Balcony Decorating Ideas???

[qbanrican84]

Wanted to do something diff to our balcony this year sincethis will be for my bday :D Any ideas of what fun things I can do? Does Carnival allow you to use that glass chalk stuff?

[bmore4now]

In all do respect... don't do that. Next, people with have clothes lines out there. :eek:

[forwardcabin]

Decorate your cabin door--but not the balcony. If you want to identify your cabin from the dock, tape a large sign to the inside of the glass under the railiing. You just don't want anything to blow off the balcony.

[qbanrican84]

:( Great well there goes that...I wanted to pinpoint my balcy from outside, but I guess I can just decorate my door...:rolleyes:

[wrigley80]

When we are in port we have hung a flag from our balcony to identify which one is ours.....use a flag of your favorite sports team

[cruisinthemed]

Tape on cardboard birthday decor inside the window/door that are printed & colorful on both sides. You will see them inside & out. Don't put anything on your balcony that can blow away;)

[SadieN]

Wasn't there a blow-up monkey on a blacony that caused a 'Man Overboard' a few years ago?

[bbohbbneedacruise]

Wasn't there a blow-up monkey on a blacony that caused a 'Man Overboard' a few years ago?

 

Sure was, LOL

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=884055

Freedom delay: Searching for overboard monkey!!

Yep, you read that right. I doubt I'll ever type that sentence again in my lifetime.

 

We left Grand Cayman on schedule, and almost immediately after getting some real engine power going, the captain did what he called "a maneuver". Sharp turn to the right to go back. Seems a passenger reported seeing something go overboard that looked like a person. Todd later came on and explained what was going on, since many were up on the Lido looking overboard. The story is that someone had a large stuffed monkey and it fell overboard, but since it wasn't found, everyone had to be accounted for. So before we can officially set sail on our way to Jamaica, everyone is required to go to the lobby and "doink" their S&S card.

 

Would probably go more quickly if the past guest party wasn't in progress, and the casino hadn't just opened (some seem reluctant to leave their table or machine). First seating of dinner is now underway, and Todd continues to ask that people head to the lobby. We had a large French group on this sailing, and I am surprised that no one has yet to make the request in their language.

 

Oh, well. . . . at least this cruise is offering something that I've not had before. Monkey search - Cool!!!

[RedbirdFL]

We found some gel clings that had a beach theme and put them on our balcony door. It gave it a fun look from inside the cabin and they barely showed looking in from the outside.

[Beebob1]

We used the chalk on the balcony glass and the glass looking inward no one ever said anything, was there the entire week. We were slamming each other and "cove ho" was the nicest wording.

[Butterbean1000]

Wanted to do something diff to our balcony this year sincethis will be for my bday :D Any ideas of what fun things I can do? Does Carnival allow you to use that glass chalk stuff?

 

I can't think of anything tackier. Can you imagine how the ship would look from the pier if people started writing on their balcony. Flying a flag or poster at embarkation and sail away is one thing, but please don't use chalk to decorate. :)

[MMastell]

I would request that you don't use the "Christmas Lights". A number of years ago the people in the cabin next door put twinkle lights on their balcony. For two nights I felt like I was in a cheap motel with the neon sign blinking outside. It was really annoying. On the third day I asked them if they could turn the lights off around 10:00 or 11:00 p.m.. The answer was "No". So a trip to guest services to let them know about the problem solved it. That night the lights had been taken down and no "blinking". I had a couple of glares from them after that but I didn't care.

 

BTW: The people on the other side of them thanked me for going to guest services.

 

Take care,

Mike

[Beebob1]

I can't think of anything tackier. Can you imagine how the ship would look from the pier if people started writing on their balcony. Flying a flag or poster at embarkation and sail away is one thing, but please don't use chalk to decorate. :)

 

Disney has a lot of pirate flags on balconies just ask Jack Sparrow that would be Capt Jack Sparrow :)

[RWolver672]

And sometimes when it port, the crew opens up all the dividers and power washes the decks. Anything left out there would be soaked.

[silvercrikhix]

Congrats on taking a birthday cruise :D

As others have stated, do not put anything out there that has lights, or could blow away. Be 100% certain that it can't blow away. It could get wet also, from weather or cleaning crew. If you want to decorate, have at it. Tacky is in the eye of the beholder, anyway. Fun, personality, freedom and individualism is always welcome! :)

[kmc500]

A number of years ago the people in the cabin next door put twinkle lights on their balcony. For two nights I felt like I was in a cheap motel with the neon sign blinking outside. It was really annoying. On the third day I asked them if they could turn the lights off around 10:00 or 11:00 p.m.. The answer was "No".

 

That is incredible! I can understand someone doing that and not realizing that the lights might bother someone else, but saying no after you politely asked them to turn them off at a reasonable hour? Wow.

 

Takes all kinds!

 

Kevin C

[qbanrican84]

Thanks for the tacky comment, I wasn't really asking personal opinions but thanks anyway:rolleyes:

 

Got it! No lights (wouldnt have done that anyway lol ), & nothing that can be blown away :D Thanks all...

[qbanrican84]

That is incredible! I can understand someone doing that and not realizing that the lights might bother someone else, but saying no after you politely asked them to turn them off at a reasonable hour? Wow.

 

Takes all kinds!

 

Kevin C

 

Yea that's just ridiculous...

[qbanrican84]

Congrats on taking a birthday cruise :D

As others have stated, do not put anything out there that has lights, or could blow away. Be 100% certain that it can't blow away. It could get wet also, from weather or cleaning crew. If you want to decorate, have at it. Tacky is in the eye of the beholder, anyway. Fun, personality, freedom and individualism is always welcome! :)

 

Thanks!! ;):D

[serene56]

the glass chalk will leave a residue--unless the stewards have the heavy duty cleaner.. which they do not.

 

I would hate to have a cabin with people who used sticky tape on their door and wrote on their plexiglass on the balcony.