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 ...

While regular cruise ship rooms are nice, balcony rooms can feel extra luxurious. Balcony rooms give you the opportunity to escape the crowded decks and unwind on your own private terrance. This all ...

SPARE us the portholes, please! Today’s cruise ship passengers are demanding luxury - but is a balcony really a necessity? But now many travellers refuse to cruise if they don’t have a balcony cabin. ...

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.