s&l Posted June 21, 2011 #1 Share Posted June 21, 2011 My wife and I are night owls (generally go to bed between 3 and 5 am) and while we aren't really all that noisy, I was wondering if late night music, TV, or balcony games would bother other pax? We've never been on a cruise and don't know how "sound proof" cabins are. We'll be on the Marina in November. Also, is there ANYTHING happening on the ship at that time of night? Are you allowed to sit up on deck, say by the pool? Any place to get refreshments other than room service? Thanks, S&L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orchestrapal Posted June 21, 2011 #2 Share Posted June 21, 2011 This is a joke, right?:confused: Of course music on a balcony would bother others...as would "games"... NO, nothing but sleeping is happening on the ship during those hours. Music in the cabin, if not too loud would not be heard in adjoining cabins. No, there is no food at those hours other than room service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s&l Posted June 21, 2011 Author #3 Share Posted June 21, 2011 This is a joke, right?:confused:Of course music on a balcony would bother others...as would "games"... NO, nothing but sleeping is happening on the ship during those hours. Music in the cabin, if not too loud would not be heard in adjoining cabins. No, there is no food at those hours other than room service. No joke. Having never been on a cruise before, we really don't have a clue as to how sound travels outside the cabins. Like, would playing the piano be heard outside the cabin door? Sure, common sense applies, but just trying to get an idea of what we should expect for our evenings. Does balcony noise travel from deck to deck very much? I'm pretty sure if we were listening to soft music on the balcony we wouldn't bother anyone to the sides of us, just above and below maybe. Thanks, S&L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleCow Posted June 21, 2011 #4 Share Posted June 21, 2011 Unless you're planning to sleep in and then lounge about the ship all day, I can't imagine that you'll be able to keep your eyes open until 3 or 5 AM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aohkay Posted June 21, 2011 #5 Share Posted June 21, 2011 My wife and I are night owls (generally go to bed between 3 and 5 am) and while we aren't really all that noisy, I was wondering if late night music, TV, or balcony games would bother other pax? We've never been on a cruise and don't know how "sound proof" cabins are. We'll be on the Marina in November. Also, is there ANYTHING happening on the ship at that time of night? Are you allowed to sit up on deck, say by the pool? Any place to get refreshments other than room service? Thanks, S&L Man oh man...well, if this is a legitimate post, this is a very good reason as to why one should do a little research on the line in which they'd like to cruise...before booking it! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nparmelee Posted June 21, 2011 #6 Share Posted June 21, 2011 Night owls could have a tough time on a cruise, especially port intensive ones where most are up and off the ship in the 7-9 am time frame and then crashing from a long day and the ship gets really quiet after 11:00 ish or so in the evenings. If your entire day is normally shifted for your schedule, you'll be relying on room service or eating your meals out of sync. We're the morning people in a family of night owls so experience the opposite when visiting family, we're up early and trying not to wake others. You would likely be woken up with the morning sounds around the ship, especially when everyone else is getting going on their days. What cruise are you thinking of? I ask because with some ports, you really do need to get going early if you want to take advantage of the port offerings. If the ports aren't a factor for you, then a land based trip would likely be a better choice or one of the cruise lines with a more "party" reputation or more sea days. I'd think a port intensive cruise would be torture for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s&l Posted June 21, 2011 Author #7 Share Posted June 21, 2011 We're on the Marina TA in November, so not port intensive and we wouldn't be too upset if we didn't do any typical touring. We might get off and bop around a little in the markets and pick up something to eat, but not really much more than that. We're celebrating our 25th anniversary and are major homebodies so, for us, the cruise itself is the attraction. We really won't be all that noisy at night. But, being able to read audiobooks on the balcony into the wee hours would be really nice. S&L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoHoHo Posted June 21, 2011 #8 Share Posted June 21, 2011 On Marina`s maiden voyage I was up and about the ship most of the first 6 nights, err mornings at 3 or 4 a.m. due to cabin noise so I know what its like at that hour. It is very quiet. Sometimes I sat in the Atrium just watching a cleaner mop the floor or dust a desk. Never saw another passenger. There is nothing to do really other than look out to a dark sea or if you take a book or an mp3 player. You can go on deck and hang out and will have it all to yourself again except for the occasional passing crew member. That really is not so bad - imagine it to be your own giant private yacht and enjoy the sea breezes. Horizons is the most likely place to run into other insomniacs. I was surprised at how early some folks rise and read. There will be no partiers. Coffee, tea, hot chocolate is available at a self serve station in Terrace Cafe. Music playing on the balcony in the wee hours would not be appreciated by those around you who have their balcony door ajar to enjoy the sound of the sea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimandStan Posted June 21, 2011 #9 Share Posted June 21, 2011 My wife and I are night owls (generally go to bed between 3 and 5 am) and while we aren't really all that noisy, I was wondering if late night music, TV, or balcony games would bother other pax? We've never been on a cruise and don't know how "sound proof" cabins are. We'll be on the Marina in November. Also, is there ANYTHING happening on the ship at that time of night? Are you allowed to sit up on deck, say by the pool? Any place to get refreshments other than room service? Thanks, S&L If you're on the Transatlantic crossing, you may find a little more nightlife, because people don't "have to" get up in the mornings, but in general, if you are looking for late nights, you have REALLY picked the wrong cruise line. Even the Casino closes early on Oceania, there just isn't enough interest or participation on a large enough scale. 