macruisefan Posted March 13, 2013 #1 Share Posted March 13, 2013 On several occasions, I've had an aft balcony. Sometimes, there hasn't been much soot. Other times, there is a lot of thick black smoke coming from the funnel, and the soot piles up. Evidently those were the times they failed to elect a new pope? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigbound Posted March 13, 2013 #2 Share Posted March 13, 2013 On several occasions, I've had an aft balcony. Sometimes, there hasn't been much soot. Other times, there is a lot of thick black smoke coming from the funnel, and the soot piles up. Evidently those were the times they failed to elect a new pope? They have to burn the old one before electing a new one. I learned that in catechism when I wasn't facing the corner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunkey1 Posted March 13, 2013 #3 Share Posted March 13, 2013 That must have been the case the one time we ever got an aft - had problems with soot the entire week. Never even thought about the pope angle! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunseeker551 Posted March 13, 2013 #4 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Darn...that must have been our problem on the Liberty last week. :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cigar King Posted March 13, 2013 #5 Share Posted March 13, 2013 We had an aft on the Vision last week, and there was a ton of soot...they had to hose down the balcony a couple of times. That being said, I didn't mind...it's worth it for those big balconies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktharris120 Posted March 13, 2013 #6 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Anyone ever get soot on Deck 10 Freedom or Voyager class aft balcony? Seems like the WJ overhang would prevent this? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD Yes, We have had soot issues on Deck 10 of both Explorer and Mariner. We had corner afts 1388 and there was some soot. Nothing terrible, but we did have to ask the stateroom attendant to wipe down the chairs and railing. That being said, it would never stop me from going aft!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macruisefan Posted March 13, 2013 Author #7 Share Posted March 13, 2013 I'm taking the last three replies as evidence that some people read the subject and reply without reading the first post.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dixieva Posted March 13, 2013 #8 Share Posted March 13, 2013 On several occasions, I've had an aft balcony. Sometimes, there hasn't been much soot. Other times, there is a lot of thick black smoke coming from the funnel, and the soot piles up. Evidently those were the times they failed to elect a new pope? I think that happens when they fail to elect a new captain of the ship. You won't have to worry about the white smoke once a new captain is chosen. It doesn't make much of a mess on your aft balcony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheilaSailAway Posted March 13, 2013 #9 Share Posted March 13, 2013 We had a lot of soot on Explorer aft, deck 9.:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micmacmissy Posted March 13, 2013 #10 Share Posted March 13, 2013 On several occasions, I've had an aft balcony. Sometimes, there hasn't been much soot. Other times, there is a lot of thick black smoke coming from the funnel, and the soot piles up. Evidently those were the times they failed to elect a new pope? Well, you could always use your stolen pool towels to wipe up the soot, right? ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirk25 Posted March 13, 2013 #11 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Well 3 weeks ago (Oh my gosh has it been that long already... sigh) We had an aft balcony on the Freedom on deck 9. Noticed very little soot throughou the week. the only time they was a little bit and we used a pool towel to wipe the table, (guilty :( ) was the second last sea day when there was a very strong head wind and I think that may have contributed to some of the soot. All in all, no significant issues whats so every. Keep in mind, this was also pre Pope election time so I am not sure if this had anything to do with it. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigkauhuna Posted March 13, 2013 #12 Share Posted March 13, 2013 We were on deck 8 NOS aft RFS and there was soot every day. We just used the nice white towels and wiped the furniture and then complained to RCCL Goldstein. The cabin steward cleaned but the soot kept coming. Did not hear of soot on deck 9 or 10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imnocleaver Posted March 13, 2013 #13 Share Posted March 13, 2013 They have to burn the old one before electing a new one. I learned that in catechism when I wasn't facing the corner. This flat out made me LOL. Well, okay, made me chucklequietlyundermybreath, but still. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteukmcr Posted March 13, 2013 #14 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Plenty of soot on Liberty on deck 9 aft during the one and only time we had an aft balcony. Hopefully wont happen on Jewel where we have aft 1600. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketMan275 Posted March 14, 2013 #15 Share Posted March 14, 2013 We're sailing Freedom in July also an aft balcony on deck nine. 9406. Just wondering if we might have the same cabin and your thoughts on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLCfirsttimer Posted March 14, 2013 #16 Share Posted March 14, 2013 I'm taking the last three replies as evidence that some people read the subject and reply without reading the first post.:D HA! Quite a few people missed that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JYD Hawkeye Posted March 14, 2013 #17 Share Posted March 14, 2013 All that soot is from all us unsavory folks smoking on our balconies !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteukmcr Posted March 14, 2013 #18 Share Posted March 14, 2013 We're sailing Freedom in July also an aft balcony on deck nine. 9406. Just wondering if we might have the same cabin and your thoughts on it.We had 9706, so just the other side of the 2 family suites 9408 & 9708. I think the cabin was fine, a standard E1 just with a large balcony. The shame was that the staff on Liberty would not allow any loungers (unless a full suite) on the balconies which negated the point of the huge space available. The views were great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathep Posted March 14, 2013 #19 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Since we have a new pope, the black smoke should be taken care of for our April sailing. Thanks to Benedict for retiring early then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debde Posted March 14, 2013 #20 Share Posted March 14, 2013 When on Voyager, saw plenty of evidence that soot was a plenty due to staining but never had it happen while we were on. On Brilliance, had none and those aft balconies are wonderful. Voyager had way too much structure and really did not enjoy the view. The view of the surrounding cabins were better then the ocean!! :( Aft balconies on Radiance class have me sold but not Voyager!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktharris120 Posted March 14, 2013 #21 Share Posted March 14, 2013 I'm taking the last three replies as evidence that some people read the subject and reply without reading the first post.:D I was not responding to the first post...I was responding to the post by Heymarco and I quoted his question in my response. What is your problem anyway? I am growing quite tired of having people like you bully others who come here to ask and answer questions and to enjoy discussing cruising. You are the third person this week to make a snarky remark about one of my posts...just not necessary. Please don't take any of my posts as evidence of anything other than my geniune enjoyment of talking about RCCL with others who want to do the same AND THEN I won't take your posting as evidence that you post negatively about other people's posts without reading them carefully. BTW..I read the first post. I did not comment on it because I found it and the other posts about the election of The Catholic Church's new Pope as mildly offensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DianeMMHH Posted March 16, 2013 #22 Share Posted March 16, 2013 I was not responding to the first post...I was responding to the post by Heymarco and I quoted his question in my response. What is your problem anyway? I am growing quite tired of having people like you bully others who come here to ask and answer questions and to enjoy discussing cruising. You are the third person this week to make a snarky remark about one of my posts...just not necessary. Please don't take any of my posts as evidence of anything other than my geniune enjoyment of talking about RCCL with others who want to do the same AND THEN I won't take your posting as evidence that you post negatively about other people's posts without reading them carefully. BTW..I read the first post. I did not comment on it because I found it and the other posts about the election of The Catholic Church's new Pope as mildly offensive. I agree with you! Feels like Catholic bashing and I am offended! Diane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mspink98 Posted March 17, 2013 #23 Share Posted March 17, 2013 LOL! Never thought about the pope angle. We've experienced both, and are now in the habit of taking a dark colored washcloth from home (so it doesn't get tossed in with ship towels) and wiping down if needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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