Also another treat is to have a balcony cabin on the aft on the ship where you can be mesmerised by the wake in the waves and the route the ship is weaving.  And also not forgetting you smokers out there as there are still cruise lines that will allow you to smoke on your balcony and puff away until your heart’s content but definitely check it out first for the latest up to date information as things can change.  Along with a balcony being the perfect place to have a doze or just relax in quiet and read a book you can also be entertained in the comfort of your own balcony to as the aqua suites on the allure of the seas with Royal Caribbean have views of the outdoor pool based show that features high diving and synchronised swimming.

 The expansive wrap around balconies overlooks the amphitheatre but obviously come at a premium price so a boardwalk view is a nice alterative at a cheaper price.  I think the way that the cruise industry is going that ships are getting bigger and bigger and have much higher percentages of cabins with balconies on them therefore, prices have become much more reasonable and more attractive to clients who five years ago may have never even considered a balcony.  I think the main advantage to a balcony cabin has always got to be the view and the fresh air and sense of outdoors and space it brings to your cabin.  If its affordable and you’ve always fancied it then defiantly try a balcony especially if you’re doing 10 nights or more and going somewhere warm like the Caribbean as its definitely worth it in my opinion.