love2travel41 Posted May 15, 2013 #1 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Is it possible to get the balcony dividers removed if someone from each cabin requests it? We have had this done on another cruise line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamisonke Posted May 15, 2013 #2 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Is it possible to get the balcony dividers removed if someone from each cabin requests it? We have had this done on another cruise line. You'll get some mixed responses to this question. Some have been successful and others have not. Most recently, we've observed resistance to opening the balcony dividers unless you are in port. They are closed prior to setting sail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cruisegirl6 Posted May 15, 2013 #3 Share Posted May 15, 2013 We know how to open them and will we have four cabins in a row lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmet1986 Posted May 15, 2013 #4 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Yes but only when ship is in port. Tell then at boarding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmet1986 Posted May 15, 2013 #5 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Doityourselfer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cruisegirl6 Posted May 15, 2013 #6 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Yes leave it to us Italians we can figure anything out with the most nonsense of items lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerintn Posted May 15, 2013 #7 Share Posted May 15, 2013 If you do open the dividers yourself, please be aware that the doors move as the ship rocks, so the doors need to be held open somehow for safety. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdvmd Posted May 15, 2013 #8 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Only allowed while in port now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaver1975 Posted May 15, 2013 #9 Share Posted May 15, 2013 We know how to open them and will we have four cabins in a row lol You must be so proud that you can defy the rules set forth by a company you buy services from. Heaven hopes nothing happens with one of those heavy doors slamming against someone or something. But, I am sure would never try to hold NCL accountable for your actions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knitlady037 Posted May 15, 2013 #10 Share Posted May 15, 2013 According to Calvin Hodge the hotel director of the Dawn, the balcony dividers are to remain closed. This is a fleetwide policy since the balcony fire on the Princess ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cruisegirl6 Posted May 15, 2013 #11 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Mr Beaver no I want to speak to my family, on all my 49 cruises so far we taken never once not have the doors open. Yes, we are aware they can move. Im sure at night we will have them closed. I not a "sue type" of person and again 49 cruises (just got off my 49th this past week) never had any problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaver1975 Posted May 15, 2013 #12 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Mr Beaver no I want to speak to my family, on all my 49 cruises so far we taken never once not have the doors open. Yes, we are aware they can move. Im sure at night we will have them closed. I not a "sue type" of person and again 49 cruises (just got off my 49th this past week) never had any problems. ...and your number of cruises has what to do with the topc at hand? Is there an NCL rule that states you do not need to follow their rules if you have been on more than 40 cruises? Wow, that is good to know, I am at 38 cruises and can forego all their rules very soon. I assumed you were not a "sue" type person and would take responsibility for your action when someone in your group was injured by one of those heavy doors slamming against a body part. I certainly hope nothing of this sort happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvsullivan Posted May 15, 2013 #13 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Usually the ones that own the ship know very little about how to keep everyone safe!! They normally wait for a guest to come on board and then ask them what to do!!! If I wanted to talk to friends in adjoining rooms, normally I call or knock on the door. But that's just me!!:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilovesailing Posted May 15, 2013 #14 Share Posted May 15, 2013 We know how to open them and will we have four cabins in a row lol Really! Don't forget to go to confession to confess this sin and no doubt many others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cruisegirl6 Posted May 15, 2013 #15 Share Posted May 15, 2013 (edited) If there is a sign of something that says no opening then I won't but if there is no sign and nobody tells me they cannot be open then.... Its nice having four cabins in a row with balconies and speaking to one another while sitting on our balconies. If somebody is sitting on balcony they won't hear the phone or knock on the door right? Ilovesailing- Sorry but I do not believe in religion at all. If a loved one gets sick its not God who will get them better its medical science, medicine, etc!! I do not believe in God or any of that stuff...sorry we all can choose what we want to believe in and what not to believe in. So your saying your perfect are you a computer? Edited May 15, 2013 by lyndamr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdvmd Posted May 15, 2013 #16 Share Posted May 15, 2013 If there is a sign of something that says no opening then I won't but if there is no sign and nobody tells me they cannot be open then.... Its nice having four cabins in a row with balconies and speaking to one another while sitting on our balconies. If somebody is sitting on balcony they won't hear the phone or knock on the door right? Ilovesailing- Sorry but I do not believe in religion at all. If a loved one gets sick its not God who will get them better its medical science, medicine, etc!! I do not believe in God either sorry. So your saying your perfect are you a computer? Wow. Here is your official answer from NCL -You CANNOT open the balcony divider. "Fire proof balcony dividers were installed to prevent fires from spreading. Balcony dividers should not be open even for connecting all cabins. These doors should only be opened for maintenance purposes" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cruisegirl6 Posted May 15, 2013 #17 Share Posted May 15, 2013 (edited) Where did you see that jdvmd never seen that anywhere? Edited May 15, 2013 by lyndamr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2kids2cats Posted May 15, 2013 #18 Share Posted May 15, 2013 (edited) Wow. Here is your official answer from NCL -You CANNOT open the balcony divider. "Fire proof balcony dividers were installed to prevent fires from spreading. Balcony dividers should not be open even for connecting all cabins. These doors should only be opened for maintenance purposes" I guess the good folks on the Pearl never got this memo. We had 3 rooms with the balconies open from the second we got in our rooms until we debarked. It was awesome :D This was February 2013 Edited May 15, 2013 by 2kids2cats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmet1986 Posted May 15, 2013 #19 Share Posted May 15, 2013 A sin..... Lol That's ridiculous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biomedbob Posted May 15, 2013 #20 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Don't tell Beaver1975, he will tell you that you're wrong! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaver1975 Posted May 15, 2013 #21 Share Posted May 15, 2013 (edited) Don't tell Beaver1975, he will tell you that you're wrong! Wow, it is an honor to be singled out amongst the many who say it against NCL policy to have the balcony dividers open. Even the person that quoted an NCL hotel director did not warrant such an honor. Or are you just personally bugged that someone dare offer a differing opinion than yours and you felt the need to come to a completely different thread and call me out? Edited May 15, 2013 by Beaver1975 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fstlmn Posted August 20, 2014 #22 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Is it possible to get the balcony dividers removed if someone from each cabin requests it? We have had this done on another cruise line. Did you get your dividers opened? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Robberts Posted August 20, 2014 #23 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Rules are rules so no is no keep them closed I make a request to the steward if they open them than ok if not no big deal. But I can't believe any BS about fire proof doors no way they are open on the bottom and the top not sealed tight. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvsullivan Posted August 20, 2014 #24 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Rules are rules so no is no keep them closed I make a request to the steward if they open them than ok if not no big deal. But I can't believe any BS about fire proof doors no way they are open on the bottom and the top not sealed tight. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Just to clarify, they are not fire proof doors, those would be interior doors that are both fire proof and water proof. An exterior door like on the balcony are fire retardant, slow the spread of fire. This restricts the spread of fire to the exterior of the ship while fire fighting occurs. Same reason they want balcony doors closed at all times, in addition to helping with the air conditioning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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