1965 Posted July 16, 2021 #1 Share Posted July 16, 2021 I'm thinking of switching our inside for a balcony due to price drop. Our trans Atlantic cruise departs Southampton this Nov. 3. We have 4 ports & 10 sea days. For those who've done fall trans Atlantics in a balcony were you able to use your balcony often enough for it to be worth the extra cost? Thank you for any info & input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrysalis Posted July 16, 2021 #2 Share Posted July 16, 2021 what's the extra cost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nini Posted July 16, 2021 #3 Share Posted July 16, 2021 In our opinions, a balcony is always worth it. However, we are from a milder climate than you, so we use our balcony quite a bit. Typically, we book aft balconies (the larger ones like on Baja deck, etc.) and love them with the sound and view of the wake. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare patrickmoran Posted July 16, 2021 #4 Share Posted July 16, 2021 (edited) Post removed by author Edited July 16, 2021 by patrickmoran Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skynight Posted July 16, 2021 #5 Share Posted July 16, 2021 We always feel a balcony is worth it. We love to keep the drapes open day and night. Enjoy the full wall of light and peaceful views of the ocean. Our preference for balcony cabins is not about balcony use. Even though you have been fully vaccinated during the covid era there is always the possibility you could be confined to your cabin, testing positive or being part of the contact tracing group that was near someone that tested positive. Would not enjoy being confined in an inside cabin. The fall crossing to Ft. Lauderdale is more southern and can have some warmer days. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1965 Posted July 16, 2021 Author #6 Share Posted July 16, 2021 3 hours ago, chrysalis said: what's the extra $1149 pp for 14 days. That's $200 more pp than we're paying for our inside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brisalta Posted July 16, 2021 #7 Share Posted July 16, 2021 2 minutes ago, 1965 said: $1149 pp for 14 days. That's $200 more pp than we're paying for our inside. Only $200 extra pp for 14 days of balcony state room use. For that I would take the upgrade. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voljeep Posted July 16, 2021 #8 Share Posted July 16, 2021 but, how much was the inside after the price drop, if you choose to refare that cabin , to get a true(r) picture of the difference 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnd crsr Posted July 16, 2021 #9 Share Posted July 16, 2021 2 minutes ago, brisalta said: Only $200 extra pp for 14 days of balcony state room use. For that I would take the upgrade. I would take the upgrade for that increase. We have done fall crossings - sometimes the weather has been mild enough to sit outside other times we have just enjoyed the sun from in the cabin. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Hag Posted July 16, 2021 #10 Share Posted July 16, 2021 35 minutes ago, 1965 said: $1149 pp for 14 days. That's $200 more pp than we're paying for our inside. For only $200 more pp, I'd go for the balcony for sure. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1965 Posted July 16, 2021 Author #11 Share Posted July 16, 2021 39 minutes ago, voljeep said: but, how much was the inside after the price drop, if you choose to refare that cabin , to get a true(r) picture of the difference Our inside dropped from $949 to $809. I'm a little conflicted because that is a fantastic price. But I'm thinking I may never again get such a good price for a balcony. We're retired public school teachers on a very careful travel budget, so have only had one balcony cabin 2 yrs ago on an inside passage cruise. I'd love to surprise my DH with a balcony. 😊 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voljeep Posted July 16, 2021 #12 Share Posted July 16, 2021 (edited) do it - you had already committed to the 949 ... and keep monitoring those prices for another price drop. EDIT : and take care of the REGAL for us ... we'll be boarding a couple of weeks after you bring her over Edited July 16, 2021 by voljeep 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wowzz Posted July 16, 2021 #13 Share Posted July 16, 2021 I assume you know that you need a port cabin. A starboard balcony cabin is a waste of money for an East - West trip. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wowzz Posted July 16, 2021 #14 Share Posted July 16, 2021 19 minutes ago, voljeep said: do it - you had already committed to the 949 ... and keep monitoring those prices for another price drop. EDIT : and take care of the REGAL for us ... we'll be boarding a couple of weeks after you bring her over Just a thought- Brits cannot take foreign cruises at present. Unless that changes, Princess may decide to bring the ship back early, rather than do a TA cruise with just a handful of passengers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzsnooze Posted July 16, 2021 #15 Share Posted July 16, 2021 I personally wouldn't sail in a cave IE inside cabin. A balcony or above is always worth it even if it wasn't on sale. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1965 Posted July 17, 2021 Author #16 Share Posted July 17, 2021 3 hours ago, wowzz said: I assume you know that you need a port cabin. A starboard balcony cabin is a waste of money for an East - West trip. I know nothing about such things. This will be our 22nd cruise. 19 of those have been in an inside. What is the advantage of a port cabin for an east-west cruise? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tedferg Posted July 17, 2021 #17 Share Posted July 17, 2021 3 hours ago, wowzz said: I assume you know that you need a port cabin. A starboard balcony cabin is a waste of money for an East - West trip. This statement is ridiculous 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racj846 Posted July 17, 2021 #18 Share Posted July 17, 2021 2 hours ago, Tedferg said: This statement is ridiculous Agreed - that statement is totally ridiculous. Maybe what the poster is trying to say is travelling East to West, a port side balcony may be sunnier than a Starbord side balcony. Just maybe!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare geoherb Posted July 17, 2021 #19 Share Posted July 17, 2021 So the real difference is $340 more pp. I'd probably pass on that. We've taken both of our transatlantic cruises in inside cabins. DH wasn't sure about it when I booked, but we had a great time. BTW, I was quarantined in an inside cabin on another cruise for three days. I was grateful that I had unlimited internet and that my ship had the new interactive Princess televisions with lots of movies and shows to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brisalta Posted July 17, 2021 #20 Share Posted July 17, 2021 45 minutes ago, racj846 said: Agreed - that statement is totally ridiculous. Maybe what the poster is trying to say is travelling East to West, a port side balcony may be sunnier than a Starbord side balcony. Just maybe!! So a port side balcony would be worse for aging your skin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 cruises a year Posted July 17, 2021 #21 Share Posted July 17, 2021 9 hours ago, wowzz said: I assume you know that you need a port cabin. A starboard balcony cabin is a waste of money for an East - West trip. Yep, POSH, Port Out and Starboard Home. (From England) This holds for East to West and North to South. This gives you the sun on cool Atlantic crossings and shade in hot Tropical crossings. This is a secret I usually keep to myself, I don't want the good cabins booked ahead of me. 😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 cruises a year Posted July 17, 2021 #22 Share Posted July 17, 2021 5 hours ago, 1965 said: I know nothing about such things. This will be our 22nd cruise. 19 of those have been in an inside. What is the advantage of a port cabin for an east-west cruise? Thanks! POSH, always. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucyandricky Posted July 17, 2021 #23 Share Posted July 17, 2021 13 hours ago, 1965 said: Our inside dropped from $949 to $809. I'm a little conflicted because that is a fantastic price. But I'm thinking I may never again get such a good price for a balcony. We're retired public school teachers on a very careful travel budget, so have only had one balcony cabin 2 yrs ago on an inside passage cruise. I'd love to surprise my DH with a balcony. 😊 Surprise him! You both will be glad you did. We've done 4 west bound Fall transatlantics and have enjoyed our balcony cabin on all of them. Of course there will be times that you may not be able to get out on your balcony but hey, that happens even in the Caribbean. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1965 Posted July 17, 2021 Author #24 Share Posted July 17, 2021 10 minutes ago, lucyandricky said: Surprise him! You both will be glad you did. We've done 4 west bound Fall transatlantics and have enjoyed our balcony cabin on all of them. Of course there will be times that you may not be able to get out on your balcony but hey, that happens even in the Caribbean. I did it! 😁 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1965 Posted July 17, 2021 Author #25 Share Posted July 17, 2021 4 hours ago, 2 cruises a year said: Yep, POSH, Port Out and Starboard Home. (From England) This holds for East to West and North to South. This gives you the sun on cool Atlantic crossings and shade in hot Tropical crossings. This is a secret I usually keep to myself, I don't want the good cabins booked ahead of me. 😁 Good to know. This will be a guarantee cabin of their choosing, so fingers crossed. I know we'll love it regardless. 😁 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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