Erica@cruisecritic Posted January 4, 2017 #1 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Hey everyone! I've been a bit of a lurker on your boards, but I'm taking my first SeaDream cruise in a few weeks (this one, R/T St. Thomas - http://www.seadream.com/voyages/21704). I really want to overnight in one of the Balinese beds, but I have a couple of questions. Is it better to reserve a bed on an overnight in port or when the ship is sailing? Are there bathrooms nearby? I always have that problem when camping... :rolleyes: Where do you go to reserve one, and can you do it in advance or just once onboard? And if anyone is sailing with me, please let me know so I can say hi! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiki_Man Posted January 4, 2017 #2 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Erica, which week is that sailing? We are on the March 4th sailing out of St. Thomas. In regards to the Bali Beds, I am no expert but have tried it once. There is one large Bali Bed towards the bow of the ship where you have the entire front area "roped" off from other passengers starting around 11 pm (I think). There is a small bathroom on that deck between the bed area and the TOYB on the port side. The other Bali Beds (5 or 6 on each side) that are between the TOYB and the walk around area behind the funnels). The night I slept up there I went up around 12:30 am (since there was a large rowdy group making a lot of noise at the TOYB - but the bartender shut them down at 12:15 and sent them to the Piano Bar). I was in the 2nd bed on the starboard side, no one else on my side. Another couple had reserved the first bed on the port side but I have no idea if they were ever up there. Couple of things. The outside lights on the upper rail area do NOT turn off so there is always some sort of light, not pitch black. I brought an extra pillow with me, wore the PJ's they give you as a gift and the bathrobe. We were at anchor (had already moved to our location for the next day during dinner) so no wind and no rain. The stars were fantastic and I slept fine until about 4:30 am the deck crew started pressure washing the floor area in the outdoor dining 1 deck below. It was rather noisy so I gave up and went back to my cabin. It was sort of a "had to do it once" type of thing. I don't think my wife would have enjoyed it (she stayed in the comfy bed in the cabin). Might try the bow Bali Bed if it was available but not a "have to" anymore. You sign up for the Beds shortly after Check-In or immediately after the Captain's Welcome Party on the first night before dinner with the Concierge. The front bed goes quick so be prepared. That was probably more detail than you wanted but thought I would share. I am sure other more experienced Club Members have better info. Cheers Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erica@cruisecritic Posted January 4, 2017 Author #3 Share Posted January 4, 2017 This is great, thanks! We're sailing January 21. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Avery Posted January 4, 2017 #4 Share Posted January 4, 2017 We agree you just have to try it. For us it was a one and done. The bed in the cabin felt very comfy after we left the Bali Bed in the wee hours.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcpepe Posted January 4, 2017 #5 Share Posted January 4, 2017 It doesn't matter when you do it really, moving or at anchor. I sleep in a balinese bed at least once per voyage. I've stayed in the front bed mostly but have also done the side. I agree that the front bed is quieter, darker and most private. The beds are quite hard, not all tht comfy but I just love being in the fresh air under the starts. I stay all night long unless it's raining. Some of my best photos come from sunrises I watch from the front bed. Enjoy! You should book immediately upon boarding for the front bed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erica@cruisecritic Posted January 4, 2017 Author #6 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Sounds good. It's got to be better than camping, which we also enjoy. I'm in it for the stars and the sheer novelty. I probably have to write about it, too. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ronrick1943 Posted January 9, 2017 #7 Share Posted January 9, 2017 Do it in port, we did it once at sea----big mistake as you get wet and go back to your cabin. But do it once for sure............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrapperZimmy Posted January 9, 2017 #8 Share Posted January 9, 2017 I agree. You do it once and you will never want to do it again. Zimmy is a fan and has tried to get me to do it again, but I just tell her the cord for my CPAP machine won't reach. The have something they call the egg crate which makes it more comfortable. Ask for it when you make your reservation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erica@cruisecritic Posted January 10, 2017 Author #9 Share Posted January 10, 2017 Egg crate, check! You all have me intrigued -- I will report back on whether we are fans or not once we've tried. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yvie Posted January 10, 2017 #10 Share Posted January 10, 2017 Front bed was great with eggcrate. Bring eye shades, it was not completely dark, some railing lights were on and even the crew member who came to check couldn't figure out how to turn them off. Also when docked the maritime light is on up front. We stuck it out all night and watched the sun rise. Hubby went and fetched coffee from TOY and they would have brought breakfast but we went back to the cabin before that could happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erica@cruisecritic Posted January 30, 2017 Author #11 Share Posted January 30, 2017 We made it through the night and loved it! Only downside was, as someone posted earlier, the lights that don't turn off and deck work starting at 5:30 a.m. The eye masks helped with the former. Weather was perfect. I'd do it again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ho-hum Posted January 30, 2017 #12 Share Posted January 30, 2017 We made it through the night and loved it! Only downside was, as someone posted earlier, the lights that don't turn off and deck work starting at 5:30 a.m. The eye masks helped with the former. Weather was perfect. I'd do it again! And..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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