Hooked2 Posted February 4, 2020 #1 Share Posted February 4, 2020 Hi everyone! So this is my 14th Cruise, and my first time for a balcony!! I know..I know..what have I been doing all my cruising life?! LOL!! Does anyone have any tips for a balcony room or should I bring anything extra that will make the balcony better? TIA!! I also just got upgraded to PLATINUM!!! I am thrilled! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FSHLOT Posted February 4, 2020 #2 Share Posted February 4, 2020 Please try and control the closing of the balcony door. There's been a few times where it took my neighbors about 7days to figure this out. 😁 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atobols Posted February 4, 2020 #3 Share Posted February 4, 2020 I'm always fascinated by what people do on their balconies. I'm watching the people below me as much as I'm looking out at the scenery. I've seen people bring their yoga mat and use the balcony for morning yoga. One time there was a guy who brought a blow up mattress and slept out on his balcony every night. I see lots of battery operated fairy lights strung across the balconies. We're boring, we just sit or stand out there. We'll usually bring binoculars because it's pretty common to see whales when we leave San Francisco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
five. Posted February 4, 2020 #4 Share Posted February 4, 2020 4 minutes ago, atobols said: I'm always fascinated by what people do on their balconies. 😎😎😈 Those are not the stories I was expecting after opening with that line, lol. 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamecock_Cruiser Posted February 4, 2020 #5 Share Posted February 4, 2020 TIP: Do not prop your balcony door open as it effects the A/C in other cabins around yours. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzanna Posted February 4, 2020 #6 Share Posted February 4, 2020 Don't leave your balcony light on at night, it interferes with your neighbors being able to star gaze. 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalofirsttimer4 Posted February 4, 2020 #7 Share Posted February 4, 2020 3 minutes ago, Lizzanna said: Don't leave your balcony light on at night, it interferes with your neighbors being able to star gaze. We don't even turn the balcony light on...to be honest we didn't even realize we had one the first balcony we had . We do bring with us a battery operated candle, mini blue tooth speaker to play smooth jazz and relax in the evenings with a cocktail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaneyLynn Posted February 4, 2020 #8 Share Posted February 4, 2020 I always bring coasters for the table between the chairs. It's a small thing but the condensation from my drinks dripping on me drives me crazy 😜 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rufflesmom Posted February 4, 2020 #9 Share Posted February 4, 2020 Have room service deliver coffee in the morning and enjoy the first cup of coffee in the morning on the balcony. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChosenOne Posted February 4, 2020 #10 Share Posted February 4, 2020 Please: remember to carefully open and close your balcony door. Nothing worse then neighbors who constantly let that door slam. Here's a fun little tip..use inexpensive plastic shower curtain rings to hang swim suits on the back bar of the chairs on your balcony. Keeps items secure and dries so much faster then hanging on the shower clothesline. 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rukkian Posted February 4, 2020 #11 Share Posted February 4, 2020 3 minutes ago, ChosenOne said: Please: remember to carefully open and close your balcony door. Nothing worse then neighbors who constantly let that door slam. Here's a fun little tip..use inexpensive plastic shower curtain rings to hang swim suits on the back bar of the chairs on your balcony. Keeps items secure and dries so much faster then hanging on the shower clothesline. Great tip, never thought of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissach Posted February 4, 2020 #12 Share Posted February 4, 2020 8 minutes ago, ChosenOne said: Please: remember to carefully open and close your balcony door. Nothing worse then neighbors who constantly let that door slam. Here's a fun little tip..use inexpensive plastic shower curtain rings to hang swim suits on the back bar of the chairs on your balcony. Keeps items secure and dries so much faster then hanging on the shower clothesline. Great tip! Will have to do this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ObstructedView2 Posted February 4, 2020 #13 Share Posted February 4, 2020 1 hour ago, Hooked2 said: Does anyone have any tips for a balcony room or should I bring anything extra that will make the balcony better? ✌️ 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine5715 Posted February 4, 2020 #14 Share Posted February 4, 2020 57 minutes ago, atobols said: I'm always fascinated by what people do on their balconies. I'm watching the people below me as much as I'm looking out at the scenery. I've seen people bring their yoga mat and use the balcony for morning yoga. One time there was a guy who brought a blow up mattress and slept out on his balcony every night. I see lots of battery operated fairy lights strung across the balconies. We're boring, we just sit or stand out there. We'll usually bring binoculars because it's pretty common to see whales when we leave San Francisco. Surprised the stewards didn't remove the lights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerseygirl1416 Posted February 4, 2020 #15 Share Posted February 4, 2020 46 minutes ago, Buffalofirsttimer4 said: We don't even turn the balcony light on...to be honest we didn't even realize we had one the first balcony we had . We do bring with us a battery operated candle, mini blue tooth speaker to play smooth jazz and relax in the evenings with a cocktail. What if the people on the balconies close to you don’t like to listen to smooth jazz? Please don’t play music from a Bluetooth speaker in a public area. That’s what EarPods are for. 15 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalofirsttimer4 Posted February 4, 2020 #16 Share Posted February 4, 2020 Just now, Jerseygirl1416 said: What if the people on the balconies close to you don’t like to listen to smooth jazz? Please don’t play music from a Bluetooth speaker in a public area. That’s what EarPods are for. Thank you for your concern but the music isn't loud enough to disturb those around us....and I don't use EarPods, I'm a Samsung woman not and iPhone chick . Happy Sailing! