Thread: Norwegian Epic’s Red Light Cabins

Norwegian Epic’s Red Light Cabins

Norwegian Cruise Line has announced that some cabins on its much-ballyhooed next ship, the Norwegian Epic, will have a “love setting” for lighting that bathes the room in a red glow.
Studio Cabin in Blue Glow mode!

The specialized lighting option will be available in Epic’s studio cabins: a cluster of 128 interior rooms built around a communal, two-story living area.
The love setting is one of four mood-enhancing lighting options planned for the cabins. The others: blue for calm, white and a rainbow setting. The specialized settings will be controled from a panel on cabin walls.
The studio cabin concept is one of several innovations planned for the massive, 153,000-ton ship, which debuts in June. Aimed at a budget crowd, the cabins are just 100 square feet but boast an ultra-modern design and large, round windows that look out onto the corridor. The exclusive, key card-accessed communal area, called the Living Room, is designed as a place to unwind with lounge seating, a bar, two large TV screens and a dedicated concierge.

Nifty..I have seen these mood settings before at a hotel in Barcelona. I think the hotel was called "chic & basic". Anyway, the toiletries came in a bag with the inscription: "cheap toiletries for you to steal" -

The lighting is an interesting concept.

However, this is one of the things that I don't like about the new, huge floating cities. The way this is laid out it encourages folks to stay inside and re-creates their neighborhood bar atmosphere. What's the use of sailing if you don't get to enjoy the ocean?

Originally Posted by Char

The lighting is an interesting concept.

However, this is one of the things that I don't like about the new, huge floating cities. The way this is laid out it encourages folks to stay inside and re-creates their neighborhood bar atmosphere. What's the use of sailing if you don't get to enjoy the ocean?

The whole concept is to make the ship the destination. I believe this is a change for the bad. But, they do seem to be marketing to a younger crowd.

PE

It does nothing for me, I think I will stick with Cunard

Originally Posted by Planersedge

The whole concept is to make the ship the destination. I believe this is a change for the bad. But, they do seem to be marketing to a younger crowd.

PE

The ship IS the destination for us, but we like to know that we are on the ocean! When I sit at a bar on the Radiance of the Seas (my favorite ship) I can see the ocean and enjoy the fact that I'm not at home in a bar. (I don't go to bars at home, but you get my point)

I agree that the marketing is for the younger crowd whose lifestyle is different from that of us old far..... fogies.

I must say when I read they were offing "red light" cabins, I did wonder what kind of services were on offer. Not sure they picked the right name of them.

Or maybe they did.......

It would be fun to see the special menu