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
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.. ❤️
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.
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 The only way to travel
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!
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,
Interior cabins are best for sleep if you go North or South in large latitudes in Summer. The Sun never goes down and any light in your cabin will keep you from sleeping. If you are in a veranda cabin always take laundry cloths pins with you to pin the drapes shut. Bumpy weather it is better to be all the in the back. More bumpy---more back. Verandas in upper levels are a plague of stack gas and ash. Also, bad weather winds will blow your doors open and fling everything in your cabin around. For people that get sea sick. It is better to not look at the waves outside your veranda. It will make you want to vomit every time you look. Just depends on where and when your cruising.
Trust me. Balconies are not quiet places to retreat to. On a recent cruise the people in the next cabin sat out on their balcony, with the sliding door open and their television blaring so they could hear the news. This was for hours at a time. Prior to that, the balconies below us were occupied by friends who sat out on their respective balconies and yelled at one another to converse. Buyer beware.
Did you confront, politely of course, any of these nearby noisemakers? Lots of times folks forget their civilized manners as they immerse themselves in their little own world. They forget others exist. Many times it is not intentional Pick a cruise line that caters to older, more mature cruisers who have, themselves, likely experienced such noisy neighbors before. Such folks understand the issue and are more polite.
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.
As a nurse I appreciate the effort you made to sell a balcony cabin for the passengers with Noro virus.That balcony is going to make all the vomiting and diarrhea worth it. Lol!!
If you can afford it, a balcony is the only way to sail. Your last point is spot on. Norovirus is a terrible, terrible experience. In 2008 on a Panama Canal cruise, my husband contracted it, then me. I thought I was going to be taken off the ship in a box. A very horrible experience. Since I'm claustrophobic, I would have gone nuts as well if not in a balcony suite. So, all your tips for having a balcony are germane and well stated. Thank you.
Thanks!! I’m with you as balcony is the way I go. I do go ocean view occasionally if in a more premium line and travelling solo and the surcharge gets too high to justify to myself 😀
I have horrible claustrophobia. I’m terrified of what might happen if I try an inside cabin. But I’m pretty sure I’d never be able to swing an ocean view or balcony cabin.
Had never been on a cruise at the time I had norovirus four or five years ago, but I had never been so ill in my life. Four days straight of not been able to eat or even keep down water for hydration. So weak after as well. Fast forward to this pandemic with COVID, and I ended up catching that as well very early last year, that left me feeling like I could barely breathe for nigh on 14 days until the virus finally decided it had enough of me and started to disappear. I'm convinced I've now got a shorter lifespan thanks to these two viruses.
@@cherylq709 I'm so sorry to hear of your experiences. On the other hand, maybe you are better off than most, with a strengthened immune system from enduring!
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.
I suffer from claustrophobia but because it was "free" I booked an inside cabin. Surprised to find it didn't feel claustrophobic at all. This was on a Princess cruise. Years ago I went on a Royal Caribbean cruise, had a room with a window, but it was the size of a closet. THAT I found claustrophobic.
some lovely comments on here however i would point out that if you have insistent smokers upwind of you it will detract from your overall enjoyment; yes i know its against company rules but some folks make their own rule book up. happy cruising to y'all
Just watching the RU-vid story of the people quarantined on the Diamond Princess, on the Asian cruise, especially the four family members who were in an inside cabin, made me feel claustrophobic. A passenger on the previous sailing had the virus and after he left, a couple hundred of the new group of passengers came down with it also.
We always book a balcony cabin when we cruise! The philosophy is this: living in the U.S. Midwest, we don't live near a port city and as such can only afford to cruise once every two years or so. Why not purchase the best possible vacation we can afford?
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
My favourite are the in-hull balconies on the QM2... I have crossed in December and January on the QM2 and had balconies on 4, 5 and 6 and been able to use them even when the weather is not great as they are so sheltered. Like having an extra section to the cabin. I like the ability to have the fresh air and extra space, and see the sea. Always try for a balcony.
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!
Interior cabins are best for sleep if you go North or South in large latitudes in Summer. The Sun never goes down and any light in your cabin will keep you from sleeping. Bumpy weather it is better to be all the in the back. More bumpy---more back. Verandas in upper levels are a plague of stack gas and ash.
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!
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. 😎
I am a newbie to cruising progressing over the recent years from an inside stateroom, then to a regular balcony, and as of late a Grand Suite. A balcony works for me because of mobility issues; however, the down side is that I generally miss the social aspects of utilizing the public areas of the ship to experience the outdoors and mingle with others. Barring the mobility issues, I think I would be satisfied with the value of an interior cabin on a premium or luxury cruise line versus that of an interior cabin on a mainstream line.
