Flags on balconies

[ilovetotravel1977]

So now that we have a B1 Aft-facing balcony, I was thinking of getting a Canada flag, just like I see in some photos of others with Aft balconies.

 

Just wondering what size people would typically buy. Obviously I don't want it to take up the whole glass, just a part of it.

 

Anyone with experience hanging these on their cruises?

[RuthlessBoss]

Never hung one and never will. I see no purpose.

[ilovetotravel1977]

Yea, I know it doesn't serve a purpose. I was just curious.

[NoahtheRed]

Never hung one and never will. I see no purpose.

 

That is a purposeful and useful response.

 

OP: I've seen folks hang them using those 3M removeable tab hangers. I can't imagine a reason there'd be a problem, though perhaps ask your steward when you get onboard if he/she has any problem with that.

Edited February 5, 2015 by NoahtheRed

[ilovetotravel1977]

That is a purposeful and useful response.

 

OP: I've seen folks hang them using those 3M removeable tab hangers. I can't imagine a reason there'd be a problem, though perhaps ask your steward when you get onboard if he/she has any problem with that.

 

That's what I was thinking of using the 3M hooks. Thanks for the purposeful reply.

[marciemi]

We've brought the car flags (also in aft balconies) and used a bungee cord wrapped well around them and the railing to secure them. Haven't lost one yet, but on Carnival at least seemed like we had to take them down every other day for "balcony washing".

 

 

 

Sent from my iPhone using Forums

[pisenor]

We've brought the car flags (also in aft balconies) and used a bungee cord wrapped well around them and the railing to secure them. Haven't lost one yet, but on Carnival at least seemed like we had to take them down every other day for "balcony washing".

 

 

 

Sent from my iPhone using Forums

 

That is a great idea. I have two Canada flags that my SUV wears every July 1st. We have an aft Penthouse booked for our next trip so I now plan on bringing my two flags and a couple bungee cords with me. Thanks for a great idea.

[ilovetotravel1977]

What are you attaching the bungy cord to? Are you just wrapping it around a post or something?

[pisenor]

What are you attaching the bungy cord to? Are you just wrapping it around a post or something?

 

If you look closely, you can see the cord wrapped around the base of the flag pole before the clip that goes over the window of the vehicle.

[marciemi]

After wrapping and pulling it tight we just connected the two hook ends on the bungee cord to each other. But yeah, either around a post or the rail itself depending on the ship.

 

What are you attaching the bungy cord to? Are you just wrapping it around a post or something?

 

 

 

 

 

Sent from my iPhone using Forums

[marciemi]

Couple more pics - that one was Carnival - here's Royal Caribbean:

 

 

And Princess (you can see the bungee cord hooked together here):

 

 

Makes it easy to find/take pics of your cabin from port/tenders!

[sixesandeights]

Never hung one and never will. I see no purpose.

 

Why would you post such a useless response? If you have nothing to add then simply don't comment. Its a pretty easy concept to grasp.

 

We used the garden sized flags when we had an aft balcony. It was the perfect size.

 

6&8

[rvsullivan]

I know it's not what some want to hear, but, how about asking NCL if it OK on their ships? Might they not have something to say about it? I know there are rules and regulations about flying flags on ships and what is ok. I'm envisioning hundreds of balcony dwellers now flying a multitude of flags. Flapping around the clock. Also what may or may not be acceptable in foreign countries. Just a thought, I'm sure NCL would respond if you asked.:D

[stetucke]

The most I would go with is a 3x5 but even that is kind of big

[lockone]

Never hung one and never will. I see no purpose.

 

Wow..rude...

[ilovetotravel1977]

The most I would go with is a 3x5 but even that is kind of big

 

I was thinking of one that is either 24"x36" or 18"x36"

[Md81593]

I brought a 3x5 Portugal flag with me on the breakaway. I'll have to find a pic

 

 

Sent from my iPhone using Forums

[CorvetteLady]

Have you ever gotten complaints from your neighbors about the flag flapping in the wind? Those can be very noisy and I don't think I would want to hear that while I was trying to relax on my balcony.

[tallyho8]

I would like to bring my state flag but I would only fly it while in port. Why fly it at sea when no one can see it anyway?

[Md81593]

Have you ever gotten complaints from your neighbors about the flag flapping in the wind? Those can be very noisy and I don't think I would want to hear that while I was trying to relax on my balcony.

 

 

Nope, we were on the breakaway, and when in port, we tied it to the backs of the chairs and it was up to the glass. We only had it there when in port mostly. It didn't make any noise, but maybe the smaller ones?

 

 

Sent from my iPad using Forums

[GORDONCHICK]

I believe the official policy of most cruise lines is that nothing is to be hung from the balconies, including, swimsuits and towels.

[stetucke]

I was thinking of one that is either 24"x36" or 18"x36"

 

You'll be fine there. I've seen a 3x5 a few times and seemed big to me but that just my opinion.

[RuthlessBoss]

Why would you post such a useless response? If you have nothing to add then simply don't comment. Its a pretty easy concept to grasp.

 

We used the garden sized flags when we had an aft balcony. It was the perfect size.

 

6&8

 

I still see no purpose. What's yours?

[leisuretraveler223]

I'm sure it won't be an issue. But personally, I don't care for it. I think they can be noisy, they can fall off, and frankly, I think it looks trashy when the ship is in port and there are flags or towels or banners hanging on the balconies.

 

Some might flame me for this, but I'm only giving my honest opinion. I would never say anything to someone doing it, but I'll be honest about it here among strangers...

[NoahtheRed]

OP makes it sound like they aren't hanging it like a flag, but instead putting it against the side of the plexiglass sort of like a window decoration.