maxamuus Posted April 1, 2011 #1 Share Posted April 1, 2011 We decided to splurge and book our first balcony. Wahoo... Wondering if it would be ok to use one of those small round BBQ grills on the balcony? We live out west away from the ocean but LOVE fresh seafood. Since we are taking a Caribbean cruise thought it would be nice to buy some fresh conch or scallops or what not in port and BBQ on the grill. Anyone done it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Gal Posted April 1, 2011 #2 Share Posted April 1, 2011 I don't believe there is anyway you would be allowed to bring a portable barbecue onboard. Fire is such a hazard on a ship and a balcony fire can spread so quickly. Anyhow, why would you want to cook when there is someone wanting to do it for you and if you really want to eat the fresh seafood, why not have lunch in a restaurant in each port. Jennie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotto97 Posted April 1, 2011 #3 Share Posted April 1, 2011 Maxamuus - love the idea; we sound alot alike, but you're kidding right? If you think smuggling hard liquor aboard is tough, could you imagine a BBQ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamelin Posted April 1, 2011 #4 Share Posted April 1, 2011 I hate April 1st. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserCindy Posted April 1, 2011 #5 Share Posted April 1, 2011 We decided to splurge and book our first balcony. Wahoo... Wondering if it would be ok to use one of those small round BBQ grills on the balcony? We live out west away from the ocean but LOVE fresh seafood. Since we are taking a Caribbean cruise thought it would be nice to buy some fresh conch or scallops or what not in port and BBQ on the grill. Anyone done it? Max are you going to bbq for all of us on the roll call!!!!!!!!!!LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmwnc1959 Posted April 1, 2011 #6 Share Posted April 1, 2011 Just use the water from your inflatable pool in case things get out of hand when you're out there barbequeing. That's in case you can't use the sand you have handy when you turned your balcony into a private beach with all the buckets you brought on board from the first beach you hit. PS. The best ever April Fools joke I ever fell for? A local radio station where I used to live was hoping to get a states law passed to allow lottery ticket sales. They said that for one day only registered voters could participate in a poll by swiping their drivers license in any ATM and it would register that bar code thingy on the back of your ID. Yes, stupid me fell for it because it kind of made sense. I still remember how stupid I looked swiping my drivers license several times at the bank ATM and wondering why it wasn't registering my vote! I felt like a bafoon. :eek: ;) :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickEk Posted April 1, 2011 #7 Share Posted April 1, 2011 I hate April 1st. I second that! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Gal Posted April 1, 2011 #8 Share Posted April 1, 2011 As our day is so far in front of yours and it is 6pm here, I really believed Maxamuus was for real. We have already had all our silly April Fool jokes hours ago. I don't believe I am an April Fool in this case!! Jennie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheffie Posted April 1, 2011 #9 Share Posted April 1, 2011 Maxamuus, we did this on our last cruise when we had an aft balcony. You cannot imagine the fun of grilling while flying our kites off the tail of the ship. We caught our own fish for grilling, too! You need to load your reel with a LOT of line, since it is so far down to the water, so please be sure and do this before you pack; they don't carry fishing line on the ship. Have fun, and expect a lot of people begging to join you on your balcony!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chamima Posted April 1, 2011 #10 Share Posted April 1, 2011 We decided to splurge and book our first balcony. Wahoo... Wondering if it would be ok to use one of those small round BBQ grills on the balcony? We live out west away from the ocean but LOVE fresh seafood. Since we are taking a Caribbean cruise thought it would be nice to buy some fresh conch or scallops or what not in port and BBQ on the grill. Anyone done it? Are you going to put it in your carry on or your checked luggage? With all of the weight restrictions you might have to leave everything except your jeans home if you put it in your checked luggage but if you put it in your carry on the scanner might catch it. :confused::confused: ;) :confused::confused: PS Can I bring some fresh tuna for you to grill? :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoPippy Posted April 1, 2011 #11 Share Posted April 1, 2011 I used to bring an electric BBQ and an extension cord and BBQ steaks and then bring them down to the dining room to show the chef how to really cook meat mediam rare!It was a real education in culinary skills.