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.
I was rather skeptical about having a balcony cabin because I'd cruised with an interior cabin. I thought, all I do is sleep there so what does it matter. I found that it was very nice to be able to sit on the balcony and read late at night and that's when I discovered one of the joys of being at sea: no bugs buzzing around your lights.
I caught a flu the day I got on a 10 day cruise. I was so thankful I had book a balcony cabin so I could at least have a beautiful view while quarantined to my cabn until I was well on the last night of the cruise!.
I like to go up to the weather decks, of sit at a bar. Much better view and usually someone there to talk and socialize with. Important for a single person.
This video really enhanced my view of balcony cabins Never thought of most of your eight points, particularly if one got quarantined The eight points also actually inspired me to travel on a Norwegian cruise. The sample snap views of the fjords are awesome. I will be on my way next week Saturday on a cruise with a balcony room Looking forward to dining, reading and daydreaming on the balcony Thanks!
We had a different experience with balconies that I'd like to share. We sprung for a balcony once on a Caribbean cruise and thought we would love it. However, we had neighbors next to us who had four very talkative and social people in their cabin. They were up early and stayed up late and they used their balcony from morning till night and in between. They loved to sit out there and talk and laugh and eat and tell jokes and drink and toast one another. They never shouted. But they didn't keep their voices especially low either. We, on the other hand, savor a quiet space to read and think and in my case, do needlework. We also thought the balcony would be a romantic place to hold hands and drink a glass of wine and look at the moonlight. We couldn't enjoy doing any of those things because we could hear every word and every giggle and every corny joke and every toast from our neighbor's balcony. We ended up not using our balcony and keeping our balcony door closed to keep our neighbors' voices and laughter out of our cabin. We thought about complaining to our cabin attendant or to guest services. But were our neighbors doing anything wrong? It was hard for us to argue that they were. We felt that our neighbors were entitled to use their balcony as many hours of the day that they wanted to and to speak in normal voices, which is what they were doing. We felt that the problem was that the balconies (at least on this ship) are very small and right on top of one another, separated by very little. You may not mind noise from a neighbor the way we do. Or you may have a quieter neighbor than we did, or one that doesn't use the balcony so much of the time. Unfortunately, that wasn't the case for us. In the end, we felt we wasted our money on the balcony and have gone with less expensive ocean view rooms ever since. I'd appreciate feedback from others cruisers about this. Do you have any suggestions for us as we move forward? Is there a way for us to ensure that this doesn't happen to us again if we opt for a balcony cabin? Do you think we should have complained? Thanks so much for your input.
That’s very interesting. One would think that these extroverted neighbors would go to a more public venue. Most balconies have room for two not four people. I’d suggest this experience is probably rare.
I also experienced the same thing. It made me not want to even go out on my balcony because my neighbors were using their balconies so often. We booked inside cabins ever since. We also like the fact that we can sleep in a dark room and not be awoken from the light. But we have now changed our mind because if you get quarantined because of the coronvirus/norovirus etc. I would want access to fresh air now and at least enjoy the sea views and scenery in the meantime. It would also be better to have your meals out on your balcony rather than an in inside cabin should you be quarantined.
Sometimes I travel alone, so I book the inside rooms to save on cost and still have a wonderful time. I cant think of an itinerary that wouldnt be improved by a veranda though... so much beauty to see.
07:35 Bingo. Or any other contagious virus. I feel sorry for the poor guys that are now stuck in inside cabinets for 2 weeks in Japan the diamond princess cruiser due to coronavirus quarantine,. It must be horrible.
I've recently completed my second cruise and so far, I've only been in balcony cabins. I'm so spoiled that I don't want to sail in anything less now. I love the sounds of the ocean at night and just love being able to step outside from my own room.
For sea sickness. On waking eat a whole peeled orange and a dry bread roll. Wait for a short time for your stomach to settle before ingesting anything else. It really works. I got this hot tip from a well-seasoned sailor.
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".
A balcony is the only way to go if it is warm enough to sit or stand out there. After 12 cruises, we either have always had an ocean view or a balcony. A new experience is coming in spring 2020. We will have an inside cabin due to the cruise being very port intensive, 9 ports in 12 days. There was a $900 difference between an inside and a balcony. Plus it is the British Isles in early May. Not known for being warm. So we thought we would save the $ and put it toward shore excursions.
