Picture Window vs. Verandah

[dublingal1947]

We have always chosen a verandah cabin. This time opted for the top window category.

Mistake???

[cruznjan]

Not necessarily. How long is your cruise?

[maryann ns]

Where? When? How much have you enjoyed/used the verandah on past cruises.

 

If it is a busy port intensive cruise in cooler weather you will not be so likely to miss the verandah.

 

If the difference in cost is considerable (and important to you) then you will be fine.

[sail7seas]

I love having a verandah even if just to get fresh air into the cabin though if the weather is good, I use the verandah a great deal.

[John Bull]

Big difference.

But usually a big price difference too. And on cruises where the price difference is small, that's usually because the climate makes the balcony much less-useable.

 

Being the top grade of ocean-view cabin, you might get up-graded to a balcony. Which would make this whole thread pointless. :D

 

JB :)

[Lerin]

Only a mistake if you're not happy. I take it you aren't which is the reason for this thread. In which case, yes, you've made a mistake. Is there time to upgrade or re-book?

[GUT2407]

It's personal I love a verandah, but am tempted to try one of these ships with floor to ceiling windows, but last time I looked I was only going to save under $5 a day each.

[shipgeeks]

Yes, it is personal. We prefer window to balcony. More daylight in the cabin, closer to the sea, no railings, walls or ceilings to clutter up the view. I say stick with what you have and see how you like it.

[Talisker92]

It is a function of the cruise. I f you are crossing the North Atlantic in December, a balcony is a waste.

We did a 31 day cruise from Buenos Aires to LA with a balcony and loved it. The sea days were special, we sat out there with our readers, music playing very softly, and our wine.....

[GUT2407]

It is a function of the cruise. I f you are crossing the North Atlantic in December, a balcony is a waste.

We did a 31 day cruise from Buenos Aires to LA with a balcony and loved it. The sea days were special, we sat out there with our readers, music playing very softly, and our wine.....

 

 

I don't think a balcony is ever a waste, but we are fresh air freaks.

[geoherb]

I like a balcony but I'll settle for an obstructed view (or even a inside) if it's the difference between taking a cruise and not going. My threshold is usually $100 per person for a week-long cruise. If the difference in price is more than that, I'll go for the obstructed view cabin. But sometimes it's a matter of overall price. When we can get a balcony cabin for less than $100 per person per day, we'll usually go for it.

[LHT28]

We have done both it is a personal choice

Even with a balcony we rarely use it ..we are out & about either onshore or on the outside decks

[GUT2407]

I like a balcony but I'll settle for an obstructed view (or even a inside) if it's the difference between taking a cruise and not going. My threshold is usually $100 per person for a week-long cruise. If the difference in price is more than that, I'll go for the obstructed view cabin. But sometimes it's a matter of overall price. When we can get a balcony cabin for less than $100 per person per day, we'll usually go for it.

 

 

OMG I'm happy if I can get a balcony for $200-$250 pp per day.

 

In fact most in Australia are over joyed if they can get an inside for $100 a day.

[GUT2407]

We have done both it is a personal choice

Even with a balcony we rarely use it ..we are out & about either onshore or on the outside decks

 

 

We use our cabin a lot, if the window opened I'd be tempted by a Picture Window, but most only save about $5 pp per day.

[marco]

As the above posted said, "depends on you". We've had both, but for us....we don't use the veranda much. It's too small and I feel confined sitting out in this little 6X10 space with a wall on both sides, it usually either too humid, sunny, or shady and the air doesn't circulate as well as I'd like. I DO like the fact that when we have a veranda, the cabin pretty much has a "wall of window", which is really the main reason we take a veranda, but if the cost difference is significant, we're just as happy with a picture window. On the other hand, some folks we cruise with regularly spend nearly every waking minute out on their veranda. Like they say, different strokes....................