Should I roll the dice?

[BCApsley]

I am currently booked for the June 22nd sailing of Mariner. I currently have an oceanview state room (cat H). Right now, the RCCL web site shows that a balcony stateroom guarantee (cat X) is available for $50 per person LESS than what I paid for my cat H stateroom. Should I take a chance and switch, not knowing exactly what balcony stateroom I would actually get? My TA says there is a possibility that I could end up with an obstructed view. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

[kc320]

For $50 less...HECK YES!!! I don't think there are any balcony cabins on Mariner that are soooo totally obstructed you wouldn't enjoy the view....not to mention the fresh air & having your own place to watch the ocean go by...better book it quick!!!

[cb at sea]

There are NO bad balconies!!!! That's a no-brainer!

[FlyingPhotog]

Absolutely, do it! But a fair warning - once you have a balcony, you'll always want one. :D

[cruisegirl1]

YES – no brainier unless you needed the original cabin close to an elevator for mobility issues.

 

Please tell where you eventually get assigned.

M

[golfer1966]

As many will tell you....There are no bad balconies..... Well maybe the one Im not on...GO FOR IT !!!

[barbarah33]

I say TAKE IT!!

 

It's true that once you sail with your own private verandah you will never want to sail without one again.

[BCApsley]

I really appreciate all of the good feedback. I made the switch to a balcony (my first). AND I saved $100. Doesn't get much better than that.

[kc320]

So don't forget to come back & tell us which balcony you get... and have a great time!

[capnjoe]

Yes absolutely, you will love your balcony, please let us know how you like it!

Capn

[textbookcase]

I just did this on our trip on the Liberty in two weeks! :D

[Georgiagolfer]

You won't regret having a balcony, and you will love the Mariner. Don't care what balcony you get, just let us know where you spend the $100 you saved.:p

[cruisePRN]

I think you did a smart thing to book a balcony and get $100 . I personally don't use the balcony, it's to windy when we're moving and if we're not moving I'm in port. I have taken a balcony the last 3 times because the price is cheaper then an OV with my D+ discount and i like the upper deck location. I guess something is wrong with me for preferring a balcony ;)

[BCApsley]

6514.

 

Looks like a good one to me.

 

Thanks again, everyone.

[FL_Cruiser64]

6514.

 

Looks like a good one to me.

 

Thanks again, everyone.

 

Are you serious?

 

While it is the front of the ship it is a D3 nevertheless. Its bigger than a regular balcony.

 

Awesome deal. You went from some 160 sqft with a window to some 204 sqft with a balcony.

 

Well done.

[krmlaw]

Congrats!!! Im so excited for you! We've never not had a balcony!

[BCApsley]

My previous cabin was 9514. So I am staying in the same area, just three decks lower.

 

Maybe I'll rent a tux with the money I saved.;)

[wingnutphl]

Congrats on the balcony and the savings!

[FL_Cruiser64]

My previous cabin was 9514. So I am staying in the same area, just three decks lower.

 

Maybe I'll rent a tux with the money I saved.;)

 

That was an H correct?

[snausman]

6514.

 

Looks like a good one to me.

 

Thanks again, everyone.

 

Good for you! Enjoy that balcony and the money you saved!

[BCApsley]

That was an H correct?

 

Yes, 9514 is a category H stateroom.

[FL_Cruiser64]

Yes, 9514 is a category H stateroom.

 

Awesome deal.

 

From an H to a D3 for less money.

 

:D

[cot427]

Of course. Go for it for $50 LESS. There is no such thing as a bad balcony, especially if you compare any to an inside or an oceanview.

[libertybelle41]

Absolutely, do it! But a fair warning - once you have a balcony, you'll always want one. :D

 

 

 

 

Ditto!

[wantacruise]

BCA,

We will be on the same sailing as you--also in a balcony. It is worth every penny IMO. Come join our roll call!

 

Our friends booked a balcony guarantee several months ago and since then, the price has dropped so they have been credited back $500 and ended up with a cat E2. They are very happy.