95% of the passengers will stop in for a drink after the show (two if they are feeling particularly crazy) and then head off to bed. By midnight, the lounges are ghost towns. The official line is that Horizons (which is a Disco after dinner) will stay open until the last passenger wants to retire, but we've seldom seen it open beyond 1AM. The Martini Bar will stay open later, but even there, 2:30 or 3AM is pushing it. Remember that on a ship, the same staff who sit up with you at night, have to open the bar the next day. They work very long hours as it is; most people won't push the envelope any further. The pool deck will be desolate after midnight , and the cushions are pulled in at dusk, but you may certainly sit out there, if you are of a mind to do that. Getting food or drink will be a challenge, but if you have booked a room with a butler, he may be able to arrange something, or at least send a waiter up there to take your order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nparmelee Posted June 21, 2011 #10 Share Posted June 21, 2011 That's a completely different story then. I would guess it would come down to how much volume you need to hear your audiobooks/music comfortably, keeping in mind that TAs can be more wild than other cruises so you might not be able to take advantage of the balcony quite as much anyway. I all likelihood you would be fine. We've always found a way to enjoy our balcony no matter what the weather since we love balconies, but this can vary from person to person. In your case I would just warn you that the entertainment on O is much quieter than other cruise lines, they do not have nearly as many activities as larger ships, but we have yet to be on the Marina to know if they differ much from the 3 smaller R vessels. Happy anniversary by the way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoHoHo Posted June 21, 2011 #11 Share Posted June 21, 2011 We really won't be all that noisy at night. But, being able to read audiobooks on the balcony into the wee hours would be really nice. S&L audiobooks are a great idea. I didn't get any loaded in time for my last cruise but like so many other things, it was on the list. I always take an mp3 player and noise cancelling headphones. I really like them. They do not cancel out all the surrounding noise of course just bring it down and brighten up what is playing. What they are really great at is removing the low pitched drone / background hum on ships and planes. I am sure I can hear my ears sigh 'ahhh' when I put the headphones on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s&l Posted June 22, 2011 Author #12 Share Posted June 22, 2011 If you're on the Transatlantic crossing, you may find a little more nightlife, because people don't "have to" get up in the mornings, but in general, if you are looking for late nights, you have REALLY picked the wrong cruise line. Actually, that suits us just fine. Our late nights are our own and we don't want to share them with anyone. :) It does sound like we might have to be a bit more careful about noise on the balcony than we'd hoped and use it more during the day than at night. We don't have a problem with going up on deck somewhere an sitting for a couple of hours all by our lonesomes. As YoHoHo mentioned, it'd be kind of neat having the whole ship to ourselves. :) S&L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimandStan Posted June 22, 2011 #13 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Actually, that suits us just fine. Our late nights are our own and we don't want to share them with anyone. :) It does sound like we might have to be a bit more careful about noise on the balcony than we'd hoped and use it more during the day than at night. We don't have a problem with going up on deck somewhere an sitting for a couple of hours all by our lonesomes. As YoHoHo mentioned, it'd be kind of neat having the whole ship to ourselves. :) S&L If you want to sit outside ANYWHERE on the ship at night during a November Transatlantic crossing, you had better bring your long underwear with you. From Civitavecchia to Gibralter, you can expect temperatures in the mid 60's and it will warm up to the high 70's, once you are off the coast of Brazil, but crossing the Ocean you can expect it to be in the high 50's, or maybe even cooler, particularly when there is no sun to warm you. Add to that the wind created by the ship moving at 25 to 30 miles per hour, and you see that it will feel VERY cool, especially at night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s&l Posted June 22, 2011 Author #14 Share Posted June 22, 2011 From Civitavecchia to Gibralter, you can expect temperatures in the mid 60's and it will warm up to the high 70's, once you are off the coast of Brazil, but crossing the Ocean you can expect it to be in the high 50's, or maybe even cooler, particularly when there is no sun to warm you. My wife keeps our house around 58 to 60 in the winter (I'm not allowed to touch the thermostat :)), so a little coolness is okay with us. We'll have to play it by ear I guess. Add to that the wind created by the ship moving at 25 to 30 miles per hour, and you see that it will feel VERY cool, especially at night.