This traveller not only discovered forking out for a balcony room is overrated, but uncovered a secret way to get a room “upgrade” while paying less. When I took my first cruise a decade ago – hosted ...

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Don't miss out on the headlines from Lifestyle. Followed categories will be added to My News. When I took my first cruise a decade ago – hosted by the cruise line – I was treated to a balcony cabin.