Balcony Lights

[janetz]

For those of you who have brought string lights for your balcony..how many stings do you need and I assume a extension cord? Thanks ahead!:p

[tinkerme1]

Okay, guess I'll take a jab at this one.......

 

Considering that those lights may catch fire if unattended, and you really aren't supposed to use extension cords, (since they pose a risk to fire too), I would say leave them at home and enjoy the moonlight.

[kitty9]

You might want to call the cruise line and see if these lights are allowed. With the recent balcony fire on Princess, I don't think cruise lines will allow them anymore due to fire hazard. I know people will say those lights can't cause a fire, but lights can, and do, short out all the time and there are many household fires started by Christmas lights, so why take the chance. Also, extension cords outside is a REAL fire hazard and you're not allowed to have extension cords on your balcony. Plus, with the salt air, those lights can corrode very quickly, causing a fire hazard. BTW, why would anyone feel the need to bring lights for a cruise ship balcony?

[RevSmith]

Here's from another party pooper....please don't bring lights, it is dangerous, especially if left unattended!

[CruisingAlong4Now]

Please do NOT bring lights. The most beautiful sights when cruising are the moon and the stars you can see because it is VERY DARK on your balcony at night.

 

If you bring lights, it will create a carnival (don't flame me - I don't mean the cruise line) atmosphere in an otherwise romantic setting.

 

And of course, there is a fire hazard.

[Lakeman953]

YOU MUST WANT TO GET FLAMED FOR THAT QUESTION:mad:

PLEASE TELL ME WHAT SHIP AND WHEN YOU ARE GOING SO I DON'T GET ON THAT SHIP WITH YOU:mad:

PLEASE NO LIGHTS.

[janetz]

Thanks all. I will not bring them..I have seen other balcony's with the litte string lights and it looks great. To bad they can't work with batteries...Happy sailing! ;)

[LUPY48]

They DO have battery operated lights.

[Cotton]

Not a good idea to bring lights for your balcony. Yes, there are some battery-operated strings of lights, but....still not a good idea.

 

One thing - it could be a navigational hazard if everybody started doing this. I could try to explain that, but it's too technical.

 

I've also heard of cabin stewards (doing their job) removing lights folks have strung on their balconies.

 

Just don't do it. Enjoy the moonlight and stars!:)