I'm a frequent cruiser who's been on over 50 voyages, and I never book balcony rooms on ships. Most balconies fit two people, so my family of three can't even comfortably sit on them together. Balcony ...

Ships built in the 2000s offered about 25 percent to 45 percent balcony cabins. Now, all new ships offer balconies on more than 65 percent of rooms. And the price differential is shrinking. The ...

Choosing a cruise ship cabin is a lot trickier than booking a hotel room. Not only do you have to think about how big a room you need and what your budget is, you have to decide if you want to pay ...