swala Posted July 12, 2009 #1 Share Posted July 12, 2009 Even if it isn't really "secret" is there a less crowded area for sail way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madforcruising Posted July 12, 2009 #2 Share Posted July 12, 2009 Even if it isn't really "secret" is there a less crowded area for sail way? Your balcony;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted July 12, 2009 #3 Share Posted July 12, 2009 The secluded and crowded areas will vary from sailing to sailing, depending on the passengers! There really are no "secret" areas---someone, at some time, will occupy every inch of the ship! The pool deck will be the most crowded spot for sailaway from warm weather ports! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjaa404 Posted July 12, 2009 #4 Share Posted July 12, 2009 (edited) It took me awhile to figure out how to get to the front (bow) of the ship. Many never get there the whole cruise! I'm the king of the world! Edited July 12, 2009 by jjaa404 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruzaholic41 Posted July 12, 2009 #5 Share Posted July 12, 2009 Even if it isn't really "secret" is there a less crowded area for sail way? Most of the crowd is outside on the main pool deck. Head up to the Viking Crown Lounge. Not only is it far less crowded, but you can see out in 3 directions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nanfromatlanta Posted July 12, 2009 #6 Share Posted July 12, 2009 The secret door leads into my cabin so that I can view sailaway from my balcony. :D ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseLover15 Posted July 12, 2009 #7 Share Posted July 12, 2009 Like the OP said, the bow (helipad) is a great non-crowded place for a sailaway. If you get there early you can get the "King of the World" spot. Go all the way forward on deck 4 then up the stairs and keep going forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txcowboy10 Posted July 12, 2009 #8 Share Posted July 12, 2009 Totally agree with the helipad location for sailaway on FOS...best spot for less crowds and great location! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjaa404 Posted July 12, 2009 #9 Share Posted July 12, 2009 (edited) Go all the way forward on deck 4 then up the stairs and keep going forward. Operative word here is "Out" to deck 4. If your muster wasn't there, you might not even know you could go out on deck 4. Edited July 12, 2009 by jjaa404 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SingingPixie Posted July 12, 2009 #10 Share Posted July 12, 2009 Operative word here is "Out" to deck 4. If your muster wasn't there, you might not even know you could go out on deck 4. So just to confirm (assuming it's the same for Independence too), just go out either port or starboard side on deck four, move all the forward and their are fairly obvious stairs to go up to the helipad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjaa404 Posted July 16, 2009 #11 Share Posted July 16, 2009 So just to confirm (assuming it's the same for Independence too), just go out either port or starboard side on deck four, move all the forward and their are fairly obvious stairs to go up to the helipad? Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pseudochicken Posted July 16, 2009 #12 Share Posted July 16, 2009 Yes. Same as the Voyager class too. When I was on the Adventure, hardly ANYONE would ever go there, let alone knew about it. My brother and I would go there and watch the people get on the ship just before departing each port. People would point at us, I guess thinking one of two things: "Hey.... how the heck do you get over there!?" or "Passengers aren't allowed to be there! What gives!?" But you ARE allowed there and it's the best spot on the whole ship in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carribean_cruiser12 Posted July 16, 2009 #13 Share Posted July 16, 2009 It took me awhile to figure out how to get to the front (bow) of the ship. Many never get there the whole cruise! I'm the king of the world! On Holland America, that area is restricted for crew only. Are you sure you were allowed to be there?:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTSEN5 Posted July 16, 2009 #14 Share Posted July 16, 2009 On Holland America, that area is restricted for crew only.Are you sure you were allowed to be there?:confused: You are definitely allowed up there. There are benches around the helipad too, so you are able to sit and take in the scenery. Also, you can go right to the very front and look over the bow, which is amazing. Loved it, but it is really dark at night and I literally freaked out when I saw a shadow of someone up there, thinking how quickly they could toss me over the front. I promptly turned around and went inside. :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge34 Posted July 17, 2009 #15 Share Posted July 17, 2009 (edited) Can someone confirm the Helipad is really on deck 4 also on the Explorer of the seas, I'm sailing in 1 week for my first cruise and I guess this is the spot to go for sailaway. Edited July 17, 2009 by Dodge34 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nanfromatlanta Posted July 17, 2009 #16 Share Posted July 17, 2009 Can someone confirm the Helipad is really on deck 4 also on the Explorer of the seas, I'm sailing in 1 week for my first cruise and I guess this is the spot to go for sailaway. If you just go out onto the promenade deck and walk as far forward as possible, you will see the steps leading up to the helipad. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge34 Posted July 17, 2009 #17 Share Posted July 17, 2009 Thanks for the quick reply, I can't wait to have my "Titanic style picture" taken there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klynne2 Posted November 1, 2014 #18 Share Posted November 1, 2014 So is it still there after the refurb in 2011? Sailing Nov. 30th and hoping for a quiet spot to sail away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RlrCstr Posted November 2, 2014 #19 Share Posted November 2, 2014 So is it still there after the refurb in 2011? Sailing Nov. 30th and hoping for a quiet spot to sail away. Yes. Go forward on either side of Deck 4. When you come to stairs, go up. Keep going forward. You will see the helipad and the stairs to go up to that level. Best place for sailaway. You won't have it to yourself, but it won't be as crowded as the pool decks. I usually head up there immediately after the muster drill. Usually a few others will be heading up at the same time and more will follow. Grab a bench or stake out the king of the world spot, and enjoy sailaway. Same on all Freedom Class ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules815 Posted November 2, 2014 #20 Share Posted November 2, 2014 (edited) On Freedom of the Seas, and other Freedom Class ships, if you want to avoid the stairs that lead up to the front of the ship, cut through the lounge. On FOS it's Pharaoh's. Rarely anything going on in there during the day. Enter and go right, just past a dj booth. There's a set of doors that look like they're for crew only, but they're not. (So it's sort of a secret door. :)) They practically take you right out to the helipad. Edited November 2, 2014 by jules815 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fumbalah Posted November 2, 2014 #21 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Does anyone know about vision of the seas and if you are able to access the front Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillB48 Posted November 2, 2014 #22 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Not open to passengers, anchor winches mooring lines etc. occupy that area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted November 2, 2014 #23 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Does anyone know about vision of the seas and if you are able to access the front Only Voyager, Freedom, and Radiance classes have open access to the helipad. Oasis class allows guest access by invitation only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare orville99 Posted November 2, 2014 #24 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Deck 12 all the way forward is also a good spot for sailaway. Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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