Mikeb1892 Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 ...go on 1 cruise per year in a balcony stateroom. Or ...go on 2 cruises per year in an inside stateroom. And why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 Assuming that time off is not a factor, I would take 2 cruises in inside cabins per year. More C&A points. kadmgs, DublinFC, Hoski and 3 others 4 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srp431 Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 Just now, Lovetocruise2002 said: Assuming that time off is not a factor, I would take 2 cruises in inside cabins per year. More C&A points. 2 cruises are better than 1. Providing i get time off from work. I'm happy with inside room or balcony, Just get me on the ship Hoski and Mikeb1892 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chadster Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 Considering I am doing two cruises in an inside cabin this year -- and 2 next year! -- I could do without the balcony! Even when Alaska is involved, as it will be in some form next year as one of my two. Mikeb1892 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teddy Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 Inside cabins. We only use our cabin to sleep/shower/change clothes. We had a balcony on our first cruise and realized we would have had just as much fun without it. Booking inside rooms leaves us more.money for excursions or staying a couple more nights pre/post cruise Mikeb1892 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 Definitely do 2 inside cabins oppose to one balcony...especially if it means I am doing 2 B2B, enjoyable itineraries. I have to fly from Chicago to any port so I want to get the most out of my cruises. If the inside cabins would be at different times of the year I might choose one balcony on a long itinerary. Because it might be cheaper than what flights, ridesharing and hotels might cost. 2 inside rooms could be more C&A points and faster status depending on who is traveling. A balcony is only good if you plan to spend at least 32% of the cruise in your room. Mikeb1892 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaydav19 Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 Currently doing two cruises a year! If the second cruise was free they could put me in the Solarium and I would be happy! Grandeur of the Seas January 2019 Carnival Sensation August 2019 Horrid Anthem of the Seas March 2020 Booked Independence of the Seas August 2020 Booked JLMoran, sk8erguy1978 and Mikeb1892 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk8erguy1978 Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 Actually, this is a difficult question for me. Solo, sure, all day long. With my wife, we really enjoy the balcony, we relax and enjoy each other, so it gets a bit more difficult to say 2 insides vs 1 balcony. So, think I'd rather have that one, extended, relaxing experience with my wife with our own slice of the ocean and if we can swing it (assuming we can cause it is about $1000 difference or so) take a few long weekend land trips. shaydav19, HeWhoWaits, Neesa and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathyC Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 More cruises is better than less cruises, IMHO. There is plenty of outdoor space I can lounge and enjoy the water. Mikeb1892 and shaydav19 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv2sail Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 One balcony cruise for me. I would feel trapped like a rat in an inside. I spend plenty of time on my balcony and love it. It is so peaceful listening to the ocean as we sail. DJsMrs, Mikeb1892, sk8erguy1978 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveinSC Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 More is better....2 interior rooms Mikeb1892 and shaydav19 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WannaCruise Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 Two cruises in an inside. Of course balcony rooms are better but we make do in an inside and would prefer to cruise more often. There are so many things to enjoy on the ship that th room is less important to us. And 1 year wait us a long wait. shaydav19 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
princevaliantus Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 9 hours ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: Assuming that time off is not a factor, I would take 2 cruises in inside cabins per year. More C&A points. True cruisers do it for the love of cruising and not the C&A points. ellcee 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mook1525 Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 2 >>>>>>>>> 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spang1974 Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 Definitely more cruises. I'd be happy with crew quarters if it meant deluxe drink package and UDP at no cost. shaydav19 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrznTxn Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 2 is always better than 1 in our opinion. We had a balcony on our last cruise and rarely used it. Some people do and others do not, depends on each person's preferences. We are hardly in the cabin so it makes no difference to us. Until you reach the highest level of C&A points, the perks are minimal. We go for the relaxation and together time away from life at home. Mikeb1892 and shaydav19 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeWhoWaits Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 