burnsie Posted February 24, 2018 #1 Share Posted February 24, 2018 So it looks like I will be going on a Hawaii cruise in the near future. Trying to figure out what type of cabin to book. I know a balcony is always nice but the last one we had in the Caribbean was only usable in the day it was a wind tunnel at night. My question is it worth the extra money for a balcony? Can you see the islands during the day as you cruise from one to the other? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Sweethearts Posted February 24, 2018 #2 Share Posted February 24, 2018 Can you see the islands during the day as you cruise from one to the other? Your cruising will be done at night, as the days are meant for being in port and going ashore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
princeton12321 Posted February 24, 2018 #3 Share Posted February 24, 2018 You can see some islands from the others so depending on the ships route you’ll presumably be able to see islands as you sail. If you want a balcony that’s wind free while sailing consider the aft balcony’s found on many ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Sweethearts Posted February 24, 2018 #4 Share Posted February 24, 2018 ... you’ll presumably be able to see islands as you sail. When you are sailing at night? It gets pretty dark out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted February 24, 2018 #5 Share Posted February 24, 2018 Which ship are you sailing? Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burnsie Posted February 24, 2018 Author #6 Share Posted February 24, 2018 Sailing on the Radiance of the Seas May 3rd. Just not sure if the extra 300 is worth it. Hmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted February 24, 2018 #7 Share Posted February 24, 2018 Sailing on the Radiance of the Seas May 3rd. Just not sure if the extra 300 is worth it. Hmmm Personally, yes, every time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Flyer Posted February 25, 2018 #8 Share Posted February 25, 2018 Sailing on the Radiance of the Seas May 3rd. Just not sure if the extra 300 is worth it. Hmmm Roundtrip from the West Coast? If so, the sea days closest to the West Coast will generally not be conducive to balcony time for about half of the crossing. And as Silver wrote most itineraries sail at night & the only exception might be NCL’s POA which sails exclusively within Hawaii. No one can say whether the extra cost is worth it for you or not. For me, I prefer to sail more cruises in a less expensive cabin. But other passengers prefer a balcony even when it results in fewer cruises. On a roundtrip cruise from the West Coast the extra cost for balcony weather in & around Hawaii isn’t best for me. I’ve sailed such itineraries several times & didn’t get enough balcony time to make it worth the extra cost. But that’s just me & no matter the type of cabin we have enjoyed all of our cruises. :ship: :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted February 25, 2018 #9 Share Posted February 25, 2018 Sailing on the Radiance of the Seas May 3rd. Just not sure if the extra 300 is worth it. Hmmm $300 for a, at minimum, 10 day, perhaps 15 day, cruise? Most of which is warm weather? Sorry, but that is a no brainer. Get the balcony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCWalton1 Posted February 25, 2018 #10 Share Posted February 25, 2018 If it is Radiance in May it's a 10 day one way cruise from the islands to Vancouver. Get the balcony then enjoy breakfast on it the morning you anchor out in Kailua-Kona. You won't regret it. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burnsie Posted February 27, 2018 Author #11 Share Posted February 27, 2018 We ended up with outside cabins, didn't spring for the balcony. Super excited can't believe we are going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Flyer Posted February 27, 2018 #12 Share Posted February 27, 2018 We ended up with outside cabins, didn't spring for the balcony. Super excited can't believe we are going. Buon Viaggio! :ship: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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