I have to tell you that I'm in the same quandry. I currently have a SPH 5520 booked for our Oct 04 cruise. DH and I did it to save the $1200 difference between the veranda and the SPH, but we're thinking of upgrading. We LOVED our vereanda on our 4 night and can't imagine 7 nights without one. We really don't what to do, but for now are keeping the SPH and probably going to upgrade to the veranda. There are a lot of reasons to upgrade for us, the only reason for us to stay is the $$$. With the new tax relief plan being passed, I'll have $800 more sometime in Aug, so I think that money will go towards my veranda!!! If I was a betting woman, I put money down that we'll HOPEFULLY be back in our favorite stateroom 6616 next October!! (If it's not available, I might cry!!)