FManke Posted July 2, 2020 Report Posted July 2, 2020 My wife and I really love the Solariums on RC. So much that that may be one of the determining factors on picking a ship and cruise, as silly as that might seem. With that being said, which RC ship has the best solarium and why? Happy cruising! Quote
twangster Posted July 2, 2020 Report Posted July 2, 2020 Quantum class have the best Solarium. The layout, size and design gives it visual appeal with different water features and quad-ish hot tubs with awesome forward views. The pool isn't suitable for laps, it's more of a sitting pool so the only drawback is for folks looking for a deepwater pool to swim in. KristiZ, DMLM, wstephensi and 9 others 8 4 Quote
Jolly Ogre Posted July 2, 2020 Report Posted July 2, 2020 To closed in...I prefer the Oasis class solarium. Quote
twangster Posted July 2, 2020 Report Posted July 2, 2020 A close second for me is the newly amplified Oasis solarium. I like the outdoor solarium area on this ship more so than her sisters. No deep pool either though. JohnK6404, WAAAYTOOO, RWDW1204 and 2 others 4 1 Quote
Lovetocruise2002 Posted July 2, 2020 Report Posted July 2, 2020 Any RC Solarium without kids is a great one! For me, it's a close tie between the Quantum class and Oasis class ones. RWDW1204, USFFrank and ehw51 3 Quote
JohnK6404 Posted July 2, 2020 Report Posted July 2, 2020 Quick note... Harmony is the only Oasis class ship that does not have a pool in the solarium... dr martini 1 Quote
FManke Posted July 2, 2020 Author Report Posted July 2, 2020 4 minutes ago, JohnK6404 said: Quick note... Harmony is the only Oasis class ship that does not have a pool in the solarium... That's a deal breaker dr martini, MelKaps, DDaley and 2 others 5 Quote
DMLM Posted July 2, 2020 Report Posted July 2, 2020 I would agree on the Quantum class ships. We sailed on Anthem (first Quantum for us) and found that the solarium was a big reason we love that class now. The solarium is laid out effectively with nice loungers and pods. It also has a little swing in front of the pool. My wife and I enjoyed a little swing and chat like we were kids (we are in our 50's). I do not think you can go wrong on that class or that solarium! ehw51 1 Quote
ehw51 Posted July 2, 2020 Report Posted July 2, 2020 1 hour ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: Any RC Solarium without kids is a great one! we find it the perfect place to go when we board the Anthem, especially in the fall or early spring. bypass the windjammer crowds, Bistro opens up we get a pate of food and just relax till we can go to our cabin, and it is the perfect place to just relax during the cruise. Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote
Dad2Cue Posted July 2, 2020 Report Posted July 2, 2020 @twangster How do you take such fantastic photos. You must be a professional. I would have to agree that Quantum class has the best solarium. I have been on a cruise when the outdoor temperature was too cold to enjoy a cruise. No worries in the Quantum class solarium. twangster and ehw51 1 1 Quote
Lovetocruise2002 Posted July 2, 2020 Report Posted July 2, 2020 6 minutes ago, Dad2Cue said: @twangster How do you take such fantastic photos. You must be a professional. Umm...have you seen all his blogs? He's a bot. teddy, twangster, WAAAYTOOO and 3 others 6 Quote
twangster Posted July 2, 2020 Report Posted July 2, 2020 2 hours ago, DMLM said: It also has a little swing in front of the pool. My wife and I enjoyed a little swing and chat like we were kids (we are in our 50's). I do not think you can go wrong on that class or that solarium! Did someone mention the swing? Ovation doesn't have this swing. DMLM 1 Quote
FManke Posted July 2, 2020 Author Report Posted July 2, 2020 8 minutes ago, twangster said: Did someone mention the swing? Ovation doesn't have this swing. Is that where the "swingers" hang out? Dan Curtis, WAAAYTOOO, DMLM and 2 others 3 1 1 Quote
YOLO Posted July 2, 2020 Report Posted July 2, 2020 Ceil and I love the Celebrity and Royal Solariums ehw51 1 Quote
Pooch Posted July 3, 2020 Report Posted July 3, 2020 Stop!!!! I’ve been closing my eyes & plugging my ears when you all talk about the larger ships. So far we have happily stayed small (Majesty, Mariner, Rhapsody in Feb). How am I supposed to do that when you show me pictures like that?!?!! KristiZ 1 Quote
