We are a family of 3 (mom, dad, DD 12) and I am looking at a balcony cabin or the spacious forward facing ocean view cabin. I am torn as I think my husband and I would like to sit on the balcony and enjoy the view while our daughter sleeps in but the ocean view could be nice for more space and we would be able to enjoy the view from the front of the ship (but we would have to be quiet if the kiddo is still sleeping). The ocean view is $800 more than the balcony. For those that have done Alaska were you able to enjoy the balcony with the weather? We have cruised in all cabin types and in the Caribbean and Europe but we have never done Alaska so I thought I would go to the experts before I book. Thank you!