Forward facing balconies - WIND

[ozdroggy01]

I am interested to hear of any first hand experience regarding the amount of wind that is experienced on any of the forward facing balconies on the smaller cruise ships

(700-1000 passengers) when steaming at normal cruising speed 18-20 Kts on a calm day, say wind speed 10 kts.

Does the sloping shape of the bridge structure deflect the wind upwards and over the balcony or is it generally too windy except when in harbour.

My searches have led me to a couple of aft facing balconies and soot but nothing on those facing forward.

Thanks for any personal experience you may have had.

[Essiesmom]

You would be better off asking this on the board for the cruise line for the ships you are researching.  There will be much more traffic there and you will stand a better chance of finding someone who has sailed on that type cabin.  EM

[ozdroggy01]

Thanks for that. I have gone to Princess and Oceania and getting good feedback.