I'm a frequent cruiser who's been on more than 50 voyages, and I never book ships' balcony rooms. Most balconies only fit two people, so my family of three can't comfortably sit outside together.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Nikel is a travel writer covering cruising and Scandinavia. Imagine starting your day with a room service breakfast, ...

Ships built in the 2000s offered about 25 percent to 45 percent balcony cabins. Now, all new ships offer balconies on more than 65 percent of rooms. And the price differential is shrinking. The ...

When I recommend hotels, I generally suggest that the traveler strongly consider how they will use the room before paying for upgrades like suites and a good view. However, I feel stateroom selection ...

Choosing a cruise ship cabin is a lot trickier than booking a hotel room. Not only do you have to think about how big a room you need and what your budget is, you have to decide if you want to pay ...

A moment of enjoying a sun-soaked balcony view on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship took an awkward turn for one passenger after a sudden and embarrassing realization at sea. The scene was captured in a ...

A video of a couple sleeping on a cruise ship balcony has gone viral, sparking debate over privacy etiquette. Fitz - stock.adobe.com Ship happens. A video of a couple sleeping on a cruise ship balcony ...

Icon of the Seas and Wonder of the Seas are Royal Caribbean's newest and largest cruise ships. I stayed in both of their balcony staterooms — a $130-per-person-per-day difference. Icon's pricier cabin ...

Carnival Cruise Line passenger warns of major cabin safety issue originally appeared on Come Cruise With Me. Many cruise passengers, myself included, love to cruise in a balcony cabin. I love having ...