Pippawhipper1 Posted July 1, 2018 #1 Share Posted July 1, 2018 Hi all, What side of the ship is best for a balcony for sun travelling to the Caribbean from Southampton in Oct. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wowzz Posted July 1, 2018 #2 Share Posted July 1, 2018 Port side. Sent from my SM-T580 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted July 1, 2018 #3 Share Posted July 1, 2018 Port out, Starboard home - POSH. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted July 1, 2018 #4 Share Posted July 1, 2018 As others say Port Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wowzz Posted July 1, 2018 #5 Share Posted July 1, 2018 Port out, Starboard home - POSH. :)Although that applied to the route to India, when you needed shade from the heat. Sent from my SM-T580 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted July 1, 2018 #6 Share Posted July 1, 2018 I agree with port but.............. I would put my emphasis on where on the deck the room is located over which side particularly on this type of voyage because of the potential roughness of the seas. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted July 1, 2018 #7 Share Posted July 1, 2018 Although that applied to the route to India, when you needed shade from the heat. Sent from my SM-T580 using Forums mobile app Yes, but it applies here for the OP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wowzz Posted July 1, 2018 #8 Share Posted July 1, 2018 Yes, but it applies here for the OP.Yes, but for totally the opposite reason. Sent from my SM-T580 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixtytwo Posted July 1, 2018 #9 Share Posted July 1, 2018 "What side of the ship is best for a balcony for sun..."...I just could not let this pass. The best side is the...outside! ;p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted July 1, 2018 #10 Share Posted July 1, 2018 "What side of the ship is best for a balcony for sun..."...I just could not let this pass. The best side is the...outside! ;p LOL, I am surprised you didn't also clarify that you needed to be on top as well rather than under the balcony. The best time is obviously Daytime.;p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuker Posted July 2, 2018 #11 Share Posted July 2, 2018 You may get sun in October, but heading SW into the prevailing winds could make it less than inviting outside at that time of year. In those situations, the trick is to find a spot out on deck that gets the sun but is shielded from the wind. We avoid the repositioning cruises in the Fall, preferring those in the late Spring, which sail with the wind. In fact, on one such voyage, the captain said he could not recall having so many calm, hot blue skies on so many consecutive days. Beautiful. Just what you need on a multi-sea day cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted July 2, 2018 #12 Share Posted July 2, 2018 You may get sun in October, but heading SW into the prevailing winds could make it less than inviting outside at that time of year. In those situations, the trick is to find a spot out on deck that gets the sun but is shielded from the wind. We avoid the repositioning cruises in the Fall, preferring those in the late Spring, which sail with the wind. In fact, on one such voyage, the captain said he could not recall having so many calm, hot blue skies on so many consecutive days. Beautiful. Just what you need on a multi-sea day cruise. Good point about the wind, depending on the balcony it may be quite exposed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi13 Posted July 2, 2018 #13 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Hi all,What side of the ship is best for a balcony for sun travelling to the Caribbean from Southampton in Oct. Thanks Crossing the Atlantic in October, you might be lucky and see some sun, but in reality it will most likely be overcast, at least for the first few days. You may also experience some early winter storms, so it may be rather wet & windy on the balcony. If you do get some sun, if you prefer sunrise and morning sun - opt for the port side. For sunsets and afternoon sun - opt for the stbd side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john watson Posted July 2, 2018 #14 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Port is better for any sunshine which may occur. Putting "no upgrades" on your booking might help avoiding a free upgrade to a bigger balcony on the shady side of the ship. Regards John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wowzz Posted July 2, 2018 #15 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Round trip to the Caribbean last November we had excellent weather once we left Portugal, but on the return leg the weather was pretty awful for the last 7 days. Shows you can never tell what the weather will be like. Sent from my SM-T580 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lrskier Posted August 28, 2018 #16 Share Posted August 28, 2018 Interested in a clear response to which side of the ship will experience afternoon sun traveling Westbound from UK to the Caribbean. We are considering the Panoramic Ocean View cabins on the bow and do NOT wish to have the afternoon sun. So with that in mind, leaving any other considerations, like clouds and storms, which side GETS the AFTERNOON sun? thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wowzz Posted August 28, 2018 #17 Share Posted August 28, 2018 Port side gets the sun westbound, so you need a starboard cabin to avoid what sun there might be. Sent from my SM-T580 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted August 28, 2018 #18 Share Posted August 28, 2018 On most ships, every deck above you "shades" everything below. You may get sun early in the day, or late in the afternoon. If you want a tan, go to an upper, open deck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taglovestocruise Posted August 29, 2018 #19 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Interested in a clear response to which side of the ship will experience afternoon sun traveling Westbound from UK to the Caribbean.We are considering the Panoramic Ocean View cabins on the bow and do NOT wish to have the afternoon sun. So with that in mind, leaving any other considerations, like clouds and storms, which side GETS the AFTERNOON sun? thanks in advance! Portside gets all the sun as soon as you head south. From sun up to sun down the sun is right out the window. Starboard side gets no sun at all. We were on the Indy transatlantic last Oct. and had cool weather leaving Southampton but the next 14 days were shorts and t shirts every day. Starting on day 11 it got hot and stayed hot. Knock on wood, the entire trip from Southampton was fantastic weather and seas every day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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