Tom and Ingrid Posted July 13 #1 Share Posted July 13 We're getting our pre-cruise emails daily now, and I was looking at this photo and wondering which ship this might be? My "happy place" is the outside seating area behind Oceanview but I'm not familiar with that upper deck area. Is that an Edge class set up or a different configuration of a Solstice class? We're on the Silhouette for the first time, so maybe the Sillie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruizingOmi Posted July 13 #2 Share Posted July 13 Looks like an Edge class ship 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mac_tlc Posted July 13 #3 Share Posted July 13 Beyond or Ascent. The Sunset Bar areas on those two ships are one of the best improvements over Edge/Apex. mac_tlc 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PTC DAWG Posted July 13 #4 Share Posted July 13 8 minutes ago, mac_tlc said: Beyond or Ascent. The Sunset Bar areas on those two ships are one of the best improvements over Edge/Apex. mac_tlc Agreed, the plunge pools are nice too.. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riredsox Posted July 13 #5 Share Posted July 13 7 minutes ago, mac_tlc said: Beyond or Ascent. The Sunset Bar areas on those two ships are one of the best improvements over Edge/Apex. mac_tlc That and The World Class Bar. I sailed Edge and Apex only once because of not having a WCB. The Sunset Bar area on Beyond and Apex is perfect for sunsets but during the day the only shade is the smoking section. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PTC DAWG Posted July 13 #6 Share Posted July 13 27 minutes ago, riredsox said: That and The World Class Bar. I sailed Edge and Apex only once because of not having a WCB. The Sunset Bar area on Beyond and Apex is perfect for sunsets but during the day the only shade is the smoking section. At the bar is quite shady.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplsmurf Posted July 13 #7 Share Posted July 13 1 hour ago, Tom and Ingrid said: We're getting our pre-cruise emails daily now, and I was looking at this photo and wondering which ship this might be? My "happy place" is the outside seating area behind Oceanview but I'm not familiar with that upper deck area. Is that an Edge class set up or a different configuration of a Solstice class? We're on the Silhouette for the first time, so maybe the Sillie? As someone stated, it’s an E class ship. Definitely not Silhouette 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jelayne Posted July 13 #8 Share Posted July 13 1 hour ago, Purplsmurf said: As someone stated, it’s an E class ship. Definitely not Silhouette Correct answer is in post #3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplsmurf Posted July 13 #9 Share Posted July 13 9 minutes ago, jelayne said: Correct answer is in post #3. That’s what I said. Beyond and Ascent are E class ships Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising89143 Posted July 13 #10 Share Posted July 13 32 minutes ago, Purplsmurf said: That’s what I said. Beyond and Ascent are E class ships There is a major difference between the Sunset bars on the Edge/Apex versus the Beyond/Ascent which is why it was called out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riredsox Posted July 13 #11 Share Posted July 13 2 hours ago, PTC DAWG said: At the bar is quite shady.. Yes it is but whenever I went they were taken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplsmurf Posted July 13 #12 Share Posted July 13 14 minutes ago, Cruising89143 said: There is a major difference between the Sunset bars on the Edge/Apex versus the Beyond/Ascent which is why it was called out. Ok. Whatever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare lorimay Posted July 13 #13 Share Posted July 13 If I remember correctly from the Beyond, the upper area by the Sunset Bar is a smoking area. We found the smell drifted down and it wasn't pleasant sitting outside the OVC because of that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted July 13 #14 Share Posted July 13 looks me like Ascent but could be BEYOND Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom and Ingrid Posted July 13 Author #15 Share Posted July 13 1 hour ago, lorimay said: If I remember correctly from the Beyond, the upper area by the Sunset Bar is a smoking area. We found the smell drifted down and it wasn't pleasant sitting outside the OVC because of that. That would be a serious bummer as I generally spend every morning out there. 😞 I'm used to smoking since my mom smoked when I was a kid, but for the most part, the less smell of cigarettes or cigars, the better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare keesar Posted July 13 #16 Share Posted July 13 2 hours ago, Tom and Ingrid said: That would be a serious bummer as I generally spend every morning out there. 😞 I'm used to smoking since my mom smoked when I was a kid, but for the most part, the less smell of cigarettes or cigars, the better. We had lunch in that area on those days we ate at the OVC. There was no smell of smoke. The biggest problem was trying to get a seat in the buffet on sea days. Place was packed. We went to other venues to eat and glad we did.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanaPam00 Posted July 14 #17 Share Posted July 14 We were just on the Ascent last month. The top level in the photo is the Sunset Bar - the smoking area I believe is just off the right edge of that photo, and not in the main bar area. The level below is seating aft of the buffet and is non-smoking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare villauk Posted July 14 #18 Share Posted July 14 18 hours ago, riredsox said: I sailed Edge and Apex only once because of not having a WCB. I take it you sail for the ships rather than itineraries? It’s interesting to see/hear what prompts pax to book cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riredsox Posted July 14 #19 Share Posted July 14 3 hours ago, villauk said: I take it you sail for the ships rather than itineraries? It’s interesting to see/hear what prompts pax to book cruises. Most ships do the same itineraries. I did the Constellation because it was going to Mardi Gras. But now they have shortened the time in NO so I won’t be doing that again. I also won’t pay for the faux balconies anymore on the Edge class. I would book an OV or Retreat (if it was a good deal). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drakes2 Posted July 14 #20 Share Posted July 14 On 7/13/2024 at 9:15 AM, PTC DAWG said: Agreed, the plunge pools are nice too.. Love the views from the plunge pools and never very crowned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NutsAboutGolf Posted July 14 #21 Share Posted July 14 If you're using Chrome, right-click on the picture and select the "search image with Google" for a reverse image search. Says it's the Beyond pulled from a drone video 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Rogue Posted July 14 #22 Share Posted July 14 This is the Beyond. The Ascent has bench seating at the Sunset bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mysticbluebmw Posted July 16 #23 Share Posted July 16 On 7/14/2024 at 7:39 AM, riredsox said: Most ships do the same itineraries. I did the Constellation because it was going to Mardi Gras. But now they have shortened the time in NO so I won’t be doing that again. I also won’t pay for the faux balconies anymore on the Edge class. I would book an OV or Retreat (if it was a good deal). I wouldn’t recommend doing OV on the Ascent. We’d cut through the hallway on Deck 3 a lot as did many others when getting off the forward elevator going to the MDR’s or Grand Plaza. At times, it could get busy.😅 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riredsox Posted July 16 #24 Share Posted July 16 9 hours ago, mysticbluebmw said: I wouldn’t recommend doing OV on the Ascent. We’d cut through the hallway on Deck 3 a lot as did many others when getting off the forward elevator going to the MDR’s or Grand Plaza. At times, it could get busy.😅 I would still do that versus an OV that has a window that opens, cheaper and specialty restaurants with the money saved. I’ve done those IV and always feel like I’ve been ripped off and Celebrity knows it. Sailing Equinox in January in a true balcony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mysticbluebmw Posted July 16 #25 Share Posted July 16 24 minutes ago, riredsox said: I would still do that versus an OV that has a window that opens, cheaper and specialty restaurants with the money saved. I’ve done those IV and always feel like I’ve been ripped off and Celebrity knows it. Sailing Equinox in January in a true balcony. The IV is definitely subjective. I loved it, myself. I didn’t have to listen to my neighbors make noise on their balconies and my attendant always set the scene in the evening that dimmed the lights and closed the blind. I appreciated having the extra space in the cabin that was usable but would have been taken away by a dedicated balcony. I didn’t see any downside to it. But, like I said, it’s subjective, so I can totally see your point of view. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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