LuckiePuris Posted December 26, 2022 #1 Share Posted December 26, 2022 (edited) Hi all, Looking for recommendation of where to watch scenic cruising onboard the Grand for the NZ sounds. Is there a particular lounge or spot for best views? Do many go outside or mainly stay inside? Thanks! Edited December 26, 2022 by LuckiePuris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted December 26, 2022 #2 Share Posted December 26, 2022 I prefer the open top deck so I can swap sides at will, the Oasis (aft, deck 16) would be good for viewing and offers some cover. If the weather is bad, then any of the lounges with window views (crooners) or your own balcony if you have one. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare arxcards Posted December 27, 2022 #3 Share Posted December 27, 2022 In good weather, they will open up the deck area above the bridge. For Milford Sound, that is #1 spot, but don't tell too many people. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckiePuris Posted December 27, 2022 Author #4 Share Posted December 27, 2022 5 hours ago, arxcards said: In good weather, they will open up the deck area above the bridge. For Milford Sound, that is #1 spot, but don't tell too many people. Wow thanks that sounds amazing! Any chance you have any photos of the space / directions? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckiePuris Posted December 27, 2022 Author #5 Share Posted December 27, 2022 21 hours ago, MicCanberra said: I prefer the open top deck so I can swap sides at will, the Oasis (aft, deck 16) would be good for viewing and offers some cover. If the weather is bad, then any of the lounges with window views (crooners) or your own balcony if you have one. Thank you for the tips! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare arxcards Posted December 28, 2022 #6 Share Posted December 28, 2022 18 hours ago, LuckiePuris said: Wow thanks that sounds amazing! Any chance you have any photos of the space / directions? Thanks! Not my pic, courtesy of Mr Goggle as my own pics of Milford Sound are sitting on a corrupt portable drive. Like the picture though, my cruise on Grand did take me under the Golden Gate bridge. At the right edge, the glassed in area is the bridge, and the area above it is via a gate that remains mostly closed. For scenic cruising on the Grand Class ships, they usually open the gates to allow access. To get there, go all the way forward on deck 15 (Sun Deck) and wait at the gate. If you get there after it has been opened, the best spots are likely to be taken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare arxcards Posted December 28, 2022 #7 Share Posted December 28, 2022 18 hours ago, LuckiePuris said: Wow thanks that sounds amazing! Any chance you have any photos of the space / directions? Thanks! Where all the passengers are standing above the bridge 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Womble99 Posted December 29, 2022 #8 Share Posted December 29, 2022 Keep in mind that even in Dec/Jan it can still be pretty cold in the Sounds 🥶 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare lyndarra Posted December 29, 2022 #9 Share Posted December 29, 2022 4 hours ago, Womble99 said: Keep in mind that even in Dec/Jan it can still be pretty cold in the Sounds 🥶 My wife Darra taking in Fiordland views January 2012 on our first cruise - Celebrity Century. And a couple of friends of ours wrapped in blankets. They talked us into going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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