SteakMama Posted November 25, 2014 #1 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Hey there, I just wanted to get your advice and ideas to make a privacy curtain. We will be in an SY cabin with my grandma sleeping on the single bed in the living room. Is there any ways you've figured out to put a curtain across the bed to separate the living room? Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sapper1 Posted November 25, 2014 #2 Share Posted November 25, 2014 (edited) In the Signature Suite cabins the sofa is at the foot of the bed and slightly to the side on the opposite wall. There is no way to draw a curtain. There is no curtain to draw nor any way to fashion one. There is no living room---just one good sized cabin. Edited November 25, 2014 by sapper1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted November 25, 2014 #3 Share Posted November 25, 2014 There really is no way to make that area private. The cabin is designed such I can't see how you could do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteakMama Posted November 25, 2014 Author #4 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Ok thank you, I thought I saw someone had done a makeshift line with some sort of camping line and hung a light curtain, thought I'd check if there was an easier way. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peaches from georgia Posted November 26, 2014 #5 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Maybe grandma would be better in her own inside cabin near you if privacy is an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted November 26, 2014 #6 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Nope...you all had better be ok with a lack of privacy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julielanderswilliams Posted November 26, 2014 #7 Share Posted November 26, 2014 This was on Pinterest and used command hooks and wire...I can't remember if the walls/ceiling are metal..I think they are. If so what about some U shaped magnets? I am sure you could come up with something if it is important to you. Good luck. Snap some photos to share if you come up with a good solution. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted November 26, 2014 #8 Share Posted November 26, 2014 I have tried to use magnets on 14 of 15 HAL ships in the fleet and never been able to find any that hold. I've only tried small, light weight ones but magnets have not worked for me on HAL ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruising42JVJ Posted November 26, 2014 #9 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Hi SteakMama! You could try using a sheer drape or light-weight sheet and attach it to the ceiling using "rare-earth magnets". We always bring a manila folder to attach to the ceiling to redirect the airconditioning from blowing on our heads in rooms that have the bed against the adjoining cabin wall vs the window. These are extremely powerful magnets and very tiny (aspirin size) and are available at Lee Valley Tools. You may have to take the curtain down every morning so that it doesn't interfere with your room stewards doing their thing. Hope this helps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dma_aus Posted February 18, 2015 #10 Share Posted February 18, 2015 It's definitely possible to add a curtain using magnets. See this thread: http://cruiseforums.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1924566 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare rafinmd Posted February 18, 2015 #11 Share Posted February 18, 2015 It's definitely possible to add a curtain using magnets. See this thread: http://cruiseforums.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1924566 Generally NOT TRUE on HAL ships. This requires that the walls be metal to be able to hold magnets, and most HAL walls are not. It appears the strategy would work on the Prinsendam, but on other HAL ships the magnets will simply fall to the floor. Roy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wakepatrol Posted February 19, 2015 #12 Share Posted February 19, 2015 This thread is hilarious. Perhaps I'll see a cruise ship curtain maker on Shark Tank Can't wait to see Kevin O'Leary's face Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
take us away Posted February 19, 2015 #13 Share Posted February 19, 2015 (edited) I have tried to use magnets on 14 of 15 HAL ships in the fleet and never been able to find any that hold. I've only tried small, light weight ones but magnets have not worked for me on HAL ships. Same experience for me - and also for strong magnets. One option may be to bring those hooks with the removable adhesive made by 3M. You could loop a cord into each one and viola, a privacy curtain. We use these in the shower for our bath sponges, then remove them on the last day without any hassle. Ask your room steward about the curtain as you may not need to take it down each day, maybe just throw it over the top so as to not interfere with the vacuum. Edited February 19, 2015 by take us away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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