star gazing

[galamars]

Does it get dark enough on the ship to see the stars well with the naked eye? Or will I need to bring binoculars? We are going on a South Pacific cruise and would love to do some star gazing.

[paul929207]

If you have a balcony and your neighbors leave their balcony lights off, you can see pretty well. It is not as dark as out in the middle of no where, but it is much better than being in a city

[garlinn]

I will never forget the first night out on our Australia cruise, laying in bed with the curtains to the balcony open, rolling over and seeing the Southern Cross for the first time.

[Shifra]

I will never forget the first night out on our Australia cruise, laying in bed with the curtains to the balcony open, rolling over and seeing the Southern Cross for the first time.

How beautiful that must have been.

 

Does it get dark enough on the ship to see the stars well with the naked eye? Or will I need to bring binoculars? We are going on a South Pacific cruise and would love to do some star gazing.

 

You should be able to find places dark enough to see the stars with the naked eye however, bring the binoculars which makes it even better. If your cruise is during a full moon it will be harder to see. I love sitting out on my balcony and just staring up at the stars.

[PennyAgain]

If you really want to see the stars, ask on your ship if they plan to have a star viewing on an upper deck one night. Often there is at least one officer on board who loves the stars and may do a tour with the lights off.

 

At least try!

[Janet Foster]

If you really want to see the stars, ask on your ship if they plan to have a star viewing on an upper deck one night. Often there is at least one officer on board who loves the stars and may do a tour with the lights off.

 

At least try!

I like this idea Penny.. thanks for sharing

[maureencruiser]

Hi, I once saw something that I thought was a shooting star, but, a man nearby said it was a satellite going overhead...Maureen

[FLAHAM]

A cruise ship is a roving source of light pollution. Viewing is poor compared with typical suburban locations. Nevertheless, a walk on deck in the night air can be refreshing, beautiful and good for the soul.

[astropilot]

The forward areas of the upper decks (above the bridge if possible) is going to be your darkest area on the ship. I've observed there many times, and I must say the view is great.

[galamars]

Thanks for all the tips guys! We are so excited. We love stars. Will definitely find out if there's a star viewing night. THANKS! :D

[paul929207]

I will never forget the first night out on our Australia cruise, laying in bed with the curtains to the balcony open, rolling over and seeing the Southern Cross for the first time.

Did you understand why you came this way?

[maureencruiser]

Did you understand why you came this way?

***rotflmao****

[ATL2LAS]

I love the stars a sea, but I try to book my cruises during the full moon. Nothing like it at sea.

[patlisa]

I will never forget the first night out on our Australia cruise, laying in bed with the curtains to the balcony open, rolling over and seeing the Southern Cross for the first time.

 

 

That's a great line.....hmmmmm could be the beginning of a great song!!!

[anniecat]

yes they are out there....but in my experience....full moons have cloudy skies, dark nights are overcast....except if we stay inside! Murphy strikes again:eek:

happy sailing!