$300 price difference to change stateroom to verandah - yes or no?

ludari · Jul 23, 2017

I wouldn't do it and would either save the money or use it for an excursion, spa package, etc. I was in a similar situation as you and upgraded to a veranda and only used it twice (on sail away and when I arrived at Castaway Cay). I'm not one to spend a lot of time in my stateroom and I prefer to be out and about.

lizabu · Jul 23, 2017

I love having a veranda. For $300 I would do it.

cruiser21 · Jul 23, 2017

teacher31 said:
I wouldn't. You said 300 is a lot of money to you, and it's only for 4 nights. That's almost 80 more per night for a veranda. I would save your money.

Agreed. If it was 7 nights it would be a great deal, but 4 nights I'd stay put. The ocean view s with the large double portholes are pretty nice.

BruinEd03 · Jul 23, 2017

ali_in_al said:
My boys (13 and 10) and I are very excited about our upcoming first ever cruise this fall! Out of curiosity, I checked today on what it would cost to change our stateroom from a deluxe oceanview to deluxe oceanview with verandah, and it would be about $300 more overall. $300 is a lot of money to me, but I wonder if that is a 'good' deal and I should go for it. I did not initially price out verandah staterooms as I figured they would just be too out of reach. Then again, we're just very excited to be going on a cruise at all, so we would not be disappointed with our original stateroom. Any opinions one way or the other? I realize that everyone is different and some would never sail without verandah and some couldn't care less. Hmm...darn Libra indecisiveness.

It really depends on your situation. If you can afford it the maybe. If not then definitely no. If this is a once in a lifetime cruise, then I would say go for it. If it isn't, then I would say no. You don't know if you will use the Verrandah or not. With only 4 days, there are plenty of spaces to relax outside, e.g. on deck 4, swimming pool, etc. Not to mention you will be in port and Castaway Cay. You'll also be going to all of the shows. If you find it is indispensable, then get it for next time. However, it is easier to upgrade to a Verrandah then it is to downgrade to an Oceanview given that you'll have certain expectations.

Worse comes to worse, at Port you can see if they can upgrade you to a Verrandah for less than $300.

NancyIL · Jul 23, 2017

My first Disney cruise was a 4-night Bahamian with my elderly mother, in a handicap-accessible verandah cabin at the back of deck 6. Its verandah was HUGE - but we couldn't have cared less. Waste of money, IMHO. My preference is to book the least expensive cabin, and enjoy longer or more frequent trips.

Think of all the things you could do with $300 instead of using it for a verandah.

Chrislovesdisney · Jul 23, 2017

ali_in_al said:
My boys (13 and 10) and I are very excited about our upcoming first ever cruise this fall! Out of curiosity, I checked today on what it would cost to change our stateroom from a deluxe oceanview to deluxe oceanview with verandah, and it would be about $300 more overall. $300 is a lot of money to me, but I wonder if that is a 'good' deal and I should go for it. I did not initially price out verandah staterooms as I figured they would just be too out of reach. Then again, we're just very excited to be going on a cruise at all, so we would not be disappointed with our original stateroom. Any opinions one way or the other? I realize that everyone is different and some would never sail without verandah and some couldn't care less. Hmm...darn Libra indecisiveness.

I need a verandah. I personally need that acc ss to air at any point. For me, $300 well-spent.

Bettyscruise · Jul 24, 2017

If cash is tight, save it by using the large veranda on deck 11. It's huge! Have a great cruise.

Dug720 · Jul 24, 2017

Bettyscruise said:
If cash is tight, save it by using the large veranda on deck 11. It's huge! Have a great cruise.

AKA the Pool Deck? Or Cabanas' outside eating area?

Cackyschmackers · Jul 24, 2017

Dug720 said:
AKA the Pool Deck? Or Cabanas' outside eating area?

With 2000 of your closest friends. :grouphug:

darnheather · Jul 24, 2017

Cackyschmackers said:
With 2000 of your closest friends.

I never felt crowded or imposed on the decks. No one bothered me there with my book and fruit tray.

Cackyschmackers · Jul 24, 2017

darnheather said:
I never felt crowded or imposed on the decks. No one bothered me there with my book and fruit tray.

I'm just kidding. But you cannot compare to having your own verandah. Bliss.

ali_in_al · Jul 24, 2017

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 :eek:

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!

FigmentSpark · Jul 24, 2017

You'll have an awesome time.

Anchors Away 2016 · Jul 24, 2017

ali_in_al said:
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!

Sounds like you made a great choice for your family. I definitely used our balcony when I was waiting for my sons to be ready to leave the cabin. I think your boys will enjoy it too. If you get time, go out there just before you pull out of one of the ports. Depending on the view, that can be fun. Maybe see another ship, or people on the land, or just sit out there and watch the water and listen for the ship's horn to sound!

taggie4 · Jul 24, 2017

ali_in_al said:
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!

Sounds like a good decision. Hope you have a great trip! But I say Mom gets the big bed and the boys go in the bunks!

Bettyscruise · Jul 25, 2017

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!

Be aware that depending on the cabin and sleeping arrangement, you may have a tight fit getting to the veranda while the bed is in use. Not much room to squeeze by. Enjoy the cruise and all that goes with it.

Bettyscruise · Jul 25, 2017

Dug720 said:
AKA the Pool Deck? Or Cabanas' outside eating area?

Yes, as well as the other open air decks one may enjoy. The ship wasn't specified but there is plenty of room to enjoy the ocean on all of the ships. Depending on the ship and deck some of the areas can be very nice. We've had a veranda for our cruises but we've always spent much more time on the public decks. Where we enjoyed ourselves often depended on the particular sights available at that time.

undertheradar · Jul 25, 2017

Nothing beats having an All Hands On Deck cheese platter and a nice glass of wine on your verandah!

GBBTomorrow · Jul 25, 2017

I vote yes. For me, one of the best parts of a cruise is sitting on the verandah watching the water go by, enjoying a glass of wine while my hair dries before dinner. That's worth the charge for me.

MakiraMarlena · Jul 25, 2017

That is actually not a bad deal, but will your party be spending much time enjoying the veranda on a 4 day cruise, or doing other things on the ship? If you don't plan to spend a lot of time sitting on the veranda, save the $$ for something else.

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