Shelby0208 Posted July 23, 2015 #1 Share Posted July 23, 2015 Recently off the Glory...I really love watching the stars and was looking forward to seeing tons on my trip. But the light emission from the middle of the Lido deck made it very difficult. The hammock in the serenity area allowed for a bit better experience, but not fantastic like I was hoping. The last night I decided to venture out to the front of the boat on deck six. IT WAS AMAZING. Completely stunning, there was a bit of lightning in the clouds that made for a great experience. I was wondering if any of you have any great spots to watch for stars, perhaps on a balcony?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raxter54 Posted July 23, 2015 #2 Share Posted July 23, 2015 Recently off the Glory...I really love watching the stars and was looking forward to seeing tons on my trip. But the light emission from the middle of the Lido deck made it very difficult. The hammock in the serenity area allowed for a bit better experience, but not fantastic like I was hoping. The last night I decided to venture out to the front of the boat on deck six. IT WAS AMAZING. Completely stunning, there was a bit of lightning in the clouds that made for a great experience. I was wondering if any of you have any great spots to watch for stars, perhaps on a balcony?? Had an aft balcony on our RCI cruise. Woke up one night around 2 AM, and went out on the balcony. Beautiful. I've never seen Orion so high in the sky before. I assume it would be just as great on a Carnival ship... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiscayneBay460 Posted July 25, 2015 #3 Share Posted July 25, 2015 We have been on Conquest and Freedom, spa deck balcony. There is no roof to these balconies which some people do not like. it did not bother us and the stars at night are unbelievable. Nice and dark up there on the 11th deck. You could recline in your chair and just look straight up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Towel Critter Posted July 25, 2015 #4 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Recently off the Glory...I really love watching the stars and was looking forward to seeing tons on my trip. But the light emission from the middle of the Lido deck made it very difficult. The hammock in the serenity area allowed for a bit better experience, but not fantastic like I was hoping. The last night I decided to venture out to the front of the boat on deck six. IT WAS AMAZING. Completely stunning, there was a bit of lightning in the clouds that made for a great experience. I was wondering if any of you have any great spots to watch for stars, perhaps on a balcony?? That's a great tip. Thank you for sharing it with us. I will make a point of doing this on my upcoming cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Towel Critter Posted July 25, 2015 #5 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Had an aft balcony on our RCI cruise. Woke up one night around 2 AM, and went out on the balcony. Beautiful. I've never seen Orion so high in the sky before. I assume it would be just as great on a Carnival ship...I bet Orion was even more impressive from the Enterprise! :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjmsbu09 Posted July 25, 2015 #6 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Awesome spot! I went there every night on the glory (I had a 4j cabin). Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raxter54 Posted July 25, 2015 #7 Share Posted July 25, 2015 I bet Orion was even more impressive from the Enterprise! :-) Why, yes it was:-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
virginiab Posted July 25, 2015 #8 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Some years back, we were on the Liberty during a period of meteor showers. We tried several of the front decks and found the darkest one and watched for a long time. I'm thinking about timing a future cruise for meteor shower dates as it was a great experience. I don't remember which deck we ended up on, but just check them out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyD1 Posted July 25, 2015 #9 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Wonderful view of the stars from the Sunshine extended aft balcony. These balconies are not covered and are great for star viewing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love my grandkids Posted July 25, 2015 #10 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Recently off the Glory...I really love watching the stars and was looking forward to seeing tons on my trip. But the light emission from the middle of the Lido deck made it very difficult. The hammock in the serenity area allowed for a bit better experience, but not fantastic like I was hoping. The last night I decided to venture out to the front of the boat on deck six. IT WAS AMAZING. Completely stunning, there was a bit of lightning in the clouds that made for a great experience. I was wondering if any of you have any great spots to watch for stars, perhaps on a balcony?? Thanks for the info will try this next cruise.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love my grandkids Posted July 25, 2015 #11 Share Posted July 25, 2015 I bet Orion was even more impressive from the Enterprise! :-) Is it better on the port or starboard side?:):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lido deck larry Posted July 25, 2015 #12 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Bryce canyon national park in Utah.. absolutely no light at all. Ok, not a cruise but you can't beat it for stargazing. Sent from my SM-G386T using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raxter54 Posted July 25, 2015 #13 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Is it better on the port or starboard side?:):) Best from the Captain's chair. Just tell Chekov to turn down the bridge lights.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lido deck larry Posted July 25, 2015 #14 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Best from the Captain's chair. Just tell Chekov to turn down the bridge lights.... Keptin! Klingons off the aft lido deck!! Sent from my SM-G386T using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love my grandkids Posted July 25, 2015 #15 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Best from the Captain's chair. Just tell Chekov to turn down the bridge lights.... Asked him but he refused as he was worried about legal liability:D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Towel Critter Posted July 25, 2015 #16 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Why, yes it was:-) Can you recommend an excursion for the Orion area? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raxter54 Posted July 25, 2015 #17 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Can you recommend an excursion for the Orion area? Stayed on board. Gotta watch out for those Orion slave girls.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love my grandkids Posted July 25, 2015 #18 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Stayed on board. Gotta watch out for those Orion slave girls.... They tend to try and rob you blind. Their pimps are very demanding:):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusinpsychRN Posted July 25, 2015 #19 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Balcony cabins have a good view of the stars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boozebabe Posted July 25, 2015 #20 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Some years back, we were on the Liberty during a period of meteor showers. We tried several of the front decks and found the darkest one and watched for a long time. I'm thinking about timing a future cruise for meteor shower dates as it was a great experience. I don't remember which deck we ended up on, but just check them out! I am fascinated by meteor showers. Probably because the most famous. the Perseid Meteor Shower has its peak every year on my birthday which is August 13. Sometimes we lay on rafts in the pool and watch them. I also would also love to time a cruise to be at sea on my birthday for no other reason than to watch the show in the sky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Towel Critter Posted July 25, 2015 #21 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Stayed on board. Gotta watch out for those Orion slave girls.... Exactly. That IS why I'm interested in an Orion excursion. "Goin' green" is all the rage these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeeBurd Posted July 25, 2015 #22 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Recently off the Glory...I really love watching the stars and was looking forward to seeing tons on my trip. But the light emission from the middle of the Lido deck made it very difficult. The hammock in the serenity area allowed for a bit better experience, but not fantastic like I was hoping. The last night I decided to venture out to the front of the boat on deck six. IT WAS AMAZING. Completely stunning, there was a bit of lightning in the clouds that made for a great experience. I was wondering if any of you have any great spots to watch for stars, perhaps on a balcony?? The best place is the bow of the ship, and Carnival still doesn't make them accessible. There always seems to be a light somewhere that ruins the view. i love the benches they have in the RCCL bows, where you can view to your hearts content. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raxter54 Posted July 25, 2015 #23 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Exactly. That IS why I'm interested in an Orion excursion. "Goin' green" is all the rage these days. If you ever go green, you'll change your routine :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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