vtcruising Posted June 2, 2019 #476 Share Posted June 2, 2019 (edited) Here are some pictures I hadn't seen yet (maybe everyone else has 🙂) - Solarium, Cafe al Bacio, ? Sky Lounge Edited June 2, 2019 by vtcruising Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ipeeinthepool Posted June 2, 2019 #477 Share Posted June 2, 2019 Can someone refresh my memory? Prior to the upgrade did the balconies have a larger table that could be more easily used for a meal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vtcruising Posted June 2, 2019 #478 Share Posted June 2, 2019 The Ensemble Lounge looks untouched? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising89143 Posted June 2, 2019 #479 Share Posted June 2, 2019 15 minutes ago, vtcruising said: The Ensemble Lounge looks untouched? As does most of the photos posted of the public areas. Not sure if that’s a bad thing. I have always loved the look of this ship the way that she was. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvery Seas Cruiser Posted June 2, 2019 #480 Share Posted June 2, 2019 2 minutes ago, cruisingator2 said: As does most of the photos posted of the public areas. Not sure if that’s a bad thing. I have always loved the look of this ship the way that she was. Me too. I admired and enjoyed Solstice Class comfortable elegance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chamima Posted June 2, 2019 #481 Share Posted June 2, 2019 31 minutes ago, ipeeinthepool said: Can someone refresh my memory? Prior to the upgrade did the balconies have a larger table that could be more easily used for a meal? The Aqua balconies definitely did. Don't know about the others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 4cats4me Posted June 2, 2019 #482 Share Posted June 2, 2019 On 6/1/2019 at 11:08 AM, blueboro said: Carpet looks kind of grey/blue to me To me,too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vtcruising Posted June 2, 2019 #483 Share Posted June 2, 2019 (edited) I feel sorry for the people who were hoping to enjoy the scheduled renovations that were canceled on the Equinox, but I have to say I was holding my breath for what would happen to the S Class after seeing some of the choices for M Class renovations. I love the S Class as is, though I'm sure some of the changes will be nice improvements (such as the cabin refreshments). Edited June 2, 2019 by vtcruising 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vtcruising Posted June 2, 2019 #484 Share Posted June 2, 2019 4 hours ago, mari10 said: Everything looks refreshed and many areas have a new ship feel. When you have time to respond, what public areas have been refreshed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted June 2, 2019 #485 Share Posted June 2, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, vtcruising said: Here are some pictures I hadn't seen yet (maybe everyone else has 🙂) - Solarium, Cafe al Bacio, ? Sky Lounge Thanks for the post of photos.. had not seen them before I am not following the colored boxes in the Solarium.pics..are those tiles, flooring, projections? Plaid towels ? Looks very busy.. opposite of a spa like feel... EDGE looks better every day! Edited June 2, 2019 by hcat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 4cats4me Posted June 2, 2019 #486 Share Posted June 2, 2019 Man, they better have foot stools in AQ. A woman in concierege reports no foot stools. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ipeeinthepool Posted June 2, 2019 #487 Share Posted June 2, 2019 32 minutes ago, chamima said: The Aqua balconies definitely did. Don't know about the others. It's my recollection that they had real tables on the regular veranda balconies on the Equinox last November. It's too bad that they're gone. I guess Kelly only likes small tables. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted June 2, 2019 #488 Share Posted June 2, 2019 28 minutes ago, vtcruising said: I feel sorry for the people who were hoping to enjoy the scheduled renovations that were canceled on the Equinox, but I have to say I was holding my breath for what would happen to the S Class after seeing some of the choices for M Class renovations. I love the S Class as is, though I'm sure some of the changes will be nice improvements (such as the cabin refreshments). The ship needed a refresh but I think the best areas are the ones that were left as is....Our friends are booked for a big anniv cruise in Jan..They will be in AQ class so I think they will be pleased. I do not see anything that makes me want to book her again but will see what the reviews are like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goofysmom99 Posted June 2, 2019 #489 Share Posted June 2, 2019 Yes there were "real" tables on Equinox AQ and Concierge balconies (don't know about regular balconies). You could eat breakfast at table height. Looks like that's a thing of the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunSandSea Posted June 3, 2019 #490 Share Posted June 3, 2019 I think this will be eighth time on our favorite X ship. Trying to figure out how to “follow “.....still not used to new format. We sail 10/14....maybe by then they will have finished the upgrades....? Edge was ok but EQ better. Just great to sail on the best line out there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted June 3, 2019 Author #491 Share Posted June 3, 2019 On 6/1/2019 at 4:00 PM, chamima said: Where is the retreat? The Retreat and Retreat Sundeck are on Floor 16 (Solstice) Forward. From what I read the