ImPeaches Posted June 11, 2009 #1 Share Posted June 11, 2009 I hesitated quite awhile to ask this question because it is a bit over the top, but who cares? We're heading to Alaska on the Mariner in a couple of weeks. If we want to have dinner out on the verandah of our suite one night, is there any possibility that our butler would set up one of those great heaters you see at outdoor restaurants to keep us from freezing our bootays off? Our suite is at the aft of the ship, so I'm guessing wind won't be the issue as much as temperature. With the size of the verandah in the Horizon Suite, I can't resist the idea of at least trying for one "al fresco" dinner out there. Chances are pretty high this will be the one and only chance in our lives that we'll ever be able to sail in a suite with such a crazy big verandah. Ok, I'm an incurable (and possibly insane) romantic. Should we just layer up under (and over) our bathrobes and give it a try? I mean, the sun will still be up, right? Long underwear (silk, of course) and champagne, earmuffs and escargot, stocking caps and steak. What do you think? Fire away. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hvsteve1 Posted June 11, 2009 #2 Share Posted June 11, 2009 As you're going to be there on some of the longest days of the year, I would guess that, unless you're eating very late, the temps are probably in the upper 60's, about the same as indoors. The only caveat would be if the ship is around some glaciers, in which case it gets quite cold. But the glaciers are usually earlier in the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FabFam Posted June 11, 2009 #3 Share Posted June 11, 2009 Peaches, I love your question! I hope you get to do it! Maybe if you do this the night that we are in port late, (the Juneau night?) it will be warmer since we won't be moving. Also, I bet they do have some sort of portable heater...maybe you should put in your request now! ha! Just remember...if you are all dressed in your silk underwear and robe and hats and coat..dining on the verandah...to take a picture for some good laughs later! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travelcat2 Posted June 11, 2009 #4 Share Posted June 11, 2009 Don't think they would allow one of those restaurant outdoor heaters on a cruise ship (fire hazard). However, if you can layer your clothing, there is no reason you cannot dine on your balcony. Go for it and enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare WesW Posted June 11, 2009 #5 Share Posted June 11, 2009 Patty, what a wonderful romantic...please let us know how your dinner goes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raiderette Posted June 11, 2009 #6 Share Posted June 11, 2009 I hesitated quite awhile to ask this question because it is a bit over the top, but who cares? We're heading to Alaska on the Mariner in a couple of weeks. If we want to have dinner out on the verandah of our suite one night, is there any possibility that our butler would set up one of those great heaters you see at outdoor restaurants to keep us from freezing our bootays off? Our suite is at the aft of the ship, so I'm guessing wind won't be the issue as much as temperature. With the size of the verandah in the Horizon Suite, I can't resist the idea of at least trying for one "al fresco" dinner out there. Chances are pretty high this will be the one and only chance in our lives that we'll ever be able to sail in a suite with such a crazy big verandah. Ok, I'm an incurable (and possibly insane) romantic. Should we just layer up under (and over) our bathrobes and give it a try? I mean, the sun will still be up, right? Long underwear (silk, of course) and champagne, earmuffs and escargot, stocking caps and steak. What do you think? Fire away. :cool: Peaches, You should write romance novels. I agree with fab fam take some pictures. Something to tell your grandchildren about. Eating on a balcony in your bathrobe in Alaska. :D Life's short enjoy today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linda_22003 Posted June 11, 2009 #7 Share Posted June 11, 2009 You might not need any form of heat. Sunset is very late, and when we were up there 2 weeks ago, it was sunny and the Horizon deck got full sun at the end of the day. We had a center Horizon suite with no one on either side of us, and in full sunshine.... well, we found a lovely spot for very private sunbathing, if you know what I mean. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImPeaches Posted June 11, 2009 Author #8 Share Posted June 11, 2009 Thanks for the encouragement, everybody. We'll just pile on the layers if it gets too chilly. FabFam, that's a great idea for the Juneau night. We have the Tracy Arm Excursion, as well as evening whale watching, so we'll be wiped out and dinner in our suite might be just the thing for that particular night. Linda, we also have a center suite, so there is privacy from the side, and it's on deck 9, so I'm told folks from the lounge upstairs can't easily see onto our verandah. :eek: Here's hoping for warm days at sea AND tolerable evenings, temperature wise. Dialing room service . . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esther e Posted June 11, 2009 #9 Share Posted June 11, 2009 Peaches, might I suggest you go up a deck and look down to yours to make sure it's not visible????:D:D Just a thought; can't hurt to be sure, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linda_22003 Posted June 11, 2009 #10 Share Posted June 11, 2009 Linda, we also have a center suite, so there is privacy from the side, and it's on deck 9, so I'm told folks from the lounge upstairs can't easily see onto our verandah. :eek: No, not if you stay toward the back, near the wall. However, people can put their heads around the side if they're next to you - it's not totally private. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveFr Posted June 11, 2009 #11 Share Posted June 11, 2009 Linda, we also have a center suite, so there is privacy from the side, and it's on deck 9, so I'm told folks from the lounge upstairs can't easily see onto our verandah. :eek: Peaches, We were in the same Horizon Suite (992) last November and, unfortunately, there is no privacy from the side. Except under the overhang from deck 10, there is only a partial divider separating the Horizon Suites on deck 9. Incidentally, there are normally cushions on the chairs and loungers. They had been removed because of rain. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linda_22003 Posted June 11, 2009 #12 Share Posted June 11, 2009 Incidentally, there are normally cushions on the chairs and loungers. They had been removed because of rain. Ours were taken in, but they were there in the suite so we could put them out easily. If it's so rainy they're not even in your suite, nekkid sunbathing is a moot point anyway. I wouldn't have done it if the suites next to us had been occupied, but with them both empty, we had all the privacy in the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImPeaches Posted June 11, 2009 Author #13 Share Posted June 11, 2009 Thanks for posting those pics, Dave. It's great to see photos of "our" actual balcony. Re: privacy, we don't mind that it's not totally private. We're really just wanting the outdoor dining opportunity---not really into sunbathing, whether it's Alaska or the Caribbean! :) Thanks again, everybody. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenbro Posted June 12, 2009 #14 Share Posted June 12, 2009 Anyone have similar pictures of the horizon suites on the Voyager. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verdl Posted June 12, 2009 #15 Share Posted June 12, 2009 or pictures any of the deluxe suites?? thanks, jj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhenry1 Posted June 12, 2009 #16 Share Posted June 12, 2009 We are in Horizon Suite 8103 for Alaska on August 19. Are the suites on the 8 floor not cover either? Or does anyone know? Kandy from Texas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrpingtonT Posted June 12, 2009 #17 Share Posted June 12, 2009 We are in Horizon Suite 8103 for Alaska on August 19. Are the suites on the 8 floor not cover either? Or does anyone know? Kandy from Texas If you are asking if the balcony furniture has cushions on chairs and loungers the answer is yes.. In rainy weather they are taken inside to avoid them getting soaked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alidor Posted June 12, 2009 #18 Share Posted June 12, 2009 Ships normally have lots of outside cameras you aren't even aware of - chances are it wasn't that private. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImPeaches Posted June 14, 2009 Author #19 Share Posted June 14, 2009 Do you have any other photos of the Mariner Horizon Suite 992? I seem to remember awhile back you posting links to photos, but can't find them at the moment. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linda_22003 Posted June 19, 2009 #20 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Ships normally have lots of outside cameras you aren't even aware of - chances are it wasn't that private. Then that was a hardship for the security people, not for me. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrpingtonT Posted June 19, 2009 #21 Share Posted June 19, 2009 then that was a hardship for the security people, not for me. :d :d :d :d Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrpingtonT Posted June 19, 2009 #22 Share Posted June 19, 2009 What's happened to the smilies? :D :D :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.