Biker19 Posted June 17, 2018 #176 Share Posted June 17, 2018 Spectrum will be a bit harder to de-Asianise whenever they move her to some other market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliburn Posted June 18, 2018 #177 Share Posted June 18, 2018 It would be good if they bring back the Viking crown bar and lounge. On the ovation you rarely see anyone on the suite sundeck . A waste of space to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
venn_wong Posted June 18, 2018 #178 Share Posted June 18, 2018 (edited) Anyone knows what is up with the Golden Balcony room? Booked a back to back with my family, 2 golden balcony, 13164 and 13172 and one on Oceanview on the other sailing. Not sure what exact privileges I receive, RCL did not mention anything about the Golden Suite Program on their website. Edited June 18, 2018 by venn_wong Clearer picture for query Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted June 18, 2018 #179 Share Posted June 18, 2018 Anyone knows what is up with the Golden Balcony room? Booked a back to back with my family, 2 golden balcony, 13164 and 13172 and one on Oceanview on the other sailing. Not sure what exact privileges I receive, RCL did not mention anything about the Golden Suite Program on their website. This will likely not be known for sure until the first few sailings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Oceansaway17 Posted June 18, 2018 #180 Share Posted June 18, 2018 Spectrum will be a bit harder to de-Asianise whenever they move her to some other market. I agree. wonder if the solarium is the same size as Anthem. I know the solarium on Spectrum like Quantum only allows the expensive rooms to use this area - which to me is a darn shame and rip off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd555 Posted June 20, 2018 Author #181 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Aft keel sections for the Spectrum of the Seas. Sent from my SM-G920W8 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFerrington Posted June 20, 2018 #182 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Aft keel sections for the Spectrum of the Seas. Sent from my SM-G920W8 using Tapatalk Wow ! What incredible navigating and boatsmanship by the river tugs. The sheep are like..."whatever....". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted June 21, 2018 #183 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Aft megablock being worked on outside the main hall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd555 Posted June 21, 2018 Author #184 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Aft megablock being worked on outside the main hall. And the bus stop (smoking area) is already there. [emoji4] Sent from my SM-G920W8 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mainsd Posted June 25, 2018 #185 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Anyone knows what is up with the Golden Balcony room? Booked a back to back with my family, 2 golden balcony, 13164 and 13172 and one on Oceanview on the other sailing. Not sure what exact privileges I receive, RCL did not mention anything about the Golden Suite Program on their website. Same here - we are booked in an Owners suite on the Barca to Dubai cruise - nobody at RCL can say exactly what it will include - they did mention a complimentary bottle of Evian in room and a fruit basket lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mainsd Posted June 26, 2018 #186 Share Posted June 26, 2018 Same here - we are booked in an Owners suite on the Barca to Dubai cruise - nobody at RCL can say exactly what it will include - they did mention a complimentary bottle of Evian in room and a fruit basket lol This is what my TA was able to find out from RCL: "I've spoken 2 agents and 1 supervisor in thelast 24 hours and no one seems to know much about the Spectrum of the Seas. Shewas built specifically for the Chinese market.. Gold categories are Grand Suiteand above(Grand Suite, Golden balcony,Owners Suite , Grand Loft and UltimateFamily Suite). If you book one of the Quantum Club Suitesyou are Gold. The Gold includes 24 hour info hotline,priority specialtyrestaurant and spa reservations,24 hour coffee club, concierge, complimentaryevening cocktail service. In your suite a welcome fruit basket, welcome bottleof Evian water, luxury bathroom amenities, souvenir,clothes pressing onceper person" I asked her what they meant by "Quantum Club" suites but she didn't know - perhaps that's what they might call the exclusive suite area? Hopefully they are still working on the exact perks as currently it doesn't sound much more than Sea class on the rest of the fleet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted June 26, 2018 #187 Share Posted June 26, 2018 Hopefully they are still working on the exact perks as currently it doesn't sound much more than Sea class on the rest of the fleet Like the construction, that might be a work in progress right up until she sails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havingfun2010 Posted June 26, 2018 #188 Share Posted June 26, 2018 I agree. wonder if the solarium is the same size as Anthem. I know the solarium on Spectrum like Quantum only allows the expensive rooms to use this area - which to me is a darn shame and rip off. Not