Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. I'm a frequent cruiser who's been on over 50 voyages, and I never book balcony rooms on ships. Most balconies fit two people, so ...

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 ...

You have a few room options to choose from when booking a cruise, and knowing which one to pick can be daunting. Here are the times when springing for the balcony room is worth your hard earned money.

I chose a balcony cabin when I sailed with Royal Caribbean's Utopia of the Seas.Brittany Chang/Business Insider I've taken more than 50 cruises with a range of lines, and I love a good balcony room. I ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. I'm a frequent cruise traveler who's stayed in a variety of onboard accommodations. The least expensive rooms have no view and are ...

For a limited time, you can pay for an ocean-view cabin on some Princess Cruises sailings and receive a free upgrade to a balcony room. It’s all part of the cruise line’s 50th-anniversary season, ...

My husband and I went on a discounted, 22-day cruise aboard Holland America Line's Oosterdam for only $2,500 per person. We selected a 212-square-foot stateroom with a 54-square-foot verandah, a queen ...

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I live on a cruise ship with my husband, who works on it, for six months out of the year. Our cabin is tiny but perfect for us, though I wish the bathroom were bigger. The wraparound private veranda ...

Carnival guests may not move their beds to their balconies, but sleeping with the balcony door open is allowed.