Promenade Deck

[cruisetrail]

Turtles06,

I would not call a "jogging track" what is done on the S-Class.

In fact, it has nothing to do with a real one. :)

 

"Jogging track" on the Eclipse:

 

[cruisetrail]

This is one area where HAL shines -- we really like a real promenade deck for walking. A short track with full sun and lounge chairs just doesn't compare :(.

 

Cannot agree more.

 

Promenade deck on a ship at sea is the single most unique feature of a cruise ship - a thing that is not available anywhere on land.

 

Casinos, pools, restaurants... can be found on land.

Promenade deck - nowhere else but on a cruise ship.

 

Promenade deck is what makes ship a ship.

"Tell me who your friend is, and I will tell you who you are" - Tell me what promenade deck on the ship looks like (and how afternoon tea is served!), and I will tell you what ship it is. :)

[cruisetrail]

Not everyone agrees. I rarely have used the promenade decks on ships that had them. I find them too confining. Your view is out in only one direction, there is an ugly steel framework or stored lifeboats above you as a ceiling, and it was always underutilized - notice the lack of people in all promenade deck photos? The only people who seem to use it regularly are the smokers.

 

And, in case of abandon ship situations, the lifeboats are more easily loaded and deployed, resulting in an improved safety issue. Answered in a previous post!

 

The upper deck spaces on the S-class ships more than adequately make up for the loss of this underutilized space. "Adequate space" shown in previous post! Besides, there are areas of the promenade deck that are open. Don't let a single, carefully chosen photo imply that there are no open areas.

 

 

Boogs, look how many smokers gathered on the underutilized promenade deck!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The positioning of the lifeboats on this level allows for an additional level of balcony staterooms which would otherwise be blocked by the lifeboats.

 

Yes. And that is generous.

80 cabins on HAL Signature ships let us save on cabins with great location midships.

At the same time all 2100 passengers can enjoy beautiful promenade deck!

 

 

 

 

BTW Boogs, views from balconies on the lowest balcony deck on S-Class ships are actually spoiled by the lifeboats much worse than those on the corresponding deck 5 on HAL Signature class ships!

 

 

 

 

HAL Signature Class

 

 

 

 

Edited March 29, 2014 by cruisetrail

[cruisetrail]

Boogs, promenade decks are not busy all the time.

Morning, afternoon, late night - all different.

 

Areas that are "well utilized" are called tenements.

 

"Underutilized" means luxury. :)

 

 

 

 

 

[Germancruiser]

Oh dear Turtle 66 and other prommenade deck " lovers" I agree completly. The breakway is a good example how they can built new ships WITH a propper ( well almost. LOL) Prommenade Deck. I sailed Solstice , Eclipse and Silhouette some twice - they are wonderful ships no question about it, but when I get the chance to choose between M- Class and S- Class I definatley will take a M- Class!

The pictures of Eclipse is typical for the S- Class- since there is no prommenade deck everyone gathers around the Top Deck´s! The only " secret and calm " place is the high up Solstice Deck! Quite a few steps to climb up - but worth it!

[wallie5446]

Okie dokie! But if or if not a ship has a promenade deck in the middle that we can circle around, is not on the check list that will get us to book or not. The sugar content in my Grand kids fruit loops, and global warming gets more scrutiny.

[Lady Hudson]

Boogs, promenade decks are not busy all the time.

Morning, afternoon, late night - all different.

 

Areas that are "well utilized" are called tenements.

 

"Underutilized" means luxury. :)

 

 

 

 

 

Which ship is this, please? I love a ship with a full,wraparound promenade. The "running tracks" are too crowded and too sunny for me. :)

[cruisetrail]

Which ship is this, please? I love a ship with a full,wraparound promenade. The "running tracks" are too crowded and too sunny for me. :)

 

The Eurodam and the Nieuw Amsterdam.

[Turtles06]

Boogs, look how many smokers gathered on the underutilized promenade deck!

 

 

 

 

 

Did you Photoshop in those hats? :)

Edited March 29, 2014 by Turtles06

[cruisetrail]

Yes, of course.

The pipes and cigarettes left intact.

Edited March 29, 2014 by cruisetrail

[cruisetrail]

I will bookmark this thread for easy reference.

[gimletgal]

I have not sailed on any Celebrity ships and I wondered if any have a walking deck. Thanks.

 

Have just read this entire thread and am wondering if your question was answered sufficiently? :D:D Seems like you received WTMI. But it's threads like these that allow the experts to vent! Gotta love it! :eek:

[jgreenwo17]

For those of us that like to walk and/or read a book with the smell and sounds of the sea, the promenade deck is one of the best places to be on a ship. If a ship has a soul, it likely springs from the promenade deck.

 

When conditions are ideal, there are a lot of folks on these decks thoroughly enjoying themselves. And when it is not busy, the promenade deck allows perfect solitude.

 

If they put it to a vote, put me in the promenade deck camp.

 

Jack

 

P.s. My first X sailing is coming right up on the Solstice! I guess she will have to do. I will be sulking a lot in the martini bar and choking down all that wonderful food in BLU. {I'll likely book my next S class cruise while I'm aboard her}. j.