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Someone suggested just using umbrellas (sorry, couldn't find the post again to quote you) and that's what my Mom and I came up with last night.

 

Thanks for the fire warnings and the truth that it'd not likely be allowed. I was trying to desperately figure out a solution before I book the cruises.

 

Does anyone know if it is especially windy on the aft bump outs? I'd expect that you'd be more sheltered on the inner sections that aren't bump outs.

 

Would a bump out room at the aft be just a windy mess? I'm talking about the Coral specifically.

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The mini suites on the Dolphin aft were awesome and fully covered. Just a few quick steps to the back deck for viewing.

 

We didn't have any problems with vibrations at all.

 

There is an awesome site (done by Tom O) that tells you all about the Coral balconies in case you haven't seen it.

 

http://www.cruisedeckplans.com/Princess/odell/res76zxu/princessbalconies/index.html

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The mini suites on the Dolphin aft were awesome and fully covered. Just a few quick steps to the back deck for viewing.

 

We didn't have any problems with vibrations at all.

 

There is an awesome site (done by Tom O) that tells you all about the Coral balconies in case you haven't seen it.

 

http://www.cruisedeckplans.com/Princess/odell/res76zxu/princessbalconies/index.html

 

 

Thanks! I have seen the website and have been studying it fiercely!

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Thanks! I have seen the website and have been studying it fiercely!

 

Book minisuites on Emerald Deck, fully covered on most ships. Coral has other covered balconies. I would NOT worry about vibrations. Better to be close to aft elevators and/or stairs to get to all dining rooms. + straight down to medical facility. Get covered on Alaska Cruise if possible. Otherwise, don't worry.....you can always take your Mom up to skywalkers for 360 view if weather bad.

Barbara

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I'm looking for ways to cover an uncovered mini suite balcony on Coral's Caribe deck.

 

Let's brain storm how you could do this.

 

I'm thinking of a light weight and waterproof material that can be stung from the part that is partially covered to each balcony divider with those temporary hangers meant for walls in your house that peel off when you're finished with them?

 

I'm trying to think of an idea for a Caribe deck mini suite situation on the Coral where it's only partially covered at best.

 

It's an Alaskan cruise so we'd expect it to rain.

 

 

[Previous options were other rooms at the front or aft of the ship that are covered. I expect wind and more pitch at the front and have read a few threads about vibrations in the back. Aft rooms may be too far of a walk for my Mom as well.

 

We're trying to solve this problem because we want the extra space the couch area provides as we often spent a lot of time in the cabin having cookies and hot chocolate and watched the scenery go by. We'd like to do that again.]

 

Any help or suggestions?

 

Homeless people do that in the ghetto. I would be appalled to see that on a cruise ship. If you were in a cabin next to me I would complain.:mad:

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We are huge balcony lovers and like to spend as much time out there as possible but on some west coast, LA to Vancouver and reverse it can just be too cold or windy.

 

We bring the chairs in from the balcony and face them out towards the balcony so we are actually sitting inside but can still enjoy the view. If it's not raining we open the door so you are not looking through glass. (I know it messes with the temperature). We'd much rather be on the balcony but sometimes you just need to get creative.

 

I hope you realize that it also messes with the temperature in several cabins besides yours.

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You should be fine,maybe tie a couple of lounges(deck chairs)together and lash them to the railings with rope to create a structure.Then you can take the duvet off the bed and throw that over the top.Then chuck the matresses on top to weigh them down.Failing that,the last resort would be to crawl under the deck chairs and lay there.The pursers desk,will help with instuctions on how to achieve this,but the specialist structure builder is only available between the hours of 3.00am and 4.00am.Im of the understanding that the lifeboats are being considered as alternative accommodation for people that need shelter in an outside environment,but management cant get their heads around how to get people into them,whilst they are suspended above the promenade deck.One of the engineers has come up with a plan that if they cut a whole in the bottom of the lifeboat they can shove a access ladder in there,but that's another story.Moreon this later,can anyone else help,has anyone else heard of this idea.

