Mango Mike Posted November 3, 2015 #1 Share Posted November 3, 2015 I have a request. How tall are the footstools on the balcony. For anyone taking a cruise in the very near future, could you measure the height of the footstool for me? I know that if you're in a standard verandah stateroom, footstools aren't "standard issue" on the balcony. Being someone who likes to "tinker" in the workshop and with access to oodles of various materials (pvc, aluminum tubing, etc), I thought I might try to make a simple footstool that would be "packable" for our upcoming cruise. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eandj Posted November 3, 2015 #2 Share Posted November 3, 2015 You can buy blow up stools. Here's just one of many kinds. http://www.ottsavings.com/Super_Inflatable_Blow_Up_Bubble_Foot_Stool_Red_p/bf30042re.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fouremco Posted November 3, 2015 #3 Share Posted November 3, 2015 If you are going to take the DIY approach, you have the advantage of setting the height to whatever suits you best. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare chemmo Posted November 3, 2015 #4 Share Posted November 3, 2015 If you could do with a footstool because of any medical need (joint problems) I am sure is you contact special needs they will sort something for you. If you just want one for comfort as most of us do happy tinkering and let us know when you patent you design! Happy cruising! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BosoxI Posted November 3, 2015 #5 Share Posted November 3, 2015 If you are going to take the DIY approach, you have the advantage of setting the height to whatever suits you best. :) My thought exactly and if it's made 7" high, it can double as a Squatty Potty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
constantcruiser Posted November 3, 2015 #6 Share Posted November 3, 2015 For the last few years we've used the recommendation of another CC friend....inflatable beach balls. You can get them in a variety of sizes, inflate them as much or as little as is comfortable for you, and they're extremely easy to pack. Just remember to bring them into the cabin when you're not using them, because they like to fly off the balcony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleckle Posted November 3, 2015 #7 Share Posted November 3, 2015 For the last few years we've used the recommendation of another CC friend....inflatable beach balls. You can get them in a variety of sizes, inflate them as much or as little as is comfortable for you, and they're extremely easy to pack. Just remember to bring them into the cabin when you're not using them, because they like to fly off the balcony. That's what I do also, except I prefer to buy one at a store in port so I don't need to pack one. I find them more comfortable than the footstools provided by the ship because they are adjustable. I even use one at home with an easy chair, and also in a CS instead of the ottoman. It would be nice when we leave them behind after a cruise if the ship would store them and then let other passengers have them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DebbieMacG Posted November 4, 2015 #8 Share Posted November 4, 2015 If you could do with a footstool because of any medical need (joint problems) I am sure is you contact special needs they will sort something for you. If you just want one for comfort as most of us do happy tinkering and let us know when you patent you design! Happy cruising! They won't. Their answer is book Concergie or above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mango Mike Posted November 4, 2015 Author #9 Share Posted November 4, 2015 If you are going to take the DIY approach, you have the advantage of setting the height to whatever suits you best. :) Understood, but I assume the ones that are provided by the ship, match the chairs and since I don't know the height of the chairs, I don't know how high to make the stool. If I get real ambitious, I'll attempt to make it with an adjustable height. As for the inflatable ones, I read about them and did consider them, but I have a little time and as mentioned, I like to tinker around. Besides, I think I would prefer something a little more stable and not as susceptible to blowing away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnaMiami Posted November 7, 2015 #10 Share Posted November 7, 2015 This is such a great post! I'm also curious about the height of the chairs/foot stools now since I'm definitely going to buy an inflatable foot stool now, but not sure what height to get. Beach ball sounds like it might not be as stable... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jabrown40 Posted November 7, 2015 #11 Share Posted November 7, 2015 I haven't been on celebrity before - we are aqua class-does this mean we will have footstools on our balcony? I never even thought of that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barwick Cruiser Posted November 7, 2015 #12 Share Posted November 7, 2015 The only inflatable footstools I can find are really low...where can you get ones that are more level with the seats of the balcony chairs so your feet and lower legs are higher? Cathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Hlitner Posted November 7, 2015 #13 Share Posted November 7, 2015 They won't. Their answer is book Concergie or above. That only solves half the problem since X only provides a single foot stool. Kind of like providing one chair for 2 people and it makes no sense. We were just on the Regal Princess last week and noticed they also only provide a single foot rest (for their mini-suites). Seems like a trend :( Hank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Hlitner Posted November 7, 2015 #14 Share Posted November 7, 2015 I haven't been on celebrity before - we are aqua class-does this mean we will have footstools on our balcony? I never even thought of that! You will have ONE foot stool. Divorces have happened for less :). Hank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need2cruisesoon Posted November 7, 2015 #15 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbnjrockette Posted November 7, 2015 #16 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Wondering if this would do the trick? But how to anchor it so it didn't blow off the balcony? http://www.amazon.com/Smart-Air-Beds-Inflatable-Footstool/dp/B0043WC356/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top?ie=UTF8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandav Posted November 7, 2015 #17 Share Posted November 7, 2015 That only solves half the problem since X only provides a single foot stool. Kind of like providing one chair for 2 people and it makes no sense. We were just on the Regal Princess last week and noticed they also only provide a single foot rest (for their mini-suites). Seems like a trend :( Hank When did X start only giving 1 footstool. We have been CC twice on Eclipse, August 2013 and April 2014. Both times we had 2 footstools and so did our neighbours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redtravel Posted November 7, 2015 #18 Share Posted November 7, 2015 On the Eclipse last winter, we had 2 footstools. Never used them. On the Summit in June, no footstools. On the Silhouette in October, no footstools. If we want to lounge with our feet up, we opt for real chaises on the pool deck. Best chairs are on S class forward deck 15. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Hlitner Posted November 7, 2015 #19 Share Posted November 7, 2015 (edited) When did X start only giving 1 footstool. We have been CC twice on Eclipse, August 2013 and April 2014. Both times we had 2 footstools and so did our neighbours. Then we have been ripped off :). We were most recently on the Eclipse last December (will be on her again in a few weeks) and only had a single foot stool in an Aqua cabin. It was the same on several Silhouette cruises in Aqua. I will print out your post and take it along and if we again get a single foot stool we will show it to Guest Relations and/or our steward and see if that gets us a 2nd stool :). Hank Edited November 7, 2015 by Hlitner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzmund Posted November 7, 2015 #20 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Our last two cruises in Aqua (2013, 2014 both on the Reflection), we had two footstools. Both cabins were off the hump with the larger balconies although I doubt that was a factor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gergles Posted November 7, 2015 #21 Share Posted November 7, 2015 I had 2 footstools on Silly in a C1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nngardener Posted November 8, 2015 #22 Share Posted November 8, 2015 We've been on 6 cruises with Celebrity, 4 of which were in Aqua Class. We always had 2 footstools. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iamcruzin Posted November 8, 2015 #23 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Wondering if this would do the trick? But how to anchor it so it didn't blow off the balcony? http://www.amazon.com/Smart-Air-Beds-Inflatable-Footstool/dp/B0043WC356/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top?ie=UTF8 You would probably need an air pump to blow up something so large. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alechler90 Posted November 8, 2015 #24 Share Posted November 8, 2015 We were in a sky suite last December on our honeymoon and didn't have a single foot stool! I requested one multiple times... and our butler finally taped a towel to a step stool. :roll eyes: not quite what I was going for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mango Mike Posted November 8, 2015 Author #25 Share Posted November 8, 2015 (edited) This picture really helps in answering my question. From a visual perspective, I'm guessing if I made mine 12"-14" high, I wouldn't be too far off. Looks easy enough that I might make 2 so I can enjoy 1 as well. Edited November 8, 2015 by Mango Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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