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Mega cruise ships, such as the world\u2019s biggest, usually have a huge range of cabins for guests to choose from.<\/p>\n
Icon of the Seas, set to be the world\u2019s largest ship when it launches next year,\u00a0will even have a family suite with slides.<\/p>\n
But what\u2019s the best type of room for cruise passengers who don’t need a suite?\u00a0<\/p>\n
Reddit user \u2018NotElizaHenry\u2019 said: \u201cI\u2019ve only been on one cruise and it was a ship that didn\u2019t have much to do on it, so I spent a fair amount of time in my room.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe balcony was amazing. I\u2019m not one for standing and thoughtfully looking at landscapes, but I turned into that person every time I stepped outside. There’s something special about watching the water move past with the ocean breeze in your face. The balcony made the whole trip like 50 percent more enjoyable.\u201d<\/p>\n
READ MORE <\/strong> Europe\u2019s cheapest city break unveiled<\/strong><\/p>\n Balcony cabins are usually the most expensive option, with interior rooms the cheapest option. In an interior room, guests won\u2019t have any windows.<\/p>\n If a balcony room seems too expensive but guests want to be able to see out, an ocean view room is usually the best choice.<\/p>\n Another Reddit user said: \u201cI may be a bit of a snob here but I believe that once you have a balcony room, it is very difficult to go back to an interior room. I highly recommend it. Almost all of my bookings are with balconies.<\/p>\n Don’t miss… <\/strong> We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n \u201cBalcony rooms are much larger, the views can be amazing and you really do get a feel that you are travelling. It can also be very quiet and private when at sea.\u201d<\/p>\n However, the guest warned new passengers that their balcony room might not look out over the ocean on some of the biggest ships.<\/p>\n They said: \u201cPlease note that I am talking about an ocean view. On some ships there are balcony rooms that overlook the central promenade. Your view will be of other cabins and a central courtyard. It can be noisy.\u201d<\/p>\n A balcony overlooking the central promenade could be an excellent choice for people watchers but guests won\u2019t get much peace and quiet.<\/p>\n A guest added: \u201cTo me, balconies only make sense if you use them. Will you spend time drinking coffee in your room? Wine in the evening? Are you trying to escape other people?<\/p>\n \u201cFor me, I know I\u2019d spend little time there as I\u2019d prefer to be out watching a show, listening to a band, or sitting at a bar. It has to be very cheap for me to book a balcony.\u201d<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/135\/590x\/secondary\/TRAVEL-Cruise-ship-5003509.jpg?r=1696925919198\")
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