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerseygirl1416 Posted February 4, 2020 #17 Share Posted February 4, 2020 14 minutes ago, Buffalofirsttimer4 said: Thank you for your concern but the music isn't loud enough to disturb those around us....and I don't use EarPods, I'm a Samsung woman not and iPhone chick . Happy Sailing! If you can hear it then the people 12 inches from you on the next balcony can hear it. If you don’t care about being inconsiderate of those around you then just own it. There’s always earbuds and headphones for Samsung people. 12 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ObstructedView2 Posted February 4, 2020 #18 Share Posted February 4, 2020 59 minutes ago, Buffalofirsttimer4 said: We do bring with us a battery operated candle, mini blue tooth speaker to play smooth jazz and relax in the evenings with a cocktail. 12 minutes ago, Jerseygirl1416 said: What if the people on the balconies close to you don’t like to listen to smooth jazz? Please don’t play music from a Bluetooth speaker in a public area. That’s what EarPods are for. 7 minutes ago, Buffalofirsttimer4 said: Thank you for your concern but the music isn't loud enough to disturb those around us....and I don't use EarPods We got stuck next to a 'Balcony DJ' once. Terrible experience. Even when their music was at a low volume, the balcony itself made the music echo louder. After 2 days we had to say something to our stateroom steward. 🎧 🎶 🎧 Headphones 😉 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare AtSeaWithChris Posted February 4, 2020 #19 Share Posted February 4, 2020 1 hour ago, Gamecock_Cruiser said: TIP: Do not prop your balcony door open as it effects the A/C in other cabins around yours. This is not true. While it may shut off your AC in your cabin it does not affect cabins around you. That is a wild internet rumor. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare AtSeaWithChris Posted February 4, 2020 #20 Share Posted February 4, 2020 1 hour ago, ObstructedView2 said: ✌️ Hammocks, brought by passengers, are prohibited on Carnival balconies. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpytilicruise Posted February 4, 2020 #21 Share Posted February 4, 2020 I would say, please don’t sit out there in the buff. The neighbors can see reflection in the glass and when they have small children, questions are asked and usually everyone hears them. Lol. I know from experience with the little one asking questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tylerzmommy Posted February 4, 2020 #22 Share Posted February 4, 2020 1 hour ago, Buffalofirsttimer4 said: We don't even turn the balcony light on...to be honest we didn't even realize we had one the first balcony we had . We do bring with us a battery operated candle, mini blue tooth speaker to play smooth jazz and relax in the evenings with a cocktail. Umm. . .I want to hang out with you on your balcony! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ObstructedView2 Posted February 4, 2020 #23 Share Posted February 4, 2020 (edited) 28 minutes ago, MamallamaAndDaddy said: Hammocks, brought by passengers, are prohibited on Carnival balconies. ⚠️This is not true information⚠️ Hammocks are NOT listed on Carnivals prohibited list. Unless I'm missing something, hammocks are certainly permitted. Is this a new rule?? Hammocks were always permitted. Can you direct me to where hammocks are listed as a prohibited item?? ✌️ Edited February 4, 2020 by ObstructedView2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDPadreFan Posted February 4, 2020 #24 Share Posted February 4, 2020 34 minutes ago, Jerseygirl1416 said: If you can hear it then the people 12 inches from you on the next balcony can hear it. If you don’t care about being inconsiderate of those around you then just own it. There’s always earbuds and headphones for Samsung people. Easy to be a good neighbor and just ask the cabins near you if the music bothers them. If it does - then turn it off. If not - then enjoy, but keep the volume low (like background music). Most music doesn't bother me. Full throated opera is a little distracting. Heavy metal, grunge, vulger, or _rap is pretty intolerable. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare AtSeaWithChris Posted February 4, 2020 #25 Share Posted February 4, 2020 13 minutes ago, ObstructedView2 said: ⚠️This is not true information⚠️ Hammocks are NOT listed on Carnivals prohibited list. Unless I'm missing something, hammocks are certainly permitted. Is this a new rule?? Hammocks were always permitted. Can you direct me to where hammocks are listed as a prohibited item. ✌️ It is not allowed and the stewards will take them down if they find them. While it is not specifically listed on the list John Heald has on more than one occasion said they are not allowed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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