We are always in a cabin with a balcony and I think the black out curtains do a real good job of keeping the room dark when the sun comes up in the morning. If you have to have a completely dark room then that another story and you might be a vampire! 😂
I love my balcony and enjoying breakfast as we are closing in on the port for the day. I love it for getting away for the crowds for a while on sea days and enjoy my private spot to chill. I love sitting on it and enjoying a cocktail before getting ready for dinner for the evening. I love coming back to my balcony late night after hanging out in the shows, clubs or casino with a couple of slices of pizza and then laying back on my lounger looking up at the states and listening to the sounds of the waves as the ship glides through the sea! For me a balcony is priceless and did I mention that I love it??! 😎