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The Big C
First Class Passenger
Member # 18633

posted 12-09-2008 12:57 PM

Look at this

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greybeard
First Class Passenger
Member # 5284

posted 12-09-2008 01:09 PM

I'm looking . . . at something which is clearly a ludicrous, impractical and uneconomic concept. The ship has about a third as many balcony cabins as contemporary designs, and comparatively little open deck space. It is unlikely ever to be built.

Where did this come from? If, Mr Big C, you are going to present us with something to see, can you please let us know where you found it.

[ 12-09-2008: Message edited by: greybeard ]

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The Big C
First Class Passenger
Member # 18633

posted 12-09-2008 01:31 PM

Hey Mr. Greybeard chill out obviously you want information on where I found it so i'll give it to you.

I found this picture on a message board. Thats all thats it.

Hey you never know someone may very well build a ship like this.

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Linerrich
First Class Passenger
Member # 4864

posted 12-09-2008 01:38 PM

This is a design from the 1980s, simply following the trend at that time for "some" balconies, and the majority of cabins with small, rectangular windows (think SOVEREIGN-Class.) It may have looked ground-breaking 20 years ago, but certainly not in the 21st Century.

Rich

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Frosty 4
First Class Passenger
Member # 5826

posted 12-09-2008 03:02 PM

I think it's OK. Surely some of the new ships have some of these ideas. Even though we like a balcony,but in reality how often are you out there? It's OK to check the weather conditions and relax and read a book while at sea. But most of the time (during the day) your in port and off the ship. I'm sure most cruisers DON'T sit out there at Night.
Frosty 4

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LeBarryboat
First Class Passenger
Member # 5308

posted 12-09-2008 03:33 PM

I don't mean to offend anyone, but I think the design is hideous and weird. It's not well balanced horizontally. Actually looks like someone's personal attempt to create a cruise ship using some sort of new software they got. In fact I'd like a crack at that software to see what kind of design I could come up with.

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lasuvidaboy
First Class Passenger
Member # 4527

posted 12-09-2008 06:25 PM

It has it's own version of 'Central Park' w/a bit of Solstice's 'Lawn' thrown in.

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joe at travelpage
Administrator
Member # 622

posted 12-09-2008 08:20 PM

quote:
Originally posted by The Big C:
Hey Mr. Greybeard chill out obviously you want information on where I found it so i'll give it to you.
I found this picture on a message board. Thats all thats it.
Hey you never know someone may very well build a ship like this.

Big C,

You are new here so welcome aboard.

Let me suggest you treat the other forum members with a bit more respect and think about what you are about to post before clicking on the "Add Reply" button. We have a photo gallery if you simply want to post pictures. This forum is for discussion.

Again, welcome aboard.

Joe at TravelPage.com

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dougnewman
First Class Passenger
Member # 11349

posted 12-09-2008 09:54 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Linerrich:
This is a design from the 1980s

That explains the poor (by today's standards) computer graphics. Definitely has a late '80s/early '90s look to it, as does the styling of the ship.

It's a good thing nobody built this thing; it's hideous. And that was a time period when people were still building ships that were gorgeous outside - well maybe only Royal Caribbean, with the stunning SOVEREIGN-class.

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The Big C
First Class Passenger
Member # 18633

posted 12-09-2008 11:23 PM

Sorry if I offended anyone sorry Joe and sorry greybeard if I offended you or if I spoke out of line

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GregD
First Class Passenger
Member # 4176

posted 12-09-2008 11:56 PM

The CGI looks strangely familiar, but I cant figure out where ive seen it before

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Cunard Fan
First Class Passenger
Member # 7530

posted 12-10-2008 12:17 AM

eww

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Malcolm @ cruisepage
Cruise Director
Member # 301

posted 12-10-2008 06:09 AM

It was clearly designed by somebody with good graphical skills but knows nothing about modern cruise ships.

The lack of bridge wings, balcony cabins (as pointed out by Greybeard) small funnels and yachty like tapered front superstructure are not practical for a profitable cruise ship. The number of lifeboats look minimal for what looks like a big ship.

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Salaison
First Class Passenger
Member # 4722

posted 12-10-2008 07:41 AM

Looks a bit like Canberra on steroids

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Jekyll
First Class Passenger
Member # 1878

posted 12-10-2008 07:59 AM

Clearly its computer generated but not a serious cruise ship design. Perhaps it is a graphic from some game i.e. Cruise Ship Tycoon (which I am sure it's not as I have that game and don't recognizeit) or something along those lines.

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mike sa
First Class Passenger
Member # 5957

posted 12-10-2008 09:58 AM

Well you couldn't do a 3 point turn driving this thing unless you had HUGE long rear view mirrors!

Can we officially now ask designers to stop putting vegetation on ships - it has been done now to death, it is not an attraction any more, some nice teak and deck chairs please - maybe ones with those pull out tvs like on planes - sort of scaled down personal MUTS !! (joke). No maybe try something really revolutionary like nice comfy deck chairs, nice deck, nice pool and hot tubs, enough stewards to get a drink when you need one, towels they don't make you jail your wife to get, and enough space that you won't hear every breath the next door chair makes as he will be a decnt space away. Oh and I know it is too much to ask and really a bit weird perhaps being on a ship and all but a view of the sea would be just dandy.

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SalamisFiloxenia (Tom...)
First Class Passenger
Member # 6702

posted 12-12-2008 08:45 AM

it does look just like the graphics from cruise ship tycoon, maybe a mod or something

[ 12-12-2008: Message edited by: VanGogh (Tom...) ]

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Malcolm @ cruisepage
Cruise Director
Member # 301

posted 12-12-2008 11:33 AM

quote:
Originally posted by mike sa:
Can we officially now ask designers to stop putting vegetation on ships - it has been done now to death...

I think we are just at the beginning of the foliage fad. There's plenty more to come!

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M Philly
First Class Passenger
Member # 13781

posted 12-12-2008 01:39 PM

I did notice one thing i liked. The pool area looks neat, looks like a walk-in beach effect pool. I guess like whats supposed to be on Oasis? Seems like a cool idea, and the picture makes it look like its designed to look like a "beach cove" with the rocks. Other than that, I agree with everyone else, ugly and not practical.

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