How child proof are the balconies?/Traveling with 3 yr old

[allready]

So we have a brand new 3 yr in our family who in two weeks has already discovered how to work the locks on our patio doors. We will be cruising on the Adventure of the Seas -- does anyone know how the doors to the balconies open?? Wondering if I should be bringing a bar to place in the tracks as one more hurdle to keep him in. We have an owners suite

 

 

Any advice/info would be appreciated for traveling with a pre-schooler.

[Kim4]

Here is a thread that may interest you:

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=894805&highlight=balcony

 

If you scroll down, you'll see a picture of two girls standing next to a railing on a balcony, so you can see the relative height of the balcony.

 

I don't know if the balconies on the Adventure of the Seas is the same or not, but I thought this may give you a place to start.

[pepsicruiser]

In my opinion the balconies are not child friendly. Keep the sliding door locked and maybe add a hanging bell or something so you can hear it open if you are out of sight.

[marci22]

The railings are high but there are usually chairs and a small table on the balcony that a child could climb up on in order to look over. Be careful.

[KJBBrett]

FWIW, I was just on Navigator of the seas in a JS and the Balcony was a sliding door that was rediculously heavy.

 

If a 3 year old could open that by themselves (and reach the 2nd lock), they deserve to play on the balcony and should lay off of the protein bars.

[Bethee99]

I was on that ship a few years ago and I think it was kind of hard to open the balcony door. I don't think a three year old would be tall enough or strong enough to open it. But, I could be wrong it was awhile ago.

[Arizona Cruz Chic]

IMO...the balcony doors are heavy and difficult to open. There is a child lock as well......just keep both secured and it goes with out saying only never let a child on the balcony alone. :)

 

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[kidless]

Well, seeing how grown people manage to fall over board...some I am sure with help. Don't think I'd be leaving a 3 year old out there unattended.....hate to find out the hard way whether they were safe or not! JMHO

[madforcruising]

There´s a child lock on the balcony doors

 

 

[jerseydevil729]

I was on that ship a few years ago and I think it was kind of hard to open the balcony door. I don't think a three year old would be tall enough or strong enough to open it. But, I could be wrong it was awhile ago.

 

I would agree. On the Explorer I had a heck of a time opening that door. It became a running joke the whole time. I really doubt a 3 year old could open it.