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What is the difference between balcony and family balcony?

Family Balcony Again, looks just like the standard balcony state except it's able to accommodate up to four guests. The Family Balcony Stateroom has two lower beds that convert to queen-size, an upper berth and a sofa-sleeper. Shower and bathroom are separate, with the sink and vanity located within the living space.



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A Sail Away Balcony is always a Guarantee and does NOT include 3 of the Free-at-Sea Perks (beverage package, dining package, internet minutes). It does include $50 of shore excursions per day. A Balcony Guarantee would include all 4 of the Free-at-Sea perks.

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But, if you can splurge, balcony staterooms on a cruise ship are awesome. If your kids are still in the napping phase, you can relax on your balcony while your kids are napping. Balconies give you extra living space and make your stateroom feel larger. On sea days, the upper decks are crowded.

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If you're after views, the best room on a cruise ship will be a balcony cabin at the ship's rear end. Aft balcony accommodations at the ship's corners are also the largest and often give more outside area than conventional balcony cabins, allowing you to enjoy both the beautiful views and the extra space.

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Technically, you can..... but the cruise line will discourage it for obvious reasons (if the A/C or heat is running, you get the idea). If you leave the door open, your cabin steward will keep shutting it. We turn our air off this time of year while cruising, and do sleep with the door open.

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7 Reasons to Book a Cruise Balcony Cabin
  • Fresh Air. ...
  • Scenery. ...
  • Privacy ... ...
  • Wake-up Calls and Post-Shower Cooldowns. ...
  • Outdoor Dining and Morning Coffee. ...
  • Keeping the Peace With Your Cabinmate. ...
  • Port Arrival and Sailaway.


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The best cruise ship deck for many people is a lower deck because less movement will be felt there. However, for the best views, you should choose a higher deck. If you want to avoid taking the elevator, a mid-level deck would be best.

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Eastbound cruises get the most sun on the port side; westbound on the starboard side. Watching a sunset over the ocean or seeing the sun slip behind distant islands can also be a reason for a side preference. To catch sunsets, you'll want to be on the port side on northbound cruises and starboard on southbound cruises.

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Cruise ship workers are not supposed to hook up with passengers, but that doesn't mean it doesn't happen. It is rare though – most crew follow the rules because they know they'll lose their job if they're caught. You won't be surprised to hear that cruise lines ban crew from having sex with passengers.

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Family cabins These rooms are designed for 5 or 6 guests, and come with more living space. With extra beds and square footage, these family cruise ship cabins have what you would need to fit everyone in, and will cost less than a suite.

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Typically, a five-berth cabin will feature a double sleep sofa and one pull-down bunk; six-berth cabins have two pull-down bunks plus the sofa-bed, so five-person families can put each kid in a separate bed.

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Cabins are spread across seven decks. The ones that are least subject to noise are those on decks 9, 10, 14 and 15, whereas most of Norwegian Pearl's cabins to avoid are on decks 5, 8 and 11. These are located right below or above noisy public spaces such as the pool, the theater or restaurants.

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