Matt Posted July 3, 2020 Report Posted July 3, 2020 Radiance Class has the best Solariums. While I do think Quantum Class solariums are nice, the Radiance Class is perfect. Lots of glass, beautiful backdrop and good mix of space (plus it has Park Cafe inside!) RWDW1204, FManke, KWofPerth and 1 other 4 Quote
Dad2Cue Posted July 3, 2020 Report Posted July 3, 2020 3 hours ago, Pooch said: Stop!!!! I’ve been closing my eyes & plugging my ears when you all talk about the larger ships. So far we have happily stayed small (Majesty, Mariner, Rhapsody in Feb). How am I supposed to do that when you show me pictures like that?!?!! @Pooch My first cruises were on Freedom class ships (all three) and then worked up to the larger Quantum and Oasis class ships. All of them are very nice. Now when I see @Matt pictures below --- I think the smaller ships look very tempting. 33 minutes ago, Matt said: Radiance Class has the best Solariums. While I do think Quantum Class solariums are nice, the Radiance Class is perfect. Lots of glass, beautiful backdrop and good mix of space (plus it has Park Cafe inside!) Quote
rjac Posted July 3, 2020 Report Posted July 3, 2020 20 hours ago, DMLM said: I would agree on the Quantum class ships. We sailed on Anthem (first Quantum for us) and found that the solarium was a big reason we love that class now. The solarium is laid out effectively with nice loungers and pods. It also has a little swing in front of the pool. My wife and I enjoyed a little swing and chat like we were kids (we are in our 50's). I do not think you can go wrong on that class or that solarium! Only thing we found not so good about the Anthem's solarium was the fact that you can not open any windows and they do not retract portions of the roof. We were on the Anthem last June going to Bermuda and it So got pretty warm in there. Why you may ask? Well the Anthem was the Royal ship in 2016, if my memory serves me right, that was headed for a hurricane, changed its course and ran into another storm at sea. The roof and many windows were open in the solarium and she took on massive amounts of water with serious damage. So now it's SOP (standard operating procedure) for the Anthem to keep her solarium buttoned up. ehw51 1 Quote
Pooch Posted July 3, 2020 Report Posted July 3, 2020 39 minutes ago, Matt said: Radiance Class has the best Solariums. While I do think Quantum Class solariums are nice, the Radiance Class is perfect. Lots of glass, beautiful backdrop and good mix of space (plus it has Park Cafe inside!) Ooooh is that Brilliance? Quote
Matt Posted July 3, 2020 Report Posted July 3, 2020 34 minutes ago, Pooch said: Ooooh is that Brilliance? Yup! Quote
SpeedNoodles Posted July 3, 2020 Report Posted July 3, 2020 1 hour ago, Matt said: Radiance Class has the best Solariums. While I do think Quantum Class solariums are nice, the Radiance Class is perfect. Lots of glass, beautiful backdrop and good mix of space (plus it has Park Cafe inside!) Plus.....elephants. It's difficult to beat elephants. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote
twangster Posted July 3, 2020 Report Posted July 3, 2020 29 minutes ago, rjac said: if my memory serves me right, that was headed for a hurricane, changed its course and ran into another storm at sea. The roof and many windows were open in the solarium and she took on massive amounts of water with serious damage. So now it's SOP (standard operating procedure) for the Anthem to keep her solarium buttoned up. They sailed near a hurricane with the solarium roof open? Have you taken employment with a Florida based ambulance chasing attorney? WAAAYTOOO, ehw51, dr martini and 2 others 3 1 1 Quote
Floski Posted July 3, 2020 Report Posted July 3, 2020 On 7/2/2020 at 11:57 AM, Lovetocruise2002 said: Any RC Solarium without kids is a great one! For me, it's a close tie between the Quantum class and Oasis class ones. Wait....you don't get your own personal Solarium? Egads ehw51 and Lovetocruise2002 2 Quote
Lovetocruise2002 Posted July 3, 2020 Report Posted July 3, 2020 25 minutes ago, Floski said: Wait....you don't get your own personal Solarium? Working on it, now that we are in indefinite dry dock. ehw51, Floski and WAAAYTOOO 1 2 Quote
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