MimiDo Posted January 21, 2014 #1 Share Posted January 21, 2014 It's been a while since I sailed on RCCL -- could someone tell me more about the Solarium? It looks like it's NOT like Princess's The Sanctuary -- meaning there's no additional fee. Right? Does that mean it's crowded and hard to find a lounge chair? I know it's "adults only." Is it quieter than the main pool area -- ie. no blasting rock music? Is it covered? Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare markeb Posted January 21, 2014 #2 Share Posted January 21, 2014 No additional fee, and "adults" only, which I think actually translates to 16 and above. It isn't necessarily crowded, but it's usually full. Getting a lounger can be problematic, but there won't be screaming kids. On Liberty, it's "partially covered"; it's open above, but seems more sheltered, and large areas are under cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted January 21, 2014 #3 Share Posted January 21, 2014 It's been a while since I sailed on RCCL -- could someone tell me more about the Solarium? It looks like it's NOT like Princess's The Sanctuary -- meaning there's no additional fee. Right? Does that mean it's crowded and hard to find a lounge chair? I know it's "adults only." Is it quieter than the main pool area -- ie. no blasting rock music? Is it covered? Thanks in advance! No additional fee. Age 16 and over. Quieter. Voyager/Freedom class are open, others are covered. It gets crowded, especially on sea days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janetz Posted January 21, 2014 #4 Share Posted January 21, 2014 We found it hot and crowded. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladysilver Posted January 22, 2014 #5 Share Posted January 22, 2014 We love the solarium. Never had a problem finding lounge chairs or an empty or almost empty hot tub. Very relaxing, a lot less wind, and a whole lot quieter. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruzerci Posted January 22, 2014 #6 Share Posted January 22, 2014 I like the solarium on Liberty because it is pretty and uncovered. It's the perfect place to relax. But get out there early, it fills up quickly on sea days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1ParticularHbr Posted January 22, 2014 #7 Share Posted January 22, 2014 I like the solarium on Liberty because it is pretty and uncovered. It's the perfect place to relax. But get out there early, it fills up quickly on sea days. Agreed - because on Freedom class it's uncovered and has padded loungers, it's prime sunning territory. Loungers in the sun go very early. We've found that deck patrol is pretty good about asking those under 16 to move along so it is "adults only". Pool isn't huge so it can be crowded but only with folks bobbing around cooling off...no splashing or pool games. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady_cruiser Posted January 22, 2014 #8 Share Posted January 22, 2014 (edited) Here are a few photographs of the Solarium . It is only allowing me to post one at a time. Here's the first. Edited January 22, 2014 by lady_cruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady_cruiser Posted January 22, 2014 #9 Share Posted January 22, 2014 (edited) The pool area Edited January 22, 2014 by lady_cruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady_cruiser Posted January 22, 2014 #10 Share Posted January 22, 2014 While it is not part of the Solarium, this shows the entrance to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady_cruiser Posted January 22, 2014 #11 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Another view of the pool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Rewind Posted January 22, 2014 #12 Share Posted January 22, 2014 (edited) Is it wrong that I know those are shots from the Solarium on the Jewel? I was just there four months ago. Jewel is one of the indoor Solariums. It was very quiet on my cruise - I think the busiest day there were 10 people in the pool at once. EDIT: correction, that is not the Jewel. Same class of ship though. Looks so close that it fooled me. Edited January 22, 2014 by Rewind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimnbigd Posted January 22, 2014 #13 Share Posted January 22, 2014 (edited) Solarium is age 16 and above, but on voyager and freedom class ships (maybe others too) kids will still go through it to get from the front elevator to the pool, and also some of the deck 11 restrooms are just inside the solarium. Plus, you can see into the solarium from deck 12. So, it is not "adult" in the way Carnival used to have the adult area. Looks like you are on the Liberty of the Seas -- a freedom class ship. These have cantilevered hot tubs in the solarium. Here's a youtube video (not mine) for the Freedom of the Seas, but yours will be similar: Often I stay on the ship at ports-of-call. This is a great time to relax in the solarium for me. The loungers are much more comfortable than the standard pool loungers. Edited January 22, 2014 by Jimnbigd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ba' Datz Posted January 22, 2014 #14 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Is it wrong that I know those are shots from the Solarium on the Jewel? I was just there four months ago. Jewel is one of the indoor Solariums. It was very quiet on my cruise - I think the busiest day there were 10 people in the pool at once. EDIT: correction, that is not the Jewel. Same class of ship though. Looks so close that it fooled me. It is almost identical to the Serenade also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady_cruiser Posted January 22, 2014 #15 Share Posted January 22, 2014 (edited) Is it wrong that I know those are shots from the Solarium on the Jewel? I was just there four months ago. Jewel is one of the indoor Solariums. It was very quiet on my cruise - I think the busiest day there were 10 people in the pool at once. EDIT: correction, that is not the Jewel. Same class of ship though. Looks so close that it fooled me. Ships in the same class; Voyager, Radiance, Freedom, etc are build to resemble each other. Edited January 22, 2014 by lady_cruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvbrady Posted January 22, 2014 #16 Share Posted January 22, 2014 As a note, it is my understanding (and I'm sure I'll be corrected if I'm wrong :rolleyes:) on a cold destination cruise with an enclosed Solarium they do open it up to family swim times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MimiDo Posted January 24, 2014 Author #17 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Thanks to EVERYONE here for the photos, videos, and all the information. Given that it was 4 degrees below zero where I live this morning, the Solarium looks pretty good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
negc Posted January 24, 2014 #18 Share Posted January 24, 2014 As a note, it is my understanding (and I'm sure I'll be corrected if I'm wrong :rolleyes:) on a cold destination cruise with an enclosed Solarium they do open it up to family swim times. In cooler or inclement weather the solarium on Radiance class ships are open to families for a limited number of hours (usually two hours in the morning and two in the afternoon). (The same policy may be in effect on Vision class ships as well.) In my experience this has worked extremely well and families have been quite diligent in adhering to the policy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elleluv Posted January 24, 2014 #19 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Is it wrong that I know those are shots from the Solarium on the Jewel? I was just there four months ago. Jewel is one of the indoor Solariums. It was very quiet on my cruise - I think the busiest day there were 10 people in the pool at once. EDIT: correction, that is not the Jewel. Same class of ship though. Looks so close that it fooled me. Very close... :) Those were definitely taken on Serenade... Radiance and Brilliance have 3 elephants on the wall behind the pool... Serenade and Jewel both have two, but Jewel has a decorative pagoda between the two elephants. Can you tell we've spent a lot of time in the Solarium on Radiance Class ships? I will say that we enjoyed them a LOT more prior to adding the Park Cafe there... the atmosphere has totally changed since that addition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmom & dad Posted January 25, 2014 #20 Share Posted January 25, 2014 DH and I love to go the solarium in the late evening no one is ever in there and its so nice and peaceful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maitaiguy Posted January 25, 2014 #21 Share Posted January 25, 2014 Thanks to EVERYONE here for the photos, videos, and all the information. Given that it was 4 degrees below zero where I live this morning, the Solarium looks pretty good! I live in SoCal where it has been in the high 70's and 80's all month and these shots of the Solarium STILL look fantastic!!!! Can't wait to see the 'new' Navigator in four months! MTG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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