Apex - Forward Facing Viewing Areas?

[carolina_yankee]

Does the Apex have any place for non-Retreat guests to watch sail away over the bow? One of my favorite things to do is to take picture of the from the front of the ship as we head out to sea or dock, but it looks like most of these areas are reserved for Retreat guests. 

 

Are the other areas for good viewing as we leave or dock in ports? Thanks!

[LGW59]

1 minute ago, carolina_yankee said:

Does the Apex have any place for non-Retreat guests to watch sail away over the bow? One of my favorite things to do is to take picture of the from the front of the ship as we head out to sea or dock, but it looks like most of these areas are reserved for Retreat guests. 

 

Are the other areas for good viewing as we leave or dock in ports? Thanks!

Yes, if you are in the Iconic suite 🤑

[carolina_yankee]

Ha! One should dream!

 

I was hoping for a bit more “wind blowing in my hair, jockeying for a place at the rail with unwashed masses” kind of experience. 😂

[cruisestitch]

Not on e class ships

[D C]

4 hours ago, carolina_yankee said:

Does the Apex have any place for non-Retreat guests to watch sail away over the bow? One of my favorite things to do is to take picture of the from the front of the ship as we head out to sea or dock, but it looks like most of these areas are reserved for Retreat guests. 

 

Are the other areas for good viewing as we leave or dock in ports? Thanks!

 

Hi Dirk!!! 

 

The best you can do is a side view, or the magic carpet. The incline of the walking track as it approaches the top deck is pretty good.  Nice views from there as we sailed into San Juan on the Edge. 

[carolina_yankee]

Thanks for the tips! I notice the incline section of the walking track and wondered about that. Will definitely scout some locations when we board. 

[Sam.Seattle]

5 hours ago, carolina_yankee said:

Does the Apex have any place for non-Retreat guests to watch sail away over the bow? One of my favorite things to do is to take picture of the from the front of the ship as we head out to sea or dock, but it looks like most of these areas are reserved for Retreat guests. 

 

Are the other areas for good viewing as we leave or dock in ports? Thanks!

Yes you can!!! Go to the Spa and there is a door in the front that takes you out with these dudes to enjoy the sail away.  

Edited June 8, 2022 by Sam.Seattle
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[Turtles06]

7 hours ago, cruisestitch said:

Not on e class ships

And really not on the others either that have been “revolutionized.”
 

This move by Celebrity to restrict forward-facing public spaces to suite guests imho is a real negative. It’s one thing to have a suite-only restaurant, since non-suite guests have alternatives. But there are no alternatives to the forward-facing spaces. 
 

 

[Ipeeinthepools]

11 hours ago, carolina_yankee said:

Does the Apex have any place for non-Retreat guests to watch sail away over the bow? One of my favorite things to do is to take picture of the from the front of the ship as we head out to sea or dock, but it looks like most of these areas are reserved for Retreat guests. 

 

Are the other areas for good viewing as we leave or dock in ports? Thanks!

 

HaHa   You've found one of the most discussed "features" of the E-class ships.  Now you're probably going to ask where you can get a conventional balcony on the side of the ship without booking a suite.

[Ex-Airbalancer]

You get an oceanview cabin

[CalTexCruiser]

Don't forget the gym...it's got a nice expansive view upfront across the entire front of the ship.

 

What better way than to enjoy sailaway then on an elliptical while staring ahead at the beautiful view.

[D C]

13 hours ago, Sam.Seattle said:

Yes you can!!! Go to the Spa and there is a door in the front that takes you out with these dudes to enjoy the sail away.  

Is that area accessible at sailaway? I was denied entry on the Edge during the cruise. 

[AbbyCruiser45]

21 minutes ago, D C said:

Is that area accessible at sailaway? I was denied entry on the Edge during the cruise. 

It's a toss up. I was able to access it on the first day because of the spa preview, but then it was not accessible for the rest of the cruise.

[Sam.Seattle]

7 hours ago, AbbyCruiser45 said:

It's a toss up. I was able to access it on the first day because of the spa preview, but then it was not accessible for the rest of the cruise.

When we were in the Iconic Suite, there were people there every day. I had access to the spa and never found the door to be locked over a three week period of time.

[D C]

1 hour ago, Sam.Seattle said:

When we were in the Iconic Suite, there were people there every day. I had access to the spa and never found the door to be locked over a three week period of time.

It's the access to the spa area that's generally restricted. 

[RICCruisers]

On S Class ships you can go through the doors in the gym to access the area outside. It’s a similar area that was shown in the photo outside the spa on E Class ships. 

[Sam.Seattle]

51 minutes ago, D C said:

It's the access to the spa area that's generally restricted. 

Aqua Class, High end suites anyone who purchases a spa pass has access.

[Turtles06]

42 minutes ago, RICCruisers said:

On S Class ships you can go through the doors in the gym to access the area outside. It’s a similar area that was shown in the photo outside the spa on E Class ships. 

 

 

Shhh.....😉

[Ipeeinthepools]

I knew they wouldn't let the regular passenger have a forward view.

[AbbyCruiser45]

9 hours ago, Sam.Seattle said:

Aqua Class, High end suites anyone who purchases a spa pass has access.

Yes but the majority of the ship is restricted. 

[PTC DAWG]

1 hour ago, AbbyCruiser45 said:

Yes but the majority of the ship is restricted. 

That’s the way exclusive areas work.

[Ex-Airbalancer]

Is the Sky lounge gone on all S-class ships ? 

[AbbyCruiser45]

45 minutes ago, PTC DAWG said:

That’s the way exclusive areas work.

Yes, I was just pointing out to Mr. Iconic Suite that it was a perk to have access to those areas and us low budget sailers do not. 

[Saab4444]

How much is a Spa Pass?

[Jim_Iain]

On 6/7/2022 at 7:44 PM, Sam.Seattle said:

Yes you can!!! Go to the Spa and there is a door in the front that takes you out with these dudes to enjoy the sail away.  

 

Wait until you go next time and find 500  passengers there, now that you let the secret out of the box.  LOL

 

BTW -  While not open air you get a forward facing view from the Fitness Center.  They treadmills all face forward overlooking Forward.

Edited June 9, 2022 by Jim_Iain