lovetotraveltx Posted March 5, 2020 #1 Share Posted March 5, 2020 I now have an OB category on Deck 5. It's an oceanview. The oceanview went up a little in price, but now gives all 4 perks and some on board credit. If I go down to an inside cabin, it goes down in price and I also get all 4 perks and some on board credit. I've in an oceanview on deck 5, is there a big difference, besides the window, if I go inside, is the size, layout, bathroom any smaller/worse? Would you switch for the perks? I would love some seasoned Breakaway travelers to share their thoughts. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lionkingrichard Posted March 5, 2020 #2 Share Posted March 5, 2020 Bumping. Just booked Inside for first time and would love to see some answers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mking8288 Posted March 5, 2020 #3 Share Posted March 5, 2020 It's been a little while since we've stayed on the BA's Deck 5 - had an Inside, also stayed the Escape's Deck 5 - oversized Oceanview (that was huge, slept only 2) - location-wise, it's great especially with rough seas & wind, depending on your itinerary. If you are already booked/paid for an OB - I am not sure if you wanted to downgrade to an Inside ... not a big difference with OBC issued ?? but both getting up to all 4 perks. Those "regular" OV on Deck 5 gives you a nice oversized picture window, plenty of natural light & unobstructed, but closer to the "waterline" - room is similar in layout but slightly roomier. Near-term deals are almost everywhere (and, I expect even Alaska's early season prices to be lowering, if not already) so if you aren't the frugal type, stick with the OV - especially if the marginal difference in OBC is less than $50 or even $100 for the cabin by switching to a smaller cabin (which is fine for 2 of us ... DW still prefer/like the open air balcony, on lower decks). Bathroom sizes are the same for Inside, OV and Balconies - unless it's a Family OV and we prefer/like those vs. the mid-sized Gem, Dawn, Jewel & Star, etc. I've reviewed these cabins earlier, follow my Signature, click the link to Dropbox document to reference where the CC "Semi-Live" pictorial posts can be found. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK Dreaming Posted March 5, 2020 #4 Share Posted March 5, 2020 I've done the BA OV deck 5 twice and it is my favorite. I am interested to hear about the comparison to the Inside, but for location and convenience it's my favorite place on the ship. Just got off a cruise Sunday. Had a balcony, (which was nice) but I really miss the extra room that useless couch takes up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfone Posted March 5, 2020 #5 Share Posted March 5, 2020 Been on Breakaway on deck 5 inside cabin a year ago and again on deck 5 inside on the Getaway last month (same deck plan)We love the location and convenience. We saw the OV across the hall from our cabin and they look a little bigger but we thought our inside was very roomy. For the additional perks vs keeping the OV I know we would pick the inside cabin. Nice and quiet and we slept great. It's a wonderful location to get on and off the ship, too. Getting an elevator on deck 5 was always easy when we wanted to go above decks 6-7-8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbrown84 Posted March 6, 2020 #6 Share Posted March 6, 2020 I was just in an inside on the breakaway in January, for the second time. I love it. I travel Solo, so it's plenty of space for me. I like being able to black out the room when I take a nap during the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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