Egh, I booked a balcony because it’s my and my fiancé’s honeymoon... I mean I guess people have their own opinions, but I think it’s well worth the extra. Everywhere you go people are there. So having a balcony gives you that privacy. Being able to get you some cock tails and step on the nice balcony, with the cool wind and sound of the ocean while you both Just have a nice conversation about whatever.
@@undead9189 It is worth every penny. I have chronic insomnia and have had it for 30+ years. I love to sit out on the balcony day or night but at night I sit out there in the dark and just enjoy the sounds of the ocean. You can't put a price tag on tranquility but if you could it would be the price of a balcony stateroom. There are even some nights when I fall asleep easier. It's also a great way to start the day. In an inside cabin you used to have to go out on deck to see how to dress for the day,with a balcony just step outside. I also love to go down,get my breakfast,come upstairs and eat it on my balcony before showering to go out for the day. On port days it's amazing to watch the ship coming into port from your balcony. FYI:If you plan on getting frisky on your balcony look up and make sure that there aren't cabins or decks above you. I speak from experience. Congratulations on your wedding and enjoy your honeymoon.
Keisha Romero Thanks for the input! Our first cruise ever! I heard that don’t do anything embarrassing due to the non privacy from the balcony’s above you! Lol. We could’ve had an upgrade to the spa balcony stateroom and that had no one above us. But decided to stay in 7 instead. So no frisky on the balcony this time around 😔
@@undead9189 If you ever have the option the spa deck is a huge plus. There is almost no noise in the hallways because the access is usually limited to only the people who are staying on that deck. The last cruise I took I upgraded to the spa deck and swore I would remain a loyal spa balcony cruiser. I have gone into a couple of suites but I haven't seen one yet that I would pay the difference for unlike interior to balcony which is definitely worth every penny.
Keisha Romero damn. Guess I should’ve took it. Since it’s our first cruise, I wanted to go AFT on deck 7 because I heard it’s the “best” to be since spa staterooms are forward. But I’ll definitely look into that next time.
Laughing because I splurged on a balcony for my first cruise - and it was cool weather, little-to-no scenery, and not a busy loud cruise where I felt I needed a bolt hole. So was it wasted? Nope - I absolutely loved waking up to the open sea, never closing the curtains so I could wake with the dawn, having snacks and drinks sitting out there. It's romantic and private ... and now I'm afraid I'm utterly hooked. Great tip to see if I can book way in advance to get the balcony for the price of inside... not how I normally shop but I will try it!
Nice comment. I will tell you once you go with a balcony, it gets very difficult to go back to inside. I do know of a few couples that prefer an inside cabin but they have not sailed in a balcony.
I stairstepped my way up. My first cruise was an inside cabin. My next couple were ocean view. My most recent was a balcony. I can't go backwards now. #Balcony4Life
Yes it is ,we have been on one. However all those people have a balcony and when there are sites too see 3/4 of the people are on the top decks so crowded. Why pay the price if you’re going to be on the top decks. We are going on another Alaska cruise this year and and booked a balcony again, we are one of those people that enjoy the sites from our balcony. Just my opinion 🤔
I hope our balcony is worth the price, we are taking 10 day San Francisco to Alaska on Star princess next year. 6300 for 2 for a reg balcony not a mini suite 😱
@@shaungriffin150 We got a mini on the golden for 3 people, 14 day Alaska Cruise round trip from LA for $7,862. Bonus it's the last on the aft so it has a double balcony thsts covered. They run new sales every day. Checking our price on Princess.com is the 1st thing I do every morning lol.
I had a balcony cabin on a Caribbean cruise but it was always too muggy and humid to sit out there. I don't mind the inside cabins, particularly because of the price!
One of my primary reasons for liking a balcony is being able to watch the ocean go by or enjoy the scenery while lying in bed. That's particularly nice in the morning when first waking up, but also nice if you are just resting after a lot of activity. You do have to have a plexiglass railing though.
Helen Ross, you won’t be sorry. My husband and I had an inside cabin for our first cruise on our honeymoon. That was the only time. We primarily use the balcony in the late evening to wind down for the night and maybe for a little while just before we go for dinner.
I am glad I found you site. Just basic and real. I love the photography . I am going on my first cruise and watched other sites but find the presenter tacky and hard to watch
I like to leave the sliding door open , just a few inches at night and the sound of the sea helps me get to sleep, it is very soothing and you just can't get that sound at home.
