"nanatricot" wrote in message
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> Next March8, we are slated to do a circle Hawaii- South Pacific 33
> day cruise on HAL's Rotterdam which takes us to Bora-Bora, Tahiti,
> etc.
>
> We reserved an outside cabin as we could not afford a balcony cabin.
> We got a good deal price wise. However, we are rethinking our plans.
> We have sailed on the Rotterdam twice before in similar cabins
> (outside) & have been completely satisfied with them. We like their
> size & we like the ship.
>
> Problem is: we returned this spring from a Beijing-Vancouver cruise
> in a minisuite on the Diamond Princess & were thoroughly spoiled.
> Loved the balcony.
>
> Is a balcony absolutely necessary in the South Pacific? Should we wait
> a couple of years to save up for a balcony cabin? We love the planned
> itinerary & like to get away for a long cruise towards winter's end
> which we would not be able to do if we cancelled this cruise & waited
> for better accommodations.BTW, we are not snorkellers or swimmwrs.
> Just like to cruise.
>
> What would be your take on this dilemma?
>
> TIA
Been there, done that, GO GO GO. I've ridden the Rotty, old SS and new MS
models. I've had outside and suite. I've done a month around the South
Pacific. My advice is go now and go later, but do not cancel this one, you
may not live to go later. You will enjoy hanging over the rail in warm
weather watching the ocean go by while visiting with shipmates.
Price black pearl jewelry at home so you are prepared to shop on Bora Bora.
Good bargains if you know what's what. Be ready to buy or not.
Harry Cooper
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