Noise from vents above Aqua balconies on S-Class ships

[baytraller]

We are trying to determine how bad the noise level is from vents

 

above several sections of Aqua balconies on S-Class ships

 

Recently we were on board the Constellation when in Kusadasi the Equinox was docked opposite

 

As we have booked Aqua stateroom 1636 on the Equinox next year

 

We took a deck plan to the top deck of the Constellation to view the Equinox staterooms

 

There are three section of Aqua stateroom that have a second lower ceiling above the balconies

 

The stateroom numbers we calculated were (1556 to 1568) - (1600 to 1610) and (1626 to 1642)

 

As we were about the same height as the Aqua stateroom we could see between the two ceilings

 

There were large vents all along the side of the ship

 

We have found several reviews in the S-Class Cabin Information Compilation about these vents

 

They seem to be Air Intake Vents - Some guest have found the noise to be extremely loud

 

It is possible that most guests are unaware of these vents - you would have to stand at the rail and look up/back

 

We were unable to see the port side of the Equinox so are not sure if these vents are on both sides of the S-Class ships

[keesar]

The noise that I found most annoying has been a constant rattle from the fan in the bathroom in rooms in those locations. I was able to take care of that. I did not notice any other sounds. We had no problems sleeping.

[hcat]

We'll be in 1601 Equinox, on an upcoming January cruise..have been in the same area before...no issues that we can recall...

 

if any are observed, we'll try to remember to post...

[Islander500]

I noticed it on our most recent cruise because I read about it here on these boards.

 

The ceiling of the balcony seemed lower, and we could hear the noise from the vent. I noticed it when I first entered the stateroom and stood on the balcony and thought I would not book these cabins again.

 

Honestly, once we were at sea, I did not notice the noise from the vent at all. Maybe I was too happy to be sailing and relaxing on my balcony with a glass of wine that the slight noise from the vents just did not rise to any level of importance. ;)

[Lsimon]

We were in one of those cabins once - 1601 in Equinox. Noise was noticeable but not much worse than that. I'd rather it was not there but would still consider the cabin due to the great location.

Edited October 31, 2015 by Lsimon

[hcat]

Now that I know about it maybe that was the whooshing sound I heard...but not that bad..

 

Bet I will notice it more, now that it's been mentioned.Still a great cabin!