Ron-Great pictures of the cabins on the upcoming F3 class ships-with all the great new ships under construction - cruising over the next few years is going to exciting-to say the least.
Happy to see someone getting creative with cabin design. Beats the cookie cutter, shoe box design. Hope this will be a trend for ships builders in the future to be more out-side the box, so to speak. Great idea!
Not so sure the transitional flooring is a good idea thouhg. Gets points for style but looks like it may present a trip hazard for those late night trips to the bathroom.
The new Celebrity Solstice is suppose to have new style cabins also. They took design tips from a team of everyday women and what they wanted to see in a cabin.
I can't wait to see that. Those cabins will have hairdryers, curling irons, floor length mirros and designer drapes and linens for sure! Probably also self lowering toilet seats.
A shame they didn't involve everyday men in the process, there'd be a keg in every room.
Several months ago I wrote a two page letter to NCL in regards to this new ship or ships (F-3). I'll ask your opinion here too but I suggested to them that if they built one large ship, larger than any other in their fleet and christen her 'NORWAY 2'. I also suggested that many of the NORWAY's original murals and other neat items are currently being offered for sale online. How about a specialty restaurant that is a smaller version of what once was the Windward Dining room with it's beautiful varnished panels? Maybe a twin funnel design (like Disney Magic / Wonder) with 'wings' to pay tribute to the original ship. You get the idea.
Basically in a nutshell I told them that it's obvious their company is in some rough times. Many people believe it's related to the demise of the Norway. Whether that's the truth or not I don't know but I do know this.....announce this new F-3 ship as NORWAY 2 and she'll be sold out for two years before the first plate of steel is cut. Let's hear your thoughts?
I have not seen the model.....my suggestion to them was that the F-3 project as a whole should be geared towards Norway's replacement. And some 'rules' with that would be that the ship needed to be twin funnels, same livery (solid blue hull), etc, etc. A new modern ship with features that would pay tribute to the original ship. Personally, I think the ship would be a smash hit. If NCL has other ideas on the appearance then I agree that the name NORWAY would not be appropriate.
NCL did actually write me back and stated that customer relations would look into my ideas that I submitted. I realize that my letter might have fallen on deaf ears but I thought it was worth a try. After all Norway was a proven product for 20+ years. Why wouldn't a corporation be interested in what has worked well in the past?
Anyway, I guess I need to view NCL's current proposal for this F-3 ship and re-comment.
Thanks Svein for the link. The only two things I liked was the bow and the "twin" funnels side by side. Everything else was WAY too boxy. It seems that modern day marine architechs are forgeting the word 'sheer' in their designs. There is no reason why even a ship like that couldn't be reconfigured to be more graceful and 'flowing' in her superstructure details. It's a shame how designers are giving every modern ship the 'box' look. Angular lines just don't cut it. NCL might have the "youngest" fleet on the planet but it'll sure be the "ugliest" too.
There are two things I notice about the cabins. First, from looking at the deck plans, it appears that the shower area is split from the rest of the bathroom, and may even have a direct view into the cabin. I once stayed in a hotel room that had this feature and didn't enjoy it. There were two shower curtains to contend with.
The second is that there are no standard oceanview cabins. In other words, all cabins with a view have balconies. I know many are fans of balconies, but I could either take them or leave them. Standard outsides are safer with kids. I wonder if this is a sign of things to come.
Much better looking inside than out, you'd think with the flowing design in the cabins they would have carried this wave theme throughout. She even looks top heavy. More of a commercial building look than a ship. Not a great looking design from the outside.
I agree about the boxy appearance. Yet, so many ships (sadly) are built this way today. The first that come to mind are the Princess Grand Class ships and Celebrity's M-Class ships. Celebrity Infinity was definitely the ugliest ship I've ever been on as far as outside appearance, yet she was stunning inside.
One other point about the F3 cabins that I forgot to mention above. I do like how the balcony cabins have two configurations, judging from plans included in the F3 link. (I saw this yesterday, but can't find it now...) The bed is closer to the cabin door in one option, and the bed is closer to the balcony door in the other. Neighboring cabins have flip-flopped configurations. I would hope that this distinction will be obvious from the final deck plans to assist with cabin selection.
Originally posted by LisaP: I agree about the boxy appearance. Yet, so many ships (sadly) are built this way today. The first that come to mind are the Princess Grand Class ships and Celebrity's M-Class ships. Celebrity Infinity was definitely the ugliest ship I've ever been on as far as outside appearance, yet she was stunning inside.
I hope so too. Personally, I would prefer the sofa near the balcony, but completely understand why a famiy with small children might prefer the opposite arrangement.
One other point about the F3 cabins that I forgot to mention above. I do like how the balcony cabins have two configurations, judging from plans included in the F3 link. (I saw this yesterday, but can't find it now...) The bed is closer to the cabin door in one option, and the bed is closer to the balcony door in the other. Neighboring cabins have flip-flopped configurations. I would hope that this distinction will be obvious from the final deck plans to assist with cabin selection.
Svein-I just looked at the F3 design posted on Captain's Voyage and find the proposed design lacking in practicality. Such a design would impose a high coefficent of drag upon the hull due to the laws of fluid dynamics. Excessive superstructure lacking aerodynamic efficiency will result in high fuel consumption rates and peculiar handling qualities with unknown stresses upon the hull itself. The forces of wind,waves and current from the stern would tend to force the bow to ride deeper than normal. Not desireable qualities. I have difficulty believing this is a legitimate artist rendering!
