforced! (not formal, just no ball caps allowed!) And finally, I would have an adults only pool that was outside, separated from the children's pool by a great distance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barb-ottawa Posted July 23, 2013 #3 Share Posted July 23, 2013 How about a 2-floor casino, where smoking is only allowed on the top floor. And perhaps a whole deck of balcony suites that are adult only so that you can sit quietly on your balcony without the sound effects of crying/screaming children on either side of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnsak123 Posted July 23, 2013 #4 Share Posted July 23, 2013 I like the casino suggestion. There are a lot of people who don't smoke or even like the smoke. On another note I would make sure all balconies fit a chaise lounge or two. There is nothing like laying on a chaise on your balcony as the sunset approaches and the ocean whisks by OOOPS I forgot Bigger pools Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdmike Posted July 23, 2013 #5 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Two separate casinos in different locations, with one of them being non-smoking. Expand the size of Great Outdoors. It's wonderful sitting outside on the ocean having a meal. I KNOW that there's an arms race on recreation areas...slides, golf, ropes course, etc., but I would simplify. Use that space for larger pools (includes adults only) and stop trying to do everything Just my two cents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epaul78 Posted July 23, 2013 Author #6 Share Posted July 23, 2013 How about a 2-floor casino, where smoking is only allowed on the top floor. And perhaps a whole deck of balcony suites that are adult only so that you can sit quietly on your balcony without the sound effects of crying/screaming children on either side of you. LOVE the two story casino idea! Then everyone (smokers and non-smokers) can play and be happy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinIllinois Posted July 23, 2013 #7 Share Posted July 23, 2013 I would like to see a certain amount of the lower category balconies be made available to solo travelers without the single supplement or studio type rooms with an ocean view. Hey, one can dream....right? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdmike Posted July 23, 2013 #8 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Balcony studios! Not sure how you would lay these out since they would certainly need to be narrow, but maybe the only bed is a pull down from the wall or something. Just a thought. At least ocean view singles should be possible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMH15 Posted July 23, 2013 #9 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Two separate casinos in different locations, with one of them being non-smoking. Expand the size of Great Outdoors. It's wonderful sitting outside on the ocean having a meal. I KNOW that there's an arms race on recreation areas...slides, golf, ropes course, etc., but I would simplify. Use that space for larger pools (includes adults only) and stop trying to do everything Just my two cents Yes yes and yes! Great ideas. I know I would spend more time and money in a smoke free casino. In fact, right now I am trying to choose between a trip to Red Rock Resort in Vegas or an X cruise. I am platinum on NCL but NCL's casinos are way too smoky! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzCanuck Posted July 23, 2013 #10 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Definitely add more 'children's only' areas so they aren't forced to be around complaining, grumpy adults. Nothing like sitting down to enjoy your mac'n'cheese and continually get stares from the surrounding tables. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warm Breezes Posted July 23, 2013 #11 Share Posted July 23, 2013 If you could be in charge of designing a cruise ship, what would you do? More hot tubs? Bumper Boats? The sky's the limit and you're the boss! We'd love to locate the buffet somewhere that passengers didn't have to walk through it to get to anywhere else. I'd also like to see an adults only specialty dining "club", where the reasonable cover charge not only gets you dinner but a swanky place to hang out for the rest of the night with a bar, a band and a small dance floor, and an enforced "smart casual" dress code. What would you do? Slightly larger rooms, more pool/hot tub areas with plenty of seating, adult only specialty restaurant, night club for the 18-20 age group to hang out at, 2 casinos...1 smoke free and the smoking one in an area that people don't need to walk through, and theater rooms with current movies and popcorn :D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
