Yvonne Posted January 10, 2011 #26 Share Posted January 10, 2011 I voted two weeks with a balcony. I wouldn't have the need or desire for a suite, but I do enjoy having that balcony. I like "quiet time" at some point each day, just to relax by myself and read a book and enjoy the sun for an hour or two. The balcony provides that. Plus we love having breakfast on the balcony each morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfer1966 Posted January 10, 2011 #27 Share Posted January 10, 2011 I cant stay away from home any longer than that...I'd miss my Dogs !!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysticks1 Posted January 10, 2011 #28 Share Posted January 10, 2011 2 weeks - Balcony (aft corner please:D) I know so many say that they don't spend much time in the room but we spend hours each day on the balcony - watching sun rise/set, meals from room service, reading, watching as we leave/arrive in port. Nothing like coffee first thing in the morning on the balcony in the fresh air with a view of the wake. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elcuchio24 Posted January 10, 2011 #29 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Two weeks at a time is plenty for us, and we gots to have a balcony! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pomperaugrr Posted January 10, 2011 #30 Share Posted January 10, 2011 A week in a suite! We generally take 3 major vacations each year, plus a bunch of long weekends. One week at a very private and quiet beach in Florida, with nothing to do but sun, swimming, eating and fishing! One week in Canada, or elsewhere north of us, for variety. One cruise on RCI (7 to 10 nights avg,). Since we only cruise once per year, we choose to to cruise in style. We cruise in suites, either a Grand Suite or Owners Suite. This works well for us, as we have two young daughters who are too young to have their own cabin. The space alone is worth the price. We spend lots of time out and about and lots of time in the suite. The amenities and perks are nice, but they are not the sole reason why we book the suite. It just works best for us. Your mileage may vary! ;) Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bplazo Posted January 10, 2011 #31 Share Posted January 10, 2011 I love the suites so I would choose one week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroncosFan2010 Posted January 10, 2011 #32 Share Posted January 10, 2011 While suites are nice, I am perfectly happy with my balcony. 14 nights is the perfect time for a cruise for DH and myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizcourt Posted January 10, 2011 #33 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Always travel in suites, and really disagree with those who say a balcony isn't worth it, BUT four weeks versus one wins every time. I'd go inside and just spend a lot of time on deck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchess43 Posted January 10, 2011 #34 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Balcony all the way 2 weeks is great. Nothing like having a glass of wine, book, ipod, & an aft facing cabin to sit back & enjoy stess free cruising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Booper Posted January 10, 2011 #35 Share Posted January 10, 2011 We made the choice when we booked the B2B for the Allure and the Silhouette in Dec. All are insides. The Allure would have cost almost double going with an ocean-facing balcony. There is not that much difference on the Silhouette, only $ 400 pp but Celebrity does not have the $300 balcony discount. And certain of the insides are actually larger then the standard verandahs on the S class(we have one). Sailing out of NY in December on a 12 nighter you've got 4 bad days where the balcony is useless. OTOH, we've used the D balcony discount on two TAs to bring the differential down to $500 total for 12 nights On the Explorer 2010 Christmas 15 nighter, we booked an inside when they had the special senior citizen rates, then got to the pier real early when the word got out about the blizzard at London Heathrow opening up a couple hundred cabins and upgraded from the inside to a D2 for $900 total with no D discount since the Pier Coordinator is a separate revenue division. It all depends on the circumstances of each case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olefin32 Posted January 10, 2011 #36 Share Posted January 10, 2011 I voted suite... ours will be the Grand Suite on our planned cruises. On HAL we always stay in a Deluxe Suite, it's the same as RCL Grand Suite. Only laundry/dry cleaning is included with HAL Deluxe Suites. We enjoy time in the Suites plus the added amenities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shooraq Posted January 10, 2011 #37 Share Posted January 10, 2011 4 weeks in an inside... that way I could do a fun cruise every quarter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stags14 Posted January 11, 2011 #38 Share Posted January 11, 2011 If I could go 4x/yr you could put me in the bowels of the ship and I would not care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehfl Posted January 11, 2011 #39 Share Posted January 11, 2011 It's a matter of your world view. For me, the ship is my suite. The top deck is my balcony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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