Checking in a beach umbrella on Norwegian Gem

[miggles]

HI I am allowed to check in a beach umbrella and bring it to Great Stirrup? Cabanas are booked and clamshells look a bit claustrophobic.

[wdsted]

I think you'll have to call about this one but do you really want to schlep around a beach umbrella and find a place to store it in your cabin? And hopefully, you're not flying to the departure port.

 

 

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[DMH15]

My sis got a pop up shade structure at Sams for 29 bucks. Folds up In a canvas bag with a handle. Easily fits 2 chairs. We take it camping.

 

 

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[thomarvin]

There were lots of shady spots on GSC. I don't think you would need the umbrella

[uneamie]

There were lots of shady spots on GSC. I don't think you would need the umbrella

I heard there weren't many shady areas and if they have any by the time your tender makes it to the island those spots are taken. I find it truly idiotic that they can't have umbrellas for people.....even if it's to rent them. I have no desire to sit inside a clam shell made for only 2 people, especially when we are a party of 4...not to mention how obstructive they are to those behind them.

[Pitzel]

Even if you could check in an umbrella, I have a hard time believing that you would be allowed to take it on the tender.

 

When we were there last year on the Getaway, there were lots of shady spots to be had. Most people stop at the first beach they see...but there is so much more if you keep walking or take the shuttle a bit further towards the cabanas. Even mid-day, we saw several areas in the shade with empty loungers.

 

If you feel compelled to bring your own shade, find something that folds down compactly so that you could carry it easily in a tote bag or the like.

[miggles]

Thanks all very much for answering my question! Well I think my plan will be take my beach umbrella from home and check it in at pier. I live in NYC and carry a beach umbrella on subway/bus to get to beach. I just sling over my shoulder so shouldn't take much room on tender. I will post on how this works out. Should be interesting!! lol

[tonit964]

We always bring our travel umbrellas by Portabrella.

They have a carrying case with a shoulder strap and fold down to 24" are small but the umbrella part opens up to 76". They weigh about 6 lbs. We are never without shade and they are easy to carry. No problem ever taking them so far.

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[Laszlo]

These are great!..... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006QR1K46/ref=asc_df_B006QR1K465043727/?tag=hyprod-20&creative=394997&creativeASIN=B006QR1K46&linkCode=df0&hvadid=167119746601&hvpos=1o19&hvnetw=g&hvrand=13033279996009795339&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9007331&hvtargid=pla-273887488789

[uneamie]

We always bring our travel umbrellas by Portabrella.

They have a carrying case with a shoulder strap and fold down to 24" are small but the umbrella part opens up to 76". They weigh about 6 lbs. We are never without shade and they are easy to carry. No problem ever taking them so far.

Thanks for posting that. I think I will invest in one. We live 45 min from our Jersey beach so it will come in handy.

[FreestyleNovice]

GSC, on the rocky parts between the beaches, as others said; walk a bit more and you will find and have shade. Enjoy GSC!

[Melady]

These are great!..... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006QR1K46/ref=asc_df_B006QR1K465043727/?tag=hyprod-20&creative=394997&creativeASIN=B006QR1K46&linkCode=df0&hvadid=167119746601&hvpos=1o19&hvnetw=g&hvrand=13033279996009795339&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9007331&hvtargid=pla-273887488789

 

Unfortunately, they ship in one to three months on Amazon!! Not going to help me :(

[uneamie]

GSC, on the rocky parts between the beaches, as others said; walk a bit more and you will find and have shade. Enjoy GSC!

That looks like a great area....wonder if it's close to the beach.

[cb at sea]

You can move a lounger from the sunny areas INTO the shade...if there are no open loungers in the shade!

[FreestyleNovice]

That looks like a great area....wonder if it's close to the beach.

 

Anything on GSC is close to the beach. ;)

 

Those rocky areas are in between the different beaches, look up any GSC aerial photo.

[mking8288]

HI I am allowed to check in a beach umbrella and bring it to Great Stirrup? Cabanas are booked and clamshells look a bit claustrophobic.

Yes, you can bring it along - someone on our Gem sailing did so recently and others on different Roll Call afterward also planned/did so.

 

If it can be folded & carried onboard, you might wish to do that to avoid being damaged or "missing"

 

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