Upgrade from Cat 11 to Cat 5?

[Ladyhawke10]

Is the balcony worth it? I'm thinking of the 14 day cruise, and wondering if I will be much happier w/ a veranda. I believe the cat 5 is the lowest cat w/ a full balcony, right? I haven't priced yet how much the upgrade would cost yet, just thinking about the idea. How much time do you really spend in your room? I would be cruising w/ my 5 year old and me.

Thanks for help deciding!!!

 

[aprilgail2]

Cat 6 has a verandah and cat 7 has a navigators verandah....The Cat 6 and 5 are the same, just different decks.

 

[minniemouse1]

I believe a cat 6 is the lowest with a full balcony and you can get some cat 6 rooms for a cat 7 price because there is a curve in the ceiling. I think there is some infor on daves site about this. If its just you and the 5 yo than I might just go for a port hole room instead but that my opnion.

 

[LAMPSKIES]

I loved my verandahs!!!!!!!! There is nothing like just sitting out there hearing the waves and smelling that air!! I don't care what it costs.......I booked onother one on our next sailing. Be careful though.......once you book one you will never want to do without!!!

 

[MO Disney cruiser]

I guess it depends on the cost. We upgraded on our last cruise from a 12 to a 7. We thought, need to try a verandah. (DCL upgraded to cat 4)

For us the difference wasn't worth it. I just didn't spend enough time out there.

We've got a Cat 11 for our 5/22 cruise.

It's pretty much what's more important to you.

 

[jrabbit]

On the repo cruises I'll bet the verandas are used more than on the regularly scheduled cruises.

 

[jrydberg]

Actually with a 5 year old, I'd tend towards the balcony. I went with my 5 year old daughter and loved having the balcony (got upgraded from a category 8 to a 5). After she was asleep, it was nice to go outside for a bit, get some fresh air, relax, etc.