Crgreen0524 Posted December 15, 2016 #1 Share Posted December 15, 2016 I am trying to debate on getting a balcony and interior for my family or 2 interior rooms. We are going on the Vista and have never splurged for a balcony. Is it worth the extra $$$? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA_Cruzing Posted December 15, 2016 #2 Share Posted December 15, 2016 Relaxing in your room with the balcony door open and the ocean sounds is amazing. Sleeping at night listening to ocean waves is amazing. There's no other way to get so much ocean with privacy on a ship. And the views! We have stayed in interiors many times but would never book anything less than a balcony again. Buy what you can afford and what you'll enjoy. There are benefits to a balcony and there are benefits to an interior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nednrom Posted December 15, 2016 #3 Share Posted December 15, 2016 I am trying to debate on getting a balcony and interior for my family or 2 interior rooms. We are going on the Vista and have never splurged for a balcony. Is it worth the extra $$$? The balconies are always worth the cost - watching an early sunrise, watching the sunset with some cocktails before dinner, listening to the waves crashing -- we have an inside cabin for the first time this cruise - the only Havana cabin I could find - I know I'm going to miss my balcony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dacsmom Posted December 15, 2016 #4 Share Posted December 15, 2016 Oh yes, they are worth it. I go back and forth between a balcony and an interior depending on how often I want to cruise in a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted December 15, 2016 #5 Share Posted December 15, 2016 I am trying to debate on getting a balcony and interior for my family or 2 interior rooms. We are going on the Vista and have never splurged for a balcony. Is it worth the extra $$$? Welcome to Cruise Critic! :) Between 2 Interior cabins or 1 Balcony cabin ... 2 interior cabins would be my choice. Having access to 2 bathrooms and the extra space for clothes, etc. would trump having a balcony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerman2 Posted December 15, 2016 #6 Share Posted December 15, 2016 Balcony is worth it to us. Coffee, drinks , just relaxing. When your spouse is getting ready for dinner it's nice to be able to sit outside. Of course with cocktail in hand. You don't have to run up on deck to watch the ship pull into port, the sunrise, the moon at night, star gazing. Plus it can be a nice break from the crowds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dacsmom Posted December 16, 2016 #7 Share Posted December 16, 2016 Welcome to Cruise Critic! :)Between 2 Interior cabins or 1 Balcony cabin ... 2 interior cabins would be my choice. Having access to 2 bathrooms and the extra space for clothes, etc. would trump having a balcony. The options were: 1 balcony and 1 interior 2 interior So they would still have two bathrooms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted December 16, 2016 #8 Share Posted December 16, 2016 The options were:1 balcony and 1 interior 2 interior So they would still have two bathrooms In that case 1 balcony and 1 interior would absolutely be my choice. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerman2 Posted December 16, 2016 #9 Share Posted December 16, 2016 The options were:1 balcony and 1 interior 2 interior So they would still have two bathrooms Yes but now you have 4 people getting ready. Point being there is open space instead of cabin. Don't see how having 2 bathrooms would change things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSirReal Posted December 16, 2016 #10 Share Posted December 16, 2016 As most here have stated, it is definitely worth it unless you simply can't afford it. Being able to enjoy the sun and water whenever you want without everybody else changes the whole experience. If you've only ever done inside cabins, you have to try it. Just had my first balcony, and one of the best feelings is waking up and wanting to see the water or islands and remembering "Hey!, I can walk outside RIGHT NOW and chill until room service brings me my Reuben!" Seriously, priceless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray98 Posted December 16, 2016 #11 Share Posted December 16, 2016 What is your budget? Everyone is going to tell you to get the balcony because it isn't their money being spent. I have went both way, insides when trying to stretch the budget and balcony when there was extra to play with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakersdozen12 Posted December 16, 2016 #12 Share Posted December 16, 2016 Relaxing in your room with the balcony door open and the ocean sounds is amazing. Sleeping at night listening to ocean waves is amazing. You're actually not supposed to leave the balcony door open. It literally says so right on the door. Doing so interferes with the AC. It's the reason why so many people then end up complaining that their rooms are too hot: because the AC's get overworked and cannot work properly. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalofirsttimer4 Posted December 16, 2016 #13 Share Posted December 16, 2016 I am trying to debate on getting a balcony and interior for my family or 2 interior rooms. We are going on the Vista and have never splurged for a balcony. Is it worth the extra $$$? all I'm going to say is Balcony=1 bathroom, 2 interiors=2 bathrooms!! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G925A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lwhitlock1231@gmail.com Posted December 16, 2016 #14 Share Posted December 16, 2016 Relaxing in your room with the balcony door open and the ocean sounds is amazing. Sleeping at night listening to ocean waves is amazing. There's no other way to get so much ocean with privacy on a ship. And the views! We have stayed in interiors many times but would never book anything less than a balcony again. Buy what you can afford and what you'll enjoy. There are benefits to a balcony and there are benefits to an interior. That is VERY sound advice!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doggielover68 Posted December 16, 2016 #15 Share Posted December 16, 2016 It depends on how much of a splurge it is. Balconies are great but as a frugal person, I can't help but constantly think of how that extra 4-500+ is another cruise fare. We had a great price on a guarantee balcony which was awesome, but have booked interior ever since because of the price. For sail away from ports, we usually find a window seat somewhere on lido and grab a drink. We watch the "pier runners" from somewhere on the open decks lol. In general, we just limit the amount of time in the room Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csj092809 Posted December 16, 2016 #16 Share Posted December 16, 2016 You're actually not supposed to leave the balcony door open. It literally says so right on the door. Doing so interferes with the AC. It's the reason why so many people then end up complaining that their rooms are too hot: because the AC's get overworked and cannot work properly. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Not condoning leaving the doors open, but aren't all the rooms on the Vista set up with their own thermostat and A/C? Propping them open, while I am sure is frowned upon for safety reasons (?), would not affect anyone else's air temperature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tallnthensome Posted December 16, 2016 #17 Share Posted December 16, 2016 (edited) Normally I would book a balcony but for my trip in April on the Vista I did not. A balcony was $1100 more than our Cloud 9 Spa interior and I felt that was just way too much. All about your budget. Edited December 16, 2016 by tallnthensome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray98 Posted December 16, 2016 #18 Share Posted December 16, 2016 Not condoning leaving the doors open, but aren't all the rooms on the Vista set up with their own thermostat and A/C? Propping them open, while I am sure is frowned upon for safety reasons (?), would not affect anyone else's air temperature. Sure it will. The AC units run in sections, each cabin doesn't have its own. There is a limited potential cooling capacity on each circuit. When that is reached the temperature rises, no way around it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerman2 Posted December 16, 2016 #19 Share Posted December 16, 2016 all I'm going to say is Balcony=1 bathroom, 2 interiors=2 bathrooms!! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G925A using Tapatalk But it was stated 1 balcony and 1 interior OR 2 interior rooms. No matter how you cut it they will have 2 bathrooms/2 rooms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalofirsttimer4 Posted December 16, 2016 #20 Share Posted December 16, 2016 (edited) sorry, I'll keep my opinions to myself..... Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G925A using Tapatalk Edited December 16, 2016 by Buffalofirsttimer4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billfish Posted December 16, 2016 #21 Share Posted December 16, 2016 sorry, I'll keep my opinions to myself..... Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G925A using Tapatalk You need to read the original post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalofirsttimer4 Posted December 16, 2016 #22 Share Posted December 16, 2016 You need to read the original post Thanks for the advice and have a very Merry Christmas!! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G925A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA_Cruzing Posted December 16, 2016 #23 Share Posted December 16, 2016 Not condoning leaving the doors open, but aren't all the rooms on the Vista set up with their own thermostat and A/C? Propping them open, while I am sure is frowned upon for safety reasons (?), would not affect anyone else's air temperature. i could be wrong here, but i'm pretty sure the AC system shuts off automatically when the balcony door is open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figdu Posted December 16, 2016 #24 Share Posted December 16, 2016 i could be wrong here, but i'm pretty sure the AC system shuts off automatically when the balcony door is open. It didn't in June... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mississauga Posted December 16, 2016 #25 Share Posted December 16, 2016 OP, how many people will be in each cabin? Just be aware that on the Vista, there is only 1 hanging closet in the interiors. The other closet with shelves also has less shelves as the safe and drawers are in there too. The balcony will have the usual 2 hanging closets plus the one with shelves and drawers. Whatever you decide, enjoy your cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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