terrierjohn Posted August 28, 2020 #151 Share Posted August 28, 2020 2 hours ago, wowzz said: I'm another one that couldn't care less about an Atrium. They just take up space for no purpose. Just give me a wide prom deck and I'm happy. You,'re a philistine wowzz if the US style atriums don't give you any wow factor as you board a ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wowzz Posted August 28, 2020 #152 Share Posted August 28, 2020 6 minutes ago, terrierjohn said: You,'re a philistine wowzz if the US style atriums don't give you any wow factor as you board a ship. Sorry, I just don't see the need for a tawdry Las Vegas type lobby. If I want bad taste kitsch I can go to Dubai. 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britboys Posted August 28, 2020 #153 Share Posted August 28, 2020 3 hours ago, wowzz said: I'm another one that couldn't care less about an Atrium. They just take up space for no purpose. Just give me a wide prom deck and I'm happy. Totally agree. A large atrium just deprives the ship of extra, usable space for proper venues. For instance, if Azura didn't have a massive 3-storey atrium, they could have made the Blue Bar bigger and you might actually be able to get a seat in it... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britboys Posted August 28, 2020 #154 Share Posted August 28, 2020 1 hour ago, terrierjohn said: You,'re a philistine wowzz if the US style atriums don't give you any wow factor as you board a ship. Some of us prefer intimate, elegant spaces to a glitzy atrium, that's all. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adawn47 Posted August 28, 2020 #155 Share Posted August 28, 2020 1 hour ago, terrierjohn said: You,'re a philistine wowzz if the US style atriums don't give you any wow factor as you board a ship. If being a philistine means disliking all the American - style glitz and glamour then I must be a philistine too. I can't see a wow in any of it. The real 'wow factor' is watching the sunrise over the sea, or the dolphins swimming and leaping along the side of ship as we leave port. Nature in all it's glory John, that's the wow. We all see beauty through different eyes.🌅🐬 Avril 12 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieC Posted August 28, 2020 #156 Share Posted August 28, 2020 (edited) 36 minutes ago, Adawn47 said: If being a philistine means disliking all the American - style glitz and glamour then I must be a philistine too. Avril It doesn't Avril and I cannot think of anyone less philistine-like than your lovely self.🥰 I shall excuse John based on the fact that he clearly doesn't understand the meaning of the word.🙂 Edited August 28, 2020 by AnnieC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted August 28, 2020 #157 Share Posted August 28, 2020 Personally we love small ships,big ships and everything in between. We have sailed on all P&O ships and most RCL ships and loved them all. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Presto2 Posted August 28, 2020 #158 Share Posted August 28, 2020 6 hours ago, Adawn47 said: We all have likes and dislikes of the the various ships we've sailed on, but the one thing that has never bothered me are the atriums. Aurora has a nice atrium, so did Oceana, but to me there are much more important issues that contribute to the enjoyment of my cruise. I don't spend my cruise in the atrium. Avril I suppose we loved the one on Oceana, not just for the wow factor but we loved to just sit there in the evening (not show people) and enjoy a cocktail and listen to the piano tinkling out a tune. It is what made us fall in love with cruising and what we will miss in many ways. I want a wow factor when I board a ship - not to just feel I am in a hotel somewhere at sea. Fully understand that everyone is different though - was just sharing our views. 🙂 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazrat Posted August 28, 2020 #159 Share Posted August 28, 2020 1 hour ago, Adawn47 said: If being a philistine means disliking all the American - style glitz and glamour then I must be a philistine too. I can't see a wow in any of it. The real 'wow factor' is watching the sunrise over the sea, or the dolphins swimming and leaping along the side of ship as we leave port. Nature in all it's glory John, that's the wow. We all see beauty through different eyes.🌅🐬 Avril How dare you post my comments before me 🤨 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Presto2 Posted August 28, 2020 #160 Share Posted August 28, 2020 6 hours ago, jeanlyon said: I have seen people say they wouldn't cruise on a ship because there was no decent atrium? I mean what difference does it make. I would rather have a lovely wide walk around prom deck that seems to have disappeared on the big ships, plus the tiered stern to sit out and have breakfast. Azura put us off the big ones. Oceana had both ....... 