planooldfamily Posted March 12, 2009 #1 Share Posted March 12, 2009 We've got an aft cabin booked on the Ruby and wondered if we could fly a kite from the balcony ? A few years ago we were eating dinner in the Main Dining Room and had a table by the aft windows. We saw a kite flying from the ship. Has anyone else done this - and if so do you have any hints for us ? I wonder if it would work best at port or at sea ? I know my kids would love it. Any suggestions ? Thanks ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted March 12, 2009 #2 Share Posted March 12, 2009 I have seen people fishing from there balconies so why not?? :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 HappyCruiser Posted March 12, 2009 #3 Share Posted March 12, 2009 I'll bet there's some rule against it but I couldn't see why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planooldfamily Posted March 12, 2009 Author #4 Share Posted March 12, 2009 We've got 3 families traveling together in separate cabins. Any suggestions on how to leave messages for one another ? Do you slide notes under the door, use walkie-talkies, etc. One ship we have been on had a magazine holder type box hanging outside each door - and we were able to place messages there. Does anyone know if the Ruby has that ? If you leave a message on their cabin's voice mail, can they retrieve the message from another phone on board - or do they have to go back to their cabin to hear the message ? Any suggestions would be great ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted March 12, 2009 #5 Share Posted March 12, 2009 We've got 3 families traveling together in separate cabins. Any suggestions on how to leave messages for one another ? Do you slide notes under the door, use walkie-talkies, etc. One ship we have been on had a magazine holder type box hanging outside each door - and we were able to place messages there. Does anyone know if the Ruby has that ? If you leave a message on their cabin's voice mail, can they retrieve the message from another phone on board - or do they have to go back to their cabin to hear the message ? Any suggestions would be great ! There is a mailbox outside the door. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrysalis Posted March 12, 2009 #6 Share Posted March 12, 2009 You could always write messages on the kite.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Druke I Posted March 12, 2009 #7 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Some ships frown on flying kites - they don't like the lines getting tangled in the wireless (radio) equipment/antennae or radar equipment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinchem Posted March 12, 2009 #8 Share Posted March 12, 2009 You could use a spotlight to signal batman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
u2cruiser Posted March 12, 2009 #9 Share Posted March 12, 2009 You could always write messages on the kite.... :D I wish I could think of such funny things to say! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gertz Posted March 12, 2009 #10 Share Posted March 12, 2009 You could use a spotlight to signal batman. Now that is funny. How about we are doing 20knots into the wind and they are flying a kite off the fan tail. Jack for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hlk08003 Posted March 12, 2009 #11 Share Posted March 12, 2009 No kites, but water skiing is ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madjohn Posted March 12, 2009 #12 Share Posted March 12, 2009 We've got 3 families traveling together in separate cabins. Any suggestions on how to leave messages for one another ? Do you slide notes under the door, use walkie-talkies, etc. One ship we have been on had a magazine holder type box hanging outside each door - and we were able to place messages there. Does anyone know if the Ruby has that ? If you leave a message on their cabin's voice mail, can they retrieve the message from another phone on board - or do they have to go back to their cabin to hear the message ? Any suggestions would be great ! I would say a little off topic:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PescadoAmarillo Posted March 12, 2009 #13 Share Posted March 12, 2009 I have seen people fishing from there balconies so why not?? :eek: Tell me you're joking. Please. And do tell...was it while the ship was moving, or docked? It must have been off of a Caribe or Dolphin deck balcony...can't imagine casting from a covered balcony. Really, I've always wanted to fly a kite off a moving ship, but DH said it would be impossible and probably wasn't allowed even if it was. So, for once, I deferred to his judgement. I did do it once, in Auckland, when the ship was docked, off the very back. It was marginally successful. Wind currents do funky things when they hit an object as big as a stationary ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted March 13, 2009 #14 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Tell me you're joking. Please. And do tell...was it while the ship was moving, or docked? It must have been off of a Caribe or Dolphin deck balcony...can't imagine casting from a covered balcony. Really, I've always wanted to fly a kite off a moving ship, but DH said it would be impossible and probably wasn't allowed even if it was. So, for once, I deferred to his judgement. I did do it once, in Auckland, when the ship was docked, off the very back. It was marginally successful. Wind currents do funky things when they hit an object as big as a stationary ship. Not me!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beemerrider Posted March 13, 2009 #15 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Not allowed to fly a kite but they have introduced bungee jumping off of the bridge wing and if the cord snaps:eek:, then they get to practice their man overboard drills.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putterdude Posted March 13, 2009 #16 Share Posted March 13, 2009 I don't profess to be an expert on flying kites off cruise ships, however just this morning I read an article in a local newspaper about kite flying in heavy wind. Based on that article, I would suspect that if a ship was travelling at 20 knots into a wind of say 10 knots so that the wind speed across the deck was 30 knots...it would tear most kites apart.:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vickie_bernie Posted March 13, 2009 #17 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Not me!!! that is hilarious!! Made my evening Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHIEB2812 Posted March 13, 2009 #18 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Not me!!! Colo, you are one crazy man! I haven't laughed out loud like that in a long time, thanks for that! I agree, it made my night!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skf Posted March 13, 2009 #19 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Now that is funny. How about we are doing 20knots into the wind and they are flying a kite off the fan tail. Jack for The wind might interfere w/ kite flying but should have no effect on the Bat-signal. Robin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infi Posted March 13, 2009 #20 Share Posted March 13, 2009 I'm pretty sure it's not allowed nowadays, but I've seen it done in the past - many years ago. But then again, they also allowed skeet-shooting off the back of the ship then, too! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiserbryce Posted March 13, 2009 #21 Share Posted March 13, 2009 I think its unlikely that they will allow this...although I have never personally tried it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirbyrox Posted March 13, 2009 #22 Share Posted March 13, 2009 I have tried this with the Parachute ninja turtle toys sold on Mexicos beaches. it was torn apart in 1 sec. :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nukesailor Posted March 13, 2009 #23 Share Posted March 13, 2009 You could always write messages on the kite.... How about advertising - could pay for the cruise!!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nukesailor Posted March 13, 2009 #24 Share Posted March 13, 2009 No kites, but water skiing is ok. Especially during the shark fishing tournament, chum!:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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