I take a simple tact. If a balcony isn't much more, I'll go balcony. If a
balcony IS MUCH more, I'd rather go twice in an obstructed view outside or
an inside, than once in a balcony.
--Tom
"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
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