Is it a waste of money to have a balcony if it's cold outside??

[9855donna]

Hi all,

sorry for the dumb question but I'm thinking about a 1 night Cruise to Nowhere out of New York City the end of January.I really want a balcony but get the feeling it'll be soooo cold I won't want to use it.

Has anyone else used their balconies while cruising in cold weather?

Thanks.

PS;This is my very first cruise and I'm worried about getting sea sick....

[bgsimp]

If you are only doing a 1 night cruise, there really won't be a need for a balcony. I assume you will be out & about on the ship & not utilizing the balcony. If you want one, just make sure they have warm bathrobes !! :D

[9855donna]

If you are only doing a 1 night cruise, there really won't be a need for a balcony. I assume you will be out & about on the ship & not utilizing the balcony. If you want one, just make sure they have warm bathrobes !! :D

 

Hi,

Thank you for your reply.I think I'll go with the April 30th cruise to nowhere.Then I don't have to worry too much about it being super cold.

Yes I do want to use my balcony.Maybe early morning to have my coffee and late evening with a nice cocktail...

Hopefully it doesn't make me feel seasick.

[bgsimp]

Actually, the balcony is the most unlikely place to get sea sick.

Enjoy !!!

[9855donna]

Actually, the balcony is the most unlikely place to get sea sick.

Enjoy !!!

 

Yay...that's good to know!Now I know I want one for sure!

Thanks

[*Luv2Cruz*]

Hi,

Thank you for your reply.I think I'll go with the April 30th cruise to nowhere.Then I don't have to worry too much about it being super cold.

Yes I do want to use my balcony.Maybe early morning to have my coffee and late evening with a nice cocktail...

Hopefully it doesn't make me feel seasick.

 

 

Good idea to move it back to April!;):D

[cruiserbryce]

my opinion...yes. And also a waste for a one night cruise. We went to alaska recently and had an OV, my in laws had a balcony and other than the last day didnt sped more than 30 minutes at a time out there. When we have had a balcony it has always been nice to sit out and have a meal, read, listen to music or just relax...especialy on sea days and sometimes for a long time...

[9855donna]

Good idea to move it back to April!;):D

 

Thanks. I thought so too!January in New York City...brrrrr.....and on the water it's even colder!

I'll wait for my first cruise experience.It'll certainly be warmer.

[9855donna]

my opinion...yes. And also a waste for a one night cruise. We went to alaska recently and had an OV, my in laws had a balcony and other than the last day didnt sped more than 30 minutes at a time out there. When we have had a balcony it has always been nice to sit out and have a meal, read, listen to music or just relax...especialy on sea days and sometimes for a long time...

 

It may seem like a waste for some but I get woozy on ships and I'm claustrophobic too.So a little room with no way to get fresh air would do me in for sure!

Hopefully I'll do better than I think I will....

[cb at sea]

I'm not sure a 1 night cruise is worth it, anyway---balcony or not! Just as you get settled, it's time to go!

[notentirelynormal]

For me, its the fresh air and the relaxing sound of the waves. We love watching leaving and returning to port with a drink in our hands ... ok, sometimes its a camera.... from the privacy of our own balcony. I would never go back to an inside cabin.

[Bran8778]

We have talked about a Cruise to Nowhere, out of NY and we both thought a balcony would be a wast of $.

 

We haven't done an inside cabin in awhile, but I would do one for the one night sailing.

[firefly333]

If it was just for one night and not too much more expensive, since Iv never had a balcony, I would do it, just so I could see if I liked it. We usually have windows.

[JanineM]

Do you normally get seasick? If not, then don't worry too much about being seasick.

 

If you do normally have motion sickness, then take something for it!!! I get sick on a dock and sail without any problems because I use medications. However, for a one night cruise I think I'd be okay with just ginger tablets or a single Bonine/meclizine/less drowsy Dramamine.

 

And I wouldn't spend extra money on a balcony for a one night cruise, regardless of the temperature. There are lots of beautiful open decks up top that are free!

[Bran8778]

Just woouldn't be as fun in the cold weather :( We really enjoy the time we spend on our balcony, and love it when we end up port side :)