In my opinion, a room with a balcony isn’t essential unless you’re on an Alaskan cruise, where being able to take in the scenery is important.
On my first cruise, a travel agent told me I “had” to book a room with a balcony, and that once I did, I’d never be able to cruise in an interior cabin again. However, I don’t think that’s true.
I love a luxe stateroom as much as the next person, but I’ve had just as much fun on cruises where we’ve booked the cheapest cabin without any windows.
This story was originally published on November 21, 2025, and most recently updated on April 27, 2026.
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