First timers in a balcony cabin

[navybankerteacher]

if a Caribbean cruise, presumably most off us would bring sunscreen whether we have a balcony or not. thus, we would not b e bringining it specifically because of the balcony. I don't bring anything I can think of for use just because of balcony.

 

Makes sense. The only thing I have heard mentioned which MIGHT have special utility on a balcony is a hammock - probably not at all usable in public areas --- but I have a hard time visualizing how it would be hung - and why it would be significantly better than the lounger which would most likely be furnished if you had a balcony big enough for a hammock in the first place.

[sail7seas]

I would say the only thing I bring is something soft (like a yoga mat) to put on the floor, lay on and get a sun tan. Not sure if other people do this though!! Haha

 

 

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All o ou ship balconies have hads cxhair loungges in addiion fo fale and chairs.

[sail7seas]

I would say the only thing I bring is something soft (like a yoga mat) to put on the floor, lay on and get a sun tan. Not sure if other people do this though!! Haha

 

 

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All our ship balconies have had chaise lounges in addiionto table and chairs.

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[$hip$hape]

Afgter many hundreds off days with ship v eranahs, I cannott think o f anything specialI b ring to udsr out th ere except for a few c lips to hold a towel from bloeing off gther c haise lounges.

 

If you plan to play music, think of you neighbors who may not like your play list and should not have to listen to it.

I was with you until u mentioned:

" a few c lips to hold a towel from bloeing off gther c haise lounges."

...sounds erotic:); could you please explain?

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[Eleteace]

All our ship balconies have had chaise lounges in addiionto table and chairs.

 

 

I have not been that lucky! Haha :)

 

 

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[GUT2407]

Sorry that this isn't a very helpful post but you all just reminded me of a story...

 

I went on a cruise with my gran and she was on crutches for whatever reason. Managed to 'drop' one of her crutches over the edge. Never did find out how she did it!! Luckily we were in port and it landed on the side :')

 

So what to not bring... a crutch.

 

 

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Or bring it but don't drop it.:D;)

[Eleteace]

Or bring it but don't drop it.:D;)

 

 

It's not even drop it... those balconies are high! She must have thrown it!!

 

I'll have to ask her what it did to offend her.....

 

 

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[weregoingcruising]

Why would you want to prop the door open? We have about 500 days in balcony cabins and never felt the need to keep the balcony cabin.

Only 500?

[weregoingcruising]

Beach balls to use for foot rests.

[Marseydotes]

On our last balcony cruise, there were only chairs and a small table. I brought a battery operated tea light for evening atmosphere and beach balls to partially inflate for foot rests. They were well-used!

[MicCanberra]

Sorry that this isn't a very helpful post but you all just reminded me of a story...

 

I went on a cruise with my gran and she was on crutches for whatever reason. Managed to 'drop' one of her crutches over the edge. Never did find out how she did it!! Luckily we were in port and it landed on the side :')

 

So what to not bring... a crutch.

 

 

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I take my crutch with me everywhere or is that my crotch.:eek:

[Eleteace]

I take my crutch with me everywhere or is that my crotch.:eek:

 

 

Ha!!! Good luck losing that over the balcony....

 

*strange image in my head*

 

 

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[MicCanberra]

Binoculars are always good for having handy when on the balcony. We enjoy the sunrise, and sunsets, breakfast, snacks or dinner on the balcony, sail into new ports or watching for pier runners and then the sail away. Cocktails in the afternoon or night cap before bed. All are great when on your own balcony.:D

[MicCanberra]

Ha!!! Good luck losing that over the balcony....

 

*strange image in my head*

 

 

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LOL, I imagine it would be painful.:eek:

[Goosebear Mum]

Beach balls for foot rests are such a good idea, thanks :). I've now been on Amazon to compare them, for our Christmas/New Year cruise, as we're going to have 18 sea days with the return transatlantic. trying to decide on the best size!!!

[CruiseMuch?]

As the originator of this thread, I will comment. Thank you for the thoughts. After reading, y'all are right, there does not seem to be much point to propping doors open.

The beach ball & tea lights are a great ideas.

We will be on the Caribbean Princess. Does anyone know if they provide regular chairs or chaise lounges on the balcony?

Thank you!

 

 

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[Doug R.]

As the originator of this thread, I will comment. Thank you for the thoughts. After reading, y'all are right, there does not seem to be much point to propping doors open.

The beach ball & tea lights are a great ideas.

We will be on the Caribbean Princess. Does anyone know if they provide regular chairs or chaise lounges on the balcony?

Thank you!

 

 

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Regular chairs and a small table.

[MicCanberra]

Beach balls for foot rests are such a good idea, thanks :). I've now been on Amazon to compare them, for our Christmas/New Year cruise, as we're going to have 18 sea days with the return transatlantic. trying to decide on the best size!!!

 

It is not the size of the balls that matter but how you use them, too full or too flat and they do not work as well.

[wowzz]

I think that we should end this thread - I'm not sure I can swallow any more.

 

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[Goosebear Mum]

It is not the size of the balls that matter but how you use them, too full or too flat and they do not work as well.

 

Hahahahaha :D

 

I know what you mean though, size isn't the most important attribute ;)

[weregoingcruising]

Beach balls for foot rests are such a good idea, thanks :). I've now been on Amazon to compare them, for our Christmas/New Year cruise, as we're going to have 18 sea days with the return transatlantic. trying to decide on the best size!!!

We used shoe size

[MicCanberra]

We used shoe size

 

That is a good way to determine the size. You know what they say about a man with big feet? big shoes.;)

[weregoingcruising]

That is a good way to determine the size. You know what they say about a man with big feet? big shoes.;)

They also say if your nose runs and your feet smell then your built upside down.

[MicCanberra]

They also say if your nose runs and your feet smell then your built upside down.

 

Lol, I can think of a few other explanations as well.:p

[$hip$hape]

We enjoy having a glass of wine in the balcony before dinner.

 

 

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Yes!

Keep it simple.:)

 

Wine Drinking Facts:

2 people can finish a full bottle of wine in .5 hours.

Edited November 28, 2016 by $hip$hape