[/size] That is why sitting on the balcony would have been nice. I don't think the wind would have been as bad in one of the aft cabins. S&L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lais Posted June 22, 2011 #15 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Invest in a pair of head phones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donaldsc Posted June 22, 2011 #16 Share Posted June 22, 2011 We're on the Marina TA in November, so not port intensive and we wouldn't be too upset if we didn't do any typical touring. We might get off and bop around a little in the markets and pick up something to eat, but not really much more than that. We're celebrating our 25th anniversary and are major homebodies so, for us, the cruise itself is the attraction. We really won't be all that noisy at night. But, being able to read audiobooks on the balcony into the wee hours would be really nice. S&L You have heard of headphones - I assume. DON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s&l Posted June 22, 2011 Author #17 Share Posted June 22, 2011 For us, this cruise is all about relaxing and comfort. Headphones, bluetooth or otherwise, simply are not conducive to relaxation. We'll find a way... S&L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umtali Posted June 22, 2011 #18 Share Posted June 22, 2011 :cool: We really won't be all that noisy at night. But, being able to read audiobooks on the balcony into the wee hours would be really nice. S&L Out of curiosity, if you can read your audiobook do they come in braille as well?:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s&l Posted June 22, 2011 Author #19 Share Posted June 22, 2011 :cool: We really won't be all that noisy at night. But, being able to read audiobooks on the balcony into the wee hours would be really nice. S&L Out of curiosity, if you can read your audiobook do they come in braille as well?:cool: My wife does braille, but I can only read grade 1. Even so, carrying full length braille books on a cruise would require a few more suitcases. :) Would be pretty much silent though. :) (Very perceptive btw) S&L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orchestrapal Posted June 22, 2011 #20 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Actually, that suits us just fine. Our late nights are our own and we don't want to share them with anyone. :) It does sound like we might have to be a bit more careful about noise on the balcony than we'd hoped and use it more during the day than at night.[/color] Noise will not be appreciated on Oceania on the balconies during the day either. Invest in headphones as has been said. These are quiet ships and people seem to like it that way!:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted June 22, 2011 #21 Share Posted June 22, 2011 My wife keeps our house around 58 to 60 in the winter (I'm not allowed to touch the thermostat :)), so a little coolness is okay with us. We'll have to play it by ear I guess.S&L Yikes :eek: What part of the country do you live in where the pipes would not freeze at those temps?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
potterhill Posted June 22, 2011 #22 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Doesn't matter where you live, your pipes won't freeze at 60 degrees or even 50...... Mo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoHoHo Posted June 22, 2011 #23 Share Posted June 22, 2011 <snip> If you want to sit outside ANYWHERE on the ship at night during a November Transatlantic crossing, you had better bring your long underwear with you. From Civitavecchia to Gibralter, you can expect temperatures in the mid 60's and it will warm up to the high 70's, once you are off the coast of Brazil, but crossing the Ocean you can expect it to be in the high 50's, or maybe even cooler, particularly when there is no sun to warm you. <snip> Add to that the wind created by the ship moving at 25 to 30 miles per hour, and you see that it will feel VERY cool, especially at night. In November we crossed from Barcelona to Miami. Middle of the ocean the water temp (which warms the air) was around 70. That cruise does not of course get as close to the equator as does the one to S.A so I'd expect it to get warmer to a point. True, it was only warm enough to want to use the pool on two wonderfully sunny days. As in the picture you may want to wrap up a bit though one fellow is wearing shorts. (I won't comment on the coolness of plaid shorts.) Certainly the wind on the balcony was, well windy and cooled things off when the sun was down but not that much. The water temp keeps the air surprisingly warm (warm to one is cold to another). Even after sunset I very much enjoyed the balcony watching the sky and sea. The sun is 'up' a fairly long time (the sea is flat, the horizon a long way off, sun light reflects off the distant clouds) and with that clear view you can watch it sink in the sea surprisingly quickly. Though 50 degrees is too cold for me, we too like it cool and even in winter sleep with bedroom windows open. Mind you we live on the west coast of Canada so don't have the cold, stormy winters elsewhere. A post I was reading the other day on a Roll Call. "We were on the Barcelona to Rio crossing last Dec. in a starboard A3 cabin. We had afternoon sun and sunsets, however after leaving Cape Verde, it was hot, hot, hot and very humid. Had to keep the drapes closed once we reached Brazil." From your responses s&l, I think you'll have a great time no matter the how calm or quiet or centigrade-challenged it may be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s&l Posted June 22, 2011 Author #24 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Actually, that suits us just fine. Our late nights are our own and we don't want to share them with anyone. :) It does sound like we might have to be a bit more careful about noise on the balcony than we'd hoped and use it more during the day than at night.[/color] Noise will not be appreciated on Oceania on the balconies during the day either. Invest in headphones as has been said. These are quiet ships and people seem to like it that way!:( No. S&L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWED23 Posted June 22, 2011 #25 Share Posted June 22, 2011 My calendar says it is Wednesday, June 22.......April 1 is long past....:cool::D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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