From cabins on the back of a ship to lower-deck ones, there are rooms to never book on a cruise if you want to avoid ...

I sailed in balcony rooms on Royal Caribbean's Utopia of the Seas and Virgin Voyages' Valiant Lady. My Virgin Voyages' balcony room had a nicer bathroom and these cabins tend to be a good value.

I stayed in both of their balcony staterooms — a $130-per-person-per-day difference. Icon's pricier cabin looked more modern but lacked the functionality and comfort of Wonder's. Do you know what $900 ...

Is a balcony something you can't live without when staying in a cabin on a cruise ship? If so, Viking could be your line. Viking is one of the only cruise brands in the world that offers a balcony ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Nikel is a travel writer covering cruising and Scandinavia. Choosing your cruise ship cabin or stateroom is an essential ...

Due to staterooms being reclassified, some guests booked to sail on Legend of the Seas have been upgraded to different ...

You've finally selected that cruise vacation you want. Most importantly, you've chosen which cruise line and what ship, specifically. But there's still one last choice to make. Will you shell out the ...

The cost of a cabin balcony has come down significantly over the years from what it used to be Use the anticipated time spent in the cabin%2C the slated scenery%2C and the trip length to guide you ...

The Titanic didn't have them. Neither did the snooty Queen Elizabeth 2 or the swinging TV "Love Boat" Pacific Princess. But now many travelers refuse to cruise if they don't have a balcony cabin. "The ...