Windy on balcony??

This is probably a really stupid question, but I'm asking it anyway.
How windy does it get on the balcony of a cruise ship when the ship is
at sea? Is it like driving down the freeway in a convertible, where
it's so windy you can't open your eyes? Or is it just a pleasant
breeze. I've never been on a cruise before, and am planning to give it
a try next July (Mexican Riviera). I think I would like a balcony, but
I'm wondering if people actually use them, or is it too windy?

Thanks.

C

They don't face forward. They are on the side of the ship (or aft).

A foward facing balcony could have that problem.

--Tom



"Cathy" wrote in message
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This is probably a really stupid question, but I'm asking it anyway.
How windy does it get on the balcony of a cruise ship when the ship is
at sea? Is it like driving down the freeway in a convertible, where
it's so windy you can't open your eyes? Or is it just a pleasant
breeze. I've never been on a cruise before, and am planning to give it
a try next July (Mexican Riviera). I think I would like a balcony, but
I'm wondering if people actually use them, or is it too windy?

Thanks.

C

Thank you Tom. That makes sense!

C

On Sat, 8 Sep 2007 23:43:07 -0400, "Tom K"
wrote:

They don't face forward. They are on the side of the ship (or aft).

A foward facing balcony could have that problem.

--Tom



"Cathy" wrote in message
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This is probably a really stupid question, but I'm asking it anyway.
How windy does it get on the balcony of a cruise ship when the ship is
at sea? Is it like driving down the freeway in a convertible, where
it's so windy you can't open your eyes? Or is it just a pleasant
breeze. I've never been on a cruise before, and am planning to give it
a try next July (Mexican Riviera). I think I would like a balcony, but
I'm wondering if people actually use them, or is it too windy?

Thanks.

C

On 9/9/2007 12:05 AM Cathy exclaimed:
Thank you Tom. That makes sense!

C

On Sat, 8 Sep 2007 23:43:07 -0400, "Tom K"
wrote:


They don't face forward. They are on the side of the ship (or aft).

A foward facing balcony could have that problem.

--Tom



"Cathy" wrote in message
...

This is probably a really stupid question, but I'm asking it anyway.
How windy does it get on the balcony of a cruise ship when the ship is
at sea? Is it like driving down the freeway in a convertible, where
it's so windy you can't open your eyes? Or is it just a pleasant
breeze. I've never been on a cruise before, and am planning to give it
a try next July (Mexican Riviera). I think I would like a balcony, but
I'm wondering if people actually use them, or is it too windy?

Thanks.

C



One Tip: Don't open the cabin door and the door to the balcony at the
same time. It produces an effect where the air from outside blows into
the cabin very strongly and out into the companion way (hallway).
Closing the balcony door will require some effort with the cabin door open.

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Cathy wrote:
This is probably a really stupid question, but I'm asking it anyway.
How windy does it get on the balcony of a cruise ship when the ship is
at sea? Is it like driving down the freeway in a convertible, where
it's so windy you can't open your eyes? Or is it just a pleasant
breeze. I've never been on a cruise before, and am planning to give it
a try next July (Mexican Riviera). I think I would like a balcony, but
I'm wondering if people actually use them, or is it too windy?

Cathy, it all depends on the weather and also the construction of the
balcony. On the Azamara Journey on a very windy day, it was lovely on
our balcony.

sue

"Sue and Kevin Mullen" wrote in message
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Cathy wrote:
This is probably a really stupid question, but I'm asking it anyway.
How windy does it get on the balcony of a cruise ship when the ship is
at sea? Is it like driving down the freeway in a convertible, where
it's so windy you can't open your eyes? Or is it just a pleasant
breeze. I've never been on a cruise before, and am planning to give it
a try next July (Mexican Riviera). I think I would like a balcony, but
I'm wondering if people actually use them, or is it too windy?

