Nashna Posted April 4, 2018 #1 Share Posted April 4, 2018 We are sailing with friends on the Dawn to Bermuda. We all have balcony staterooms in a row. Is it possible to open the dividers for our three rooms so that we might go between rooms on the balcony? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NLH Arizona Posted April 4, 2018 #2 Share Posted April 4, 2018 You can ask, but many have reported that they will not open them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KateQ22003 Posted April 4, 2018 #3 Share Posted April 4, 2018 They would not open them for us; they said it was a fire hazard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdvmd Posted April 4, 2018 #4 Share Posted April 4, 2018 They no longer will open balcony doors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nashna Posted April 4, 2018 Author #5 Share Posted April 4, 2018 Sorry to hear that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newmexicoNita Posted April 4, 2018 #6 Share Posted April 4, 2018 Sorry to hear that. that is too bad. I don't know why it would be a fire hazard anymore than a lot of things, but they know more than we do I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
$hip$hape Posted April 4, 2018 #7 Share Posted April 4, 2018 You can ask, but many have reported that they will not open them. They would not open them for us; they said it was a fire hazard.You may want them opened. However others, unbeknownst to you, may complain. Therefore NCL says, "It's a fire hazard. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two Wheels Only Posted April 4, 2018 #8 Share Posted April 4, 2018 that is too bad. I don't know why it would be a fire hazard anymore than a lot of things, but they know more than we do I guess. If there ever is a fire on the balcony, the dividers are designed to lessen the fire spreading to the next balcony. They have the ability to open to allow firefighters to quickly move from one balcony to the next. In the past, firefighters have had to chop their way through which takes more time/energy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snownow Posted April 4, 2018 #9 Share Posted April 4, 2018 They wont... But they will. We had two rooms next to each other, with kids in each room. They opened ours on our last trip to make it easier to check on the children. We had to go through a guest services manager to make it happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chengkp75 Posted April 4, 2018 #10 Share Posted April 4, 2018 If there ever is a fire on the balcony, the dividers are designed to lessen the fire spreading to the next balcony. They have the ability to open to allow firefighters to quickly move from one balcony to the next. In the past, firefighters have had to chop their way through which takes more time/energy. Yep, the only reason balcony dividers were made openable in the first place was a SOLAS requirement based on the difficulty the fire teams had during the Star Princess fire. It has nothing to do with guest amenities. And NCL used to leave it up to the Captain's decision as to whether dividers could be opened, within the guidelines of total number opened and number in a row opened, but this led to too many complaints, so they took it out of the Captain's hands and made a corporate "no" decision. Yes, the dividers are wind breaks, and are made of non-combustible material to slow the progress of a fire from one balcony to the next caused by the wind created by the ship moving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happier Posted April 23, 2018 #11 Share Posted April 23, 2018 we have an 'enclosed balcony-rom8538-ayinehave an idea what that space looks like?-sailing next Friday-the 27thtanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don't-use-real-name Posted April 23, 2018 #12 Share Posted April 23, 2018 we have an 'enclosed balcony-rom8538-ayinehave an idea what that space looks like?-sailing next Friday-the 27thtanks You have what is called a HULL BALCONY - a balcony with a full steel framework all around and this is unlike other balconies in which you can lean over and look into your neighbors adjacent balcony. Picture LINK: https://www.cruisedeckplans.com/DP/deckplans/Norwegian-Dawn Click on DECK 8 - find your cabin 8538 port side forward - Click on that and click on PIX 3 - note the steel framework all around the edge of the photo image. Advantage to this cabin balcony is better protection from the wind and weather. Disadvantage taking photos from within the cabin to the outside reduced viewing area. All things being equal same as any other balcony cabin. Location forward of the Life Boats so a full unobstructed view. Take a right turn out your cabin door and quick trip down a few cabins to O'Sheehans. Get the picture - enjoy the cruise ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davechipp74 Posted April 23, 2018 #13 Share Posted April 23, 2018 Pack a set of allen keys (I believe its 1/4") open them up when your're in the room, and make sure to close them when you're not in the room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davechipp74 Posted April 23, 2018 #14 Share Posted April 23, 2018 Yes one time aboard the Gem my room sturart told me to make sure I locked it when I left the room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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