Ocean view versus balcony

[Sunandfun52]

Just got last minute pricing for our TA for an August Alaska cruise. Price difference between balcony and ocean view is almost $3000. I could do another vacation with that money. Is the balcony worth the extra money. 

[donaldsc]

Definitely NOT 3K.  You can do a lot of tours or DIY tours or even extend your visit w 3K.  What is wrong w standing outside and seeing stuff.

 

DON

[Aquahound]

Oof.  3K?  That's steep.  

[Northern Aurora]

Depending on whether that August cruise is early or late August, if they experience heavy rain that balcony would not be used much.

[Cbtours]

2 hours ago, Sunandfun52 said:

Just got last minute pricing for our TA for an August Alaska cruise. Price difference between balcony and ocean view is almost $3000. I could do another vacation with that money. Is the balcony worth the extra money. 

Def not for that price. We had balcony but often found ourselves out on the deck so we could see all around.

[Ferry_Watcher]

Skip the $3K upgrade offer price.  It's too much.

[sherryf]

What ship?  We just booked Discovery Princess for Aug. 10 - 17.  Oceanview is MORE than balcony right now.  We were able to get an "obstructed" balcony for only about $300 more than an inside... and from photos I've found online, it isn't even really obstructed.

 

$3000 difference seems ridiculous!