cimarrongirl Posted July 28, 2009 #1 Share Posted July 28, 2009 (edited) We just booked three cabins mid-ship on Sunrise deck #s, 7177,7179 & 7181 are these cabin obstructed by the X? Has anyone had any of these cabins? Also does Solstice have laundry facilities where you can do it yourself? Edited July 28, 2009 by cimarrongirl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainer Posted July 28, 2009 #2 Share Posted July 28, 2009 I've been on Solstice but only way forward on 6th level, so I don't know about the X on the 7th deck. But I can tell you that there is no self-service laundry on Solstice. You will get a 'special' discount bag a day or so before end of cruise. Stuff it full for about $20-25. I usually do this as I like to pack clean clothes to bring home -- they pack smaller than used ones. You will love the Solstice - I went in March and will be on again in November. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ourlol Posted July 29, 2009 #3 Share Posted July 29, 2009 Hi, We have staterooms 7231+7235 for the sailing which leaves on the 7th August. Both will be partially affected by the X on the balcony glass. I'll let you know what we thought once we get back. For all that I think the fact that our view will not be obstructed by the lifeboats below will more than compensate for the fact that the X is there. Most of the time when I look out at the horizon I am stood up against the railing of the balcony... of which the X will play no part. Laura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrierjohn Posted July 29, 2009 #4 Share Posted July 29, 2009 We just booked three cabins mid-ship on Sunrise deck #s, 7177,7179 & 7181 are these cabin obstructed by the X? Has anyone had any of these cabins? Also does Solstice have laundry facilities where you can do it yourself? None of these cabins will have the X on the glass. Only some of the cabins on the midships hump, 7221-7239 & 7266-7284 on your deck, have the X markings. On our Feb 2010 Carib. cruise our cabin on deck 9 will have part of the X on it, but I am hoping it won't spoil our view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonklily Posted July 30, 2009 #5 Share Posted July 30, 2009 What do you mean about the "X" markings? I just booked Cabin 7184, Sunrise Deck, on the Solstice. Are you referring to something being on the balcony wall and/or on the door into the cabin? If so, is the view obstructed in anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonklily Posted July 30, 2009 #6 Share Posted July 30, 2009 Meant to say, 7284, not 7184. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ourlol Posted July 30, 2009 #7 Share Posted July 30, 2009 I just booked Cabin 7184, Sunrise Deck, on the Solstice. Are you sure that's the correct stateroom number. According to the deck plans for Sunrise 7184 is an inside! The X to which folk are referring is, I believe, a type of film which has been applied to the balcony glass of the cabins which make up the hump on the side of the ship. From a distance anyone looking back at the ship will see the letter X reflected back at them. Here are photos (taken by Aquahound) which have been posted on other threads discussing the X obstruction. Here is the photo showing the glass with part of the "X" from the inside. I'm not sure, but if your stateroom is 7284 (and not 7184) as stated then I don't "think" you will be affected at all. Laura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinNole Posted July 30, 2009 #8 Share Posted July 30, 2009 Here is a listing of cabins affected by the X on the side of Solstice. I can't find the link to the pdf doc. We had originally booked 7178, I believe it was and after reading comments and seeing pictures, we booked a different cabin on deck 8. I've read that some people didn't have a problem with the obstruction but I was glad I changed my cabin. Continental Deck 6216 No Obstruction 6218 No Obstruction 6220 Mostly Obstructed 6222 All is Obstructed 6224 No Obstruction 6226 No Obstruction 6228 No Obstruction 6230 Partial Obstruction 6232 Mostly Obstructed 6234 Partial Obstruction Sunrise Deck 7266 No Obstruction 7268 No Obstruction 7270 Partial Obstruction 7272 Mostly/All Obstructed 7274 Partial Obstruction 7276 Partial Obstruction 7278 Mostly/All Obstructed 7280 Partial Obstruction 7282 No Obstruction 7284 No Obstruction Vista Deck 8234 No Obstruction 8236 No Obstruction 8238 No Obstruction 8240 Partial Obstruction 8242 Mostly/All Obstructed 8244 Mostly/All Obstructed 8246 Partial Obstruction 8248 No Obstruction 8250 