Brett B Posted December 22, 2022 Report Share Posted December 22, 2022 I am aboard Wonder of the Seas with my family this week, and for some reason I was thinking back to when we first started sailing back in 2007. Our kids were young when we first sailed on Freedom, and like may parents we were concerned (and frankly uneducated) on door locks and balcony safety. For parents looking to travel with young kids, I took some photos to help you understand the backing door locks and balcony railing for Wonder (which I think is consistent with at least Freedom and newer vessels). Please note my numbers are ESTIMATES First, the balcony door has a manual lock apx 5.5’ up high. When engaged, a lever is inserted into the door and the door between the stateroom and the balcony will not open. See image 1 and 2 Secondly, in image 3, the balcony height itself is pretty high at about 4’. A child certainly could use a balcony chair to help get up higher, which is why not leaving children unattended combined with the interior door lock to the balcony are the best tools for momentary lapses (like being in the shower). I hope parents with little one’s fine this helpful. BTW- Wonder is amazing. So many wonderful upgrades from the other Oasis ships. It’s our second time onboard, and they also greatly improved the water show Intense, and the show the Effectors II is also wonderful! WAAAYTOOO, Jess4214, Matt and 2 others 1 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pattycruise Posted December 22, 2022 Report Share Posted December 22, 2022 I avoided the concerns and booked interior, promenade or ocean view when my darlings were younger. If it wasn’t them going over I also had concerns they’d throw their siblings things over if they fought. VirtKitty, rjweber3, WAAAYTOOO and 2 others 1 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeRriii Posted December 22, 2022 Report Share Posted December 22, 2022 Ocean view is your best bet for safety and view combo. Neesa 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertWilton Posted February 3, 2023 Report Share Posted February 3, 2023 Ocean view is good but i am curious about the sliding glass doors, what type of lock is suitable for it, any suggestions or any locksmith here ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted February 3, 2023 Report Share Posted February 3, 2023 If a small child can get the balcony door opened easily, then you have the world's strongest kid. Balconies are extremely safe. teddy, stevendom57, PPPJJ-GCVAB and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlantix2000 Posted February 3, 2023 Report Share Posted February 3, 2023 1 hour ago, RobertWilton said: Ocean view is good but i am curious about the sliding glass doors, what type of lock is suitable for it, any suggestions or any locksmith here ? Ocean View is only a window and they don't open. Balcony cabins will have a sliding glass door with a lock up at the top. There is no reason to bring your own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPS Posted February 3, 2023 Report Share Posted February 3, 2023 1 hour ago, RobertWilton said: Ocean view is good but i am curious about the sliding glass doors, what type of lock is suitable for it, any suggestions or any locksmith here ? The balcony doors are not set up to attach your own lock. As shown in the first and second pictures in the original post, a optional child lock is available at the top of the door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNoodles Posted February 3, 2023 Report Share Posted February 3, 2023 I really have to put some effort into opening the unlocked balcony door. They do not slide easily, in my experience. Srp431, FloatyBoaty, WAAAYTOOO and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevendom57 Posted February 3, 2023 Report Share Posted February 3, 2023 5 hours ago, smokeybandit said: then you have the world's strongest kid My wife cannot open the balcony door Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Alt Posted February 3, 2023 Report Share Posted February 3, 2023 5 hours ago, SpeedNoodles said: I really have to put some effort into opening the unlocked balcony door. They do not slide easily, in my experience. Agreed. they are heavy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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