Mr. Baloo Posted September 18, 2008 #1 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Hi all, I do a lot of lurking here but I have a question as we have never been to Europ/Med before. Is it worth the extra $1500 for a outside room or even more for a balcony room for the Western Med cruises? to me, you are 50/50 of seeing all water or more preferable the coastline... ???? I am thinking since you are in port most days, and only dressing / sleeping in your rooms, the inside room is fine. Your thoughts are appreciated. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
attagirl1490 Posted September 18, 2008 #2 Share Posted September 18, 2008 If you check out the prices and book early, it does not have be that much of a price difference. I booked RCCL 7 day Med cruise last October for this October and looked at all the different departure dates. It was $200 difference from and inside to a balcony! I paid $1099 for the week... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougp26364 Posted September 18, 2008 #3 Share Posted September 18, 2008 It really just depends on what you're looking for. We did the 12 night W. med cruise on Brilliance a couple of years ago and, at times the scenery off the balcony was worth the price. In some ports like Civitavechia (sp?) and Livorno they were industrial ports and the view was, IMO, ugly. I always enjoy sitting on the balcony with a cup of tea or coffee and relaxing. You are correct that the W. med cruise is more port intensive. For us we'd spend the day in port and in the evening pretty much passed out. It was all we could do to show up for dinner. In fact, this was the cruise that taught us the alternatives to the main dining room were very good. IMO, a outside or balcony cabin isn't necessary on this itenerary. My wife is slightly claustrophobic so we'll always have a cabin with at least a window. Still, if I can swing the cost, I much prefer the balcony. Not just for the scenery but as a place to relax, get some fresh air and have a little privacy rather than standing up on deck with all the other people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Baloo Posted September 18, 2008 Author #4 Share Posted September 18, 2008 That confirms my thoughts as we are not claustrophobic so the inside cabin isnt required, but the balconies are really nice. Any other thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted September 18, 2008 #5 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Leaving on IOS to the Med day after tomorrow with a balcony. Travelling with Uncle with an inside room. Will let you know how often they use my balcony!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubdkjrb Posted September 19, 2008 #6 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Two of the most beautiful coastlines you will ever see are the French Riviera and the Amalfi Coast. To be able to see these as the sunsets and you sail away takes your breath away. Also, I don't know if Malta is still on the Western Med itinierary, but the walled city of Valleta is also breathtaking as the ship sails in. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
English_in_Spain Posted September 19, 2008 #7 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Hi all, I do a lot of lurking here but I have a question as we have never been to Europ/Med before. Is it worth the extra $1500 for a outside room or even more for a balcony room for the Western Med cruises? to me, you are 50/50 of seeing all water or more preferable the coastline... ???? I am thinking since you are in port most days, and only dressing / sleeping in your rooms, the inside room is fine. Your thoughts are appreciated. Thanks. Depends on the time of the year you are sailing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mines Posted September 19, 2008 #8 Share Posted September 19, 2008 We have some of the best photographs in our collection taken from our bacony at sunset. Priceless moments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robtulipe Posted September 19, 2008 #9 Share Posted September 19, 2008 I prefer even when we've had a balcony cabin to be on a top deck or at the bow when entering or in a port since you can easily get almost a 360 degree view to look at or to video/photograph which isn't available when on a balcony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JsMom2 Posted September 19, 2008 #10 Share Posted September 19, 2008 I've done inside and balcony cabins in the Med. If you can afford the balcony, go for it. But if it means that you'll have to skimp on shore excursions and souvenirs then do the inside, so you don't have to stress about spending during your vacation. IMO I don't think the outside is worth the extra money. You get sunshine, but I think looking out will only make you want to go outside so you can REALLY see what's out there. If you do the inside cabin then just be sure to book one that's readily accessible to an outside deck. We just sailed to the Western Med on Independence, and I loved sitting out on the balcony as we were sailing in and out of the ports. It was also a nice, quiet place to retreat to on sea days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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