Rare FamilyAtSea.travel Posted May 17 #101 Share Posted May 17 1 minute ago, Gracie115 said: Not sure what you mean by "customer facing" I mean renovations that guests would see (versus work done in the crew areas that we wouldn't see). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracie115 Posted May 17 #102 Share Posted May 17 Just now, FamilyAtSea.travel said: I mean renovations that guests would see (versus work done in the crew areas that we wouldn't see). Oh..ok. Am sure a big part of the drydock was the 5 year mandatory maintenance work on the engines. So far I haven't seen anything from those on board more than what you have already stated. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare FamilyAtSea.travel Posted May 17 #103 Share Posted May 17 Somebody posted the below on another social media platform with the included pictures. --- "I’m told the lawn on the sides between the main lawn area and the Sunset Bar has now gone and replaced with hard flooring and extra seating like Silhouette had done - anyone onboard confirm this?(Photos from Silhouette for reference)" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marzattack Posted May 18 #104 Share Posted May 18 Very curious to see comments or pictures of the "new" Horizon Suites. I know there are only four of them but if we're lucky, someone from this forum is staying there and will share 😊 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare FamilyAtSea.travel Posted May 18 #105 Share Posted May 18 Just now, marzattack said: Very curious to see comments or pictures of the "new" Horizon Suites. I know there are only four of them but if we're lucky, someone from this forum is staying there and will share 😊 I was going to bid on an upgrade for one but the minimum bid is $1650 PP and the cost to upgrade from our Aqua Sky Suite is $1700 PP (+ we'd be losing the thermal spa). If they had more realistic bid prices we'd do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marzattack Posted May 18 #106 Share Posted May 18 3 hours ago, FamilyAtSea.travel said: I was going to bid on an upgrade for one but the minimum bid is $1650 PP and the cost to upgrade from our Aqua Sky Suite is $1700 PP (+ we'd be losing the thermal spa). If they had more realistic bid prices we'd do it. ...Not to mention Blu, which is not guaranteed but in my experience they always accommodate suite guests, let alone Aqua suite. Completely agree, not worth it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-Airbalancer Posted May 18 #107 Share Posted May 18 I ask on the roll call for the May 16 cruise about the grass this was the answer The lawn club is still there with all the grass in front of the glass blowing studio and the Alcoves. You can still sit on the grass and watch the big screen etc. Once you pass the glassblowing studio, there is no more grass on the sides as you walk back to the bar. It’s all furniture and a place to sit. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseLifeIsTheBest Posted May 18 #108 Share Posted May 18 10 minutes ago, Ex-Airbalancer said: I ask on the roll call for the May 16 cruise about the grass this was the answer The lawn club is still there with all the grass in front of the glass blowing studio and the Alcoves. You can still sit on the grass and watch the big screen etc. Once you pass the glassblowing studio, there is no more grass on the sides as you walk back to the bar. It’s all furniture and a place to sit. So glad to hear! Love what Celebrity did on Silhouette, one of our favorite places to hang out and enjoy the view. The lawn areas are nice but too much wasted space with very limited seating unless you are good with getting up from the ground 😂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare FamilyAtSea.travel Posted May 18 #109 Share Posted May 18 42 minutes ago, Ex-Airbalancer said: I ask on the roll call for the May 16 cruise about the grass this was the answer The lawn club is still there with all the grass in front of the glass blowing studio and the Alcoves. You can still sit on the grass and watch the big screen etc. Once you pass the glassblowing studio, there is no more grass on the sides as you walk back to the bar. It’s all furniture and a place to sit. Somebody showed the picture below to show what was removed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panda3 Posted May 23 #110 Share Posted May 23 On 5/16/2024 at 6:01 AM, fabo said: I was able to find a company that did some interior work (see pictures from their linkedin) on equinox during this dry dock. They are called Ready2Sail. On their portfolio they list some turn key projects (see picture) including Equinox. According to that list they did: CARPET AND TILES INSTALLATION IN OCV, MDR, CELEBRITY CRUISE LINES ENSAMBLE ENTRANCE, TUSCAN GRILL AND CELEBRITY CENTRAL EDIT:As mentioned in the linkedin post they also replaced some stage flooring. Sadly so far I was unable to find any details on what if any work was done to the cabins. I sure hope they have been refurbished to reflect the standard of Silhouette. From what I have been seeing most of the cabins are in a horrible state between to styles and worn down. Anyone find anything else? Another video I found showing some of the outside work done: https://www.facebook.com/reel/979725683589407 I know the stage was broken (the hydrolic part that takes actors up and down) so hopefully that was fixed! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare FamilyAtSea.travel Posted May 23 #111 Share Posted May 23 After speaking with people on the current sailing, it really doesn't seem like much was done. The Retreat Sundeck apparently did not get a bar or anything else. Overall disappointing that the ship didn't have more done but it is what it is! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PTC DAWG Posted May 23 #112 Share Posted May 23 On 5/14/2024 at 9:05 AM, terrydtx said: After being on the Equinox in June and then the Apex in September both in the Retreat, I would not pay the cost of a suite again in any non-E Class ship. The Retreat facilities on E Class are 200% better than the rest of the fleet. We were also in the Retreat on the Edge in January for 22 days in Australia. Without a doubt..and the Beyond and Ascent are a step above Edge and Apex.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PTC DAWG Posted May 23 #113 Share Posted May 23 On 5/18/2024 at 6:21 PM, FamilyAtSea.travel said: Somebody showed the picture below to show what was removed. Thats not an improvement to me, I enjoyed that part of the lawn.. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare FamilyAtSea.travel Posted May 23 #114 Share Posted May 23 4 minutes ago, PTC DAWG said: Thats not an improvement to me, I enjoyed that part of the lawn.. I haven't been on the Equinox yet to know one way or the other (we sail June 4), I'm just sharing what I saw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare terrydtx Posted May 23 #115 Share Posted May 23 39 minutes ago, PTC DAWG said: Without a doubt..and the Beyond and Ascent are a step above Edge and Apex.. The Edge does not have a open bar in the Retreat Lounge, all the drinks are mixed in secret behind closed doors, so you can't verify what is being used. I would never book a suite on the Edge either again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbM81 Posted May 23 #116 Share Posted May 23 On 5/18/2024 at 5:40 AM, FamilyAtSea.travel said: I was going to bid on an upgrade for one but the minimum bid is $1650 PP and the cost to upgrade from our Aqua Sky Suite is $1700 PP (+ we'd be losing the thermal spa). If they had more realistic bid prices we'd do it. They sent me an offer of $2250 pp for the Horizon suite. Tempting, but I declined Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39august Posted May 23 #117 Share Posted May 23 I, too, like the actual grass back at the Sunset Bar on S class. Glad my next 3 cruises are on Eclipse and Reflection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saab4444 Posted May 23 #118 Share Posted May 23 4 hours ago, PTC DAWG said: Without a doubt..and the Beyond and Ascent are a step above Edge and Apex.. Especially with all this creaking noisy cabins… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare FamilyAtSea.travel Posted June 5 #119 Share Posted June 5 Currently onboard the Equinox and as we know now, very little was done that's visible. We were told by a crew member that they were hoping to have a hot tub added on the Retreat Sun Deck but they changed plans deciding there wasn't enough time in dry dock. For those of you who are curious, below are some pictures of the space where they removed the grass. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare FamilyAtSea.travel Posted June 5 #120 Share Posted June 5 Other than some carpets, I'm not sure there's much more for me to get pictures of but if anybody knows anything specific they'd like to see, let me know and we'll grab pictures. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiscs Posted June 5 Author #121 Share Posted June 5 4 hours ago, FamilyAtSea.travel said: Currently onboard the Equinox and as we know now, very little was done that's visible. We were told by a crew member that they were hoping to have a hot tub added on the Retreat Sun Deck but they changed plans deciding there wasn't enough time in dry dock. For those of you who are curious, below are some pictures of the space where they removed the grass. Looks very sparse compared to Silhouette. Kinda glad we choose Silhouette for our Med cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted June 5 #122 Share Posted June 5 (edited) On 5/18/2024 at 6:21 PM, FamilyAtSea.travel said: Somebody showed the picture below to show what was removed. where do the cigar smokers hang out on Silhouette? we'll be on board in Dec.. My husb enjoys his nightly cigar ( ugh) and chatting with other cigar smokers! Edited June 5 by hcat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare FamilyAtSea.travel Posted June 5 #123 Share Posted June 5 3 minutes ago, hcat said: where do the cigar smokers hang out on Silhouette? we'll be on board in Dec.. My husb enjoys his nightly cigar ( ugh) and chatting with other cigar smokers! I'm not sure, but I'm happy to ask when we're back onboard later today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare horseymike Posted June 5 #124 Share Posted June 5 On 5/17/2024 at 4:23 PM, Gracie115 said: Oh..ok. Am sure a big part of the drydock was the 5 year mandatory maintenance work on the engines. So far I haven't seen anything from those on board more than what you have already stated. I share your sentiment about mechanical maintenance being performed during the dry dock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruise47 Posted June 5 #125 Share Posted June 5 On 5/23/2024 at 4:25 PM, Saab4444 said: Especially with all this creaking noisy cabins… Have all the noisy cabins on the EDGE Class Ships been fixed ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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