How do we feel about verandahs in February?

[PugsRuleATL]

A verandah in February is better than my condo in February, so I say bring it on.

 

[wendlle]

I never think they are worth it.
We went in September and it was horrible, I actually hated it.
Wish I had spent the money on other things, will never sail with a verandah again.

 

[kiford]

In the Caribbean? Definitely warm enough. It's a little chilly on deck after dark when the ship is moving and you're out in the open, but it's usually quite comfortable on the verandah.

 

[onesam319]

We have been on three cruises in February and love our verandah. As in previous post, it can get chilly on deck at night, but it's nice to let in the fresh air from the verandah any time you want.

 

[mmouse37]

Booking our first cruise (ever) for February. Do we think the verandah is worth it? I'm worried it'll be too cold out there.

What is your itinerary. If you are going to the Caribbean it will be warm to hot weather in February.

MJ

 

[sponica]

A verandah in February is better than my condo in February, so I say bring it on.

Yeah, and up in these parts I'll go to the coast in the cold winter if the sun's out. There's something about that sea air.

 

[Tiggerette]

If it's the Carribean, I loved napping on the verandah as the boat sauntered by. Even at night it was just lovely. I also really enjoyed being at port and watching the crowds... in general I just loved being at the room. I didn't participate in a lot of crowded ship activities.

 

[Anna131517]

There’s usually very little price difference between verandah / inside / ocean view on DCL so we always do the verandah.

 

[John VN]

Interesting…. We are doing a Christmas sailing (December). Is the Verandah a waste? Should we just stick to ocean view? Looking at my cruise it’s only a couple hundred dollar upcharge for the verandah…

This is definitely an opinion question/ answer. I could never book a Verandah again and be happy. I had one on a 4 night, beautiful weather cruise to the Bahamas and essentially never used it.

There are people whose cruise would not be a cruise without mornings and sunsets alone on their balcony.

I’d rather have the money (to spend on another cruise.)

Posting from our cabin heading to Nassau right now and to respond to OP's question -- for DW and myself, if not in a verandah cabin -- then not on a cruise. Don't care where or when, if it's cold/hot outside our cabin door we just dress for it. Opening the sliding door to hear the water and smell the air is worth whatever it take$.

 

[Alicatt]

I was on a Bahamian cruise this past February. I spent more time on the Verandah than anywhere else on the ship. It was plenty warm. I loved getting coffee and a muffin from room service early in the morning and enjoying a some quiet time before my family was awake. I also would take an afternoon break there while everyone else was getting ready for dinner. My family all used it too.
It was magical.

 

[bbn1122]

Not to hijack the OP's post, but what side of the ship do you need to select to get the view of lady liberty?

Starboard side you heard. Beautiful views. This October 2018.

 

[bbn1122]

There’s usually very little price difference between verandah / inside / ocean view on DCL so we always do the verandah.

I agree on pricing. I guess that’s why always choose Veranda.

 

[randumb0]

As a Florida native a verandah in February sounds miserable

 

[DSLRuser]

January cruisers here. The balcony is very warm. Refreshing to come back to the room late at night and hang out there watching the stars.