Froggitt Posted September 1, 2016 #1 Share Posted September 1, 2016 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted September 1, 2016 #2 Share Posted September 1, 2016 Its a moving ladder... It runs on a track around the ship, and allows workers to clean the outside of the ship... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeyetlse Posted September 1, 2016 #3 Share Posted September 1, 2016 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froggitt Posted September 1, 2016 Author #4 Share Posted September 1, 2016 Thanks both Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted September 1, 2016 #5 Share Posted September 1, 2016 Gondola lift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Single Cruiser Posted September 1, 2016 #6 Share Posted September 1, 2016 (edited) Just like the platforms on high rise buildings used by cleaners and workmen :) Sent from my iPad using Forums Edited September 1, 2016 by Single Cruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted September 2, 2016 #7 Share Posted September 2, 2016 Yikes....that's ME! I'm trying to get back on!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sauer-kraut Posted September 2, 2016 #8 Share Posted September 2, 2016 You know......you should really never point out things hanging off a lady's rear.:D:eek::p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coscab Posted September 2, 2016 #9 Share Posted September 2, 2016 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreestyleNovice Posted September 2, 2016 #10 Share Posted September 2, 2016 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). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Single Cruiser Posted September 2, 2016 #12 Share Posted September 2, 2016 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. :) Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coscab Posted September 2, 2016 #13 Share Posted September 2, 2016 You'll be able to listen to the band from the comfort of your stateroom. :) Sent from my iPad using Forums I booked our corner aft facing balcony on the 11th deck, hopefully it will be a quiet location:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coscab Posted September 2, 2016 #14 Share Posted September 2, 2016 Thank you so much for the pics!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Single Cruiser Posted September 2, 2016 #15 Share Posted September 2, 2016 Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don't-use-real-name Posted September 2, 2016 #16 Share Posted September 2, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeyetlse Posted September 2, 2016 #17 Share Posted September 2, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Love Squidward Posted September 3, 2016 #18 Share Posted September 3, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coscab Posted September 3, 2016 #19 Share Posted September 3, 2016 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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