Not that I've sailed that many cruises, but, so far, I've only done inside. The way I look at it, I'll take the $$ I save to buy drinks/excursion...etc. We are blessed that we're mobile and can get ocean view whenever we feel like by just walking out :). All in all, inside cabin isn't terrible. I always get GREAT night of sleep there!! And, no sunlight to wake me up so I can sleep in til whenever I naturally wakes up!! It's a vacation after all! Just a thought :)