I've got the balcony.....now what?? - Cruise Line Fans: Cruise Forum, Reviews and Chat From Real Cruisers

retiredkid · 11-26-2008, 05:40 PM

Earlier this year, we cruised with Disney... enjoyed meals, relaxing with a book and sunning on the balcony. It got a lot of use. This is our first Alaska cruise. I have got a balcony on the port side

(s/b trip). We are sailing on June 19th. Obviously, the balcony will be used when we are taking pictures.
What is your favorite thing to do on the balcony on an Alaskan cruise.?

Char · 11-26-2008, 05:52 PM

Sit out and watch the awesome views pass by! We use our balcony a lot ---no matter what the itinerary. (5 times to Alaska) If it is cold, you can come back in to warm up quite easily.

It's great to be able to sit outside and have my own piece of deck space for all the exciting things we pass. Also, when viewing the glaciers, it's a god send not to have to jocky for a good spot at the rail.

FYI....when viewing any of the many glaciers, the Captain will slowly turn the sip so everyone will get a good view. Those on the public outside decks will run from side to side to keep the glacier in sight.

By June 19th the weather should be warmer so you can have breakfast on the balcony....sit and read or take a little nap without freezing.

retiredkid · 11-26-2008, 06:29 PM

right up my alley, it seems. YAY !!!! Thanks for the info.

Blizzard · 11-26-2008, 08:05 PM

Char pretty much covered the highlights.

It is great having a balcony in Alaska.

hanna · 11-26-2008, 11:34 PM

Usually there are extra blankets in the cabin so you can bundle up in one and order room service. Sit out and enjoy. OMG, jealous!

retiredkid · 11-27-2008, 08:00 AM

okay, now I'm getting more and more excited!!

Big4Chaps · 06-09-2009, 06:14 PM

You answered one of my questions regarding watching glaciers from your balcony. I wondered if one side of the ship was better than the other side. Thanks!

Char · 06-09-2009, 08:06 PM

This is the Hubbard Glacier from our corner aft balcony.

sk8erguy1978 · 06-10-2009, 12:28 AM

Char you look cold, my heaven. Alaska is totally on my "to-do" and thanks to your review, I now know to get a Balcony..

Actually I would have gotten one anyway...

fowlerm · 06-21-2009, 11:51 PM

I am going on an Alaskan Cruise in July and have not booked any onshore excursions. Any suggestions?