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mels Jan 1st, 2004 07:53 AM

Balcony
 
We are taking a cruise on the Serenade of the Seas, Royal Caribbean. We have taken a few cruises before but we have nevered taken a sate room with a balcony. Any opiniions on balcony's ??

ML

abram Jan 1st, 2004 08:47 AM

We loved having a balcony: had our breakfast delivered there in the mornings we were in port, so one of us could eat while the other used the bathroom. We had a drink there in the evening while we were relaxing after a day in port or getting ready for dinner.

jacketwatch Jan 1st, 2004 09:02 AM

Go for it! They're nice to have.

mels Jan 1st, 2004 10:31 AM

Thanks, I will upgrade tomorrow.

ML

andy Jan 1st, 2004 10:59 AM

If they are offering a deal to upgrade to balcony, do it!!

I LOVE having a balcony but it is NOT the end all to a good cruise..In fact, we just got back from the Golden Princess and had a partially obstructed view on the Emerald Deck ( where the tenders are) and the windows were so big, it did NOT feel obstructed at all..WOULD have loved to had a balcony on this ship as I did have room service daily, but for the price we got the cruise, I was MORE than satisfied with my existing cabin>>>


mels Jan 2nd, 2004 12:55 PM

It was just under $500.00 for the upgrade and a move fron the 4th to the 8th floor.

Thanks for all your input.

Mel

nellie Jan 4th, 2004 07:56 PM

Good for you. Having a balcony is a nice bonus. To enjoy your own private space. There's some routes that balcony is a definite asset but some routes dont necessarily need it. Also having it on portside is so much fun cuz you see lots of activities going on. I have just finished Panama Canal and had a balcony at the end of the ship. What a wonderful view!!!


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