What to do? Upgrade or keep OBC?

We are sailing this Saturday on a short 3-night re-positioning cruise from Panama City. We are currently in a Panoramic Ocean View, deck 7 mid ship. We can upgrade to a D1 balcony, also on deck 7, for no additional cost BUT we would lose our $50 OBC.

I've never sailed in a Panoramic Ocean View and don't know if it's worth upgrading to the balcony. The sizes are very similar. This cruise stops at no ports so it's all ocean.

What to do? Thanks for your input!

Take the balcony!

I would take the balcony. $50 is nice OBC but I think the balcony is worth it.

My vote would be for the balcony, 100%.

Definitely the balcony! It is worth far more than the $50 OBC :)

Have a great cruise!

Jo :)

I would agree. If you are going to be at sea for the whole cruise you will enjoy the balcony more than the $50 :D

A balcony is priceless ,50.00 bucks is just 50.00 bucks! Take the Balcony:D

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You are upgrading to a balcony for what amounts to $25.00 per person. I think you will enjoy the balcony far more than anything that $50.00 is going to buy you on board.

No question. Take the balcony especially with 3 sea days.

You are upgrading to a balcony for what amounts to $25.00 per person. I think you will enjoy the balcony far more than anything that $50.00 is going to buy you on board.

Ill be the oddball here. On a 3 night cruise Id probably be in the cabin less than 20 hours total :D Give me the 50 dollars! Thats gratuities paid and a Patron Perfect Margarita! ;)

Take the balcony and pray for good weather!

I vote for the balcony!!!

Balcony!!

Ill be the oddball here. On a 3 night cruise Id probably be in the cabin less than 20 hours total :D Give me the 50 dollars! Thats gratuities paid and a Patron Perfect Margarita! ;)

The OP could smoke cigars on the balcony. That should be worth more than $50

The OP could smoke cigars on the balcony. That should be worth more than $50

Not anymore!

The OP could smoke cigars on the balcony. That should be worth more than $50

No, No....no smoking is allowed EVEN on cabin balconies....only in designated areas of the ship.

Not anymore!

No, No....no smoking is allowed EVEN on cabin balconies....only in designated areas of the ship.

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Pot-stirrer.

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I vote with "take the upgrade". Balcony time!

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I'll through it back to you. Do you think you will use the balcony? If so, take it. If not, have a couple drinks with the OBC. :)

Another balcony vote!

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If it was me I'd go for the balcony! What ever you decide have fun on your cruise.

Yeah...take the balconey and buy 5 drinks...that's what it amounts to!

Ill be the oddball here. On a 3 night cruise Id probably be in the cabin less than 20 hours total :D Give me the 50 dollars! Thats gratuities paid and a Patron Perfect Margarita! ;)

Actually, I might be inclined to see it your way. When I first posted to this thread I was thinking of virtual balcony cabins not the cabin in question. I like ocean view cabins and a big window would suit me fine. I enjoy balcony cabins but to tell you the truth if the balcony is not big enough to have a lounger on it we end up going up to the public decks anyway where we can stretch out on a lounger. I can do without sitting out on the balcony for a few minutes before going to bed. I agree that on a 3 night cruise I would be in the cabin very little. I am in the cabin very little on 7 night cruises.

In the case of the OP I probably would be inclined to not upgrade unless it cost me nothing.