time2cruise1 Posted July 23, 2013 #12 Share Posted July 23, 2013 My design will solve two big complaints. Pool sizes and poolside chair hogs. I would expand the pools and hot tubs including a well separated adults only area to fill 90% of the pool deck area. Benches and cubbies along the side for swimmers to temporarily store their towels, shoes, and cover ups since they won't be on a poolside lounger because there will be none on that deck. Expand the overhang and areas at each end of the deck to accomadate more loungers for those that want to lay out in the sun and make sure there are plenty of shaded areas around the ship for those that wish to lounge there. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwayscruizin Posted July 23, 2013 #13 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Tough job making everyone happy! NCL I think does a pretty good job. As for my wish add a Margaritaville!!! oh and I like the smoke free casino ideas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegallyBlonder Posted July 23, 2013 #14 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Definitely not put the gym over cabins. I can't stand rules that restrict treadmill use before 9 or 10am- exercise is a big part of my vacations, and typically I like to be done and getting my day started well before 10am. Obviously, it would also benefit uninformed cruisers who unknowingly chose cabins directly under the gym, as I've heard it gets quite loud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdmike Posted July 23, 2013 #15 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Definitely add more 'children's only' areas so they aren't forced to be around complaining, grumpy adults. Nothing like sitting down to enjoy your mac'n'cheese and continually get stares from the surrounding tables. lol! love this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdmike Posted July 23, 2013 #16 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Definitely not put the gym over cabins. I can't stand rules that restrict treadmill use before 9 or 10am- exercise is a big part of my vacations, and typically I like to be done and getting my day started well before 10am. Obviously, it would also benefit uninformed cruisers who unknowingly chose cabins directly under the gym, as I've heard it gets quite loud. There are rooms on deck 11 of jewel class ships under the aerobics studio. Can you imagine not knowing there was a 6am class, and then THUMP THUMP THUMP THUMP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_sobe Posted July 23, 2013 #17 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Fun thread. I wonder how successful a ship would be if they gave the customers exactly what they asked for. Here would be my ideal ship: 2 top decks contain 3 giant pools. The top deck has 2 pools that take up most of the deck. There is only one bar and no kids zone in this area to make room for the giant pools and tiered sun decks. The deck below would have a giantic lap pool and would have the kiddie pool. There would also be a giant waterfall crashing down into the top pools Normal sized casino Glass solarium like Oasis on the forward part of the ship 10 specialty restaurants plus 3 MDR I would also create a very classy and elegant Haven area that would give 5 star white glove service. Ok this is just a start...... But I would only have 2500 passengers on this ship. Everyone would get a chair and there would never be any waiting to dine. Now how would I run the ship on a profit since I cut 2000 passengers from the ship? I probably would have to double the price. Now here is my question. Would you pay double to sail a ship like this? No crowds and chairs for everyone but at a price. I would also double the size of the cabins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mijim Posted July 23, 2013 #18 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Sounds stupid, but I would like a movie theatre that shows first run movies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triptolemus Posted July 23, 2013 #19 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Permanent residency! Will solve the age old problem of not wanting to go home. Commutes could be a challenge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Sol Posted July 23, 2013 #20 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Permanent residency! Will solve the age old problem of not wanting to go home. Commutes could be a challenge. Bring on the crew of Star Ship Enterprise to setup transporters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Love my butler Posted July 24, 2013 #21 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Two separate casinos in different locations, with one of them being non-smoking. They have that now on the Pearl! Big signs announcing the non-smoking casino annex. We were pumped. We asked several staff where it was, nobody knew. Finally a passenger overheard and told us it was in the Bliss lounge. We found it! About six very old slot/poker machines. That was it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMH15 Posted July 24, 2013 #22 Share Posted July 24, 2013 They have that now on the Pearl! Big signs announcing the non-smoking casino annex. We were pumped. We asked several staff where it was, nobody knew. Finally a passenger overheard and told us it was in the Bliss lounge. We found it! About six very old slot/poker machines. That was it. So.,, obviously that's not what we are asking for. BTW, way back when I cruised on X Summit and the casino was smoking. But there was a foyer area of non smoking machines. Now X has all non smoking casino. So maybe the Gem is a step in the right direction? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaThruU Posted July 24, 2013 #23 Share Posted July 24, 2013 A MDR where you never have to get dressed up to eat. Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondorner Posted July 24, 2013 #24 Share Posted July 24, 2013 A MDR where you don't have to get dressed to eat ;):eek:;) sent from Galaxy Note 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epaul78 Posted July 24, 2013 Author #25 Share Posted July 24, 2013 A MDR where you never have to get dressed up to eat. Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Isn't that the buffet? ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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