really. The ship has two sets of enclosed pools. The Suite area gets one, which is not the solarium, but the suite pool. This pool is for all ages provided they are booked into the special area. The other pool, also has a enclosed roof, for the cold weather, and is for all guests also. I should note that the Spectrum is a ship that sails most of the year in the cold weather. Swimming pools are seldom used. No worries from chair hogs or screaming kids. In the suite area, which is the Gold Area, they actually have standard balconies. The exact same size as the rest of the ship. The difference is, this exact same room, in the Gold Section cost about 3 times more money. So basically, you want a private pool, you will pay triple the price. Many people picture this cruise experience to be the same as in the Caribbean, but it's not. It's different. You almost are basically getting a new cruise line, within the family. Restaurants are different. Food is different. Specialty restaurants are different. Entertainment is different. Casino is different. I could go on. The removal of the solarium, is minor in the big picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mainsd Posted June 26, 2018 #189 Share Posted June 26, 2018 A nice photo from the bow of the AIDAnova of some big Spectrum of the Seas pieces in the dry basin and some blocks to the left. Those blocks contain the Suite neighborhood. Photo by Christoph Assies. Sent from my SM-G920W8 using Tapatalk I believe that is our room - 16544 :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
venn_wong Posted June 26, 2018 #190 Share Posted June 26, 2018 Not really. The ship has two sets of enclosed pools. The Suite area gets one, which is not the solarium, but the suite pool. This pool is for all ages provided they are booked into the special area. The other pool, also has a enclosed roof, for the cold weather, and is for all guests also. I should note that the Spectrum is a ship that sails most of the year in the cold weather. Swimming pools are seldom used. No worries from chair hogs or screaming kids. In the suite area, which is the Gold Area, they actually have standard balconies. The exact same size as the rest of the ship. The difference is, this exact same room, in the Gold Section cost about 3 times more money. So basically, you want a private pool, you will pay triple the price. Many people picture this cruise experience to be the same as in the Caribbean, but it's not. It's different. You almost are basically getting a new cruise line, within the family. Restaurants are different. Food is different. Specialty restaurants are different. Entertainment is different. Casino is different. I could go on. The removal of the solarium, is minor in the big picture. I believe the as per the deck plans, the suites are getting the Solarium, the most Fwd pool, where the cascading pools are. Access controlled, you do have to tap your SeaPass to enter. Other guests get the indoor pool, behind the Fwd lift lobby. This is the one with the retractable roofs. The Suite Enclave is called the Royal Villa at Sea, as per RCL China website. The Golden Balcony is indeed what you just mentioned, a standard balcony room with Golden Privileges. But I still went ahead booking it for the two Singapore sailings back to back, hopefully it will be good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mainsd Posted June 26, 2018 #191 Share Posted June 26, 2018 I believe the as per the deck plans, the suites are getting the Solarium, the most Fwd pool, where the cascading pools are. Access controlled, you do have to tap your SeaPass to enter. Other guests get the indoor pool, behind the Fwd lift lobby. This is the one with the retractable roofs. The Suite Enclave is called the Royal Villa at Sea, as per RCL China website. The Golden Balcony is indeed what you just mentioned, a standard balcony room with Golden Privileges. But I still went ahead booking it for the two Singapore sailings back to back, hopefully it will be good! Hi Venn - is there any other info on the Chinese website re the perks of booking a Golden/Royal Villa at Sea room? Thanks! David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliburn Posted June 26, 2018 #192 Share Posted June 26, 2018 The dedicated suite area where the solarium is a great idea. On the ovation we have worked out it's the best place to book a cabin right under the solarium bistro ,which is part of the specialty restaurants. It's not so busy and you have a bar,restaurant and pool one flight of stairs up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
venn_wong Posted June 27, 2018 #193 Share Posted June 27, 2018 Complete List of Suite Privileges The Royal Villa at Sea Golden Privileges - Gold Dining & Lounge - The Balcony (outdoor lounge) - Solarium (Cascading Pool) - The Boutique (Private Duty-free) Silver Privileges - Silver Dining & Lounge - Solarium (Cascading Pool) Other Gold Privileges - Priority Embarkation - Concierge Service - Private Concierge Hotline - Priority Reservations at restaurants, entertainment and spa services - All day self serve coffee/desserts - European style breakfast (in-room) - Cocktail&Desserts Evening Party - Embarkation day fruit basket/bottled water - Better pillows/mattress - L’OCCITANE products - Pressing services (1/per pax) - Captains Private Welcome Party - Royal Theatre/Two70 priority seating - Priority Bumber Cars/North Star experience - Behind the scenes priority reservation - Special Gold Card discounts - Priority Disembarkation *Some of the above mentioned priorities might be extended to the Silver Card guests, will confirm with TA when I can. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
