I'm a frequent cruiser who's been on more than 50 voyages, and I never book ships' balcony rooms. Most balconies only fit two people, so my family of three can't comfortably sit outside together.
When I recommend hotels, I generally suggest that the traveler strongly consider how they will use the room before paying for upgrades like suites and a good view. However, I feel stateroom selection ...
I sailed in balcony rooms on Royal Caribbean's Utopia of the Seas and Virgin Voyages' Valiant Lady. My Virgin Voyages' balcony room had a nicer bathroom and these cabins tend to be a good value.
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While aboard Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas, I learned the hard way that the bumpiest rooms on a cruise ship are at the ...
The Titanic didn't have them. Neither did the snooty Queen Elizabeth 2 or the swinging TV "Love Boat" Pacific Princess. But now many travelers refuse to cruise if they don't have a balcony cabin. "The ...
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