vickimcnevinryan Posted April 16, 2018 #1 Share Posted April 16, 2018 Can someone tell me the pros and cons of a metal balcony as compared to a regular balcony? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shmoo here Posted April 16, 2018 #2 Share Posted April 16, 2018 Can someone tell me the pros and cons of a metal balcony as compared to a regular balcony? What would a "regular" balcony be? As far as I know, all ships are made out of metal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted April 16, 2018 #3 Share Posted April 16, 2018 I am assuming you mean the railing area, whether it has metal or plexiglass. Dawn is no longer in the fleet. Plexiglass is more desirable, for visibility. Metal is typically only forward, lower level balconies, for structural strength. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vickimcnevinryan Posted April 16, 2018 Author #4 Share Posted April 16, 2018 (edited) Sea and Sun specifically list balconies (all categories including mini and full suites) as metal. And the notation is in red which draws special attention. Just wondering what the differences may be that Princess feels they need to highlight. Edited April 16, 2018 by vickimcnevinryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishywood Posted April 16, 2018 #5 Share Posted April 16, 2018 OP is asking about "sheltered balconies" that are built into the hull rather than "hung" on the outside of the cabin. I have been in such cabins on the QM2. Biggest issue for some is the very limited view while you are inside the cabin. But the in-hull balcony offers full shade and near-total privacy while outside. If you like breakfast al fresco or sitting out in the fresh air no matter the weather an enclosed balcony will be great for you. Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted April 16, 2018 #6 Share Posted April 16, 2018 OP is asking about "sheltered balconies" that are built into the hull rather than "hung" on the outside of the cabin. I have been in such cabins on the QM2. Biggest issue for some is the very limited view while you are inside the cabin. But the in-hull balcony offers full shade and near-total privacy while outside. If you like breakfast al fresco or sitting out in the fresh air no matter the weather an enclosed balcony will be great for you. Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk Yep...you are right. I was thinking about newer ships that have more open balcony construction styles. Sun and Sea are older... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Essiesmom Posted April 16, 2018 #7 Share Posted April 16, 2018 They are older ships and that is the way balconies were done when they were built. They highlight it to make you aware that they are not plexiglas and have the wrong expectation and complain bitterly about the obstructed view. EM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sloopsailor Posted April 16, 2018 #8 Share Posted April 16, 2018 A picture might help: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted April 16, 2018 #9 Share Posted April 16, 2018 If you have ANY balcony, it's better than none. Unless you are comparing side to side different balconies, you will have a view and fresh air...no worries! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlp20 Posted April 17, 2018 #10 Share Posted April 17, 2018 Worst experience was on the Sun. When ship built, no balconies, all ocean view. Large oval opening were made in the hull and a "second" exterior hull constructed to create a minuscule 36" deep balcony. That 3 feet was taken from the foot print of the cabins. The result was balcony to shallow to use and a smaller cabin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flamomo Posted April 17, 2018 #11 Share Posted April 17, 2018 Worst experience was on the Sun. When ship built, no balconies, all ocean view. Large oval opening were made in the hull and a "second" exterior hull constructed to create a minuscule 36" deep balcony. That 3 feet was taken from the foot print of the cabins. The result was balcony to shallow to use and a smaller cabin. That's still better than no balcony, IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlp20 Posted April 18, 2018 #12 Share Posted April 18, 2018 That's still better than no balcony, IMHO. Correct, except on this ship by creating this bizarre floor plan, the actual square footage of the cabin was reduced 48 Sq Ft. Princess unloaded this ship soon after we sailed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted April 18, 2018 #13 Share Posted April 18, 2018 Correct, except on this ship by creating this bizarre floor plan, the actual square footage of the cabin was reduced 48 Sq Ft. Princess unloaded this ship soon after we sailed. If you are talking about the Sun Princess, she is still in the Princess fleet, in Australia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseRookieSteve Posted September 9, 2019 #14 Share Posted September 9, 2019 On 4/16/2018 at 4:12 PM, sloopsailor said: A picture might help: That doesn't look so bad. I was afraid it would be solid metal. That would be very undesirable for me. But just a few pipes is no problem. It looks like there is still plenty of view through the above photo. But why did someone else say it offers complete privacy on the balcony? It looks to me that anyone on the dock while in port can still see you, though they may have a partially "obstructed view". We have cabin R310 on the Sea Princess on a future cruise with a "Metal Balcony". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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