Epic - whats hanging off the side of the ship at the rear

[Froggitt]

Towards the rear of the ship, there are three hull balconies on each deck. What's the contraption that seems to be in every photo, that looks like its obstructing the view on the most forward of the three hull balconies, around deck 12 and/or 13? You can see it below. It's in the same place on both photos so it seems like it lives there.

 

and here

[sid_9169]

Its a moving ladder... It runs on a track around the ship, and allows workers to clean the outside of the ship...

[hawkeyetlse]

By the way, those are not hull balconies. All of the hull balconies on the Epic are forward.

 

Those three windows are where the "secret aft staircase" is.

Edited September 1, 2016 by hawkeyetlse

[Froggitt]

Thanks both

[easyboy]

Gondola lift.

[Single Cruiser]

Just like the platforms on high rise buildings used by cleaners and workmen :)

 

 

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Edited September 1, 2016 by Single Cruiser

[cb at sea]

Yikes....that's ME! I'm trying to get back on!!!!

[Sauer-kraut]

You know......you should really never point out things hanging off a lady's rear.:D:eek::p

[coscab]

We have an aft facing balcony on our first Epic cruise in Dec. what is the dark looking opening (or appearance of an opening) in the picture posted above under the last row of aft facing balconies?:confused: Thanks in advance to all you experts that know the answer.

Edited September 2, 2016 by coscab

[FreestyleNovice]

We have an aft facing balcony on our first Epic cruise in Dec. what is the dark looking opening (or appearance of an opening) in the picture posted above under the last row of aft facing balconies?:confused: Thanks in advance to all you experts that know the answer.

 

That's the large window of Manhattan (one of the two MDR's).

[FreestyleNovice]

 

[Single Cruiser]

We have an aft facing balcony on our first Epic cruise in Dec. what is the dark looking opening (or appearance of an opening) in the picture posted above under the last row of aft facing balconies?:confused: Thanks in advance to all you experts that know the answer.

 

 

You'll be able to listen to the band from the comfort of your stateroom. :)

 

 

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[coscab]

You'll be able to listen to the band from the comfort of your stateroom. :)

 

 

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I booked our corner aft facing balcony on the 11th deck, hopefully it will be a quiet location:D

[coscab]

 

 

Thank you so much for the pics!!

[Single Cruiser]

 

 

 

 

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[don't-use-real-name]

By the way, those are not hull balconies. All of the hull balconies on the Epic are forward.

 

Those three windows are where the "secret aft staircase" is.

 

"secret aft staircase"

 

Is this Aft Staircase/Stairwell/Ladder for customer use (emphasis on Secret)

or just for crew use and emergencies ?

 

Curiosity of what is behind those doors or passageways marked "Crew Only" ?

Had an insider look during a Muster Drill on the Princess (Golden) of one such

crew use stairwell since elevators are restricted during Muster.

[hawkeyetlse]

The aft staircase is open to the public. It's not so much "secret" as "useless" for most people (as a staircase). But quiet spots with a view of the water are few and far between on the Epic; I think that's why people are happy to know about this area.

[I Love Squidward]

We have an aft facing balcony on our first Epic cruise in Dec. what is the dark looking opening (or appearance of an opening) in the picture posted above under the last row of aft facing balconies?:confused: Thanks in advance to all you experts that know the answer.

 

Hello from Squidward! Aft facing balconies are great, you will enjoy it. We had one on the Disney Dream and it was very nice. Take care and talk to you later.

[coscab]

Hey Squidward and Mrs. Squidward, how are you? We just about always sail in an aft facing balcony, we have had a lovely forward facing suite on the Sun and Spirit but prefer the aft., even when it's not a suite.

Hope we sail with you two again someday!:)

Edited September 3, 2016 by coscab