10 hours ago, sk8erguy1978 said: Actually, this is a difficult question for me. Solo, sure, all day long. With my wife, we really enjoy the balcony, we relax and enjoy each other, so it gets a bit more difficult to say 2 insides vs 1 balcony. This hits the nail on the head. For just me, 2 inside trips would be great as I only spend about 30 minutes a day awake in the cabin. For my wife, the balcony is a must so if I want to travel with her the answer is 1 balcony. Quilter620, FManke, Mikeb1892 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruzOnBye Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 Hubby and me are trying to average two a year if possible, inside cabins. More money to spend on DX drink package and maybe an excursion. We feel like we're never in our room except to shower. Half the time I'm sleeping poolside or beachside Cococay so I don't even sleep much in the cabin itself lol! shaydav19 and Mikeb1892 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melmar02 Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 I agree with @luv2sail, I would feel trapped in an interior. We also spend quite a bit of time in our cabin. It seems everyone in my family needs a place to go every afternoon on a cruise that is just us - no people, no din from across the bar, no flashing lights seeping into our view. My autistic daughter especially needs time to reset, and the balcony gives us one more place to go when we're having quiet time. Plus, DH is up around 4:30 every morning, even on vacation. Poor guy might have an "accident" if we didn't have room to spread out a little and have a space further from the bed for him to read than what's offered in an interior. Bottom line, we would hate being in an interior and to be honest would wait until we could swing the balcony or *gasp* take a land vacation. Big Tule and Mikeb1892 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monctonguy Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 inside room for 2 of course....seeing as 12/14 cruises have been inside rooms(other 2 were ocenview) I have no issues with it either way...and balcony's usually are triple the cost of the inside rooms on cruises I have done..so its a no brainer... SteveinSC, Mikeb1892 and shaydav19 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellcee Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 If there were no other factors, I guess 2 cruises but I really miss a balcony. Especially being a solo cruiser. I like to read and eat overlooking the water and sometimes it's easier to not have to find a space. Mikeb1892 and Big Tule 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimnKathy Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 Give us 2 cruises on the inside every time, baby! Mikeb1892 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobroo Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 It depends on the itinerary of the cruises and what there is to see. Hawaii? Balcony! Europe definite balcony! Alaska balcony mandatory! Caribbean? Definite insides! JimnKathy and Mikeb1892 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChessE4 Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 12 hours ago, Mikeb1892 said: ...go on 1 cruise per year in a balcony stateroom. Or ...go on 2 cruises per year in an inside stateroom. And why? I would do the latter as more cruises would provide, well, more opportunity for adventure. I don't use balconies that much. When we get one, it is more for the larger room size and extra perks from our agent. Inside rooms are better for sleeping. Having said that, my wife now insists on an ocean view room.... Mikeb1892 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 I have only cruised in an inside once and I really hated it. I would definitely choose 1 balcony cruise over multiple insides. Mikeb1892, DDaley and melmar02 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac66 Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 3 hours ago, SteveinSC said: More is better....2 interior rooms Yeah, this^^^^^^^^ Mikeb1892 and SteveinSC 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNoodles Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 I don't accept having to make this choice, lol. KristiZ, Ogilthorpe, JLMoran and 3 others 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcackler Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 Family of 4 here-- we either need one balcony or two inside rooms to be able to get some space. This year we did connecting interiors and mostly loved it. Except for when one of the kids needed down time and one of us needed to be in the room with them. -- that was when we missed the balcony. Trying a Central Park Balcony next year. So I guess this is a real choice for us every time - it's just for the same cruise instead of getting an "extra" Mikeb1892 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darketower Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 Ocean view Balcony and 1 cruise all day every day. We enjoy having the private space where we can retreat for some downtime or just enjoy drinks and snacks together. We aren’t in our room a ton, but it’s enough to really enjoy the extra space and view. luv2sail, Baked Alaska, DDaley and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitsmom Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 Balcony for sure! We have only had an interior on our first cruise and it was so dark and we felt like we had to go out in the hall to change our minds . Anytime we are in our cabin then I will be on the balcony for