SClakeliving Posted October 1, 2023 #1 Share Posted October 1, 2023 First time on Edge (sailing Nov 13) and wondering what exactly is the Magic Carpet. I see things about Magic Carpet Suites and other comments about having a drink while "on it". Is it a public area, when does it move, and what to do on it? Any tips about would be appreciated. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestLakeGirl Posted October 1, 2023 #2 Share Posted October 1, 2023 (edited) Is the Movable platform that can go down to the water line and up to the top of the ship. It isn’t an elevator and you cannot ride it while it is moving When it is stationary it is a bar or Party space. Edited October 1, 2023 by WestLakeGirl 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare C-Dragons Posted October 1, 2023 #3 Share Posted October 1, 2023 (edited) There’s a video on X dot com. 😊 Edited October 1, 2023 by C-Dragons 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miched Posted October 1, 2023 #4 Share Posted October 1, 2023 It is usually parked on the pool deck. It is basically a porch or patio hanging on the side on the ship. When on it you don’t feel any different than on being any deck near a bar. It can get very windy and there is very little shade. Can’t say that the view is any better or worse than sitting near the edge of any other open deck I didn’t find any of the chairs or seating to be very comfortable. Happy cruising 🌊🚢🇺🇸🌅. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SbbquilterUT Posted October 1, 2023 #5 Share Posted October 1, 2023 While on the Apex last year it was used at water level for tendering to port. Easiest tender entry/exit ever. Very windy when sailing but worth a visit when in port. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulh84 Posted October 1, 2023 #6 Share Posted October 1, 2023 During the day we spend a ton of time out there. It’s basically a bar or seating area during that time. But it’s much quieter than the pool deck. Lots of seating and it’s rarely that crowded and the bartenders are generally very attentive. I find the seating perfectly fine and comfortable - but I can’t say that in general that I’m in agreement with the E class ‘uncomfortable furniture’ peanut gallery. On tender days it can be the tender platform/launch area which is a huge improvement. During the evening they sometimes offer a dinner once a cruise as well. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike45LC Posted October 1, 2023 #7 Share Posted October 1, 2023 The hideous orange color makes it look like a construction site elevator, marring the looks of the Edge. As the others have said, you cannot be on it while it is moving. So, most of the time it is just a bar. I do agree that it is a comfortable tender embarkation/disembarkation platform. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PTC DAWG Posted October 1, 2023 #8 Share Posted October 1, 2023 I like the area myself..for all of its uses.. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grandgeezer Posted October 1, 2023 #9 Share Posted October 1, 2023 I compare it to one of those window washing scaffolding that permanently hangs from the side of a building in the big cities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCHappyGal Posted October 1, 2023 #10 Share Posted October 1, 2023 Magic Capet Sky Suites (cheapest suites of the ship) are the 4 suites directly behind/below the Magic Carpet and when it moves it passes in front of these suites... now remember it only basically goes up & down once per day and is empty when traveling.... I prefer the magic carpet corner suites! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted October 1, 2023 #11 Share Posted October 1, 2023 9 hours ago, C-Dragons said: There’s a video on X dot com. 😊 great photo..thanks for that! It shows various spots to sit and enjoy... nice lounges in the far area in the photo. I like it in the morning when hardly no one is out there...nice views.. a bit of a breeze and they will make a mimosa..Perfect access from the Solarium when it is on that level. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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