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patseacruiser Posted April 1, 2011 #12 Share Posted April 1, 2011 If you are flying though you can only pack 3 oz bottles of charcoal starter and they all have to fit into a quart sized baggie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scranger Posted April 1, 2011 #13 Share Posted April 1, 2011 We decided to splurge and book our first balcony. Wahoo... Wondering if it would be ok to use one of those small round BBQ grills on the balcony? We live out west away from the ocean but LOVE fresh seafood. Since we are taking a Caribbean cruise thought it would be nice to buy some fresh conch or scallops or what not in port and BBQ on the grill. Anyone done it? We took a small hibachi type grill on our Antarctic cruise two years ago. Nothing like watching the polar bears frolic on ice floes while munching some freshly grilled penguin on your balcony. Princess thoughtfully provided lots of paper promotional material each day for use as kindling. Tip: Horizon Court coffee is great for cleaning grills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chamima Posted April 1, 2011 #14 Share Posted April 1, 2011 We Tip: Horizon Court coffee is great for cleaning grills. LOVE THIS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D It reminds me that years ago my husband used Coke to clean a corroded battery. It worked and I haven't drunk Coke since! :eek::eek::eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UandMe4Ever Posted April 1, 2011 #15 Share Posted April 1, 2011 We decided to splurge and book our first balcony. Wahoo... Wondering if it would be ok to use one of those small round BBQ grills on the balcony? We live out west away from the ocean but LOVE fresh seafood. Since we are taking a Caribbean cruise thought it would be nice to buy some fresh conch or scallops or what not in port and BBQ on the grill. Anyone done it? With all respect to those who love BBQ, please DO NOT BBQ on a ship's balcony!!! Enough concerns to think about being at sea, and not worry about someone starting a fire for a BBQ... They have supervised BBQ's on the ship, in the wide outdoors if you really need BBQ Food. And people worry about cigarette smoking on balconies? No flaming please, just my PERSONAL opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navychop3 Posted April 1, 2011 #16 Share Posted April 1, 2011 UANDME4EVER: I have a bridge I'd like to sell you. ;) Never mind the April Fool's, never mind the grill, wouldn't you just LOVE to see the looks on their faces as you tried to bring a huge bag of charcoal on the ship? :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UandMe4Ever Posted April 1, 2011 #17 Share Posted April 1, 2011 UANDME4EVER: I have a bridge I'd like to sell you. ;) Never mind the April Fool's, never mind the grill, wouldn't you just LOVE to see the looks on their faces as you tried to bring a huge bag of charcoal on the ship? :p I'm from NY originally! I'm usually the one who sells that bridge, LOL..no harm at all Guess I just wasn't paying attention to what day it is. OMG;)! I'm sort of "embarrassed":o, cause I'm not really gullible..says me:) Safe and fun sails always ~ With or without your BBQ:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxamuus Posted April 1, 2011 Author #18 Share Posted April 1, 2011 Max are you going to bbq for all of us on the roll call!!!!!!!!!!LOL You bet Cindy! We should have the sail away on my balcony and ill grill us up some shrimp on the barbie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxedout2 Posted April 1, 2011 #19 Share Posted April 1, 2011 Funny thread! OK. Enough already. I've had to clean the coffee spray off my monitor 4 times while reading these posts! :D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggprincess2004 Posted April 1, 2011 #20 Share Posted April 1, 2011 maxamuus, we did this on our last cruise when we had an aft balcony. You cannot imagine the fun of grilling while flying our kites off the tail of the ship. We caught our own fish for grilling, too! You need to load your reel with a lot of line, since it is so far down to the water, so please be sure and do this before you pack; they don't carry fishing line on the ship. Have fun, and expect a lot of people begging to join you on your balcony!! rotflmao!!!!!:d Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donaldsc Posted April 1, 2011 #21 Share Posted April 1, 2011 We took a small hibachi type grill on our Antarctic cruise two years ago. Nothing like watching the polar bears frolic on ice floes while munching some freshly grilled penguin on your balcony. Princess thoughtfully provided lots of paper promotional material each day for use as kindling. Tip: Horizon Court coffee is great for cleaning grills. Don't you mean "south polar bears?" They are a different species and are very distant cousins to the "north polar bears". DON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Musky Ike Posted April 1, 2011 #22 Share Posted April 1, 2011 Thanks, This thread explains a lot. I thought that people were just smoking on their balconies but that was funny smelling tobacco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scranger Posted April 1, 2011 #23 Share Posted April 1, 2011 Don't you mean "south polar bears?" They are a different species and are very distant cousins to the "north polar bears". DON It was actually members of the Bowdoin College Glee Club who were on the cruise;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpcountryTravelers Posted April 1, 2011 #24 Share Posted April 1, 2011 You bet Cindy! We should have the sail away on my balcony and ill grill us up some shrimp on the barbie. You're going to Australia??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love2bonboard Posted April 1, 2011 #25 Share Posted April 1, 2011 We took a small hibachi type grill on our Antarctic cruise two years ago. Nothing like watching the polar bears frolic on ice floes while munching some freshly grilled penguin on your balcony. Princess thoughtfully provided lots of paper promotional material each day for use as kindling. Tip: Horizon Court coffee is great for cleaning grills. LMAO, at least that coffee would be good for something! BTW, I was waiting for an April fools joke, so I saw it coming. Nice job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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