Rare cruisestitch Posted January 6, 2019 #1 Share Posted January 6, 2019 I meant to look at the piece of coral I n the stateroom to see if it was real or plastic (or plaster or?). Does anybody know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mynki Posted January 6, 2019 #2 Share Posted January 6, 2019 Don't know and as I've cancelled all my X cruises because I'm so offended by its inclusion as a stateroom ornament , I'll never know!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohhbother Posted January 6, 2019 #3 Share Posted January 6, 2019 (edited) 16 minutes ago, cruisestitch said: I meant to look at the piece of coral I n the stateroom to see if it was real or plastic (or plaster or?). Does anybody know? I looked at it pretty closely in our stateroom. It's not real but not plastic -- some sort of ceramic or something. I'm not sure -- terrible with naming materials! It's like something you'd find at HomeGoods. Edited January 6, 2019 by ohhbother Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare C-Dragons Posted January 6, 2019 #4 Share Posted January 6, 2019 13 minutes ago, cruisestitch said: I meant to look at the piece of coral I n the stateroom to see if it was real or plastic (or plaster or?). Does anybody know? It's cast and heavy, maybe plaster or concrete? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mynki Posted January 6, 2019 #5 Share Posted January 6, 2019 I highly doubt they'd use real coral. It wouldn't be seen as an environmentally friendly move after all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vtcruising Posted January 6, 2019 #6 Share Posted January 6, 2019 (edited) Here's a close up of the nook "coral". ? plaster bathroom "coral" Edited January 6, 2019 by vtcruising Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daisy-mae Posted January 6, 2019 #7 Share Posted January 6, 2019 It looks like the kind of thing that could get very dusty with time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJSailors Posted January 6, 2019 #8 Share Posted January 6, 2019 10 minutes ago, daisy-mae said: It looks like the kind of thing that could get very dusty with time... 👍 I had the same thought . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stateroom_Sailor Posted January 6, 2019 #9 Share Posted January 6, 2019 The coral is fake, unless you upgrade to the "Infinite Coral Package". 🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vtcruising Posted January 6, 2019 #10 Share Posted January 6, 2019 5 hours ago, daisy-mae said: It looks like the kind of thing that could get very dusty with time... Yes, I thought the same thing, so I added a feather duster to my luggage. 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted January 6, 2019 #11 Share Posted January 6, 2019 (edited) I feel everyone is mocking me a bit for a few posts I made on the Revolution thread..but it reminds me of dead " bleached:" coral that has been whitened.( perfect for the bland decor) Living healty coral is more colorful and vibrant. We plan to store this item along with the ugly vase in the area under the bathroom sink if it fits.. Save the Seas! Edited January 6, 2019 by hcat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vtcruising Posted January 6, 2019 #12 Share Posted January 6, 2019 24 minutes ago, hcat said: I feel everyone is mocking me a bit for a few posts I made on the Revolution thread..but it reminds me of dead " bleached:" coral that has been whitened.( perfect for the bland decor) Living healty coral is more colorful and vibrant. We plan to store this item along with the ugly vase in the area under the bathroom sink if it fits.. Save the Seas! I respect your thoughts on the coral. I like to learn things on here so thanks for bringing it up! 🙂 I personally like the look of it in the cabins, but did think it an impractical decoration. How can they keep it clean? 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted January 6, 2019 #13 Share Posted January 6, 2019 (edited) 4 hours ago, vtcruising said: I respect your thoughts on the coral. I like to learn things on here so thanks for bringing it up! 🙂 I personally like the look of it in the cabins, but did think it an impractical decoration. How can they keep it clean? 🙂 The post below that I made on the Revolution Thread kind of landed me in trouble with fellow CC posters......I admit it was off topic anyhow...now I am done posting about the coral and the ugly white vase! DONE! "White coral resembles bleached or dead coral..perfect for Hoppen decor but that's all. Healthy coral is vibrant. ... From the internet... "Coral die-offs—caused by a process known as bleaching—tend to look as bland and lifeless, in contrast to the vibrant rainbow colors of thriving coral. Bleached coral reefs usually appear as an endless stretch of white coral and eventually turn to dead coral..." " We all need to respect sea life...the damage from storms and other causes is seen when we snorkel in many places ..Wish X was doing more on it's ships to educate!..Oh no....hope this point of view won't start another debate!🐳 I get that it's just decor..,but would prefer something more truly organic! Just my taste and opinion.... Edited January 6, 2019 by hcat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vtcruising Posted January 6, 2019 #14 Share Posted January 6, 2019 1 minute ago, hcat said: The post below that I made on the Revolution Thread kind of landed me in trouble with fellow CC posters......I admit it was off topic anyhow...now I am done posting about the coral and the ugly white vase! DONE! "White coral resembles bleached or dead coral..perfect for Hoppen decor but that's all. Healthy coral is vibrant. ... From the internet... "Coral die-offs—caused by a process known as bleaching—tend to look as bland and lifeless, in contrast to the vibrant rainbow colors of thriving coral. Bleached coral reefs usually appear as an endless stretch of white coral and eventually turn to dead coral..." " We all need to respect sea life...the damage from storms and other causes is seen when we snorkel in many places ..Wish X was doing more on it's ships to educate!..Oh no....hope this point of view won't start another debate!🐳 It’s a worthy debate - thanks! BTW, I dreamt that I went on that cruise (Summit out of Bayonne) - don’t remember much except that I was happy. 