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You should be fine,maybe tie a couple of lounges(deck chairs)together and lash them to the railings with rope to create a structure.Then you can take the duvet off the bed and throw that over the top.Then chuck the matresses on top to weigh them down.Failing that,the last resort would be to crawl under the deck chairs and lay there.The pursers desk,will help with instuctions on how to achieve this,but the specialist structure builder is only available between the hours of 3.00am and 4.00am.Im of the understanding that the lifeboats are being considered as alternative accommodation for people that need shelter in an outside environment,but management cant get their heads around how to get people into them,whilst they are suspended above the promenade deck.One of the engineers has come up with a plan that if they cut a whole in the bottom of the lifeboat they can shove a access ladder in there,but that's another story.Moreon this later,can anyone else help,has anyone else heard of this idea.

 

 

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Okay okay! It was a silly idea! I have seen the error of my ways people!

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That was very funny!

 

 

 

Maybe cruising isn't a very good option for the OP...

 

 

I think it's more of a "asking any question in the Princess forum of cruise critic" isn't a very good option for keeping my sanity.

 

And I thought the RCI forum was bad. [emoji15]

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Someone suggested just using umbrellas (sorry, couldn't find the post again to quote you) and that's what my Mom and I came up with last night.

 

Thanks for the fire warnings and the truth that it'd not likely be allowed. I was trying to desperately figure out a solution before I book the cruises.

 

Does anyone know if it is especially windy on the aft bump outs? I'd expect that you'd be more sheltered on the inner sections that aren't bump outs.

 

Would a bump out room at the aft be just a windy mess? I'm talking about the Coral specifically.

 

It's not that you would "likely" not be allowed you will 100% without question never in a million years be allowed to put a tarp up on your balcony - rid yourself of this idea - never think of it again - go read the post about the horrible fire on the Star 10 years ago and you will be reminded why such a thing can never be allowed - forget how horrible it would look to others - better yet, look at youtube videos of the Star fire and you will be horrified and shocked at the damage -

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It's not that you would "likely" not be allowed you will 100% without question never in a million years be allowed to put a tarp up on your balcony - rid yourself of this idea - never think of it again - go read the post about the horrible fire on the Star 10 years ago and you will be reminded why such a thing can never be allowed - forget how horrible it would look to others - better yet, look at youtube videos of the Star fire and you will be horrified and shocked at the damage -

 

Even if it were fireproof I'ed still like to see it for as long as it lasted. :D:D

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Someone suggested just using umbrellas (sorry, couldn't find the post again to quote you) and that's what my Mom and I came up with last night.

 

Thanks for the fire warnings and the truth that it'd not likely be allowed. I was trying to desperately figure out a solution before I book the cruises.

 

Does anyone know if it is especially windy on the aft bump outs? I'd expect that you'd be more sheltered on the inner sections that aren't bump outs.

 

Would a bump out room at the aft be just a windy mess? I'm talking about the Coral specifically.

 

I would think that the first cabin in a bump out section would be windy........but the others should be fine. I have stayed in cabins in the aft bump section on the Coral and have not experienced what you are fearing.

 

You might check with others, but aren't the mini suites on the Dolphin deck fully covered?

 

You mention that you are looking at the mini suite on the Caribe deck.....did you know that there is a partially covered balcony all the way to the aft that is open for everyone to use........has lounges and is a great place to sit back and watch the wake.

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I got it. Take a Boy Scout tent. I think it will work and you can take your pillow with you and sleep in the tent. If you do please take a picture and post it.

 

Tony

 

 

LOL Now that is a unique suggestion!! Thanks! [emoji13]

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I don't know if Princess will let you string up a tarp on the balcony. There might be safety concerns.

 

Agree.

 

They don't like you hanging clothes on the balcony, cantimagine them letting you strung up some cover.

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