Gunnerbabe_2003 Posted July 28, 2015 #1 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Does anyone know if there are lights on the Eurodam suite balconies? Also (perhaps a very silly question), can the balcony doors be opened from outside or do they lock automatically? As much as I'm looking forward to sitting out there watching the world go by, I would hate to be forced to spend an entire night out there doing so! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wander Posted July 28, 2015 #2 Share Posted July 28, 2015 If the doors locked automatically many of us would be in trouble. HOWEVER, if you are sharing the cabin with someone else, they could lock you out for the night. Beware! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fe504 Posted July 28, 2015 #3 Share Posted July 28, 2015 There is a light on the balcony which can be turned on or off with a light switch inside the cabin The balcony door does not automatically lock when your on the balcony, but it does automatically closes unless you prop it open Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pizzadog Posted July 28, 2015 #4 Share Posted July 28, 2015 There is a light on the balcony which can be turned on or off with a light switch inside the cabinThe balcony door does not automatically lock when your on the balcony, but it does automatically closes unless you prop it open My understanding is that you are not to leave the balcony door open at all (not even propped open slightly) as it screws up the AC in other cabins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted July 28, 2015 #5 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Yes there is a light right above the door. You don't need to worry about propping open the door as it will not automatically lock on you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
federalexpress Posted July 28, 2015 #6 Share Posted July 28, 2015 That would be true. It is also very heavy so not easy to prop open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthC Posted July 28, 2015 #7 Share Posted July 28, 2015 My understanding is that you are not to leave the balcony door open at all (not even propped open slightly) as it screws up the AC in other cabins. That's correct. There's a sign on the door advising that it is to be kept closed for that very reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountainmare Posted July 28, 2015 #8 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Also please remember to turn off the light when you go to bed, we had neighbors who liked to use the light as a "night light" and didn't realize that it also lit our room (we like the curtains open) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Typhoon1 Posted July 28, 2015 #9 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Also please remember to turn off the light when you go to bed, we had neighbors who liked to use the light as a "night light" and didn't realize that it also lit our room (we like the curtains open) We also keep the curtains open at night. A great way to see the sun rise above the horizon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fouremco Posted July 28, 2015 #10 Share Posted July 28, 2015 We also keep the curtains open at night. A great way to see the sun rise above the horizon. Can I sleep in and watch the video instead? :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy2x Posted July 29, 2015 #11 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Also please remember to turn off the light when you go to bed, we had neighbors who liked to use the light as a "night light" and didn't realize that it also lit our room (we like the curtains open) I would also add to please turn off the balcony light when you are not out there using it. Some of us are out there after dark looking at the stars (I am easily amused). We've been fortunate on most cruises, but last year one of our neighbors turned on the light as soon as they came in for the evening and left it on wether they were out there or not.:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In Toronto Posted July 29, 2015 #12 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Can I sleep in and watch the video instead? :) I like that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boytjie Posted July 29, 2015 #13 Share Posted July 29, 2015 If the balcony doors locked automatically without a way to open it from the outside, a LOT of people would have been locked outside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zackiedawg Posted July 29, 2015 #14 Share Posted July 29, 2015 I'm a night reader - and love to read on my veranda at night...indeed there is a light out there, and it's generally bright enough to easily read a book. BTW - if you really want to experience something fun - have one person open your veranda door, and then go over and open your cabin door to the hallway. Get ready for some excitement, but make sure there aren't many loose things around because you'll be in a wind tunnel from hades! (don't actually do this if you can help it - it immediately plums all the cool air out of your room...some of us have discovered it by accident when we were going in or out of the veranda just as the cabin door was being opened by our partner or a cabin steward). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunnerbabe_2003 Posted July 29, 2015 Author #15 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Thanks everyone. Glad to know there's a light out there on the off chance we drop something in the dark or do feel like reading at night (but will likely also enjoy star-gazing back there with the lights off). Very relieved to hear the door doesn't lock automatically ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diver2014 Posted July 29, 2015 #16 Share Posted July 29, 2015 (edited) We were told to not turn on our balcony light at night on the Eurodam last November because it interfered with vision on the bridge (we had a balcony on the starboard side, forward, deck 7). Edited July 29, 2015 by Diver2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Typhoon1 Posted July 29, 2015 #17 Share Posted July 29, 2015 We were told to not turn on our balcony light at night on the Eurodam last November because it interfered with vision on the bridge (we had a balcony on the starboard side, forward, deck 7). Interesting. Why even include a light on that balcony. They must learn from their mistakes. A simpler solution would be to remove the bulbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsyAnne Posted July 29, 2015 #18 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Also, if you're going through the door to the veranda, don't try to catch the door with your ankle. You're welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeniEncinitas Posted July 29, 2015 #19 Share Posted July 29, 2015 We try very hard not to turn the outside lite on at all. Want to respect our neighbors. What we do is bring 2 flameless candles on batteries and it gives a nice glow and respects our cabin mates. Actually I can read outside with them, but prefer to use a book lite! Denise:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakrewser Posted July 30, 2015 #20 Share Posted July 30, 2015 We try very hard not to turn the outside lite on at all. Want to respect our neighbors. What we do is bring 2 flameless candles on batteries and it gives a nice glow and respects our cabin mates. Actually I can read outside with them, but prefer to use a book lite!Denise:) Both excellent ideas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunnerbabe_2003 Posted July 30, 2015 Author #21 Share Posted July 30, 2015 We try very hard not to turn the outside lite on at all. Want to respect our neighbors. What we do is bring 2 flameless candles on batteries and it gives a nice glow and respects our cabin mates. Actually I can read outside with them, but prefer to use a book lite!Denise:) Good point. The three of us actually have book lights so that solves it! Will also look into the battery-operated candles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtl513 Posted July 30, 2015 #22 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Interesting. Why even include a light on that balcony. They must learn from their mistakes. A simpler solution would be to remove the bulbs.Then the verandah couldn't be lighted when stopped in port in the evening, overnight, or early morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watson's aunt Posted July 31, 2015 #23 Share Posted July 31, 2015 Hi I think the lights are for safety Mary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danni3ll3 Posted July 31, 2015 #24 Share Posted July 31, 2015 On the N. Amsterdam, the lights for the forward balconies can be controlled by the bridge so they can shut them off at night so not to interfere with navigation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zackiedawg Posted August 1, 2015 #25 Share Posted August 1, 2015 Although I would typically not ever try to book those forward cabins as choice, this is something I'd consider crucial to know in case I ever ended up getting one in a random assignment...because if I had a veranda cabin and found out after the cruise started that I wasn't allowed to have a light on outside, I'd request a room reassignment or a refund - because that would very much ruin a big part of my cruise pleasure. As much as I've cruised, I admit I've never heard this before that there were veranda cabins that were not allowed to have their light on at night...and I wouldn't want those cabins for anything above free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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