cruisewmn Posted December 4, 2008 #1 Share Posted December 4, 2008 While I've found plenty of pictures of the Solstice Sky Suites, I haven't seen any of the AFT suites. Does anyone have any photos??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisewmn Posted December 5, 2008 Author #2 Share Posted December 5, 2008 Nobody took any photos???:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MileHighCruiserGuy Posted December 5, 2008 #3 Share Posted December 5, 2008 All of the photos on this blog entry are of aft Suite #2148. I probably have a few more, or higher resolution if you need them. Overall, the aft suite felt a bit deeper than the same category on the side of the ship. And, this one had the balcony that was covered from the overhang of the Oceanview Grill/Bar. We noticed a bit of noise from sliding tables/chairs around in the bar area above. It shared a "private" entry alcove with #2146 http://blog.globaltraveldestinations.com/default.asp?TopicID=160 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruise47 Posted December 5, 2008 #4 Share Posted December 5, 2008 Wow!!! There are some awesome pictures of the whole ship on this web site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisewmn Posted December 8, 2008 Author #5 Share Posted December 8, 2008 MileHighCruiserGuy- Thanks for the photos. Great shots!:) I guess I should have been more specific in my request (I didn't realize that there were Aft Sky Suites that were traditional in shape). I should have asked for any CORNER AFT Sky Suite photos. I'm interested to see the round window on the side of the suite and how the cabin is situated with the slanted window to the balcony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txsloth Posted December 8, 2008 #6 Share Posted December 8, 2008 MileHighCruiserGuy-Thanks for the photos. Great shots!:) I guess I should have been more specific in my request (I didn't realize that there were Aft Sky Suites that were traditional in shape). I should have asked for any CORNER AFT Sky Suite photos. I'm interested to see the round window on the side of the suite and how the cabin is situated with the slanted window to the balcony. Sorry, no photos that I can figure out how to post. However, we were in one of these on the Penthouse Deck. The round window is very cool and makes a quite comfortable lounger. I think the furniture in these is laid out generally the same as in the other Sky Suites. The door to the veranda is at an angle, but contrary to how the deck plans appear on Celebrity's website, at least 1/3 of the veranda is oriented facing directly aft. Does that help/make sense? In other words, these verandas are sort of boomerang shaped. Our friends were in a corner aft Sky Suite on deck 10--I think eventually these are going to have to be a 3rd class of Sky Suite as the verandas are partially obstructed by window washing equipment. I also liked our 11th deck suite better--it may have been my imagination, but it felt like ours was a little wider, if perhaps not as long. Also, their sofa shared the wall with the bed--our sofa faced aft and was right under the porthole. I'd be happy to answer any questions you have about these rooms. I don't know if I made it clear, but I loved these suites and will have a hard time trying anything else. In fact, these suites were the only thing about Solstice that I liked better than the Constellation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BettyNL Posted December 9, 2008 #7 Share Posted December 9, 2008 cruisewmn: We also have an AFT Sky Suite "corner" and would love to see what that looks like both inside & out..... txsloth: Thanks for the explanation; we'll be on Deck 9 so hopefully no window washing equipment problems !! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erms Posted December 9, 2008 #8 Share Posted December 9, 2008 Sorry, no photos that I can figure out how to post. However, we were in one of these on the Penthouse Deck. The round window is very cool and makes a quite comfortable lounger. I think the furniture in these is laid out generally the same as in the other Sky Suites. The door to the veranda is at an angle, but contrary to how the deck plans appear on Celebrity's website, at least 1/3 of the veranda is oriented facing directly aft. Does that help/make sense? In other words, these verandas are sort of boomerang shaped. Our friends were in a corner aft Sky Suite on deck 10--I think eventually these are going to have to be a 3rd class of Sky Suite as the verandas are partially obstructed by window washing equipment. I also liked our 11th deck suite better--it may have been my imagination, but it felt like ours was a little wider, if perhaps not as long. Also, their sofa shared the wall with the bed--our sofa faced aft and was right under the porthole. I'd be happy to answer any questions you have about these rooms. I don't know if I made it clear, but I loved these suites and will have a hard time trying anything else. In fact, these suites were the only thing about Solstice that I liked better than the Constellation. Aft Sky Suites are S1 while the others are S2. I can't recall exactly what deck but we saw two of the S1 suites during a cabin crawl. The one on the starboard side had two poles/post in the rooms while the port side had one pole. One pole in each had the pole/post next to the bed. I have booked one of these S1 cabins and will be keeping regardless of the pole/post. And no I didn't take pictures which clearly was a mistake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txsloth Posted December 9, 2008 #9 Share Posted December 9, 2008 Aft Sky Suites are S1 while the others are S2. I can't recall exactly what deck but we saw two of the S1 suites during a cabin crawl. The one on the starboard side had two poles/post in the rooms while the port side had one pole. One pole in each had the pole/post next to the bed. I have booked one of these S1 cabins and will be keeping regardless of the pole/post. And no I didn't take pictures which clearly was a mistake. Ours on deck 11 had 2 poles, including 1 right up against the bed--I was afraid I'd hurt myself in the middle of the night, but it didn't end up being a problem at all. Our friends on deck 10 had 1 pole which was more centrally located. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erms Posted December 9, 2008 #10 Share Posted December 9, 2008 Ours on deck 11 had 2 poles, including 1 right up against the bed--I was afraid I'd hurt myself in the middle of the night, but it didn't end up being a problem at all. Our friends on deck 10 had 1 pole which was more centrally located. Were you both on the same side of the ship? In otherwords port or starboard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txsloth Posted December 10, 2008 #11 Share Posted December 10, 2008 Were you both on the same side of the ship? In otherwords port or starboard? Ours with 2 poles was port--theirs with 1 was starboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisewmn Posted December 10, 2008 Author #12 Share Posted December 10, 2008 Thanks for all of the above information. I never imagined that they wouldn't all be identical. Having posts in the cabins sounds strange. Still, if I'm on a cruise, I'm happy.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BettyNL Posted December 16, 2008 #13 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Just bringing this forward and hoping that (by now) one of our previous Solstice cruisers has been in this category and can give a report and "possibly" pictures !! :D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nps001 Posted December 16, 2008 #14 Share Posted December 16, 2008 I have some picture of the corner SS on Solstice. I will try to post them this weekend. I though this room was huge with a great lay out. It is certainly bigger than the SS I have been in on M and C class ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
signman Posted December 16, 2008 #15 Share Posted December 16, 2008 I visited an S1, aft corner, last week. Awesome IMHO. Bathroom seemed nicer than a Celebrity suite. Nice sitting area and plenty of cabinetry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ma Bell Posted December 16, 2008 #16 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Here's a couple. Thanks to Larry for sharing.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ma Bell Posted December 16, 2008 #17 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Just bumping the photos up for those who wanted to see them.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhead05 Posted December 16, 2008 #18 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Just bringing this forward and hoping that (by now) one of our previous Solstice cruisers has been in this category and can give a report and "possibly" pictures !! :D:D Hi, Betty! I don't have any photos, but if you click on your screen name at the top of your post, it will take you to the photo of YOU I told you about on our cruise!:) I hope we can keep in touch! My email is rcbills at verizon dot net. Miss you guys! Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BettyNL Posted December 16, 2008 #19 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Ma Belll: Thank you, thank you, thank you............. The pictures of 'my' corner AFT Sky Suite is a wonderful Holiday present :D Now just have to wait eleven months for our TA on EQUINOX !! ;) redhead: Thanks for the tip; sending you an e-mail........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Napi's Mom Posted December 16, 2008 #20 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Ours with 2 poles was port--theirs with 1 was starboard. Can't imagine that having posts in the SS cabins was in orig. design, wondering if some structural flaw showed up after a certain point that couldn't be corrected any other way for needed support??:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ma Bell Posted December 16, 2008 #21 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Ma Belll: Thank you, thank you, thank you............. The pictures of 'my' corner AFT Sky Suite is a wonderful Holiday present :D Now just have to wait eleven months for our TA on EQUINOX !! ;) redhead: Thanks for the tip; sending you an e-mail........ Betty, You're more than welcome. They look even better in person. We have one on the TA too and will also be celebrating 40 years on Nov. 1st.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BettyNL Posted December 16, 2008 #22 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Ma Bell: Who would think we have something else in common?? Our 40th is on November 16th, also to be celebrated on the TA !! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nps001 Posted December 19, 2008 #23 Share Posted December 19, 2008 I finally updated the pictures from the two day cruise. There are several pictures of the aft SS. I barely noticed the support pole in the room. Quite honestly, this was my favorite of all the Sky Suites I have stayed in (C and M class) and I would book this room without hesitation. I didnt get pictures of it, but there is a huge foyer outside the cabin door that is shared with the adjoining cabin. The room was quiet as this foyer blocked any hallway noise completely. To see the pictures, click on my link below my signature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisewmn Posted December 19, 2008 Author #24 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Thanks for the photos! I have to admit, I'm not crazy about the pole in the room. Plus, I don't like the TV so far away from the sofa area. Still, it looks like a beautiful suite. Thanks again!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julleea522 Posted January 20, 2009 #25 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Will be taking Solstice Med cruise staying is an aft sky suite on sky deck - pole, poles? Is this a poor choice and should I change cabins to different deck? Looked like the corner aft had a somewhat larger verandah - illusion? Love these message boards:o Overall stateroom looks amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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