Tarpeian Rock Posted June 21, 2015 #1 Share Posted June 21, 2015 (edited) So this is the first big picture of the ship I've been able to study. Perhaps this has been discussed before, but the position of the lifeboats appears to block the view from virtually all the promenade deck. Could that be correct? Edited June 21, 2015 by Tarpeian Rock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted June 21, 2015 #2 Share Posted June 21, 2015 Yes, this has been discussed. It is not the usual walk around Promenade Decks we are accustomed to on HAL ships. The lifeboats sit on the deck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catl331 Posted June 21, 2015 #3 Share Posted June 21, 2015 (edited) And did you notice that there's no glass elevators? :(:( Edited June 21, 2015 by catl331 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkacruiser Posted June 21, 2015 #4 Share Posted June 21, 2015 What Mariner Magazine? It has been many months since one arrived in my mail box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catl331 Posted June 21, 2015 #5 Share Posted June 21, 2015 (edited) What Mariner Magazine? It has been many months since one arrived in my mail box.We just got our "Summer 2015" issue yesterday.. Edited June 21, 2015 by catl331 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare POA1 Posted June 21, 2015 #6 Share Posted June 21, 2015 We just got our "Summer 2015" issue yesterday.. Us too. The World Cruise marketing package came on Friday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmmm Posted June 21, 2015 #7 Share Posted June 21, 2015 Yesterday I got a brochure for cruises leaving from North America because I put my mariner number in to get a quote on Canada/New England cruise in July. Alas, I can't afford a cruise this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkacruiser Posted June 21, 2015 #8 Share Posted June 21, 2015 Us too. The World Cruise marketing package came on Friday. Gee, I thought Ohio was a bit closer to Seattle than Florida.:rolleyes: (And, I did well in my geography classes as a student.):D I can only hope the Mariner Magazine will eventually arrive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sppunk Posted June 21, 2015 #9 Share Posted June 21, 2015 Yup, we got it Thursday. No outside elevators because revenue cabins make much more sense in their place. The promenade will be wrapped around but like you said largely useless for relaxing due to the lifeboats. There is much speculation whether it's a SOLAS requirement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted June 21, 2015 #10 Share Posted June 21, 2015 Have not gotten the new Mariner magazine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted June 21, 2015 #11 Share Posted June 21, 2015 Us too. The World Cruise marketing package came on Friday. Us three got that bad boy in the mail yesterday; Nice Amazon wildlife pics :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beyondthe7Seas Posted June 21, 2015 #12 Share Posted June 21, 2015 And did you notice that there's no glass elevators? :(:( Ugh, that's such a bummer. Can't wait to get our issue in the mail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pris993 Posted June 21, 2015 #13 Share Posted June 21, 2015 Yes, this has been discussed. It is not the usual walk around Promenade Decks we are accustomed to on HAL ships. The lifeboats sit on the deck. I was looking for a cruise on this new ship, guess I will cross it off my list, just like I did the new Princess Royal and REgal... if they don't have a wrap around deck... I am not interested. I will not waist my time. The older ships which I like are cheaper too. smile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz chic Posted June 21, 2015 #14 Share Posted June 21, 2015 I'm another one who never gets the mariner magazine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted June 21, 2015 #15 Share Posted June 21, 2015 I'm another one who never gets the mariner magazine. You should be! Call 1-800-547-9139 (Mariner Society) to rectify that and tell them to square their stuff away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sppunk Posted June 21, 2015 #16 Share Posted June 21, 2015 (edited) I was looking for a cruise on this new ship, guess I will cross it off my list, just like I did the new Princess Royal and REgal... if they don't have a wrap around deck... I am not interested. I will not waist my time. The older ships which I like are cheaper too. smile. There is a 360 degree promenade. It just in portions becomes narrow to allow for the lifeboats. We will know how they handle it more in a few months but it won't be a wide open relaxing deck, the chairs will be more aft. The days of open promenades are done, and not all because companies want to screw over the pax. You can get a little sense on this photo from late March. Edited June 21, 2015 by sppunk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz chic Posted June 21, 2015 #17 Share Posted June 21, 2015 You should be! Call 1-800-547-9139 (Mariner Society) to rectify that and tell them to square their stuff away Thx for the info on that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkacruiser Posted June 22, 2015 #18 Share Posted June 22, 2015 You should be! Call 1-800-547-9139 (Mariner Society) to rectify that and tell them to square their stuff away Thank you for the information. I will give them several days before I call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted June 22, 2015 #19 Share Posted June 22, 2015 Thx for the info on that! Thank you for the information. I will give them several days before I call. No prob; don't think there's anyone there on the weekends ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Q Posted June 22, 2015 #20 Share Posted June 22, 2015 We received our copy yesterday. The ship is clearly a new design. I remember several years ago when Celebrity cruisers were complaining about the new Solstice class, before they were delivered. We have since sailed on three of them and think they are fabulous ships. We need to give it time. That said, several things look very different. The picture of the lido looks nothing like the Lido on any of the current ships. Also, the main theatre has a 270 degree LED screen with seats surrounding much of the stage. In addition, there is the new Sel de Mar Seafood Brasserie, The Grand Dutch Cafe, and the NY Deli & Pizza. It should be interesting. While many would probably prefer the old ships (we are on the Statendam next month), this new design should appeal to a large number of cruisers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Scrapnana Posted June 22, 2015 #21 Share Posted June 22, 2015 Do you need to be a multi-star Mariner in order to get this magazine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted June 22, 2015 #22 Share Posted June 22, 2015 Few love the "S" Class ships more than me but I am eager to see Koningsdam. She sounds like a new, attractive direction for HAL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthC Posted June 22, 2015 #23 Share Posted June 22, 2015 Do you need to be a multi-star Mariner in order to get this magazine? Unless something has changed, and I didn't hear about it, the magazine is supposed to be sent to all Mariners. However, it is sent out in batches, so it can take a while from the time the first recipients get it and the last ones have theirs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sppunk Posted June 22, 2015 #24 Share Posted June 22, 2015 Few love the "S" Class ships more than me but I am eager to see Koningsdam. She sounds like a new, attractive direction for HAL. I really think she will be beautiful. We are booked for Thanksgiving 2016 to see her first-hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted June 22, 2015 #25 Share Posted June 22, 2015 Lucky you. :) I may have to think about making a booking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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