Sheltered Balcony's Use

[jax]

In the actual use of the sheltered balcony on transatlantic voyages how does one need to dress/wrap in order to actually be out there for any length of time?

[bluemarble]

In the actual use of the sheltered balcony on transatlantic voyages how does one need to dress/wrap in order to actually be out there for any length of time?

 

Jax,

 

A couple variables that are likely to influence the answer to your question are the time of year you are traveling and if your stateroom is on the sunny side of the ship (starboard for an eastbound TA, port for a westbound TA).

 

My one experience with a sheltered balcony was on a voyage during November in a stateroom on the shaded side of the ship. Most days a light jacket or sweater worked well. Other days something more substantial was required to be comfortable for a prolonged stay on the balcony. Definitely not shirt-sleeve conditions on the balcony for more than a few minutes during our November voyage.

[Bigmike911]

Jessie, your generally protected from the winds on either side, unless they are blowing directly at you or at an angle. If you have sunshine it could be very pleasant, if no sun or wrong side for sun, you will need a warm sweater or light jacket.

 

If there is a gail blowing. I recommend going to the pavilion pool on 12 deck which has a glass roof, so you will have light. If you want to watch the ship slide through the water, go down to the second or third deck and grab a window seat.

 

On a ship the size of QM2, you have lots of options.

 

Mike