I combine #6 and #7. The balcony gives me the benefits of enjoying the weather and scenery like I could on a pool deck or some lounges while not having to worry about crowds or getting and holding onto chairs. It can be even more fun if I’m cruising with family or friends and we have adjacent balconies that can be connected. Then, the balcony becomes the communal space where we can chat, have drinks, and spend time together while our cabins become our bolt holes.
I love the late nights on the balcony watching the stars, and I swear I see other things moving up there. Very romantic watching the stars with your partner.
I really like your series. Your information and advice is solid, not breathless and dramatic like much of RU-vid. I've been on 3 cruises in 10 years, once on Costa in the Eastern Mediterranean, and twice on Holland America (Bermuda, Australia/New Caledonia). As a single traveler, I have opted for ocean-view rooms. I like watching the sea from the window, being closer down to the water, and I also need to economize to offset the single supplement. But you have good points about cruises that are very scenic. I liked the norovirus point, which is something to consider. For me, watching the passengers on the Carnival Triumph in 2013 made me think that I might want to splurge on a balcony next time!
Thanks. Great to hear you enjoyed it and found it helpful..and enjoyed the out there reason.... The high costs as a solo traveller for balcony is an issue. On some I do go Ocean view if too crazy price too
Sera Tan make sure you take clothes pins to attach to chairs out there as they can fly off the ship in a breeze. It actually is not allowed and cabin stewards will often take them in.
Gary, many years ago I took a repositioning cruise from San Pedro, Ca to Vancouver BC on the Regent Sea of the Regency Cruise Lines and I brought with me Diphenhydramine-an antihistamine and am glad I did as one afternoon prior to the captain's formal dinner, I got very nauseous and ran to my cabin and took my antihistamine. It knocked me out where I slept for an hour and this did the trick. So my "TIP FOR TRAVELERS" is take Diphenhydramine with you and as soon as you feel awful take it preferably with seltzer water or any carbonated beverage and YES it does make you drowsy but, this is the whole idea-the sleep will get rid of whatever is ailing you. When you get up, you will feel 200% better and you'll feel like going all night to activities (eg. dancing, see the shows, etc). BTW- I used to be a travel agent (consultant) for 16 years.
Yep, Benadryl (Diphenhydramine) is a great over-the-counter med for this. Also, consider getting some Sea Bands (elastic bracelets that fit to your wrist and help allay any motion sickness). Can be had in most pharmacies, Walmart and even online (eBay, for certain). Well worth the thought if you have ANY motion sickness, whether on land or on sea. My wife swears by this--fortunately, I don't have the need. ;)
Another great tip. Took 2 cruises inside, then did a balcony. Once you do, you can never go back! I love the place to relax. Though I agree with skipping it in a cold area. And I love the Norovirus reason!! Omg! How did you get the Noro?? Love your videos and told all fellow cruisers not to miss them. Keep up the exemplary work!
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Thanks for the comment. Great to hear your thoughts and plans. Appreciate you taking time to watch and comment. You sound like a positive person. Thanks
Tips For Travellers Thank you planning a Cruise to Cuba. Many moons ago I experienced motion sickness which deterred me from cruising. It's been 30+ years I'll be making the step...I appreciate your through explanations
We just did a Cunard New York-Quebec cruise - it was nice having a sheltered balcony on the QM2 - even in gale force winds up on the promenade deck, we could still sit outside on our Deck 4 balcony with coffee! Another strange reason for having a balcony - it’s much faster and easier to dry one’s swimsuit out there, rather than having that chlorine smell inside the cabin, or having to go to the launderettes...
Tips For Travellers I have enjoyed every one of your videos that I watched so far; they are very informative and very well done! In two days I’ll be going on my very first cruise!😃 I wanted a balcony cabin but they were all booked.😞
I wonder if a balcony helps suppress Norovirus? Sml event on a cruise I was on was almost exclusive to inside cabin customers. Fresh air & light might lessen the risk. 🤞
I’m looking to book a 14 day Med cruise for 2023. Can you please recommend a good agent? I’m in Manchester but with Teams location is not so important.
We love having a balcony but it's the inconsiderate neighbors smoking that annoys us. We have complained but very little is done even though it's against ships rules.
Very helpful list. I agree when cruising to a destination like Alaska, having a balcony is wonderful. As the days are so long, it's really nice to keep the drapes & patio door open and look at the scenery float by.
Love a balcony for all the reasons you stated! Really sleep well at night with the door open, although the cruise line says keep it closed. I’ve never gotten called out on it though. Fantastic channel! Appreciate all the effort you put into it. About to go on our sixth trip, and just came across your channel looking for new tips. ALOT here! Thank you!
