Solarium Roofs

[willing292]

I too have never seen them open. I just chalk it up to "it's too expensive" to fix, maintain etc. Much like I have never seen the revolving bar move on any of the Radiance ships. It functions without the movement, so why spend the money for parts to fix it. Neither of these affect my cruise either way, so I could care less.

 

 

What revolving bar? What have I missed?

 

 

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[leaveitallbehind]

I was just on the Freedom and the roof of the solarium was open the whole time.

 

Freedom class solariums are open air and do not feature a roof that can be opened or closed.

[dancinman66]

Depends also on who is in charge

 

 

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[biomedbob]

If clarea pointed it out.......it has to be gospel!

 

 

Not been our experience in 20+ cruises on Grandeur!

[orville99]

I certainly understand the sentiment. I did see once on Jewel where they opened the roof 6 feet to let full shine and air over the plants near the roof.

 

 

Now that I think about it, they had also repainted the pool that week, so they were probably allowing paint fumes out.

 

 

the plants are silk, so it probably didn't help them much ;) On a different note, we've been on Radiance, Jewel, Brilliance, and Enchantment when they opened the roof :)

 

 

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Edited September 6, 2014 by orville99

[cb at sea]

I've NEVER seen the roof opened...that's the worst thing, for me! I enjoy being able to make use of the solarium, but with a glass cover, you can't sun....awful.

 

I could understand a covered pool on cool weather routes, but in the Caribbean, open the damn roof!

[wacruiser77]

I too have never seen them open. I just chalk it up to "it's too expensive" to fix, maintain etc. Much like I have never seen the revolving bar move on any of the Radiance ships. It functions without the movement, so why spend the money for parts to fix it. Neither of these affect my cruise either way, so I could care less.

 

 

What's a revolving bar!

[leaveitallbehind]

Not been our experience in 20+ cruises on Grandeur!

 

Wow - you're 0 for 20, but we're 3 for 3 with Grandeur! Was open on sea days each time we've sailed her. Wonder why it wasn't with you? Time of year maybe?

[Clarea]

What's a revolving bar!

The 4 Radiance class ships have a bar up in Viking Crown that can rotate slowly. Whenever we've been up there, it's not been rotating.

[tomatosauce]

Sovereign of the seas had the clock.

 

The fixing of the clock is featured in one of the tv shows that they play on RCTV when you are on a cruise.

[buck7]

I was on Grandeur Aug. 1-8 and the roof was often open. It was great! This is the only ship I've ever seen it open. On a hot day the Solariums can get mighty stuffy with the roof closed.

[KristyM79]

Freedom class solariums are open air and do not feature a roof that can be opened or closed.

 

Well, that explains it! ;)

[leaveitallbehind]

Well, that explains it! ;)

 

I would have been a bit more concerned if you said it was closed! :D

[kwazi07]

It seems like the Oasis class has the perfect solarium with the open slits. It still let's fresh air in while the glass protects you from the sun. The only bad thing is that it seems that the pool itself is much smaller than on other ships.

 

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[Clarea]

It seems like the Oasis class has the perfect solarium with the open slits. It still let's fresh air in while the glass protects you from the sun. The only bad thing is that it seems that the pool itself is much smaller than on other ships.

Maybe it was our weather, but when we cruised on Allure, I found the Solarium to be excessively hot, so much so that we did not stay there long. Plus, the mini-pool size didn't help.

[Lionesss]

Maybe it was our weather, but when we cruised on Allure, I found the Solarium to be excessively hot, so much so that we did not stay there long. Plus, the mini-pool size didn't help.

 

 

I agree,

 

Two summers in row, we sailed the Allure.

 

Both times we stayed in the solarium, maybe 10 min.

9 of those were in the crowded pool.

1 min. to leave.

Too hot (hey I know is July, but still, thought the sea breezes and the design would keep it cool)..........not.

 

Sea Ya

[biomedbob]

There is an earlier, interesting thread about the Solarium roof on the Grandeur.

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=858495

 

See especially message #12. :D

[Ocean Boy]

It seems like the Oasis class has the perfect solarium with the open slits. It still let's fresh air in while the glass protects you from the sun. The only bad thing is that it seems that the pool itself is much smaller than on other ships.

 

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I think Oasis/Allure have the worst solarium roofs. The area cannot be air conditioned and the glass that is present seems to cut down on the air circulation. I find it uncomfortably hot in the area.

[Ocean Boy]

I've NEVER seen the roof opened...that's the worst thing, for me! I enjoy being able to make use of the solarium, but with a glass cover, you can't sun....awful.

 

I could understand a covered pool on cool weather routes, but in the Caribbean, open the damn roof!

 

Or just choose one one of the multitude of open deck space options and let the folks who appreciate being able to get out of the hot Caribbean sun into an air conditioned area have their space.:rolleyes:

[American Bear]

They are a big plus in real hot climates though as it gets so hot otherwise

 

 

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Its like a giant thermo spa in there!:eek:

Never, I mean never do we spend any time there!:D

[DonnaK]

Maybe it was our weather, but when we cruised on Allure, I found the Solarium to be excessively hot, so much so that we did not stay there long. Plus, the mini-pool size didn't help.

 

I totally agree - it was like a greenhouse in the Allure solarium. Very steamy and excessively hot. And the pool is ridiculously small.

[leaveitallbehind]

I totally agree - it was like a greenhouse in the Allure solarium. Very steamy and excessively hot. And the pool is ridiculously small.

 

Hopefully Oasis 3 will have changes with perhaps an improved slotted solarium roof and a more functional sized pool. Agree that for all the design positives with this ship class the Solarium definitely falls short.