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare C-Dragons Posted January 6, 2019 #15 Share Posted January 6, 2019 5 hours ago, hcat said: I feel everyone is mocking me a bit for a few posts I made on the Revolution thread..but it reminds me of dead " bleached:" coral that has been whitened.( perfect for the bland decor) Living healty coral is more colorful and vibrant. We plan to store this item along with the ugly vase in the area under the bathroom sink if it fits.. Save the Seas! It does fit under the sink, that's where I put ours. 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare C-Dragons Posted January 6, 2019 #16 Share Posted January 6, 2019 4 hours ago, vtcruising said: I respect your thoughts on the coral. I like to learn things on here so thanks for bringing it up! 🙂 I personally like the look of it in the cabins, but did think it an impractical decoration. How can they keep it clean? 🙂 Speaking of keeping things clean, I wonder how often X will wash those pillows..? They removed the curtains which I'm sure saved a bundle in cleaning costs and man hours, then added 9 pillows to the cabins..?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miched Posted January 6, 2019 #17 Share Posted January 6, 2019 Being in the lav is it replacing the emergency corn cob if you run out of TP. 🤬😱 happy cruising 🌊🚢🇺🇸🌅 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erniesband Posted January 6, 2019 #18 Share Posted January 6, 2019 It's made of resin in China. You can get your own on Amazon. https://smile.amazon.com/Seashell-Company-Artificial-Decoration-Centerpiece/dp/B002OFF8CE/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1546802816&sr=8-2-spons&keywords=fake%2Bcoral&th=1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vtcruising Posted January 6, 2019 #19 Share Posted January 6, 2019 (edited) 34 minutes ago, erniesband said: It's made of resin in China. You can get your own on Amazon. https://smile.amazon.com/Seashell-Company-Artificial-Decoration-Centerpiece/dp/B002OFF8CE/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1546802816&sr=8-2-spons&keywords=fake%2Bcoral&th=1 LOL! I almost choked on my sparking water! Thanks for giving me my laugh of the day!! 😀 Edited January 6, 2019 by vtcruising 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vtcruising Posted January 6, 2019 #20 Share Posted January 6, 2019 Probably the vase is on Amazon too!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted January 6, 2019 #21 Share Posted January 6, 2019 3 hours ago, vtcruising said: It’s a worthy debate - thanks! BTW, I dreamt that I went on that cruise (Summit out of Bayonne) - don’t remember much except that I was happy. 😀 Off topic but something to consider... Due to the expansion or exhaustion of our cruise budget for 2 EDGE cruises in 2019, ...we decided to skip AQ class on Summit ..We booked a 2A, deck 7....it'll be fine for us! Plus no airfare or pre cruise hotel expenses! Just a thought.... 1 hour ago, erniesband said: It's made of resin in China. You can get your own on Amazon. https://smile.amazon.com/Seashell-Company-Artificial-Decoration-Centerpiece/dp/B002OFF8CE/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1546802816&sr=8-2-spons&keywords=fake%2Bcoral&th=1 Made for a fish tank....or cake topper...reviews were interesting! Can't be shipped to my area...so sad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vtcruising Posted January 6, 2019 #22 Share Posted January 6, 2019 20 minutes ago, hcat said: Off topic but something to consider... Due to the expansion or exhaustion of our cruise budget for 2 EDGE cruises in 2019, ...we decided to skip AQ class on Summit ..We booked a 2A, deck 7....it'll be fine for us! Plus no airfare or pre cruise hotel expenses! Just a thought.... Made for a fish tank....or cake topper...reviews were interesting! Can't be shipped to my area...so sad! My subconscious self is definitely thinking! I saw the prices and the AQ cabin we like the best is available for about $6300 - it is for 10 days but is a bit much so would likely go for regular veranda. As for the fish tank decoration (I guess I have really good taste 😉), I am sorry that you can’t have it shipped to your place. Maybe by Jan 27 they will be selling them in the gift shop for $99. 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare C-Dragons Posted January 6, 2019 #23 Share Posted January 6, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, vtcruising said: Probably the vase is on Amazon too!! I had a very long and quite interesting talk with another CC member who booked the Penthouse on our Edge cruise and was gracious enough to show it on a cabin crawl. While walking around the suite we discussed all the “interesting” decorative items in the various rooms. We both agreed that most of them were quite inexpensive, but because the designer had chosen every one of them, the price X paid was probably at lot more than they were worth. 😉 Edited January 6, 2019 by C-Dragons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridatravelersforlife Posted January 6, 2019 #24 Share Posted January 6, 2019 The nice thing about resin items is you can douse it in vinegar and it will come out brite and shiny. Disney uses the stuff everywhere. My son has a room of Disney hotel furniture (Polynesian) from the 70's that comes out great after washing. It's indestructible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vtcruising Posted January 6, 2019 #25 Share Posted January 6, 2019 9 minutes ago, C-Dragons said: I had a very long and quite interesting talk with another CC member who booked the Penthouse on our Edge cruise and was gracious enough to show it on a cabin crawl. While walking around the suite we discussed all the “interesting” decorative items in the various rooms. We both agreed that most of them were quite inexpensive, but because the designer had chosen every one of them, the price X paid was probably at lot more than they were worth. 😉 You are probably right! I toured one as well - I just noticed that even the PH has the same S1 bathroom coral that I had. It’s on a shelf on the right. 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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