My first cruise in 1994 we were on the Big Red One and had an inside room. The next time I cruised it was with a balcony. I’m only doing balcony, balcony suites, or a loft for future cruises.
I am a balcony fan too :-) Though on trips where my better half not coming it can be crazy expensive on some lines to pay the single occupancy surcharge... but on many I do as I love a balcony so much....
Did a balcony twice on a river cruise in Europe. Great, but in ocean cruising the ocean view worked. Another great review. Hope you don’t run out of ideas.
Wonderful video! I always try to get a balcony. We had an extended balcony on a Disney cruise once and it became our refuge for meals, card games, and general sight seeing. Well worth the extra money. Ocean view is fine on very short cruises, such as a quick West Coast cruise to Baja California because you're never in your cabin anyway. Your videos are always so professional. Thank you!
I also like the balcony. I hear people say that it is more expensive but buy loads of souvenirs that they are not going to use. Also a couple on our last cruise got diarrhea and had to stay in their room for 3 day's. Then a balcony could have helped (they did not have one). People also say that you only need the room to sleep in and the rest of the day you are not in your room. Well, i like to sit in the morning with a cup of coffee on the balcony. Also you can hear the sea and who doesn't like this. I will always want the balcony.
I disagree. We have cruised over 20 times, the first five or so in a balcony stateroom. Since then, we always book an interior cabin. It soon became obvious that we only used the stateroom to shower, dress and sleep. The real views are on deck 15, preferably at the topside bar. Cons: In the summer, open sliding glass doors in a balcony stateroom kill the air conditioning and let out the heat in colder climates. On rainy days, the balcony is useless. Many balconies are located so that people on the balconies above can look down on them, as well as anyone else higher on the ship. You have only a 50/50 chance of seeing the "great scenery" as you pass. The cost increase is substantial, sometimes 50-60% additional. That extra cost can be better used to fund bar tabs, photos, shore excursions, shopping and alternative dining options. The actual time usually spent in a stateroom, aside from sleeping, is right around just 2-3 hours per day. Lastly, during the eight hours you're asleep, you don't know where the hell you are anyway. ...one experienced cruiser's opinion.
Hi Gary, I’m sailing Silverseas Muse in April. We’re sailing the entire east coast of Australia. I wonder if it’s worth requesting my balcony suite is on the Port side? Thank you kindly
Reasons for a balcony: fresh air, lots of light, privacy, coffee, breakfast, snacks, wine etc on the balcony, dry my bathing suit and towels, read a book, see the lights, see passing ships, see the coast line. No broom closet for me.
I think it depends where you are going. For example its worth it in Alaska because you have several days at sea and the weather is cooler and possibly wet. So it is much better to be able to go on to your own balcony to take photographs. However I think it is less important in the Caribbean or other places with warm weather where you have very few sea days and spend most of your time doing things around the ship. I find on these types of cruises I find I don't spend all that much time in the cabin so I would not be against doing an inside cabin. I started typing this at the beginning of the video. I basically agree with you LOL
These are all great reasons that fall in line with why I prefer a balcony (except the sea sickness one as I don’t suffer). Another great video - thanks!👌🏾
Especially, for an Alaska Cruise, in the summer. It's light outside A LOT longer and you can see the coast line as it passes by, for a lot longer (Port side going...Starboard side coming back)
Two cruises ago, we had a mini suite. Our last cruise we had an interior. Our next cruise is a balcony. The interior is really cramped and DARK. Mini suite was nice but we really didn't need all that room. So after seeing your video, I'm sure that having a balcony is going to be what we will get from now on. Thanks so much for all your videos!!
We did a balcony for our first cruise and loved it. But to be able to take our children with us on our next cruise we are going to have to go with a room with a window. After being on a cruise I found out I need to have some kind of way to look outside or I will get sick.
During a recent (March 2019) Caribbean cruise we had a balcony on the Celebrity Equinox. Next to us resided the true passengers from hell. A mother/daughter team. They smoked constantly on their balcony and were extremely abusive to the cabin crew. IMO they should have been booted off the ship. Fortunately for us Celebrity was able to move us to the opposite side of the ship so our cruise was not ruined.
I'm getting a unobstructed balcony cabin on my first cruise no ifs, ands, or buts. There won't be anything to see but endless miles of ocean, but I love to look out at the sea and I want my own, private, space to get fresh air and sunlight.
