EDLOS Posted April 2, 2017 #1 Share Posted April 2, 2017 The smart people at the top did away with the seating on the Promenade Deck on the Koningsdam and I assume on the other new ship under construction. At the Seatrade Cruise Global Convention in Ft Lauderdale : Quote from Top Exec. of Norwegian Cruise Lines on their new "Leonardo Class" of ships which feature MORE OPEN AREAS IN THE BOTTOM DECKS, "The design is a departure from Norwegian's traditional approach, which typically featured closed decks except for the pool deck at the ship's top. "THE AIM IS SO PEOPLE CAN CONNECT WITH THE SEA." says CEO Del Rio. So much for management being on top of trends and knowing what they are doing at HAL or at Norwegian !!!!! That's why they get paid the big bucks ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tampa Girl Posted April 2, 2017 #2 Share Posted April 2, 2017 So . . . the question is: Which cruise line, HAL or NCL, is behind the curve? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhannah Posted April 2, 2017 #3 Share Posted April 2, 2017 The reason I cruise is to connect to the sea. It's harder to do on the upper decks where you often can't see the water when you're lounging in a deck chair. That's one reason why we always choose a veranda stateroom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquahound Posted April 2, 2017 #4 Share Posted April 2, 2017 So much for management being on top of trends and knowing what they are doing at HAL or at Norwegian !!!!! That's why they get paid the big bucks ???? I'm confused by your post. Are you saying it's a bad idea to have more open decks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted April 2, 2017 #5 Share Posted April 2, 2017 Even though we always book verandah cabins so that we can sit outside and watch the world go by. I feel sorry for those people who loved to sit on the Promenade Deck and now can no longer do so on the newer HAL ships and by the sounds of it, NCL as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slidergirl Posted April 2, 2017 #6 Share Posted April 2, 2017 That drawing looks like a riff on the new MSC ship that is being built. Lots of outdoor spaces. Just another evolution of cruising. Live with it or move on, I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msmayor Posted April 2, 2017 #7 Share Posted April 2, 2017 I feel sorry for those people who loved to sit on the Promenade Deck and now can no longer do so on the newer HAL ships and by the sounds of it, NCL as well. My husband and I both noticed how popular the Promenade Deck loungers were on our recent Zuiderdam cruise. Many afternoons there were few chairs available as they are a wonderful spot for folks who don't always want all the sun to sit and enjoy the sea. It's sad to see cruise lines move away from this, one of the traditional cruising features. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ski ww Posted April 2, 2017 #8 Share Posted April 2, 2017 Maybe HAL & NCL should talk to each other to find out what cruise passengers really want. Since HAL does not listen to what people have been saying about the lack of deck chairs on the K'dam. Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EDLOS Posted April 2, 2017 Author #9 Share Posted April 2, 2017 I'm confused by your post. Are you saying it's a bad idea to have more open decks? I am a confirmed Promenade lover, I spend more time there than any other place on the DAM ships and Norwegian is apparently heading in that direction with her new ships as HAL goes in the other direction with their new ships. You then tell me which one has the clearer Crystal Ball ?????? I am betting on Norwegian based upon the above rendering Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tampa Girl Posted April 2, 2017 #10 Share Posted April 2, 2017 I am a confirmed Promenade lover, I spend more time there than any other place on the DAM ships and Norwegian is apparently heading in that direction with her new ships as HAL goes in the other direction with their new ships. You then tell me which one has the clearer Crystal Ball ?????? I am betting on Norwegian based upon the above rendering If you are correct - and I think you are - that answers my earlier question as to which line is behind the curve: HAL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cbr663 Posted April 2, 2017 #11 Share Posted April 2, 2017 So . . . the question is: Which cruise line, HAL or NCL, is behind the curve? Could be neither, could be both as these lines are building ships designed for their specific passengers and not all cruise passengers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquahound Posted April 3, 2017 #12 Share Posted April 3, 2017 I am a confirmed Promenade lover, I spend more time there than any other place on the DAM ships and Norwegian is apparently heading in that direction with her new ships as HAL goes in the other direction with their new ships. You then tell me which one has the clearer Crystal Ball ?????? I am betting on Norwegian based upon the above rendering That's where I was confused with Del Rio's comments and your first post. They said the design was a "departure" from "typically closed decks," but the last 3 ships they built not only have a promenade, but also a Waterfront with restaurants, bars and seating areas with couches. This area on Escape was one of the nicest outdoor promenades I've ever seen on a ship. Yes, I think HAL could learn a lot from NCL in this particular area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 3rdGenCunarder Posted April 3, 2017 #13 Share Posted April 3, 2017 That's where I was confused with Del Rio's comments and your first post. They said the design was a "departure" from "typically closed decks," but the last 3 ships they built not only have a promenade, but also a Waterfront with restaurants, bars and seating areas with couches. This area on Escape was one of the nicest outdoor promenades I've ever seen on a ship. Yes, I think HAL could learn a lot from NCL in this particular area. That looks very pleasant. Something HAL could do to improve the promenade deck lounging would be to have a bar cart go by once in a while. It couldn't be a full bar, but soda, beer, wine could easily