SeattleAl Posted July 23, 2022 #1 Share Posted July 23, 2022 Much to my surprise I see that lots of people recommend taking a fan with you, specifically on Alaska cruises. I can understand that on a warm, humid Caribbean cruise. How many of you take fans with you on an Alaska cruise (or wish you had)? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 1025cruise Posted July 23, 2022 #2 Share Posted July 23, 2022 I personally don't, but I know there are people that prefer to have air flowing over them while sleeping, or need the noise. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mum2Mercury Posted July 23, 2022 #3 Share Posted July 23, 2022 5 minutes ago, 1025cruise said: I personally don't, but I know there are people that prefer to have air flowing over them while sleeping, or need the noise. That's us. We're quite spoiled by having a nice fan over our bed at home, and we would definitely miss it, if we didn't take one with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la_croisiere_s'amuse Posted July 23, 2022 #4 Share Posted July 23, 2022 I've never taken one to Alaska and never missed it. I can see how it would make sense for someone who's accustomed to sleeping with a fan, but if you're not, I wouldn't worry about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Ferry_Watcher Posted July 23, 2022 #5 Share Posted July 23, 2022 Fans are seen being carried by passengers arriving for their Alaska cruise from Pier 91. While mostly small table top fans are brought onboard, at least one 20 inch box fan was sighted, although not sure if it made it thru security. Also not sure if the fans are actually taken home after the cruise, or just left behind. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelGirlinDallas Posted July 23, 2022 #6 Share Posted July 23, 2022 With the weather in the 50s this past week, we just opened our balcony door whenever we needed a cool breeze in our cabin! I was a lot colder on this cruise than I expected to be, especially since I’m usually warm-natured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipgeeks Posted July 23, 2022 #7 Share Posted July 23, 2022 We sleep under a fan at home, but it would never occur to me to take anything like that. The ship's AC, which we don't have at home, feels like moving air to me. Please be aware that leaving balcony doors open should not be done, as that will affect the AC in a number of other cabins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reallyitsmema Posted July 23, 2022 #8 Share Posted July 23, 2022 I have a five inch USB/battery operated fan that goes on every cruise with us. It folds down flat and is easy to pack. I had it with us on our Alaska cruise in May and wish I had kept it for my quarantine hotel after the cruise but had sent it home with my DH. I like air movement and this two speed fan does a great job. It is an older model O2Cool fan that cost $10 years ago. You can get the newer model, now square not round, on Amazon or Walmart. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaynay Posted July 23, 2022 #9 Share Posted July 23, 2022 It's not about cooling you per se, it's about the gentle breeze and the white noise. The phone apps or special gizmos that mimic white noise don't work for me, believe me, I tried!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted July 23, 2022 #10 Share Posted July 23, 2022 In Alaska last month we just let our balcony door open. Good breeze and white noise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipgeeks Posted July 23, 2022 #11 Share Posted July 23, 2022 There is probably a sign on the door frame saying the door should never be kept open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelGirlinDallas Posted July 23, 2022 #12 Share Posted July 23, 2022 On Ovation, opening the balcony door automatically shut off the A/C, so it wasn’t a problem to leave open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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