Cathy, it all depends on the weather and also the construction of the
balcony. On the Azamara Journey on a very windy day, it was lovely on our
balcony.

sue

Usually you are only traveling at about 22-25 knots top speed. Not like
going 70 on the freeway. It is under 30 mph.

Cathy wrote:
This is probably a really stupid question, but I'm asking it anyway.
How windy does it get on the balcony of a cruise ship when the ship is
at sea? Is it like driving down the freeway in a convertible, where
it's so windy you can't open your eyes? Or is it just a pleasant
breeze. I've never been on a cruise before, and am planning to give it
a try next July (Mexican Riviera). I think I would like a balcony, but
I'm wondering if people actually use them, or is it too windy?

Thanks.

C
naw - you'll enjoy it. They're on the side and will enjoy leaning over
the railing watching the sea and other ships.

"Jr." wrote in message
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"Sue and Kevin Mullen" wrote in message
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Cathy wrote:
This is probably a really stupid question, but I'm asking it
anyway.
How windy does it get on the balcony of a cruise ship when the
ship is
at sea? Is it like driving down the freeway in a convertible,
where
it's so windy you can't open your eyes? Or is it just a pleasant
breeze. I've never been on a cruise before, and am planning to
give it
a try next July (Mexican Riviera). I think I would like a balcony,
but
I'm wondering if people actually use them, or is it too windy?

Cathy, it all depends on the weather and also the construction of
the balcony. On the Azamara Journey on a very windy day, it was
lovely on our balcony.

sue

Usually you are only traveling at about 22-25 knots top speed. Not
like going 70 on the freeway. It is under 30 mph.

A LOT will depend on the current conditions. If you are sailing at 20
knots into a 20 knot wind, it will be very windy on deck--you may have
trouble walking around. If, on the other hand, you're sailing at 20
knots with a 20 knot tailwind, it will be totally calm on deck.

Be that as it may, the few times I've had a balcony it wasn't that
windy out on it.

Dean in Peoria

Don't worry about the wind on your balcony unless you leave your hallway
door open, in which case the draft can get very strong. We always get
balcony suites for the space and the view of the ocean. I spend hours
watching the ocean go by, counting flying fish, relaxing. Have a great
time.

Harry Cooper

"Cathy" wrote in message
...
This is probably a really stupid question, but I'm asking it anyway.
How windy does it get on the balcony of a cruise ship when the ship is
at sea? Is it like driving down the freeway in a convertible, where
it's so windy you can't open your eyes? Or is it just a pleasant
breeze. I've never been on a cruise before, and am planning to give it
a try next July (Mexican Riviera). I think I would like a balcony, but
I'm wondering if people actually use them, or is it too windy?

Thanks.

C

Thanks Harry - that's what I like to hear. I know a lot of people say
that you're only in your room to dress and sleep, but I want to have a
place to be alone or just with my family. I always get hotel rooms
with balconies - my ultimate vacation treat is to sit on a the balcony
with a cup of coffee and a good book at the crack of dawn, while the
rest of the family sleeps in. This is how I envision my days at sea
too - it doesn't take much to make me happy on vacation!

Thanks again.

C

On Sun, 9 Sep 2007 10:35:29 -0400, "Harry Cooper"
wrote:

Don't worry about the wind on your balcony unless you leave your hallway
door open, in which case the draft can get very strong. We always get
balcony suites for the space and the view of the ocean. I spend hours
watching the ocean go by, counting flying fish, relaxing. Have a great
time.

Harry Cooper

"Cathy" wrote in message
.. .
This is probably a really stupid question, but I'm asking it anyway.
How windy does it get on the balcony of a cruise ship when the ship is
at sea? Is it like driving down the freeway in a convertible, where
it's so windy you can't open your eyes? Or is it just a pleasant
breeze. I've never been on a cruise before, and am planning to give it
a try next July (Mexican Riviera). I think I would like a balcony, but
I'm wondering if people actually use them, or is it too windy?

Thanks.

C