Ash/ Soot on Aft Balconies

Hey Ya'll! I am wondering if anyone has experienced ash or Soot on their Aft balconies due to the ships stacks? I am already booked in the cabin and won't be changing but would like to know what to expect. Any replies would be great!

You need to ask this on the board here for the cruise line you have booked, and mention the name of the ship. EM

No modern ship should be emitting soot or ash. They all use diesel engines and they meet emissions standards. You probably won't see anything at all coming from the stacks -- maybe wavy heat lines under some conditions (because the exhaust is hot), but there shouldn't be any visible plume of smoke or steam like there was many years ago.

Just wipe down everything before you sit.

We have never had a issue. Although people do report that theyhave dark stains on their clothes from sitting down on the chairs

No modern ship should be emitting soot or ash. They all use diesel engines and they meet emissions standards. You probably won't see anything at all coming from the stacks -- maybe wavy heat lines under some conditions (because the exhaust is hot), but there shouldn't be any visible plume of smoke or steam like there was many years ago.

Hmmm- I suppose those folks who have seen the ash/ soot on their aft balconies and have had to wipe it up or dirty their clothes must have imagines it :-)

Unfortunately it does happen.

I too would post this on the cruise line you are sailing and also mention the ship.

Keith

An SC stateroom, aft on the Westerdam, yes, there was some soot on the verandas. Not much, but enough that the Cabin Steward had to daily wipe down the furniture. Even then, I started taking cushions into the cabin when they were not being used and putting them back out when I wanted to use them to insure clothes were not going to get dirty. Irritating? Yes, but not enough that I would refuse a stateroom in that location on that Class of ships.

I've become spoiled when it comes to location on any ship, and if I can't book either an stern corner suite with a large balcony, 200 sq ft or larger, or a front facing suite with a similar sized balcony, I won't book the ship. Having said that, the soot is a real issue on all the stern suites I've cruised in some degree. Some more, and some less. Incinerators do what they do, turn solids into smoke and ash. A certain amount of ash seems to be inevitable, so if you like the stern staterooms like I do, you accept it, and enjoy. The Zuiderdam, Westerdam, Nieuw Amsterdam, the NCL Sun(an exception to the 200' rule, Escape and Getaway all had the issue, but not enough to ruin our cruising.;)

Hello,we had an aft stateroom on Independence of the seas and we're lucky enough not to experience any soot problems. Enjoy your cruise [emoji41]

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We cruised in an aft balcony. I think the benefits outweigh any negatives. I think general dirt tends to stick there. Everything is blown from the sides and some makes it way to the aft areas. The crew cleaned up the entire area a couple of times. It's a no worry issue unless your sailing with a princess who dispises dirt of any kind.

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I loved my aft suite on the crown princess ( grand?) to Hawaii, but it was annoying having the railing be dirty and sticky all the time...

We've sailed in aft corner suites several times on different cruise lines, and we've experienced no such issues. I can only wonder if it's only an issue when on a lower deck(?). The lowest deck we've sailed in an aft is 11, and there was not a trace of soot.

I've sailed in aft balconies and wish I could afford it all the time! While there might be some soot, the stewards are aware of this as well and will help take care of it. On the other hand, the view over the wake is one of the most relaxing and enjoyable views on the ship in my opinion and they tend to be quiet as well. Have fun!