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Topic: New SOLSTICE Images

eroller
First Class Passenger
Member # 1649

posted 01-19-2008 04:35 PM

The ship just looks amazing to me. Like nothing we have seen before.

Ernie

New view looking aft:

Another aft view with the Sunset Bar:

The Solstice Deck (perhaps an adult area?)

Cellar Masters (wine tasting bar)

Two level Library (watch out QUEEN VICTORIA!)

Sunset Bar and Bocce Court

Patio on The Lawn - night view

The Sunset Bar

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Thad
First Class Passenger
Member # 1224

posted 01-19-2008 04:55 PM

What is the bar directly below the Sunset Bar? It looks like there are tables and chairs, couches and a bar to one side, all outside. Looks pretty nice.

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eroller
First Class Passenger
Member # 1649

posted 01-19-2008 05:04 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Thad:
What is the bar directly below the Sunset Bar? It looks like there are tables and chairs, couches and a bar to one side, all outside. Looks pretty nice.

This area hasn't been "officially" announced yet, but basically it's the Lido Cafe, or buffet restaurant.

Ernie

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Ernst
First Class Passenger
Member # 5369

posted 01-19-2008 05:49 PM

quote:
Originally posted by eroller:
The ship just looks amazing to me. Like nothing we have seen before.
Ernie
[...]

It is indeed very interesting. Like you I am nevertheless also a bit concerned whether the open deck space is sufficient. One can only hope that most passengers stay on their balconies. Thanks for posting these screen shots.

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Fairsky
First Class Passenger
Member # 781

posted 01-19-2008 09:13 PM

Those are some different looking lifeboat devits. is there any kind of conventional promenade deck? I know its not a wraparound, but it looks like the only view may be blocked by the low position of the lifeboats. Poor design if you ask me--a way of squeezing even more balconies above.

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mrblanche
First Class Passenger
Member # 714

posted 01-20-2008 09:16 AM

Good looking ship, but they stole the stern off the Leeward.

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recab
First Class Passenger
Member # 1677

posted 01-20-2008 10:45 AM

quote:
Originally posted by mrblanche:
Good looking ship, but they stole the stern off the Leeward.

I suppose you mean the Sally Albatross?

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Carlos Fernandez
First Class Passenger
Member # 6432

posted 01-20-2008 11:06 AM

quote:
Originally posted by recab:
I suppose you mean the Sally Albatross?

SA is also a very good looking ship, although Solstice's stern has a longer tail extension, which looks very good. I feel as if I were looking at a yacht, you can tell Martin Francis had something to do with her.

Why is she flying a Cayman flag in the renderings? I suppose she will be registered in Nassau.

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Jekyll
First Class Passenger
Member # 1878

posted 01-20-2008 11:59 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Carlos Fernandez:

Why is she flying a Cayman flag in the renderings? I suppose she will be registered in Nassau.

How could you spot it as the Cayman flag from the picture? The first thing I thought of was Bermuda.

Good eye!

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mrblanche
First Class Passenger
Member # 714

posted 01-20-2008 12:29 PM

quote:
Originally posted by recab:
I suppose you mean the Sally Albatross?

Nope, I mean the Silja Opera.

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Ernst
First Class Passenger
Member # 5369

posted 01-20-2008 12:45 PM

quote:
Originally posted by mrblanche:
Nope, I mean the Silja Opera.

Well, that is the Sally Albatross.

I do not see how her stern is similar to the stern of the Solistice class. It is actually very different.

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dmwnc1
Cruise Director
Member # 3785

posted 01-20-2008 12:56 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Ernst:
Well, that is the Sally Albatross. I do not see how her stern is similar to the stern of the Solistice class. It is actually very different.

Still a bit similar though:

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PamM
First Class Passenger
Member # 2127

posted 01-20-2008 01:13 PM

Well Cristal has a far superior funnel imho.

Pam

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recab
First Class Passenger
Member # 1677

posted 01-20-2008 01:14 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Ernst:

Well, that is the Sally Albatross.

