8 Reasons to Cruise In A Balcony Cabin. Are They Worth It?

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[gailwagner]

I chose a balcony cabin to go with my grandmother when she was wheelchair-bound.. it was perfect!! We drink coffee she got to see outside all the time without having to be pushed around the ship she was happy just sitting out there.. ❤️

[ariana]

ITS WORTH IT. If you’re just chilling in your room on ur phone it feels way better to do that outside. Just sitting outside and watching the waves and observing the ocean is the most peaceful thing ever

[neilmorrison]

It’s also great watching people racing to get back to the ship just before the ship is due to leave port!

[beckyhalvorsen]

I love balcony cabins. I love sitting on the balcony and watching the ocean, sunrises, sunsets, moon glows...

[wakeupscreaming]

My advice for cruisers: If your cruise itinerary is very busy for the cruise duration, for example, you are in a different port everyday, I don't recommend spending $$$ on a balcony, unless you're one of these people that has tons of money and it doesn't matter. Reason for this, is you're probably going to be off the ship most of the time, enjoying new places in port. You will not have enough time to enjoy the balcony sitting in your room -- because you're not going to be on the cruise ship much! And at night, you can't see the ocean -- it's just black.
If you are on a cruise with an itinerary with many "days at sea", where you are not docked in port, it would make more sense to get a balcony, because you'll have more time to be in your room and enjoy your balcony. Otherwise, you're just paying for something you'll be using very little.

[jackyingram]

Also it is so much nicer to be able to have fresh air, rather than constantly recirculated conditioned air.

[Dovietail]

How prophetic it you to talk about being quarantined in a balcony cabin rather than an interior cabin. I had such compassion for passengers trapped in interior cabins with Corona virus!

[stevebyrne]

Have always had a balcony and would never have it any other way, as you dock in the morning it is awesome to sit and have your coffee with a different view on the mornings you dock,

[rainydays]

My husband and I love to cruise so we have been on many. A balcony cabin works well for us as I have ostioarthritis which I suffer from more some days than others. On bad days when I'm too sore to walk far, I can still enjoy the ocean, air and view from our balcony. I have watched castles on the coast of Ireland, lighthouses and oil rigs off Scotland. The volcano on Hawiai, the white cliffs of Dover, pods of Orca whales and glaciers in Alaska. Enjoyed the beautiful turquoise water and green palms of the Caribbean, and amazed at the Pitons of St. Lucia. Evenings on my balcony I've counted many shooting stars and marvelled at our moon reflecting across the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and Mediterranean and Adriatic Seas. Experiences I would not have on another type of holiday or an inside cabin. Plus, I have a steward who cleans our cabin, washes the sheets, and makes our bed. I can order great room service food all day and night, if I like. In the meantime I'm not concerned about my husband because he's enjoying his vacation by mixing and mingling with other guests on the ship and joining all the different onboard cruise activities. Cruising suits us very well, especially with a balcony so I don't feel like I'm missing out when I'm having a bad day.

[janebeville]

I love waking up before everyone else, enjoying the ocean and saying my morning prayers. I'll take an inside vs not cruising at all. But balconies are wonderful!

[Dogvinity]

#9 It's easier to laugh at people left behind on the docks when they arrive back too late to board the ship.

[donhagner]

A balcony room is a real benefit in the highly unlikely occurrence of a failure of the ship's electrical, plumbing, and ventilation systems. You can let in fresh air and daylight!

[russcyphers]

Just an "attaboy" note. I have watched a couple hundred youtube vids about cruising. YOURS are the most useful, intelligent, and welcome I have seen! I like the objective approach, confident that you actually HAVE a lot of experience, and greatly appreciate the fact that you focus on "information", rather than "entertainment".

[valereehansen]

Absolutely, the Heath benefits of breathing natural sea air, the meditative relaxation of water wave watching, allowing real air into the cabin. Incredible reasons for cruising in an unobstructed view balcony cabin.

[rainerburgdorfer]

On our honeymoon we received a free upgrade to a balcony cabin on the old Regal Princess...it featured bunk beds.

[ninaelsbethgustavsen]

The peace an quiet in an inside cabin makes me feel snug as a bug in a rug ! 😉
If my piggie bank allowes for it, I choose a balcony cabin or a suite.
Just getting away from the daily grind is a luxury anyway, so I'm usually the happiest passenger onboard.
My rule is ; treat the crew with respect and gratitude, and they become your friends. 😎

[IchStrickeGerne]

If you're traveling to Alaska it is highly worth it to get the balcony cabin. During glacier days you'll be fighting with everyone else on the ship to get a decent view on the promenade deck.

[pwindle]

Hi Gary. I've cruised a lot and it's always good to review your tips on various ports and policies. Thanks for sharing.

[raybright]

I love a forward balcony because: I love the fresh air away from the horribly infected recirculating air conditioning; I love the feeling of the motion of the ship (I'm an ex sailor), I like to know what is going on... don't trust ships announcements, Like to know what the weather is like outside before dressing and finally always take 5 metres of light rope and a dozen clothes pegs.... lol

[robertshinazy]

That's why I insisted on getting a balcony cabin when I was traveling with a friend She likes to sleep in And I get up early That's why I sat outside and had my coffee very pleasant
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