I really appreciate all the great feedback! I didn't mention before as I didn't want it to sway responses, but I'll be celebrating my 45th birthday
while on board, and all things considered, we've decided to go for the verandah. We are parks people for sure, so I don't know if or when we'll be back on a cruise (famous last words, I'm sure!), and we do not have any excursions planned in Nassau as we'll be staying on the ship. My boys are the types that have trouble making gift lists for Christmas or birthdays because they feel they already have what they need/want (such good fellas!), so I don't at all worry about them having unrealistic expectations for future travel. I do picture having coffee out there in the morning while they are still snoozing, or spending time out there reflecting before bed, and that sounds like heaven to me. Really looking forward to our trip! Thanks again, everyone!