😞 EDGE also had a nice promenade deck - she isn't a monster ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adawn47 Posted August 28, 2020 #161 Share Posted August 28, 2020 57 minutes ago, Bazrat said: How dare you post my comments before me 🤨 Just call me nimble fingers🤣 Great minds Baz. Avril Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majortom10 Posted August 28, 2020 #162 Share Posted August 28, 2020 Dont know about being a philistine but just think its a good job that there are different ships for different people it would be a strange old world if we all liked the same. Oceana was never one of my favourite P&O ships even though that it was for many others but that was their choice. For me I like the Atrium on Azura and Britannia and even though enjoy Princess cruises never been a great fan of their atriums because you can never find a quiet spot even at the International Cafe if enjoying a coffee or a wine in Vines Bar there is usually music being played at the bottom of the atrium and Crooners is usually a deck or two above and the music form there in the evening can be heard loudly throughout the atrium whatever deck you are on and there is no escape from it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molecrochip Posted August 28, 2020 #163 Share Posted August 28, 2020 As an update: the two homeless ships from HAL were actually bought by Seajets in Greece. Yes, the same people who bought Oceana. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wowzz Posted August 28, 2020 #164 Share Posted August 28, 2020 6 hours ago, terrierjohn said: You,'re a philistine wowzz if the US style atriums don't give you any wow factor as you board a ship. John - I suddenly realised you were being ironic (hopefully)! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazrat Posted August 28, 2020 #165 Share Posted August 28, 2020 17 minutes ago, wowzz said: John - I suddenly realised you were being ironic (hopefully)! Nope your a philistine what ever that means. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wowzz Posted August 28, 2020 #166 Share Posted August 28, 2020 1 minute ago, Bazrat said: Nope your a philistine what ever that means. Means I drink red wine with fish! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zap99 Posted August 28, 2020 #167 Share Posted August 28, 2020 2 minutes ago, wowzz said: Means I drink red wine with fish! You could make the fish drink alone.🤔 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazrat Posted August 29, 2020 #168 Share Posted August 29, 2020 10 hours ago, zap99 said: You could make the fish drink alone.🤔 If he did he would be lonely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Eddie99 Posted August 29, 2020 #169 Share Posted August 29, 2020 A lost sole? (Oh no - the return of the fish puns! 🐠. Dear Lord - what have we done to deserve this?) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrierjohn Posted August 29, 2020 #170 Share Posted August 29, 2020 12 hours ago, wowzz said: John - I suddenly realised you were being ironic (hopefully)! I was taking a bit of the p*** out of your board moniker, but I do love a glitzy atrium, with glass fronted lifts and lots of bars and cafe seating, so I can people watch in a glamorous setting. The little nooks and hideaway bars of the smaller ships just don't give me the same buzz. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britboys Posted August 29, 2020 #171 Share Posted August 29, 2020 18 hours ago, molecrochip said: As an update: the two homeless ships from HAL were actually bought by Seajets in Greece. Yes, the same people who bought Oceana. That's quite a 'start-up' fleet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britboys Posted August 29, 2020 #172 Share Posted August 29, 2020 17 hours ago, wowzz said: Means I drink red wine with fish! Unless it is Pinot Noir and chilled of course 🍷 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanlyon Posted August 30, 2020 #173 Share Posted August 30, 2020 On 8/28/2020 at 6:09 PM, Adawn47 said: If being a philistine means disliking all the American - style glitz and glamour then I must be a philistine too. I can't see a wow in any of it. The real 'wow factor' is watching the sunrise over the sea, or the dolphins swimming and leaping along the side of ship as we leave port. Nature in all it's glory John, that's the wow. We all see beauty through different eyes.🌅🐬 Avril Yes, absolutely agree. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zap99 Posted August 30, 2020 #174 Share Posted August 30, 2020 On 8/29/2020 at 10:32 AM, Eddie99 said: A lost sole? (Oh no - the return of the fish puns! 🐠. Dear Lord - what have we done to deserve this?) I had fish in the hotel tonight. I haddock glass of red wine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britboys Posted August 31, 2020 #175 Share Posted August 31, 2020 13 hours ago, zap99 said: I had fish in the hotel tonight. I haddock glass of red wine. I think the Covid restrictions are starting to take their toll on you Zap.... 🤪😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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