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7 Days in a Balcony Cabin - Cruising Alaska: Worth It?

Emma Cruises
Emma Cruises
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👁️ 280K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 8:39
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Alaska · 7 nightsVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

being able to Sun bath out here while the sun was on our side but then go back inside to get a jacket when it got chillier is definitely a benefit of a balcony cabin

this location has been quiet and I have slept so well we could hear people around us when we were on the balcony but as soon as we shut the door it was pretty much silent

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book a balcony cabin for Alaska cruises to enjoy the scenery and have a private outdoor space
Use the cabin's button system for room service and do not disturb to avoid miscommunication
Pack layers for variable weather, as Alaska can have pockets of sunshine and chillier moments

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Worry that the balcony upgrade might be a waste if spending time on top decksThe balcony is useful for quick returns to the cabin for drinks, hats, or bathroom breaks
Concern that it might be too cold to spend time on the balconyYou can enjoy sunbathing when it's warm and retreat inside when it gets chillier

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs a balcony cabin worth it for an Alaska cruise?
QWhat are the benefits of a balcony cabin on a Norwegian ship?
QHow does the cabin location affect noise and movement?

Topics Covered

Cabin Interior4 Happy BaconService Crew4½ Happy BaconShip Condition4½ Happy BaconWifi Connectivity4 Happy BaconCabin Balcony4 Happy BaconPort Destination4½ Happy BaconItinerary Route4 Happy Bacon

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YouTube Video Description

I’m currently on a cruise sailing across Alaska and for the last 5 days I’ve been staying in a balcony cabin. Normally I’m happy with an inside cabin or perhaps an ocean view but as I was expecting beautiful Alaskan scenery and travelling 4300 miles from home, I decided to book a standard balcony cabin. It is the most popular cabin type on this ship with over 1000 balcony cabins onboard so I wanted to find out why. This video is just one part of a series. There's lotssssss more to explore here: 7 Days Exploring Alaska By Cruise Ship - I Was Shocked https://youtu.be/qeDk46h-NKM You’ll find similar cruises on Norwegians website here: https://bit.ly/EmmaNCL 🥳🥳 I did wonder if i might end up spending all my time up on the top decks so perhaps the balcony upgrade would be a waste of money, I wondered if it might be too cold to use the balcony much anyway and I also wondered if would regret not booking a suite or something even bigger. It could have gone either way. When I booked this cruise I didn’t pick my specific cabin location so I was excited to see my cabin number appear on my booking documents, I was assigned cabin 14 266 and I went straight to Norwegians website to see where that was. I found it towards the back of deck 14. I wondered if we might feel more movement back here but it looked like the cabin was in an otherwise good location with nothing that could be noisy around it. It didn’t take me long to realise that the buffet was at the other end of the ship but a walk between me and the buffet isn’t a bad idea at all. Not that it stopped me from bringing snacks back to my room. It was easy to find our cabin when we got onboard, there were lots of signs and knowing that we were at the back made it easier. I love the modern decor of the stairs and carpets and in particular, the fish carpets that are in the corridors. The fish always swim forward and this is something you’ll find on a few of the Norwegian ships, when I was on Norwegian Prima last year they had arrows in the carpets design pointing forward for the same reason. The modern decor continued into the cabin and I personally love this style, it’s not overwhelming but not boring, a comfortable classy middle ground. The carpet looked like fireworks and it bought some colour into the cabin. To the right hand side there is a big sofa, that’s actually where I’m sitting to recording this and opposite me there is a desk with a big mirror. ** This video contains the 'Paid Promotion' pop-up because it was filmed on a press trip where I didn't pay for my cruise fare. ** ▶ FREE COURSE. Avoid expensive and time-consuming cruise mistakes, I’ll show you everything you need to know. : http://EmmaCruises.com/FreeCourse ▶ Let's get you on a cruise!: https://EmmaCruises.com/Book-a-Cruise *** ▶ Background World Map: Use code EMMACRUISES for 10% off - https://enjoythewood.com?sca_ref=2604048.KhjxUh5She (Affiliate link) ▶ Shop Cruise T-Shirts and Gifts: https://EmmaCruisesShop.com ▶ Get Insurance: https://emmacruises.com/cruise-travel-insurance-why-you-need-it-and-how-to-get-it-step-by-step-guide/ 🥳🥳 emma@emmacruises.com