PoppyVelvet Posted October 14 #26 Share Posted October 14 2 hours ago, dockman said: Recent cruise from japan to australia on diamond princes the promenade deck was always busy with many people sitting, standing, walking, and enjoying the wrap around teak deck.... We were on Diamond a couple of weeks ago and went to walk around the promenade but ran into a chained off staircase towards the front on both sides. I had thought you could walk a full lap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dockman Posted October 14 #27 Share Posted October 14 16 minutes ago, PoppyVelvet said: We were on Diamond a couple of weeks ago and went to walk around the promenade but ran into a chained off staircase towards the front on both sides. I had thought you could walk a full lap? they close the part up the steps when it is rough or windy or rainy for safety reasons as it can get rough and slippery at the very front of the ship...but you can still walk almost a full lap just skipping the up the stairs section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoppyVelvet Posted October 14 #28 Share Posted October 14 7 minutes ago, dockman said: they close the part up the steps when it is rough or windy or rainy for safety reasons as it can get rough and slippery at the very front of the ship...but you can still walk almost a full lap just skipping the up the stairs section. Thanks! Next time hopefully it will be open 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BamaVol Posted October 14 #29 Share Posted October 14 As someone who walks 4-5 miles a day on land, I appreciate the promenade deck. I have used the running track on Enchanted and it’s a poor substitute. And don’t get me started on treadmills. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EDVM96 Posted October 14 #30 Share Posted October 14 4 hours ago, Esprit said: Don’t miss them at all, but what they have done on Sun Princess (deck 9) is brilliant. All behind blue glass. Not good. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonit964 Posted October 14 #31 Share Posted October 14 (edited) 4 hours ago, Esprit said: Don’t miss them at all, but what they have done on Sun Princess (deck 9) is brilliant. This is not a new concept, NCL was the first I believe to have this on their ships called The Waterfront and Carnival put this on their newer ships, well maybe not newer, the ones I’ve been on that have it, is Magic, Panorama & Firenze, they call it the Lanai. Edited October 14 by tonit964 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonit964 Posted October 14 #32 Share Posted October 14 4 hours ago, Esprit said: Don’t miss them at all, but what they have done on Sun Princess (deck 9) is brilliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLAlaska Posted October 14 #33 Share Posted October 14 19 hours ago, EDVM96 said: Nice sarcasm. Which cruiser cares about revenue. Any cruiser that wants to keep fare pricing down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare flying boat Posted October 14 #34 Share Posted October 14 I too miss being able to walk all the way around the promenade deck ! Love the grand class ships and the oral. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Globaler Posted October 14 #35 Share Posted October 14 6 hours ago, Esprit said: Don’t miss them at all, but what they have done on Sun Princess (deck 9) is brilliant. Until it rains! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esprit Posted October 14 #36 Share Posted October 14 42 minutes ago, Globaler said: Until it rains! We had torrential rain when we visited Bar (Kotor replacement!) The crew simply removed the seat covers and there was ample seating underneath the structural overhang. btw P&O had this deck area on its ship Arvia, when it was delivered in December 2022! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john watson Posted October 14 #37 Share Posted October 14 On 10/13/2024 at 6:40 PM, Xrayal said: Those who are share holders and those who want cruising to remain affordable. Share holders might like increased revenue. Surely to remain affordable passengers should not want increased revenue and end up paying out more money. Regards John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john watson Posted October 14 #38 Share Posted October 14 12 hours ago, dockman said: They close the part up the steps when it is rough or windy or rainy for safety reasons as it can get rough and slippery at the very front of the ship...but you can still walk almost a full lap just skipping the up the stairs section. When the forward upper section is open and people are jogging the complete circuit in the opposite direction, sneaking through the front doors and switching from port to starboard can really improve your lap times and perceived athletic prowess. Regards John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dockman Posted October 15 #39 Share Posted October 15 2 hours ago, john watson said: Share holders might like increased revenue. Surely to remain affordable passengers should not want increased revenue and end up paying out more money. Regards John ok put up a turnstyle and charge to use the prom deck..i am only half kidding..but i would be more likely to pay the fare than spend the money in a shop buying t shirts refrigerator magnets and bunch of touristy garbage to take home put in drawer then end up in yard sales. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sff Posted October 15 #40 Share Posted October 15 Absolutely agree. We love the promenade deck for exercising and also love to sit in the steamer chairs as we find it quieter than sitting by the pool. A great loss as far as we are concerned. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dockman Posted October 15 #41 Share Posted October 15 26 minutes ago, sff said: Absolutely agree. We love the promenade deck for exercising and also love to sit in the steamer chairs as we find it quieter than sitting by the pool. A great loss as far as we are concerned. One of the few remaining places that you can get some peace and quiet away from piped in music etc...I have made a vow after almost 100 cruises that i will not go on ships with no prom deck. It is that important to me and I suspect a lot of others. Cruise lines of course don't care if they lose an elite customer and bean counters will continue to try and find a way to shove more and more shops into the ships until enough people say "enough". 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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