galamars Posted March 23, 2010 #1 Share Posted March 23, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted March 23, 2010 #2 Share Posted March 23, 2010 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garlinn Posted March 23, 2010 #3 Share Posted March 23, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shifra Posted March 23, 2010 #4 Share Posted March 23, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PennyAgain Posted March 23, 2010 #5 Share Posted March 23, 2010 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet Foster Posted March 23, 2010 #6 Share Posted March 23, 2010 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maureencruiser Posted March 23, 2010 #7 Share Posted March 23, 2010 Hi, I once saw something that I thought was a shooting star, but, a man nearby said it was a satellite going overhead...Maureen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLAHAM Posted March 24, 2010 #8 Share Posted March 24, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astropilot Posted March 24, 2010 #9 Share Posted March 24, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galamars Posted March 26, 2010 Author #10 Share Posted March 26, 2010 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted March 26, 2010 #11 Share Posted March 26, 2010 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maureencruiser Posted March 26, 2010 #12 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Did you understand why you came this way? ***rotflmao**** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATL2LAS Posted March 29, 2010 #13 Share Posted March 29, 2010 I love the stars a sea, but I try to book my cruises during the full moon. Nothing like it at sea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patlisa Posted March 29, 2010 #14 Share Posted March 29, 2010 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!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anniecat Posted March 30, 2010 #15 Share Posted March 30, 2010 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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