venn_wong Posted June 27, 2018 #194 Share Posted June 27, 2018 Golden Suites include: - Ultimate Family Suite - Grand Loft - Owners Suite - Superior Grand Suite - Grand Suite - Golden Balcony Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mainsd Posted June 27, 2018 #195 Share Posted June 27, 2018 Complete List of Suite Privileges The Royal Villa at Sea Golden Privileges - Gold Dining & Lounge - The Balcony (outdoor lounge) - Solarium (Cascading Pool) - The Boutique (Private Duty-free) Silver Privileges - Silver Dining & Lounge - Solarium (Cascading Pool) Other Gold Privileges - Priority Embarkation - Concierge Service - Private Concierge Hotline - Priority Reservations at restaurants, entertainment and spa services - All day self serve coffee/desserts - European style breakfast (in-room) - Cocktail&Desserts Evening Party - Embarkation day fruit basket/bottled water - Better pillows/mattress - L’OCCITANE products - Pressing services (1/per pax) - Captains Private Welcome Party - Royal Theatre/Two70 priority seating - Priority Bumber Cars/North Star experience - Behind the scenes priority reservation - Special Gold Card discounts - Priority Disembarkation *Some of the above mentioned priorities might be extended to the Silver Card guests, will confirm with TA when I can. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Thanks so much for that - it was so difficult trying to get Royal Caribbean to confirm anything over here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Oceansaway17 Posted June 28, 2018 #196 Share Posted June 28, 2018 Not really. The ship has two sets of enclosed pools. The Suite area gets one, which is not the solarium, but the suite pool. This pool is for all ages provided they are booked into the special area. The other pool, also has a enclosed roof, for the cold weather, and is for all guests also. I should note that the Spectrum is a ship that sails most of the year in the cold weather. Swimming pools are seldom used. No worries from chair hogs or screaming kids. In the suite area, which is the Gold Area, they actually have standard balconies. The exact same size as the rest of the ship. The difference is, this exact same room, in the Gold Section cost about 3 times more money. So basically, you want a private pool, you will pay triple the price. Many people picture this cruise experience to be the same as in the Caribbean, but it's not. It's different. You almost are basically getting a new cruise line, within the family. Restaurants are different. Food is different. Specialty restaurants are different. Entertainment is different. Casino is different. I could go on. The removal of the solarium, is minor in the big picture. Naw I disagree. The solarium is wonderful and in the front of the ship. Should be made available for everyone since the cascading pools with benches are easy for older folks to get in and out of. I think too much class separation is going on and what next. Can't use bathrooms near specialty restaurants. Ya have o go back to you room unless you are in a suite. Don't laugh it could happen. What they are doing with Quantum ships in Asia is just plain wrong. RCI is nickle and diming any USA person who likes the Anthem and then wants to go on another Quantum in Asia. Can you imagine if USA folks had to pay for napkins and ketchup at one of the fast food places just because it is in Asia. Just plan hogish on the part of RCI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomatosauce Posted June 28, 2018 #197 Share Posted June 28, 2018 Naw I disagree. The solarium is wonderful and in the front of the ship. Should be made available for everyone since the cascading pools with benches are easy for older folks to get in and out of. I had been planning to sail of the Spectrum but not having access to the cascading pools and surrounding area was the deciding factor in not booking it. It is my favourite area on the Ovation and I love sitting in the cascading pools or nearby and reading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd555 Posted June 28, 2018 Author #198 Share Posted June 28, 2018 The bow is growing. Photo by Alan Aldridge. Sent from my SM-G920W8 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd555 Posted July 4, 2018 Author #199 Share Posted July 4, 2018 Almost scrolled past this visitor photo on another site. Then I noticed that the ship name was already being installed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd555 Posted July 5, 2018 Author #200 Share Posted July 5, 2018 Posting Spectrum of the Seas block construction schedule - Part Zwei I previously posted what turns out to be an older chart that Meyer Werft has yet to replace! Apparently they will do so soon.When in doubt, go to the source. They sent an updated schedule chart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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