be set up in a bed of ice. Now that they have the tablets it would be easy to do the charges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinknock50 Posted April 3, 2017 #14 Share Posted April 3, 2017 (edited) That's where I was confused with Del Rio's comments and your first post. They said the design was a "departure" from "typically closed decks," but the last 3 ships they built not only have a promenade, but also a Waterfront with restaurants, bars and seating areas with couches. This area on Escape was one of the nicest outdoor promenades I've ever seen on a ship. Yes, I think HAL could learn a lot from NCL in this particular area. Wow....that is nice! Much better than HAL's K. Looks so relaxing! Edited April 3, 2017 by Tinknock50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joekerstef Posted April 3, 2017 #15 Share Posted April 3, 2017 This deck looks wonderful! I would love to sail with that onboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millacon Posted April 3, 2017 #16 Share Posted April 3, 2017 This looks so inviting! I would book based on this arrangement. :hearteyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinknock50 Posted April 3, 2017 #17 Share Posted April 3, 2017 (edited) Love it....but isn't this one of those megaships? That would be drawback for me. Yikes....looked it up and it has 4200 passengers! Edited April 3, 2017 by Tinknock50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ski ww Posted April 3, 2017 #18 Share Posted April 3, 2017 That's where I was confused with Del Rio's comments and your first post. They said the design was a "departure" from "typically closed decks," but the last 3 ships they built not only have a promenade, but also a Waterfront with restaurants, bars and seating areas with couches. This area on Escape was one of the nicest outdoor promenades I've ever seen on a ship. Yes, I think HAL could learn a lot from NCL in this particular area. That has to be one of the nicest promenade decks I've ever seen. I would love to sail on any ship that has one of those. Some thing for HAL to have a look at. Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tampa Girl Posted April 3, 2017 #19 Share Posted April 3, 2017 That has to be one of the nicest promenade decks I've ever seen. I would love to sail on any ship that has one of those. Some thing for HAL to have a look at.Allan Ditto! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacqueline Posted April 3, 2017 #20 Share Posted April 3, 2017 I love it! It's a nice way to spread passengers throughout the ship as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacqueline Posted April 3, 2017 #21 Share Posted April 3, 2017 I love it! It's a nice way to spread passengers throughout the ship as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sequim88 Posted April 3, 2017 #22 Share Posted April 3, 2017 One of the nicer areas on Veendam (our last HAL ship) was the Promenade. We sat there for hours wrapped in blankets (Alaska cruise) watching the scenery. Something we missed on our RCCL cruises. Something HAL could do to improve the promenade deck lounging would be to have a bar cart go by once in a while. I do recall a cart on the Promenade with coffee - including the ability to make Irish Coffee or Bailey's & Coffee. A very nice warm-up on cool Alaska days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Gail & Marty sailing away Posted April 3, 2017 #23 Share Posted April 3, 2017 The smart people at the top did away with the seating on the Promenade Deck on the Koningsdam and I assume on the other new ship under construction. At the Seatrade Cruise Global Convention in Ft Lauderdale : Quote from Top Exec. of Norwegian Cruise Lines on their new "Leonardo Class" of ships which feature MORE OPEN AREAS IN THE BOTTOM DECKS, "The design is a departure from Norwegian's traditional approach, which typically featured closed decks except for the pool deck at the ship's top. "THE AIM IS SO PEOPLE CAN CONNECT WITH THE SEA." says CEO Del Rio. So much for management being on top of trends and knowing what they are doing at HAL or at Norwegian !!!!! That's why they get paid the big bucks ???? Some one is listening to guest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serendipity1499 Posted April 3, 2017 #24 Share Posted April 3, 2017 I am a confirmed Promenade lover, I spend more time there than any other place on the DAM ships and Norwegian is apparently heading in that direction with her new ships as HAL goes in the other direction with their new ships. You then tell me which one has the clearer Crystal Ball ?????? I am betting on Norwegian based upon the above rendering You originally confused me too, but like you we are confirmed Promenade Deck Loungers.. I would also like to go with your bet, that Norwegian has the better crystal ball.. We really enjoyed our Lanai cabin & if we could not spend our time on the Promenade Deck on a HAL ship might look into the newer Norwegian ships.. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S1drfl Posted April 3, 2017 #25 Share Posted April 3, 2017 That's where I was confused with Del Rio's comments and your first post. They said the design was a "departure" from "typically closed decks," but the last 3 ships they built not only have a promenade, but also a Waterfront with restaurants, bars and seating areas with couches. This area on Escape was one of the nicest outdoor promenades I've ever seen on a ship. Yes, I think HAL could learn a lot from NCL in this particular area. This matches our experience on the Breakaway r/t to the Bahamas from NYC. As you can see, nobody is out there! Admittedly we left in Nov., but by the first afternoon the weather was gorgeous and still few people took advantage of the space. A large number of the bars and specialty restaurants had direct access to outside service areas, but... Any evening, want a drink? You had to go in and get it yourself. Want to have dinner outside? Had to beg for such a seat because the servers didn't want to have to monitor/serve the space. Just my opinion, of course, but beautifully designed space totally wasted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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