Pearl open balconies

[copi2boys]

Are the balconies allowed to stay open?  I heard only in port, not while cruising.  Can anyone confirm?  Thank you

[dexddd]

They open between sailings to power wash.  If they happen to leave unlocked after cleaning, maybe, but not likely.  Normal policy for years is to keep locked.

[cruiser2015]

2 hours ago, copi2boys said:

Are the balconies allowed to stay open?  I heard only in port, not while cruising.  Can anyone confirm?  Thank you

They ask you to keep them closed because of the A/C system.

You can do whatever you like while you're in the cabin.

[cruiser2015]

2 hours ago, dexddd said:

They open between sailings to power wash.  If they happen to leave unlocked after cleaning, maybe, but not likely.  Normal policy for years is to keep locked.

What is it that they are going to power wash with the balcony door open?

[complawyer]

you have two different responses. are you asking about the actual balcony doors, or the cabin partitions between the cabins. if youre asking about the cabin balcony door, you can keep it open 24/7 if you wish (certainly not advised) just remember it causes a whirlwind in the cabin if the balcony door is open and someone opens he cabin door.

 

if youre asking about the dividers, it is ncl policy throughout the entire fleet that they remain locked, unless there is a need by ship personnel to unlock them.

 

in either case. take your pick

[complawyer]

btw, often times, the balconies get washed while the ship is in port. if youre  on an excursion, or merely sightseeing on your own, no problem. if youre in your cabin., best to keep the door shut, while your balcony is being washed from outside

[UKstages]

we're talking about two different things here.

 

the OP has apparently asked about keeping the sliding door to the balcony open. others understood the question to be about the partition between adjacent balconies, due to the question being "are the balconies allowed to stay open?"

 

either way, the answer is no.

[zqvol]

14 minutes ago, UKstages said:

we're talking about two different things here.

 

the OP has apparently asked about keeping the sliding door to the balcony open. others understood the question to be about the partition between adjacent balconies, due to the question being "are the balconies allowed to stay open?"

 

either way, the answer is no.

OP was clearly asking about the dividers, not the door into the cabin.  

[copi2boys]

I apologize I wasn’t very clear. I did mean the balcony dividers. Are we able to keep them open all the time? 

[zqvol]

36 minutes ago, copi2boys said:

I apologize I wasn’t very clear. I did mean the balcony dividers. Are we able to keep them open all the time? 

No, you are not allowed to open them at all.

[UKstages]

no; for fire prevention and safety reasons, although there are scattered reports from some who have requested this and been able to have the cabin steward open the partition... but i wouldn't count on it.

 

are you traveling with another couple in an adjacent cabin?

[Davechipp74]

It's been known to be done, should you be travailing with someone you know next door or make good friends with someone next door you would need 1/4" or 1/2" (I forget) Allen key, and have to weigh the divider door open if at sea with the chair or table 🙄😜

Edited February 10 by Davechipp74

[www3traveler]

If a crew member is found to have open a divider between the balconies for you, they could be fired almost instantly.  Is it worth it to be responsible for the possibility of someone be fired?  

[LloydJr]

2 hours ago, Davechipp74 said:

It's been known to be done, should you be travailing with someone you know next door or make good friends with someone next door you would need 1/4" or 1/2" (I forget) Allen key, and have to weigh the divider door open if at sea with the chair or table 🙄😜

I would never knowingly violate any NCL rule.  I might not be thrown off the ship, but might very likely have a black mark on my permanent record.  I've lived with enough of those from elementary school.  

[complawyer]

hey lloyd, if youre still having flashbacks over what happened in elementary school, you need to get over it, move on, and start a new life. regardless, ncl aint opening the dividers, so it's a non issue

[LloydJr]

4 hours ago, complawyer said:

hey lloyd, if youre still having flashbacks over what happened in elementary school, you need to get over it, move on, and start a new life. regardless, ncl aint opening the dividers, so it's a non issue

What?  I was responding to somebody who was suggesting that it is possible to have the divider open without any help from NCL.  Was that not clear?

[complawyer]

that was very clear, however i was referring to your last statement about blackmarks from elementary school. plus, read my posts #5/6. 

[LloydJr]

And it's getting worse.

[mistertomatoe]

Don't the dividers move while sailing if opened? I know it's an issue with the sliding balcony doors since they slide back and forth. I lay down a chair and wedge a shoe to cover the full width on the Gem in the opening so the door doesn't slide back and forth.

[copi2boys]

Too bad about the dividers not being allowed open.  Have had them opened on RCI and Celebrity.  We are traveling with friends in the next cabin.  I would never ask an employee to do something not allowed and jeopardize his/her job, and I would never attempt to open it myself.  Looking forward to enjoying our balcony any how it's set up.  

[UKstages]

you guys who want the dividers open should get together with the guy who wants to get drinks for his friend(s) who only have a soda package and the folks who think it's OK to vape anywhere on the ship and the parents who think its OK for a 14 year old and a 16 year old to share the same cabin without an adult and the folks who head to the casino when they want to smoke a cigarette without gambling. 

 

everybody always has a reason to justify their own personal behavior, desires, and violation of the rules. but there is nothing unique about any of these justifications. what's particularly troubling about the balcony dividers being opened is that it's a fire safety issue (just like door decorations, which are also prohibited).