Window vs. No Window

I'm planning to book a surprise cruise for DH and I in December (Cozumel and Progresso) in the next couple of days. This is the first time for both of us, and I can't decide if it is worth the extra 100.00 to get the window. We usually don't hang out in our room, so I don't know. What are your thoughts? I appreciate your help!

for 100.00?? yes, I would enjoy the window...the view...the light.

One thing that is nice about the window is in the morning you get the light. In an inside you loss track of time. But, I don't mind an inside at all as I only shower and sleep there.

Only $100 difference? Sure, get a window!

I agree! I HATE using electric light during the daytime!

Having a window helps with orientation, with knowing whether its day or night, wet or fine, in port or at sea. And the natural light.

Tried an inside cabin once, took advice about leaving the TV on, sound turned off, tuned to the ship's mast-head camera.

It helped.

But not a lot.

JB :)

I have only cruised once and did not mind not having a window at all. When my husband and I were in the room we were usually resting and I have problems sleeping if there is any light at all - so I was very thankful to not have a window.

Personally I would forego the window and save the $100 for one of the spa specials! For less than $100 I got a mini-facial, hand massage, and foot massage - now THAT was heaven and totally worth the money. :D

If it is only 100 i would get the window. You really do not need it but it is nice to have. 100 dollars is a cheap upgrade. :rolleyes:

100 / day or 100 / person for the cruise.

All depends on do you have to save on somethign else, excursion or what not.

If I had to trade a excursion, never, if just for light from a small window, maybe not. Eletricity is free, 100 bucks is 100 bucks :D Food is the same, view from the deck is the same, service is the same, alarm clock is coming anyways, like I said I'm cheap.

Window. Even if it's obstructed it tells you whether it's day or night.

Small price for a big difference IMO

Yes, splurge on a window! You won't regret it.

It's a personal choice.

Inside cabins are great for sleeping b/c they are soooo dark. I get disoriented in them b/c I need the natural light to help me know what time it is. It's like seeing an afternoon movie in winter -- light when you go in & dark when you come out; always messes me up.

If you do choose to save the $$, if you turn your TV to the bow cam channel & turn the sound off when you go to sleep, as the sun rises outside you will "see" it.

Many people book interiors as it allows them to cruise more often or take more excursions. However, I could never convince DW to take an interior and for only $100...for sure take a window cabin.:)

I'd be more easily talked into an inside if the room had indirect lighting that varied with the time of day - so I'd know when to wake up and wen to sleep...

It all depends on your budget....

We always opt for a window if we don't go veranda. I like to see what's going on outside!!

if the budget is tight save the money for something for on the cruise--extra special dinner/spa or excursion and go ahead and book the inside cabin...if it isnt then go for the OV.

whatever you decide ENJOY:)

I'm planning to book a surprise cruise for DH and I in December (Cozumel and Progresso) in the next couple of days. This is the first time for both of us, and I can't decide if it is worth the extra 100.00 to get the window. We usually don't hang out in our room, so I don't know. What are your thoughts? I appreciate your help!

Just a thought ...

Would you book a hotel room without a window? :confused:

We recently booked a quick January getaway cruise to the Bahamas and chose an inside cabin just to try it out. It wasn't really about the savings at all, but some comments here got me thinking.....

Why not bring along a pseudo-window like this one?

If it's not going to break the bank, go for the window. But does that $100 buy you a view? I've seen some obstructed view cabins that look out onto the promanade then there is a steel bulkhead blocking all of your view of the ocean. You get to see all of the folks on the promanade walking by but not much else.

John

We have done both and enjoyed the cruises equally. As some have said, $100 means different things depending on your budget. We don't spend time in the room except to get ready in the morning, change clothes and sleep so to us the $100 would probably be better spent on port activities or drinks. The bridge cam channel on the TV worked well for letting us know what it was like outside when we had the inside cabin.

I would pay for the window!

OP didn't specify ship or cruise length . 2 ports ? Sounds like a short cruise .

$100 is worth it for 7 night + but for a shorter cruise it may not be worth it ?

Thanks for the advice. The 100.00 gives us a guaranteed window, but we can't pick the room. To have the light, it may be worth it.

It's a 5 day cruise on Carnival Elation.