Your Favorite Part Of Your Balcony

[navybankerteacher]

Plus, the mattress in most cabins is two twins pushed together, not a single unit. Not sure why they are saying mattress when it really is mattresses being brought out if this is really a true story and not a fairy tale.:cool:

 

Sleeping of the balcony SOUNDS like a good idea, but the reality, especially in the Caribbean, is that you,would wakes up feeling sticky from the humidity - that is if you got that much sleep to begin with - people like air conditioning for a reason. Of course, if the steward had to haul in a damp mattress more than once, I believe he would report it to his supervisor - with the result that passengers would be told to,knock it off. Two people sleeping on one mattress on the narrow balcony would be kicking each other all night.

 

The whole notion stinks of BS - I am not buying it.

[brabrant10]

Enjoying that 1st cup of coffee & toast in morning -taking an early eve nap

 

 

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[navybankerteacher]

Why are you embarrassed? On cooler Caribbean nights in April it isn't a drain on the AC if you keep your cabin closed and the Cruise Critic police aren't on patrol. One night when we had an Allure deck 12 forward cabin it was the only way to get any sleep with the Solarium dance party going till 3am.

 

There really aren't that many "cooler Caribbean nights" - April or other. And, yes keeping your cabin door open DOES impact A/C in adjoining cabins. Finally, how does having cabin door open lessen noise from adjoining spaces?

[bookcrazy1]

I love mimosas and coffee in the morning.

 

 

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[Nebr.cruiser]

We like being on the balcony when pulling into or leaving ports. I like to read out there; not so great anymore since the chairs on most balconies are very uncomfortable. Every balcony should have a lounger!

[pris993]

like the peace and quiet on the balcony vs all the noise up around the pool ... rarely spend time in crowded areas of the ship

[MicCanberra]

I just love watching the water, whether out on the balcony or from in the room. Hearing the water is good as well.:D

[MicCanberra]

 

 

The best way to start the day. Moon watching while cruising between ports is pretty nice too.

 

 

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Sunrises, Breakfast, reading late morning, cocktails in the afternoon, sunsets, night cap before bed. All good times to be on the balcony.

[MicCanberra]

Sleeping of the balcony SOUNDS like a good idea, but the reality, especially in the Caribbean, is that you,would wakes up feeling sticky from the humidity - that is if you got that much sleep to begin with - people like air conditioning for a reason. Of course, if the steward had to haul in a damp mattress more than once, I believe he would report it to his supervisor - with the result that passengers would be told to,knock it off. Two people sleeping on one mattress on the narrow balcony would be kicking each other all night.

 

The whole notion stinks of BS - I am not buying it.

 

Agreed.:D

[MicCanberra]

"Have you ever seen the dawn? Not a dawn groggy with lack of sleep or hectic with mindless obligations and you about to rush off on an early adventure or business, but full of deep silence and absolute clarity of perception? A dawning which you truly observe, degree by degree. It is the most amazing moment of birth..." - Vera Nazarian

 

Fantastic quote.:D

[MicCanberra]

Coming into a new port and then the sail away, seeing all the activity on the dock, watching for pier runners, seeing some of the better organised farewells by the port town. All magic.:D

[Melissaghoti]

Fantastic quote.:D

 

Indeed, fantastic. I'll take that advice with me next June in the Med. so hard to set an alarm though...;)

[MicCanberra]

Indeed, fantastic. I'll take that advice with me next June in the Med. so hard to set an alarm though...;)

Not if you don't get to bed.:eek:

[Ocean Boy]

Indeed, fantastic. I'll take that advice with me next June in the Med. so hard to set an alarm though...;)

 

I never miss sunrise out at sea. If I ever stayed in bed and missed it I'd be really disappointed with myself.

[island lady]

I agree. It is nice walking out there and knowing there will be an empty chair to use without having to do a search. And though I often enjoy the people and "stuff" going on up on deck sometimes I do really appreciate the quiet of the balcony.

 

You got that right!! :) Can go up and watch the "stuff" and leave for your own

private escape whenever you want to...knowing a chair with a view is always

available just for you. Ahhh...wonderful. And perhaps a glass of wine waiting for you also. ;)

Edited November 26, 2016 by island lady

[Ocean Boy]

You got that right!! :) Can go up and watch the "stuff" and leave for your own

private escape whenever you want to...knowing a chair is waiting for you. Ahhh...

wonderful. And perhaps a glass of wine waiting for you also. ;)

 

Balcony + empty chair + glass of wine = HEAVEN.

[kimlovesfl]

Pulling into port in the morning with my own private viewing area. I like doing the initial sail away up on deck, with the party atmosphere, but prefer sailing away from port from my room.

 

I'm surprised no one's mentioned sunsets. One of my favorite cruise memories is the first time we had a balcony; I sat out there and watched the sun set as we pulled away from Cozumel. Beautiful.

[island lady]

Balcony + empty chair + glass of wine = HEAVEN.

 

Yes it does!!!....hmmm...two weeks yet for me...my prereserved chair

for the week is calling my name! :D

 

Time to pack my two bottles of wine! ;)

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[island lady]

Pulling into port in the morning with my own private viewing area. I like doing the initial sail away up on deck, with the party atmosphere, but prefer sailing away from port from my room.

 

I'm surprised no one's mentioned sunsets. One of my favorite cruise memories is the first time we had a balcony; I sat out there and watched the sun set as we pulled away from Cozumel. Beautiful.

 

That is why we always book starboard side on Tampa cruises. That sunset over

Tampa Bay on sail away day is lovely! Then later, the Sunshine Skyway bridge looms as we slide

towards it all lit up pretty! :)

Edited November 26, 2016 by island lady

[MicCanberra]

Sunrises, Breakfast, reading late morning, cocktails in the afternoon, sunsets, night cap before bed. All good times to be on the balcony.

 

I'm surprised no one's mentioned sunsets. One of my favorite cruise memories is the first time we had a balcony; I sat out there and watched the sun set as we pulled away from Cozumel. Beautiful.

 

I had and I actually prefer sunsets to sunrises.

[John&LaLa]

Sunrises are to humid.

 

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[SPacificbound]

The view..... Only the sky and the sea for as far as I can see.

[John&LaLa]

The view..... Only the sky and the sea for as far as I can see.

How's this for a balcony view. 😁

 

 

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[Debbers]

Sleeping with the balcony door open to hear the waves. Very romantic and relaxing.

 

Funnily enough, I have never heard the waves from any balcony on a cruise. The sound I think of as crashing waves is the sound of breakers on a beach. If waves are high enough to break over your ship, you ought not to be on the balcony!

[MicCanberra]

How's this for a balcony view.

 

 

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Wonderful photo.:D