Removing balcony/veranda divider partitions between on Rotterdam?

[RileyFox]

If we get adjoining rooms with our friends, can we remove the dividers/partitions to create one big balcony?

Or is this only true on with a Deluxe Veranda Suites?

Thanks
Reily Fox

Future Rotterdam passenger

[Cruise Suzy]

@RileyFox The balcony dividers are not removeable. However, the outermost section (nearest the rail) can be opened to allow access to adjoining balconies. Just ask your stewards.

[julia]

The balcony partition can be opened by your cabin steward. 

 

Also, there are "adjoining cabins" which have interior doors that open, they are indicated with a plus sign (+) next to them on the deck plans.

[RileyFox]

49 minutes ago, Cruise Suzy said:

@RileyFox The balcony dividers are not removeable. However, the outermost section (nearest the rail) can be opened to allow access to adjoining balconies. Just ask your stewards.

I am going to look for a photo of that. 

[crystalspin]

1 hour ago, julia said:

Also, there are "adjoining cabins" which have interior doors that open, they are indicated with a plus sign (+) next to them on the deck plans.

Called "connecting cabins" bc any cabin next door is adjoining!

[julia]

5 minutes ago, crystalspin said:

Called "connecting cabins" bc any cabin next door is adjoining!

Ok... I stand corrected on my terminology!  😂✅️🍷

[crystalspin]

26 minutes ago, julia said:

Ok... I stand corrected on my terminology!  😂✅️🍷

Not being the terminology police! Just trying to help Riley out. They're in new territory and possibly struggling with the jargon.

[VMax1700]

It is only the circled bit that can be opened.

 

[terrydtx]

3 hours ago, VMax1700 said:

It is only the circled bit that can be opened.

 

Actually it is not removed, it swings on hinges and opened then locked open in place. We have 3 Vista Suites in a row booked this month on the Volendam and we will have balcony door opened between all 3 cabins.

Edited August 3 by terrydtx

[Blackduck59]

Remember opening these partitions is NOT a DIY project. Ask your cabin steward to sort it for you.

[kevingastreich]

On 8/2/2024 at 6:51 PM, terrydtx said:

Actually it is not removed, it swings on hinges and opened then locked open in place. We have 3 Vista Suites in a row booked this month on the Volendam and we will have balcony door opened between all 3 cabins.

We have done this and it is an absolute ball!!  Great idea!

[WriterOnDeck]

On 8/2/2024 at 8:51 PM, terrydtx said:

Actually it is not removed, it swings on hinges and opened then locked open in place. We have 3 Vista Suites in a row booked this month on the Volendam and we will have balcony door opened between all 3 cabins.

Not sure about the Volendam, but on the Zaandam, the other R Class HAL ship, the hinged portion is next to the ship, not at the railing side of the verandah. So it doesn't give the same open feeling.

 

My sisters and I have immensely enjoyed the open verandah partition on the Zuiderdam during the last two world cruises.

[dobiemom]

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