Krazy Kruizers Posted December 3, 2014 #1 Share Posted December 3, 2014 On our recent Noordam cruise, we noticed that the "deck 2" button in the elevators has a star on it as well it is in a different color. What makes this Deck so special to have this notation? Is this on all ships? You all know we have cruised on all the ships and neither of us remember seeing this before. And we have sailed on the Noordam before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxout Posted December 3, 2014 #2 Share Posted December 3, 2014 It is the standard on elevators to indicate the floor with an exit. This might not always be the case on a ship ;) :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avril Posted December 3, 2014 #3 Share Posted December 3, 2014 I've never been on Noordam so this is just a guess but is Deck 2 the main deck of the ship? Meaning where the Purser's/Guest Services Desk and Shore Excursions Desk are? If so, that could be why they've made the button more visible. Sort of like the main lobby of a hotel, they're usually marked in elevators as well. I'm sailing on the Eurodam for New Years so I'll check the elevators to see if any particular deck is marked differently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taba Posted December 3, 2014 #4 Share Posted December 3, 2014 On our recent Noordam cruise, we noticed that the "deck 2" button in the elevators has a star on it as well it is in a different color. What makes this Deck so special to have this notation?. This deck is restricted to one-star Mariners and above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted December 3, 2014 #5 Share Posted December 3, 2014 I think it indicates the deck to which you would go for Front Office same as Lobby Floor on hotel elevators sometimes have some special designations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2bout2c Posted December 3, 2014 #6 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Lower Prom deck is the deck to the OUTSIDE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2bout2c Posted December 3, 2014 #7 Share Posted December 3, 2014 (edited) Lower Prom deck is the deck to the OUTSIDE. On R and S class that would be deck3Lower Prom. The front desk on those ships are on deck 4. Edited December 3, 2014 by 2bout2c Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted December 3, 2014 #8 Share Posted December 3, 2014 (edited) Lower Prom deck is the deck to the OUTSIDE. NOT on Noordam. Promendade Deck is the deck to the Outside on Noordam, Westerdam, Oosterdam, Eurodam and Nieuw Amsterdam. Lower Promenade Deck is the deck to Outside on Prinsendam, Maasdam, Ryndam, Statendam, Veendam, Rotterdam, Amsterdam, Volendam and Zaandam. Edited December 3, 2014 by sail7seas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankc98376 Posted December 3, 2014 #9 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Picture is in a glass elevator so a Vista or Signature. Deck 3 has outside access- I'm guessing the star is indicting the restaurants and lounges on deck 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted December 3, 2014 #10 Share Posted December 3, 2014 It is where all the action is deck 1 has the front desk & shore excursions etc.. http://www.hollandamerica.com/main/DeckPlansFull.action?ship=no_2&deck=lp&deep=0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted December 3, 2014 #11 Share Posted December 3, 2014 On Vista and Signature, Deck 3 has Ocean Bar, Explorations Café, Upper Level MDR and Show Lounge and shops. "Action" really is Decks 2 and 3 on those ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elycelynne Posted December 3, 2014 #12 Share Posted December 3, 2014 On Vista and Signature, Deck 3 has Ocean Bar, Explorations Café, Upper Level MDR and Show Lounge and shops. "Action" really is Decks 2 and 3 on those ships. I believe that the Noordam is the only Vista/Signature class ship where the Explorations Café is on Deck 3. It's located across from the library and adjacent to the Crow's Nest on the others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankc98376 Posted December 3, 2014 #13 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Star on land based elevators indicates the "ground floor". Perhaps on Vista and Signature indicates the preferred gangway location for embarkation and disembarkation and beginning and end of cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YubaSutter Posted December 3, 2014 #14 Share Posted December 3, 2014 This deck is restricted to one-star Mariners and above. I believe you are wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Crew News Posted December 3, 2014 #15 Share Posted December 3, 2014 (edited) According to the Americans with Disabilities Act for Elevators: "The call button for the main entry floor shall be designated by a raised star at the left of the floor designation." The Vista-class ship's admin offices (Front Desk, Shore Excursions, etc) are on Deck 1. Edited December 3, 2014 by Crew News Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted December 3, 2014 Author #16 Share Posted December 3, 2014 This deck is restricted to one-star Mariners and above. Love it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted December 3, 2014 Author #17 Share Posted December 3, 2014 I think it indicates the deck to which you would go for Front Office same as Lobby Floor on hotel elevators sometimes have some special designations? Deck 2 is where the Pinnacle Grill, Casino, Queen's Lounge, etc., are located. No front offices on the Noordam on Deck 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted December 3, 2014 Author #18 Share Posted December 3, 2014 It is the standard on elevators to indicate the floor with an exit. This might not always be the case on a ship ;) :D That is where the gangway is located when we are in Ft Lauderdale. But for the various ports -- it is A deck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted December 3, 2014 Author #19 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Star on land based elevators indicates the "ground floor". Perhaps on Vista and Signature indicates the preferred gangway location for embarkation and disembarkation and beginning and end of cruise. Yup I am beginning to see that now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted December 3, 2014 Author #20 Share Posted December 3, 2014 I am definitely going to be checking this out on the other ships we will be sailing on. Like I said, we never noticed this before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz chic Posted December 3, 2014 #21 Share Posted December 3, 2014 I believe you are wrong. Most people understood that to be funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz chic Posted December 3, 2014 #22 Share Posted December 3, 2014 There was actually a thread about this a while back. The OP thought it was because the casino was on that deck:D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PathfinderEss Posted December 3, 2014 #23 Share Posted December 3, 2014 This deck is restricted to one-star Mariners and above. Love it, but wouldn't that be two-star Mariners.:D:D:D On our recent Noordam cruise, we noticed that the "deck 2" button in the elevators has a star on it as well it is in a different color. What makes this Deck so special to have this notation? Is this on all ships? You all know we have cruised on all the ships and neither of us remember seeing this before. And we have sailed on the Noordam before. In most elevators I've been in, the star means the lobby floor, don't know what it might mean on a ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taba Posted December 3, 2014 #24 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Love it, but wouldn't that be two-star Mariners.:D:D:D After my next cruise, I'll insist that they add the second star. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted December 3, 2014 #25 Share Posted December 3, 2014 I believe that the Noordam is the only Vista/Signature class ship where the Explorations Café is on Deck 3. It's located across from the library and adjacent to the Crow's Nest on the others. Yes, that is correct. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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