No Obstruction 8252 No Obstruction Panorama Deck 9272 No Obstruction 9274 No Obstruction 9276 No Obstruction 9278 Partial Obstruction 9280 Mostly/All Obstructed 9282 Mostly/All Obstructed 9284 Partial Obstruction 9286 No Obstruction 9288 No Obstruction 9290 No Obstruction Sky Deck 1110 No Obstruction 1112 Very Small Obstruction 1114 Mostly Obstructed 1116 Mostly Obstructed 1118 No Obstruction Penthouse Deck 1612 Partial Obstruction 1614 Partial Obstruction 1616 Partial Obstruction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonklily Posted July 30, 2009 #9 Share Posted July 30, 2009 Thank you so much for posting the partial list. I feel much better now that I know our cabin 7284 on Sunrise has no "X" obstruction at all. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jspirit Posted July 30, 2009 #10 Share Posted July 30, 2009 Does anybody know if the hump balconies on the new Equinox also have that X film? From the photo it looks like they may have avoided it . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinNole Posted July 31, 2009 #11 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Does anybody know if the hump balconies on the new Equinox also have that X film? From the photo it looks like they may have avoided it . I think I saw a thread a day or two ago that said that Equinox did not have the "X" covering the balconies. Sure hope it stays that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polly2us Posted July 31, 2009 #12 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Other odd nos. of the cabins of the Solstice such as 6227 which will be our cabin. I notice this part of the ship juts out so I am wondering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamburg Avon Lady Posted August 14, 2009 #13 Share Posted August 14, 2009 :) The photos of the balcony on the Hump are very helpful --- thank you, so much --- seems the coating has a mirror-effect back to the cabin. No real issue at all. However, I am happy that our balcony glass is just "partially covered". To the post just before me --- I think the "X" design is on both sides of the Solstice. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamburg Avon Lady Posted August 14, 2009 #14 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Other odd nos. of the cabins of the Solstice such as6227 which will be our cabin. I notice this part of the ship juts out so I am wondering. :) As far as I can determine --- your balcony glass should be completely clear. Great cabin location by the way --- as you are on Deck 6 --- you may see the lifeboats as you look "down" but out to the horizon will be fine. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellyclayt Posted August 15, 2009 #15 Share Posted August 15, 2009 Does anyone know if the Eclipse will be have the same obstructions? Are you sure that's the correct stateroom number. According to the deck plans for Sunrise 7184 is an inside! The X to which folk are referring is, I believe, a type of film which has been applied to the balcony glass of the cabins which make up the hump on the side of the ship. From a distance anyone looking back at the ship will see the letter X reflected back at them. Here are photos (taken by Aquahound) which have been posted on other threads discussing the X obstruction. Here is the photo showing the glass with part of the "X" from the inside. I'm not sure, but if your stateroom is 7284 (and not 7184) as stated then I don't "think" you will be affected at all. Laura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FritzG Posted March 14, 2010 #16 Share Posted March 14, 2010 Here is a listing of cabins affected by the X on the side of Solstice. I can't find the link to the pdf doc. We had originally booked 7178, I believe it was and after reading comments and seeing pictures, we booked a different cabin on deck 8. I've read that some people didn't have a problem with the obstruction but I was glad I changed my cabin. Continental Deck 6216 No Obstruction 6218 No Obstruction 6220 Mostly Obstructed 6222 All is Obstructed 6224 No Obstruction 6226 No Obstruction 6228 No Obstruction 6230 Partial Obstruction 6232 Mostly Obstructed 6234 Partial Obstruction Sunrise Deck 7266 No Obstruction 7268 No Obstruction 7270 Partial Obstruction 7272 Mostly/All Obstructed 7274 Partial Obstruction 7276 Partial Obstruction 7278 Mostly/All Obstructed 7280 Partial Obstruction 7282 No Obstruction 7284 No Obstruction Vista Deck 8234 No Obstruction 8236 No Obstruction 8238 No Obstruction 8240 Partial Obstruction 8242 Mostly/All Obstructed 8244 Mostly/All Obstructed 8246 Partial Obstruction 8248 No Obstruction 8250 No Obstruction 8252 No Obstruction Panorama Deck 9272 No Obstruction 9274 No Obstruction 9276 No Obstruction 9278 Partial Obstruction 9280 Mostly/All Obstructed 9282 Mostly/All Obstructed 9284 Partial Obstruction 9286 No Obstruction 9288 No Obstruction 9290 No Obstruction Sky Deck 1110 No Obstruction 1112 Very Small Obstruction 1114 Mostly Obstructed 1116 Mostly Obstructed 1118 No Obstruction Penthouse Deck 1612 Partial Obstruction 1614 Partial Obstruction 1616 Partial Obstruction Is the X only on the starboard side? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jd1966 Posted March 15, 2010 #17 Share Posted March 15, 2010 (edited) Port side too. We had 9223 which was partially obstructed. Edited March 15, 2010 by jd1966 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wubulous1 Posted March 25, 2011 #18 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Your list indicates CS 1114 on Solstice is mostly obstructed by the Celebrity X. Another poster indicated it was not obstructed. Does anyone know if it is obstructed or not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mac_tlc Posted March 25, 2011 #19 Share Posted March 25, 2011 (edited) Here is a picture of our balcony on the Solstice, cabin 8238: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3102/4561320005_cffb453bf7.jpg While not a huge deal, the obstruction was somewhat of a nuisance. The "X" is only on the Solstice. mac_tlc Edited March 25, 2011 by mac_tlc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mac_tlc Posted March 25, 2011 #20 Share Posted March 25, 2011 (edited) After our 4/2010 sailing, I attempted to figure out where the "X" was, as others have done. Here is my list: For decks 6 through 9: Here is every cabin on the hump for the Solstice:: Cabins with full “X” : 6220, 6230, 6221, 6231, 7272, 7278, 7227, 7233, 8240, 8242, 8267, 8269, 9280, 9282, 9225, 9227 Cabins with partial “X” : 6218, 6222, 6228, 6232, 6219, 6223, 6229, 6233, 7270, 7274, 7276, 7280, , 7225, 7229, 7231, 7235, 8238, 8244, 8265, 8271, 9278, 9284, 9223, 9229 Cabins with No “X” : 6216, 6224, 6226, 6234, 6217, 6225, 6227, 6235, 7266, 7268, 7282, 7284, 7221, 7223, 7237, 7239, 8232, 8234, 8236, 8246, 8248, 8250, 8259, 8261, 8263, 8273, 8275, 8277, 9272, 9274, 9276, 9286, 9288, 9290, 9217, 9219, 9221, 9231, 9233, 9235 Here is a link to my trip report from that cruise, which contains a lengthy discussion on the "X" and some more photos of 8238. If I were to do it all over again, I would try to get a "no obstruction" balcony. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1190762 mac_tlc Edited March 25, 2011 by mac_tlc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szinski Posted January 23, 2012 #21 Share Posted January 23, 2012 We just returned from Celebrity Solstice (room 9284) and the photo shown here is a bit misleading. Yes, the stripe is exactly as shown in the above photo, but it's semi-transparent (not mirror-like as shown above). So it appears that they've changed the material. That means you can see the ocean through the material much like looking through a pair of sunglasses. I have a photo which shows this, I'll upload it tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szinski Posted January 24, 2012 #22 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Here is what the portion of the "X" looked like from our room (9284). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarolynAustralia Posted November 21, 2016 #23 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Here is a listing of cabins affected by the X on the side of Solstice. I can't find the link to the pdf doc. We had originally booked 7178, I believe it was and after reading comments and seeing pictures, we booked a different cabin on deck 8. I've read that some people didn't have a problem with the obstruction but I was glad I changed my cabin. 7266 No Obstruction 7268 No Obstruction 7270 Partial Obstruction 7272 Mostly/All Obstructed 7274 Partial Obstruction 7276 Partial Obstruction 7278 Mostly/All Obstructed 7280 Partial Obstruction 7282 No Obstruction 7284 No Obstruction Thanks So much for compiling this list. We are in 7284 in October 2017. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wansbrough Posted November 29, 2016 #24 Share Posted November 29, 2016 We are in 7276 in February so will try and remember to come back here with photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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