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Topic: Possible RCI Sunshine Class Rendering

nycruiser
First Class Passenger
Member # 960

posted 08-06-2012 11:42 AM

Found this rendering online. It is a possibility it is the RCI's Sunshine class. What does everyone think?

file:///C:/Users/jsgobbo/Downloads/sunshine.jpg

[ 08-06-2012: Message edited by: nycruiser ]

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dmwnc1
Cruise Director
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posted 08-07-2012 12:31 AM

Nothing is showing up...

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rd77
First Class Passenger
Member # 2117

posted 08-07-2012 03:59 AM

Yes, the blogger has already removed the image, so chances are it was real!

You can still see a small thumbnail when you look at the blogger's Tumblr page (check the thumbnail top left, with the "2" superimposed on it):

http://pazzoperilmare.tumblr.com/

As could be expected perhaps, it looks like a shrunken Oasis-class.

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PamM
First Class Passenger
Member # 2127

posted 08-07-2012 05:23 AM

The image was reblogged and can be seen here or here.... providing they still work

Pam

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buddhaJoe
First Class Passenger
Member # 4356

posted 08-07-2012 05:44 AM

another step in ship designing history

i do hope these are not true...but then again
what can you expect?

Joe

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DAMBROSI2
First Class Passenger
Member # 35998

posted 08-07-2012 09:31 AM

I'm with you Joe, another floating mistake in design...I really prefer the other designs of the past over the apartment looking, or condo looking cruise ships of today. MHO.

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FuzzyFish
First Class Passenger
Member # 33185

posted 08-07-2012 12:09 PM

While I don't have much problems with the "floating condo" look with 7+ decks of balconies, that profile (the stern in particular, the rest just looks like any other new ship today) is all sorts of terrible.

Not good.

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Globaliser
First Class Passenger
Member # 4153

posted 08-09-2012 04:17 AM

quote:
Originally posted by PamM:
The image was reblogged and can be seen here or here.... providing they still work

This one should now work independently of any whims of bloggers.

[ 08-09-2012: Message edited by: Globaliser ]

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Waynaro
First Class Passenger
Member # 3484

posted 08-09-2012 03:29 PM

I hope that is not the Sunshine.. A new design philosophy for RCI?

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DEIx15x8
First Class Passenger
Member # 14958

posted 08-09-2012 07:35 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Waynaro:
I hope that is not the Sunshine.. A new design philosophy for RCI?

I'm not so sure how new it is. It seems like it is mainly elements from the Solstice and Oasis class combined. If it was the original picture and not a picture of a picture dated months ago I would have guessed it was a fan made ship.

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Carlos Fernandez
First Class Passenger
Member # 6432

posted 08-09-2012 09:21 PM

New-builds are moving towards a less sleek exterior with little impact on aerodynamics, lower operating costs and increased revenue, in this case form follows function. There is little to tell from a candid photograph of a conceptual rendering. I'm sure Royal Caribbean will surprise.

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Fairsky
First Class Passenger
Member # 781

posted 08-15-2012 11:45 AM

I believe the rendering is legit, and it reveals some interesting design evolution for Royal Caribbean.

1. It appears Sunshine will have some kind of Oasis-like boardwalk at the aft of the ship. That is the only way to explain the superstructure ending before the aft of the hull. How open and wide will this space be given Sunshine's smaller size? We don't know yet.

2. Where is the Viking Crown? There does not appear to be a lounge connected to the funnel base. It may be far aft of the funnel with a view over the boardwalk.

3. The 2-deck high glass area at the aft of the hull...a spectacular public space? Restaurant? Doubtful...I'm guessing these are the loft cabins introduced on Oasis but positioned much lower on the ship.

4. The forward superstructure and bow look very much like Royal Princess and Nor. Breakaway. The upright/short prow appears to be becoming an industry norm as designers try to cram as many cabins as possible onto each hull.

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hydrojim
First Class Passenger
Member # 17351

posted 08-18-2012 12:36 PM

I'd be surprised if this isn't the Sunshine project. It looks different from the outside than my minds eye had anticipated. I thought there would be more large glass windows to the interior of the ship like the Radiance class. A 3 story glass window letting light into the royal promenade with exterior elevators was what I had envisioned. Not so in this rendering.

My guess is a mini Oasis in someway. The question is how they can do this with the limited width Meyerwerft can build. I'm not sure the shipyard could go any wider than the Voyager/Freedom class of ships. There are some things about this rendering that remind you of the Solstice class in a way.

Jim

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