frenchCow Posted February 26, 2023 #1 Share Posted February 26, 2023 I am a light sleeper. We are booked in the aft section of the Baja deck on Princess Sapphire to Alaska. Should I bring earplugs? How about eye coverings? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrgabriel Posted February 26, 2023 #2 Share Posted February 26, 2023 I have not been on that ship but normally, there are black out drapes so an eye covering isn’t necessary. Depending on what’s going on during your cruise, you might hear music or even creaking or people walking on the deck. We usually find that ships are super quiet so when there is noise, it’s noticeable. Do you have a white noise machine? I prefer those. If you have an iPhone there are now built in white noise sounds. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mom says Posted February 26, 2023 #3 Share Posted February 26, 2023 As mentioned, unless you are extremely light sensitive, the blackout drapes should suffice. If you are in one of the aft suites then you would be directly under the terrace pool,so you may here some noise during the day. if you are in a side balcony, it shouldn't be as much of a problem. But ear plugs are cheap and don't take up much room in your luggage. A white noise app is also a good idea. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nini Posted February 27, 2023 #4 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Assuming you have a true aft Baja cabin, the only thing you may hear is the wake. The drapes are sufficient in darkening the cabin. By the way, it is the Sapphire Princess and not Princess Sapphire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saymyname Posted February 27, 2023 #5 Share Posted February 27, 2023 I take my earplugs when I travel ( always ) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare travelin.sisters Posted February 27, 2023 #6 Share Posted February 27, 2023 I also take earplugs whenever I travel, I don't usually have to use them but they take little space & if you need them you really need them. Princess used to have a sleep channel that played relaxing sounds to help with sleep but I haven't found it on my last 2 cruises...it was wonderful. You might take a clip in case your curtains don't overlap & there is a gap. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wowzz Posted February 27, 2023 #7 Share Posted February 27, 2023 I find that the real problems come from those people who seem incapable of closing their cabin doors quietly, preferring let them slam shut, and those in adjacent cabins to ours, who deem it necessary to open and shut every drawer in their cabin, at least twice, at 7am ! 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jinpasco Posted February 27, 2023 #8 Share Posted February 27, 2023 We travel with a small sound machine whenever we travel. Sometimes noises come from the next cabin no matter what deck you are on. We also use another hint we found ,use the pants hanger with the clips to close where the two curtains meet to block out any light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capriccio Posted February 27, 2023 #9 Share Posted February 27, 2023 One other hint applicable to all cabins: if you are sailing rough waters, empty clothes hangers tend to bump up against each other. Lay them down on the closet floor. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jinpasco Posted February 27, 2023 #10 Share Posted February 27, 2023 32 minutes ago, capriccio said: One other hint applicable to all cabins: if you are sailing rough waters, empty clothes hangers tend to bump up against each other. Lay them down on the closet floor. Or cover with a bath towel, we usually do that on the last night when almost all are empty. I love helpful.hints. I always say..."why didn't I think of that" . Keep them coming, especially for light sleepers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skynight Posted February 27, 2023 #11 Share Posted February 27, 2023 On 2/25/2023 at 11:10 PM, frenchCow said: I am a light sleeper. We are booked in the aft section of the Baja deck on Princess Sapphire to Alaska. Should I bring earplugs? How about eye coverings? Thanks Easy to bring along earplugs and a mask. Doubtful you will require them for noise or light outside the cabin. Except for the three full suites at the stern there are cabins above and below you. There are no entertainment venues in that area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wcflats Posted February 27, 2023 #12 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Good advice about the clothes hangers…I usually just squeeze them together some clothes on them so they don’t bang together. Have always brought earplugs. Agree generally the external noise is not an issue except for totally clueless passengers who will stand directly outside the cabin door and talk loudly as if they are the only ones around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchCow Posted February 27, 2023 Author #13 Share Posted February 27, 2023 11 hours ago, nini said: Assuming you have a true aft Baja cabin, the only thing you may hear is the wake. The drapes are sufficient in darkening the cabin. By the way, it is the Sapphire Princess and not Princess Sapphire. Thank you so much for correcting me, by the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SargassoPirate Posted February 28, 2023 #14 Share Posted February 28, 2023 On 2/27/2023 at 6:07 AM, wowzz said: I find that the real problems come from those people who seem incapable of closing their cabin doors quietly, preferring let them slam shut, and those in adjacent cabins to ours, who deem it necessary to open and shut every drawer in their cabin, at least twice, at 7am ! That's funny. They usually book a cabin right next to me. You must be on the other side. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wowzz Posted February 28, 2023 #15 Share Posted February 28, 2023 7 minutes ago, SargassoPirate said: That's funny. They usually book a cabin right next to me. You must be on the other side. Interestingly, the new P&O (UK) ships have done away with drawers altogether. Just open shelves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SargassoPirate Posted February 28, 2023 #16 Share Posted February 28, 2023 4 minutes ago, wowzz said: Interestingly, the new P&O (UK) ships have done away with drawers altogether. Just open shelves. We were on a HAL cruise years ago. I dubbed the ship the Euroslam because of the balcony doors. People would step out onto their balconies and let the door slam behind them. Sitting on the balcony we were treated to a cacophony of boom, boom, booms. She Who Must Be Obeyed declared it her first and last HAL cruise unless the ship had sliding balcony doors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapnCrews Posted February 28, 2023 #17 Share Posted February 28, 2023 On 2/27/2023 at 7:33 AM, capriccio said: One other hint applicable to all cabins: if you are sailing rough waters, empty clothes hangers tend to bump up against each other. Lay them down on the closet floor. And here's another tip. If those rough waters cause the ship to heel or list a little and things start sliding around, and you find the hangers you put on the floor sliding across the stateroom, just hang them up in the closet. There's usually a handy rod going all the way across just for this task! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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