Hey Guys,

I'm leaving in a few days for our cruise on the Dawn and am lucky enough to have a balcony! I'm so excited. Question...Are the balcony doors sliding or do they open like a regular door, and if they close automatically, what is the best way to keep them open? Will a piece of rope work? How would you attach something?

Thanks,
Susan

Hi Susan,

The balcony doors on the Pride of America were sliding and needed nothing to keep them open. I imagine it would be similar on all the ships in NCL's fleet.

Oh, thank you Captain Merky,

Perhaps I was on RCI's site but somewhere, people were talking about needing a device to hold the balcony door open.

Thanks,
Susan

i sailed on norwegian jewel which is sister ship and the doors open like a regular door and do not slide

the doors on the norwegian dawn slide open. and theres a lock that can either seal it tightly closed, or completely open. theres nothing extra you need, and it stays put =)

Captain Merky,
I see you were on the PoAm. We are leaving 11-18 on that ship and was wondering if you could share your knowledge?? What to do and or avoid?? Did you have a best worse place to eat on board......OH SO MANY QUESTIONS !! Can you tell I'm a 1st time cruiser and excited as all get out!! Plus I am trying to get ALL the info I can. Can you help? Beachbabe2

Thank you Dreamgerlx,

We just got back from the cruise and it is exactly as you said. Fabulous! Boy, did we enjoy that balcony!

Susan

good for you! i hope you had a great time! the balcony you cant live without!