Star cabins above life boats....

[aussievc]

I'm looking at cabins on deck 9 above the life boats which are on deck 8. Would there be any issues with cabins above life boats? Do the life boats stick out or they tucked in? Basically would we be looking down to water or the top of life boats?

[drvalo]

My first cruise was on the Star on Deck 9 in a mid ship balcony. We looked straight down to the water. They were tucked in. I don't think that has changed since then.

[don't-use-real-name]

On the NCL STAR (and its sister ship the DAWN) the life boats are tucked in under your deck 9.

When walking the Promenade deck 7 you can see the life boats hanging from their davits causing

the obstructed viewing cabins on deck 8.

 

From your balcony cabin on deck 9 looking straight down you may see a very small portion of the

external walkway on the life boats but nothing bothersome for photo taking.

 

The ONLY problem that you will have with the life boats is when they are used for tendering and

during routine maintenance when the life boats are hoisted out over the water and then lowered.

"The Squeaky Wheel sometimes needs some lubrication (grease)" ! The noise can be troublesome

but it is a daytime exercise and not something sleep depriving.

[aussievc]

On the NCL STAR (and its sister ship the DAWN) the life boats are tucked in under your deck 9.

When walking the Promenade deck 7 you can see the life boats hanging from their davits causing

the obstructed viewing cabins on deck 8.

 

From your balcony cabin on deck 9 looking straight down you may see a very small portion of the

external walkway on the life boats but nothing bothersome for photo taking.

 

The ONLY problem that you will have with the life boats is when they are used for tendering and

during routine maintenance when the life boats are hoisted out over the water and then lowered.

"The Squeaky Wheel sometimes needs some lubrication (grease)" ! The noise can be troublesome

but it is a daytime exercise and not something sleep depriving.

 

Okay, thank you! I looked up some pics and I see that they are tucked in. I'm not sure which ports, if any, will be tender. We are going to Dubrovnik, Kotor, Athens, Santorini, and Naples.

[KeithJenner]

I'm not sure which ports, if any, will be tender. We are going to Dubrovnik, Kotor, Athens, Santorini, and Naples.

 

You will certainly tender in Santorini, and maybe Kotor.

 

In Dubrovnik, Athens and Naples you will dock.

[tomberly]

You will certainly tender in Santorini, and maybe Kotor.

 

In Dubrovnik, Athens and Naples you will dock.

 

 

According to NCL Kotor is a tender port.

 

What you NEED TO KNOW

Port Name & Location

Kotor/Montenegro Port

Ship will ANCHOR OFF SHORE at this port and guests will be tendered ashore.

Time Zone

CET (Central Europe Time)

UTC/GMT +2 hours

Language

The local language is Montenegrin. Say "hello" in Montenegrin: "zdravo."

Currency & Shopping

European Currency (EUR)

Souvenirs, local crafts and jewelry.

Best Way to Get Around

Organized Shore Excursions for Montenegrin Pearls, sightseeing, Hike to the Top of the City Walls and more! Taxis and buses are available

Edited April 5, 2017 by tomberly

[KeithJenner]

According to NCL Kotor is a tender port.

 

What you NEED TO KNOW

Port Name & Location

Kotor/Montenegro Port

Ship will ANCHOR OFF SHORE at this port and guests will be tendered ashore.

Time Zone

CET (Central Europe Time)

UTC/GMT +2 hours

Language

The local language is Montenegrin. Say "hello" in Montenegrin: "zdravo."

Currency & Shopping

European Currency (EUR)

Souvenirs, local crafts and jewelry.

Best Way to Get Around

Organized Shore Excursions for Montenegrin Pearls, sightseeing, Hike to the Top of the City Walls and more! Taxis and buses are available

 

It will be interesting to see. I know there is only room for one ship to dock, and there is some size limit to those that can dock. Maybe both the Spirit and Star are above that limit.

 

We are due there in a couple of weeks on the Spirit, and I believe that we are the only ship in port that day, so we will see then whether it can dock. If the Spirit can't then the Star won't either.