Jun 2, 2026 · 9 min · 5 segments
Trying to decide between an oceanview cabin and a balcony cabin for your next cruise? 🚢🌊 In this episode, we break down the differences between oceanview and balcony cabins to help travelers choose…
Leticia RobertsonHostUm, which, which is the better option? Now, this decision is one of the most important decisions you'll need when you're booking a cruise, deciding w-what your room type is gonna be.
Now, the thing is, is that we're, we're gonna judge a-and, and give you those tips that helps you with, uh, making that decision easy for you.
Now, uh, I'm gonna start off with balconies versus ocean views, the similarities.
In general, both are the same size and can be loc-located on almost any deck in, in any location.
Forward, midship s- mid- midship, um, you know, throughout the cruise ship.
You know, you can have balconies on the lower decks, so, you know, you definitely wanna, um, decide that they, they, they, they all have the same standard amenities such as TVs, the hair dryers, the safes, coffee makers, and some even have mini fridges.
The bathrooms are typically about the same, whether you're, um, whether you're on a balcony or, you know, ocean view, regular cabin, that type of thing.
Um, so, you know, at least you don't have to worry about the difference, you know, smaller bathrooms or anything like that.
The, uh, they generally have, you know, you have the standup shower, sink, and toilet.
But, uh, the, the, that's pretty much the differences that, I mean, you know, the, that's the similarities that, that, that you have.
Now, the differences, maybe you'll have, like, a rectangular w-window as opposed to a round porthole.
Um, and then, uh, most balcony cabins, they have floor-to-ceiling glass doors, which is really nice.
That brings a lot of sunshine into your, your cabin, uh, so that's, that's pretty good.
You, you get that good vitamin D while you're on vacation, um, that type of thing.
Um, [lips smack] and, and also, you have that outside, you know, with the balcony, you have that outside space, you know, which typically has the two deck chairs and, uh, the little round table.
So, you know, that's, that's additional space that you can have, and you can enjoy your cruise.
Uh, you know, you can, if you don't wanna be amongst, you know, the crowd of people, you can just sit out on your balcony and, and enjoy the, the good s- breeze from the, uh, from the sea air.
Um, especially when, when you're sailing, you know, in the Caribbean with the warm weather destinations.
Um, which, which is the better option? Now, this decision is one of the most important decisions you'll need when you're booking a cruise, deciding w-what your room type is gonna be.
Now, the thing is, is that we're, we're gonna judge a-and, and give you those tips that helps you with, uh, making that decision easy for you.
Now, uh, I'm gonna start off with balconies versus ocean views, the similarities.
In general, both are the same size and can be loc-located on almost any deck in, in any location.
Forward, midship s- mid- midship, um, you know, throughout the cruise ship.
You know, you can have balconies on the lower decks, so, you know, you definitely wanna, um, decide that they, they, they, they all have the same standard amenities such as TVs, the hair dryers, the safes, coffee makers, and some even have mini fridges.
The bathrooms are typically about the same, whether you're, um, whether you're on a balcony or, you know, ocean view, regular cabin, that type of thing.
Um, so, you know, at least you don't have to worry about the difference, you know, smaller bathrooms or anything like that.
The, uh, they generally have, you know, you have the standup shower, sink, and toilet.
But, uh, the, the, that's pretty much the differences that, I mean, you know, the, that's the similarities that, that, that you have.
Now, the differences, maybe you'll have, like, a rectangular w-window as opposed to a round porthole.
Um, and then, uh, most balcony cabins, they have floor-to-ceiling glass doors, which is really nice.
That brings a lot of sunshine into your, your cabin, uh, so that's, that's pretty good.
You, you get that good vitamin D while you're on vacation, um, that type of thing.
Um, [lips smack] and, and also, you have that outside, you know, with the balcony, you have that outside space, you know, which typically has the two deck chairs and, uh, the little round table.
So, you know, that's, that's additional space that you can have, and you can enjoy your cruise.
Uh, you know, you can, if you don't wanna be amongst, you know, the crowd of people, you can just sit out on your balcony and, and enjoy the, the good s- breeze from the, uh, from the sea air.
Um, especially when, when you're sailing, you know, in the Caribbean with the warm weather destinations.
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