If you know people who cruise frequently generally you will hear how much they love cruising in balcony cabins. I like many first time cruisers thought why spend more on a balcony cabin…I am there just to sleep. Turns out that really you will be in the cabin more than you think, but not to the point it is horrible or anything.
One reason I prefer a balcony cabin, and I hear the same reason cited by others as well, is the fresh air. Inside and Ocean view cabins don’t have an option to step out and breathe the fresh sea air. For those in an ocean view cabin, don’t break open the window…it could be problematic. Seriously, going out on the balcony for a breath of fresh air and a five minute break from whatever else was going on can be so refreshing.
Balconies also offer a quite refuge from the others out tanning or just sitting back in a chair, or on larger balconies lounging in a lounge chair. Who wouldn’t want a private place to sun themselves topless or whatever. Most ships do not allow topless tanning in most areas of the ship, although balconies are fairly private. Some folks go a step further and have co-ed fun on the balcony and join the so called balcony club.
Balconies also offer a private place to watch the ship come into port or set sail. It is even an interesting place to stand and watch those late getting back to the ship run to try to make the ship before she sails. Some great video has been captured of folks missing the ship, usually shot from a private balcony.
If you are one who prefers to sit and read, relaxing while soaking in the sun, or otherwise spending a lot of the cruise outdoors without being stuck in the middle of the crowded pool deck, a balcony is you answer. Get a suite and get a bigger balcony with more stuff on it…take a top level suite and often you can soak in your own hot tub while sipping bubbly and watching the ocean off in the distance. That is the way to sail!
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