Thanks Ernst!

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dougnewman
First Class Passenger
Member # 11349

posted 01-20-2008 01:30 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Jekyll:
How could you spot it as the Cayman flag from the picture? The first thing I thought of was Bermuda.

I certainly can't tell what it is, other than that it's a defaced Red Ensign. Could be the Cayman Islands, Bermuda, or any number of other things.

But large merchant ships generally fly an undefaced Red Ensign if registered in these places, so entirely apart from the fact that she'll probably be registered in the Bahamas, whatever she's flying makes no sense.

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Ernst
First Class Passenger
Member # 5369

posted 01-20-2008 02:25 PM

quote:
Originally posted by dmwnc1:
Still a bit similar though:

Very remotely - they are similar like many, many sterns are similar. The 'collar' or duck tail on the Solistice stern is actually rather unique.

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dmwnc1
Cruise Director
Member # 3785

posted 01-20-2008 03:13 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Ernst:
Very remotely - they are similar like many, many sterns are similar. The 'collar' or duck tail on the Solistice stern is actually rather unique.

I cant remember another cruise ship that had, or has ever had, a stern that angled so obliquely as these two have in common. Were there others? Maybe someone can refresh my memory. And I do remember another cruise ship having a duck tail type sponson but I cant remember the name?

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Ernst
First Class Passenger
Member # 5369

posted 01-20-2008 03:23 PM

quote:
Originally posted by dmwnc1:
I cant remember another cruise ship that had, or has ever had, a stern that angled so obliquely as these two have in common. Were there others? Maybe someone can refresh my memory.
[ 01-20-2008: Message edited by: dmwnc1 ]

Europa

AidaDiva

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dmwnc1
Cruise Director
Member # 3785

posted 01-20-2008 03:27 PM

THANKS for the refresher course. How about ships with sponsons?

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finn-yards
First Class Passenger
Member # 5541

posted 01-20-2008 03:37 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Ernst:
Europa
AidaDiva

yes. but first Aida ship took it´s inspiration from Sally Albatross. And Europa were built by same company that built SA

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Ernst
First Class Passenger
Member # 5369

posted 01-20-2008 03:54 PM

quote:
Originally posted by finn-yards:
yes. but first Aida ship took it´s inspiration from Sally Albatross.

This is of course true - finally, they wanted to buy Sally Albatross to become their first ship.

Other ships with a similar stern are maybe the Silversea ships (both types) - it is a bit far fetched as they are much less inclined.

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Ernst
First Class Passenger
Member # 5369

posted 01-20-2008 04:10 PM

quote:
Originally posted by dmwnc1:
THANKS for the refresher course. How about ships with sponsons?

There are quite some (and not all are additions to the stern) - the former Monterey , Prinsesse Ragnhild, Athena ex Stockholm has a massive addition at the stern (some would call that a duck tail) - like Holiday Dream ex Europa or some of the earlier Carnival ships - and many, many more.

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mrblanche
First Class Passenger
Member # 714

posted 01-20-2008 06:05 PM

And there is a "ducktail" on the Voyager class ships...although their stern is more like a '53 Buick than anything else.

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cruiseshipluver
First Class Passenger
Member # 5104

posted 01-20-2008 07:29 PM

The davits on the Solstice...looks like davits that are onboard the Vista-class ships...they don't look any different...

Thanks Ernie for the screen shots. Solstice and this class are certainly the best looking and with design onboard features and 'innovations' in a cruiseship for a long time.

cruiseshipluver

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Ernst
First Class Passenger
Member # 5369

posted 01-20-2008 07:53 PM

quote:
Originally posted by cruiseshipluver:
[...] Solstice and this class are certainly the best looking and with design onboard features and 'innovations' in a cruiseship for a long time.
cruiseshipluver

I agree when it comes to the exterior - concerning innovations one must not forget AidaDiva. Not that Solistice is not innovative - but AidaDiva had many very new features. So it's maybe not a that long time.

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