A Stateroom with "What a" View

Balcony Cabin on Disney Magic

The most popular type of cabins are veranda, otherwise known as balcony cabins. Vernada staterooms are similar in layout as an outside cabin with an added bonus, a small but functional balcony. Depending upon where the cabin is located on the ship the cabins can be as small as 60sf and up to 200+sf. Popular balcony locations are on the stern, or back, of the ship. These cabins not only offer amazing views and the balconies are usually much larger. Standard size balconies include two chairs and a small table which is large enough to hold drinks, binoculars and a couple of good (or trashy) books.

Balcony cabins are slightly larger than inside cabins (generally between 150 and 190sf) and configured with the balcony directly at the back of the cabin. Some are configurated with beds close to the balcony doors, while others have the sitting area close to the doors. These configurations vary from ship to ship. To accommodate friends or families traveling together, many of these cabins are configured with connecting doors that can open up combining two cabins and some have removable privacy screens (which are put in between the balconies) so the balconcies' width can be expanded two fold. Though balcony cabins may have similar layouts, the way they are decorated and furnished varies considerably between ships and cruise lines.

Standard Balcony Cabin Features

• Balcony with chairs and small table
• Bathroom with sink, toilet and shower (some with bathroom)
• Twin beds convertible into a queen size bed with under the bed storage and night stands
• Wardrobes with drawers
• Sitting area with chair or small love seat and coffee table
• Vanity and desk
• Interactive TV
• Climate Control (air conditioning/heating)

Example of Outside Cabins (by Cruise Line)

Carnival Carnival Splendor Balcony Cabin

Celebrity Solstice Balcony Cabin

Crystal Crystal Serenity Balcony Cabin

Cunard QM2 Balcony Cabin

Disney Disney Magic Balcony Cabin

Holland America Zuierdam Balcony Cabin

NCL Norwegian Jewel Balcony Cabin

Princess Caribbean Princess Balcony Cabin

Royal Caribbean Oasis of the Seas Balcony Cabin