First time in a balcony! Bring anything special?

[clearandsunny]

I am so excited. I will be leaving on the Norwegian escape in 10 days and will be staying in a balcony cabin for the very first time. Is there anything special that you bring for your balcony? Any tips for a balcony? Thank you so much I am so excited!

[pieshops]

I like to bring a fishing pole if I am in one of the lower level balconies, I have had some awesome catches

[Manbo]

I am so excited. I will be leaving on the Norwegian escape in 10 days and will be staying in a balcony cabin for the very first time. Is there anything special that you bring for your balcony? Any tips for a balcony? Thank you so much I am so excited!

 

Binoculars!

[tinkr2]

I like to bring an led candle.

[HighVoltage#9]

Fishing pole

[Oakman58]

Ditto on the binoculars and I like the idea of a LED candle for ambiance on the balcony at night.

[weltek]

First, are people serious about the fishing pole? Or am I just being really gullible? LOL!

 

Second, I bring a lightweight blanket for evenings if it's a balcony big enough for lounge chairs.

 

That LED candle is a good idea!

[dolita22]

At night, we enjoy sitting on our balcony with a glass of champagne listening to music. We bring along a small, portable speaker (like this one: http://www.amazon.com/AYL-Guarantee-Rechargeable-Expandable-Smartphones/dp/B007OYAVLI/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1452098926&sr=1-4&keywords=portable+speakers) and attach it to my iPod. We've got cruise playlist that we play quietly (so we don't disturb the neighbors) and enjoy our champagne. Super relaxing!

 

We sail the Escape on 1/23, right after you disembark. Enjoy your cruise and your balcony!

[MtnsToSea]

We bring some clothes pins or towel clips. It's usually pretty breezy and we like to clip our swimsuits to the chairs to dry out. I've also heard of people bringing the blue painters tape to tape the curtain shut to keep out light.

And remember, if the balcony door is open, the AC won't run.

[cb at sea]

Lol! There is nothing you need for your balcony on a ship that you wouldn't at a beach resort with a balcony!

 

Binoculars go with me on EVERY trip! Not just cruises!

[clearandsunny]

Wow. Some very helpful info! What bait do you usually use?

[HighVoltage#9]

Wow. Some very helpful info! What bait do you usually use?

 

Everyone knows that the best bait is shrimp from the buffet

[Oakman58]

First, are people serious about the fishing pole? Or am I just being really gullible? LOL!

 

Second, I bring a lightweight blanket for evenings if it's a balcony big enough for lounge chairs.

 

That LED candle is a good idea!

 

 

No, there wont' be any fishing from your balcony. They're just pulling your leg.

[ColinIllinois]

First, are people serious about the fishing pole? Or am I just being really gullible? LOL!

 

 

 

Nope, totally serious. Give your fish to the steward and the cooks will clean it and serve it to you for dinner the next night. Fun.

[Macadian]

No pole required on lower balconies. Leave out a little bread crumbs over night and flying fish will have attended theron to provide for your breakfast needs. Just be sure to forewarn your steward so he can clip their wings and do the needful!...😉

[Laszlo]

First, are people serious about the fishing pole? Or am I just being really gullible? LOL!

 

Second, I bring a lightweight blanket for evenings if it's a balcony big enough for lounge chairs.

 

That LED candle is a good idea!

 

 

I bring two small boat rods (foldable), been pretty lucky in the past. If you catch something you can asked to have it cooked for you at dinner, just be sure to tip. When we have an aft balcony I always bring a large kite, looks really cool at night with glow sticks on it

Edited January 6, 2016 by Laszlo

[clean1owner]

Wow. Some very helpful info! What bait do you usually use?

 

Depends on what you are trying to catch.

 

Sometimes wine and the moonlight are the best bait!

[Laszlo]

Depends on what you are trying to catch.

 

Sometimes wine and the moonlight are the best bait!

 

Saltwater Flys are the best!:D

[zdcatc12]

Saltwater Flys are the best!:D

 

Or Spanish Flies!!

[Ron_L]

No pole required on lower balconies. Leave out a little bread crumbs over night and flying fish will have attended theron to provide for your breakfast needs. Just be sure to forewarn your steward so he can clip their wings and do the needful!...😉

 

I was going to suggest a handheld net to catch the flying fish! :D

[Cloudyrain]

Binoculars, led candle, fleece blanket - these are the things that I always say I will bring and always forget! :)

 

It's amazing having a balcony, just be warned that you will never go back!

[OCruisers]

Seriously, you won't need anything special for you balcony!

If you want a blanket, you can get one from your cabin steward.

 

Enjoy your balcony and your cruise! :)

Edited January 6, 2016 by OCruisers

[kjhkent]

Try and keep your sun bed on the dry side of the railings.

 

 

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[Macadian]

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Try and keep your sun bed on the dry side of the railings.

 

 

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Particularly when occupying it...

Edited January 6, 2016 by Macadian

[NUPDCOP]

Bring a good book, and sun glasses, and binoculars. The balcony is so small there isn't much else to do out there.....well there is but you figure it out.