Is it worth getting a balcony on a cruise?
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Is it worth getting a balcony on a cruise?
A balcony may absolutely be worth it to you, but probably not if these are your primary reasons: 1) You’re looking for a place to smoke. You can’t smoke on cruise ship balconies. Guest demand has made most areas on most ships non-smoking, but in this case the reason is largely safety.
What do the letters mean on cruise ship rooms?
For example, Carnival Cruise Line uses a number to indicate the type of cabin (inside, oceanview, or balcony) and the letter to indicate how desirable the associated location. Category 7A would be an obstructed balcony while category 7N would be an extended balcony.
How do cruise ships fill unsold cabins?
Higher Category Cabins Filled First In order to fill the higher categories first, cruise lines will typically try to upsell already-booked passengers. This fills up the suites, and empties the balcony cabins which will then be offered to those who booked ocean-view cabins for a small upgrade fee.
Do cruises get cheaper closer to sailing date?
The closer you get to the departure date, the cheaper the cruise becomes. Because cruise ships don’t want to depart with half-empty boats, so they drop prices steadily until that boat is leaving port, since for them empty cabins mean less money.
