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sjn911

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We have slept on our balcony a couple of times. The last time we did was on the Dream (as I recall) where I dragged both mattresses onto the balcony. It was a beautiful night as we fell asleep (looking up at scattered moonlit clouds). Around 3 am it started to lightly rain. What a depressing way to wake up -- after a short period of denial the mood quickly changed as the rain picked up. What a depressing way to end what was so nice!

 

Tom

LOL..but i love that you guys gave it the boy and girl scout try !!!:D

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sjn911

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I'm not sure, but I wouldn't want to spend my cruise with people like that either. Sounds high maintenance.

Plus the condo and maintenance and tax/insurance fees..huge networth for all that, over and above the 2 to 5 million place..sarah

 

Sounds wonderful but these guys fall on hard times too..so high...i am sure there are some nice people but ,,lots of high maintenance too...sarah

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This looks really really awesome, and I would love to experience it. I am sure it would not happen in this lifetime, but in the middle of the night when I get up, I am a clutz. This would worry me. LOL! I agree only if the ship were anchored.

 

I am also a klutz in the night truchattycathy mostly because I am prone to sleepwalking. My husband always makes certain the balcony door is locked on every cruise so I don't wander out.

 

At home I have never made it outside but he became concerned one night when I made it out into the garage. I must have been planning dinner and looking in the deep freeze.

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DaytonCruiser

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I'm not sure, but I wouldn't want to spend my cruise with people like that either. Sounds high maintenance.

Its not really set up for middle class...these people are all mutli millionaires. I think even to buy in you need a net worth in the high 7 figures.

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CanWeGoYet?

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So how much do these 'apts' cost? I think I could retire on a ship! (after I win the lottery perhaps? :D:D)

 

I was thinking I would love to be able to buy an apartment on a ship (IF I was lucky enough to win the jackpot). But if I could afford that, I think I would rather just book whatever cruise whenever I wanted to go, and could enjoy the penthouse or owner suite. Would be good enough for me! :D

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We have slept on our balcony a couple of times. The last time we did was on the Dream (as I recall) where I dragged both mattresses onto the balcony. It was a beautiful night as we fell asleep (looking up at scattered moonlit clouds). Around 3 am it started to lightly rain. What a depressing way to wake up -- after a short period of denial the mood quickly changed as the rain picked up. What a depressing way to end what was so nice!

 

Tom

We were on the Dream in the med and I could not sleep one night and went walk-about. Came back to the cabin and could not find my partner who I had left sound asleep..Found her, on the balcony asleep as you described ...lol..It was an aft and was VERY relaxing

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Tom-n-Cheryl "Live from...." Rare

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We were on the Dream in the med and I could not sleep one night and went walk-about. Came back to the cabin and could not find my partner who I had left sound asleep..Found her, on the balcony asleep as you described ...lol..It was an aft and was VERY relaxing

 

Yep - Aft (corner) for us. It can be very tranquil there!

 

Tom

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It's not that it's not allowed. It is not recommended.

Sleep walking, rogue waves, storms, etc. :eek:

 

Looks like heaven, but I was thinking along similar lines.....if you're relatively close to land...mosquitoes, flies, bats...etc:eek:. But, wow, looks like paradise--nothing puts you to a great sleep better than the sea air--a day at the beach is proof enough for me!!:)

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It's not that it's not allowed. It is not recommended.

Sleep walking, rogue waves, storms, etc. :eek:

 

 

Sleep walking - never have, not concerned. Rogue waves or a sudden storm, you got me there. I think I'll stay on the climate controlled side of the door. :)

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DaytonCruiser

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Those are called Bali Beds. Sounds like it something residents can reserve as a perk

 

http://www.thecordovatimes.com/article/1233the-world-sets-anchor-in-orca-inlet

 

And, up on deck, an area described as the Bali Beds which takes camping topside on an Alaska ferry to a whole other level. A row of open air sleeping nooks face the sea. When residents reserve them they are fitted with linens and stacks of airy pillows. A phone sits next to each so in the morning you can call for coffee and breakfast to be served.
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