a big chunk of it. Baked Alaska, shaydav19, luv2sail and 2 others 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 More cruises. Bucket list destinations come with bigger price tags. I'd rather experience two special bucket list destinations rather than just one in my lifetime (or every 5 years). Balconies are great, make no mistake, but once you step into the hall your cabin type is irrelevant. Once you are off the ship even more so. To experience a destination you take an excursion or tour. By saving money on cabin type I can take over the top excursions and really experience a destination. Suites are really great too. Cruise once every 5 years in a suite, once every two years in a balcony or twice a year in interior? My fondest cruise memories don't generally involve my cabin. PRebecca, sk8erguy1978, jcackler and 7 others 7 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike.s Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 Balcony, unless it's way more expensive. Nothing better than sitting with a good book, a beer/glass of wine and watching the sea, not found anything more calming. Baked Alaska, whitsmom, luv2sail and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FManke Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 4 hours ago, HeWhoWaits said: This hits the nail on the head. For just me, 2 inside trips would be great as I only spend about 30 minutes a day awake in the cabin. For my wife, the balcony is a must so if I want to travel with her the answer is 1 balcony. Happy wife...happy life! whitsmom and Mikeb1892 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DublinFC Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 I guess it depends on where, when, ship, etc. But, my wife and I are really partial to balcony rooms. We tried to book an inside room and changed it a few months later. So I think we would end up with the 1 balcony cruise. Mikeb1892 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCIDreamer96 Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 Two in an interior for sure. I think interior rooms are underrated and that they can offer a lot that people don't think about. I usually book an interior room (sometimes with a window to the Royal Promenade or other area) because of one word: NAPS. I always take a short nap or rest after we board the ship but before dinner, depending on what time we got back to our room. Interior rooms are mostly quiet and because there is no window it's very dark when all of the lights are off, and if you're like me, you need absolute darkness to sleep. Not to mention, interior rooms are less expensive than balcony's or suites, so I'm not only saving money but I'm getting some great sleep. Disclaimer: I've only ever cruised with my spouse, so if you're traveling with multiple people, book a larger stateroom. I'm just weird and like total darkness when a sleep, but I will say that the balcony rooms are nice Mikeb1892, KristiZ and Neesa 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv2sail Posted February 19, 2020 Report Share Posted February 19, 2020 11 hours ago, DublinFC said: We tried to book an inside room and changed it a few months later. So I think we would end up with the 1 balcony cruise. When I took my first cruise many years ago, we booked an inside cabin. Everyone told us that we would be given an upgrade. Well, that didn't happen. We boarded the ship, stepped in the cabin, stepped back out, got off the ship, and went back to the check in counter at the dock. Then, we paid to upgrade and got back on the ship and found our new cabin. That sure wouldn't happen today! Mikeb1892 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Tule Posted February 19, 2020 Report Share Posted February 19, 2020 I would have cabin fever if I had an inside room....balcony or suite only please Mikeb1892, RWDW1204 and luv2sail 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StayFrosty Posted February 19, 2020 Report Share Posted February 19, 2020 Obviously more cruises is better than fewer cruises, but I do really like a balcony room. If the upgrade is reasonable, I will do it every time. Not so much for the balcony but because the room itself is larger. Give me a balcony size inside room and it would be much harder to justify an upgrade to a balcony. Mikeb1892 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLMoran Posted February 19, 2020 Report Share Posted February 19, 2020 Generally I'll take the balcony; like others here, my wife and I really enjoy the chance to hang out in the room on a sea day and watch the cobalt blue water go by, hear nothing but the sound of the waves, and just take in the peace of it all. The exception is when it's a bucket list trip or a port-intensive sailing that's going to have a big excursion budget involved. Then I'd strongly consider the inside cabin so that I had more money for those excursions, especially if the itinerary was rare / super-popular and priced higher than usual. Even then, it would depend on the ship; Quantum class has so many balconies relative to inside / OV cabins that the price difference would probably be small enough to allow the upgrade. Mikeb1892 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolly Ogre Posted February 19, 2020 Report Share Posted February 19, 2020 We have not done a balcony yet so that is a no-brainer. Our 1st balcony cruise will be 2022 and that will be in a Jr Suite so same points as 2 inside cruises. PRebecca, Mikeb1892 and Big Tule 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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