DID NOT install the hot tubs as planned due to the modified dry dock. I was mistaken that they built a new "Retreat Lounge". On the current deck plans they are still showing Michael's Club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vtcruising Posted June 3, 2019 #492 Share Posted June 3, 2019 (edited) On this one it is called the Retreat Lounge (on X website): Post #457 has pictures of the refurbishment. I think it has some of the tiny chairs, but otherwise it looks nice - hoping to hear feedback from those who are using it soon. Edited June 3, 2019 by vtcruising Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vtcruising Posted June 3, 2019 #493 Share Posted June 3, 2019 1 hour ago, hcat said: I am not following the colored boxes in the Solarium.pics..are those tiles, flooring, projections? Plaid towels ? Looks very busy.. opposite of a spa like feel... EDGE looks better every day! I'm glad that I'm not the only one who was confused with the Solarium. 🙂 Hopefully, it is the lighting.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CulverCityCruisers Posted June 3, 2019 #494 Share Posted June 3, 2019 1 hour ago, hcat said: Thanks for the post of photos.. had not seen them before I am not following the colored boxes in the Solarium.pics..are those tiles, flooring, projections? Plaid towels ? Looks very busy.. opposite of a spa like feel... EDGE looks better every day! 37 minutes ago, vtcruising said: I'm glad that I'm not the only one who was confused with the Solarium. 🙂 Hopefully, it is the lighting.... It is just the sun coming through the skylights where the solar panels are. DOES LOOK KINDA FUNNY THOUGH. Nothing to worry about 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted June 3, 2019 Author #495 Share Posted June 3, 2019 56 minutes ago, vtcruising said: On this one it is called the Retreat Lounge (on X website): Post #457 has pictures of the refurbishment. I think it has some of the tiny chairs, but otherwise it looks nice - hoping to hear feedback from those who are using it soon. Thanks for the verification. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skwitten Posted June 3, 2019 #496 Share Posted June 3, 2019 6 hours ago, mari10 said: Our concierge room is completely redone. New carpet, draperies, table, sofa reupholstered, new mattress, bedding and plush bath towels. Our hump cabin has new balcony furniture but no foot stools. Asked for 2 loungers, no problem they appeared 15 minutes later. Everything looks refreshed and many areas have a new ship feel. Staff has been wonderful, great service ! Music abounds and excellent artists. Had dinner last night at Sushi on Five, unlimited dining for $30pp. It was a very enjoyable evening. Tonight we are checking at Le Petit Chef. Have been to it on the Silhouette twice and thought the food quality was excellent. Just curious if anything was redone in the bathroom? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vtcruising Posted June 3, 2019 #497 Share Posted June 3, 2019 18 minutes ago, CulverCityCruisers said: It is just the sun coming through the skylights where the solar panels are. DOES LOOK KINDA FUNNY THOUGH. Nothing to worry about I went back and looked at it and realized the same - at first glance it was the new Hoppen plaid. 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted June 3, 2019 #498 Share Posted June 3, 2019 Thanks for clarifying the EQ Solarium pics. I have some vision issues that I can work with but that pattern would drive me mad! Wonder how it looks on the ground, in person ??? Waiting to see what they do to Silhouette...another S Class ship we enjoy. I have looked up her future itins but seems it is mostly So America in the future... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chamima Posted June 3, 2019 #499 Share Posted June 3, 2019 12 hours ago, ipeeinthepool said: Can someone refresh my memory? Prior to the upgrade did the balconies have a larger table that could be more easily used for a meal? 15 hours ago, mari10 said: Our concierge room is completely redone. New carpet, draperies, table, sofa reupholstered, new mattress, bedding and plush bath towels. Our hump cabin has new balcony furniture but no foot stools. Asked for 2 loungers, no problem they appeared 15 minutes later. Everything looks refreshed and many areas have a new ship feel. Staff has been wonderful, great service ! Music abounds and excellent artists. Had dinner last night at Sushi on Five, unlimited dining for $30pp. It was a very enjoyable evening. Tonight we are checking at Le Petit Chef. Have been to it on the Silhouette twice and thought the food quality was excellent. Did you have the larger table that could be used for a meal or the smaller round coffee height table on your balcony? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ipeeinthepool Posted June 3, 2019 #500 Share Posted June 3, 2019 7 minutes ago, chamima said: Did you have the larger table that could be used for a meal or the smaller round coffee height table on your balcony? I've sailed all of the S-class ships in regular veranda or Concierge class rooms and to the best of my recollection, we've had the larger tables that could be used for a meal in every cabin. I bring my wife a bagel with blueberries and coffee from the café in the Solarium and she has breakfast on the balcony almost every morning. Yes, I know that they have room service for this but my wife tips very well. 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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