7 Days in a Balcony Cabin - Cruising Alaska: Worth It?
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- čas přidán 28. 05. 2024
- I’m currently on a cruise sailing across Alaska and for the last 5 days I’ve been staying in a balcony cabin. Normally I’m happy with an inside cabin or perhaps an ocean view but as I was expecting beautiful Alaskan scenery and travelling 4300 miles from home, I decided to book a standard balcony cabin. It is the most popular cabin type on this ship with over 1000 balcony cabins onboard so I wanted to find out why.
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I did wonder if i might end up spending all my time up on the top decks so perhaps the balcony upgrade would be a waste of money, I wondered if it might be too cold to use the balcony much anyway and I also wondered if would regret not booking a suite or something even bigger. It could have gone either way.
When I booked this cruise I didn’t pick my specific cabin location so I was excited to see my cabin number appear on my booking documents, I was assigned cabin 14 266 and I went straight to Norwegians website to see where that was. I found it towards the back of deck 14.
I wondered if we might feel more movement back here but it looked like the cabin was in an otherwise good location with nothing that could be noisy around it. It didn’t take me long to realise that the buffet was at the other end of the ship but a walk between me and the buffet isn’t a bad idea at all. Not that it stopped me from bringing snacks back to my room.
It was easy to find our cabin when we got onboard, there were lots of signs and knowing that we were at the back made it easier. I love the modern decor of the stairs and carpets and in particular, the fish carpets that are in the corridors. The fish always swim forward and this is something you’ll find on a few of the Norwegian ships, when I was on Norwegian Prima last year they had arrows in the carpets design pointing forward for the same reason.
The modern decor continued into the cabin and I personally love this style, it’s not overwhelming but not boring, a comfortable classy middle ground. The carpet looked like fireworks and it bought some colour into the cabin.
To the right hand side there is a big sofa, that’s actually where I’m sitting to recording this and opposite me there is a desk with a big mirror.
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Those Alaska views 😍 - now I really must get myself on Norwegian
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The *most* important thing is getting yourself to Alaska, the second most important is how!
Welcome to Seattle. We do this cruise on this ship or NCL Bliss once a year. Easy family vacation since port is only 20 minutes away. Balcony is almost a must on an Alaskan cruise. No matter how many times we've done it, views are always spectacular.
I agree! That sounds spectacular 😀❤️
My cruise was inside. I regretted it. Lesson learned!
Of all the cruses I’ve ever done,Alaska is head and shoulders the best ever
Glad to hear it! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
This is my dream trip, ive wanted to do a cruise to Alaska for so long! It will never happen for me so at least i can pretend im on my dream trip whilst i watch this! What an amazing trip.
I hope it does happen for you one day!! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
This is hands down my favorite of all the cruising channels on the Tube. And these live on board videos are the best!
Thx!
So glad you enjoy them, takes more time and planning as you can imagine but I like it too! ❤❤
You would have quietly sailed right past me around 11pm on your first night. I live on a small island and we love watching the ships, all lit up in the distance :)
Awwwh, love that! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
Norwegian Encore was my favorite ship to cruise Alaska on! We’ve been 7 times on different ships and cruise lines each time. The Alaska excursions are some of the most memorable we’ve ever done!
Oooo!! 7 times!! Incredible ❤❤
Why did you like Encore so much? We are currently looking at itineraries on Encore, Bliss, and Celebrity Edge. Celebrity because we love the new Edge class ships and the time in ports is better than NCL. Thanks!
Love hearing that Norwegian Encore was your favorite!
@@ashleys4652 for us it was the first time on such a large ship. We weren't overwhelmed by the size and it never seemed crowded. There was always a place to sit and chill or be active. Ship was clean, food was good. Staff was organized for port calls and it was easy to get on/off.
I sailed this ship the week of February 2 2024, we had a fantastic time, the staff and food was awesome!
So glad to hear it! ❤❤
Love that your jumper colour was the only decision you had to make!
Me too! Haha. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
Looks like a fabulous cruise - the scenery is just unreal!! That cabin is impressive. I’m always impressed when a cruise line considers outlets 👏👏👏
Yesss, the last ship I was on (P&O's Aurora) just had one socket to share haha. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
The wife and I did this cruise on NCL Bliss last (1st week of) May 2023. We were on the 12th deck in a balcony cabin--it's Alaska--you have too! Besides, my wife grew up in the 49th state, so I wanted to see some of it for myself. Could not have had better weather in Glacier Bay. Perfectly blue skies the entire 8 hrs there. We did see a lot of otters in the water, and the US Forestry service officer onboard narrating claimed to see mountain goats but I never did. All in all, if there is only cruse to take in a lifetime, this is it. A far cry from the Caribbean, but way better scenery. Nature's majesty.
Otters?! Wow!! Envious of that. So glad you enjoyed 🎉❤
We also “saw” mountain goats when we were there. They were tiny white dots on a slope also partly covered with snow. Impossible to see unless you had very powerful binoculars or a telescope!
Balcony cabin for Alaska is a must if one can afford it...views are amazing......
It is amazzzing. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
That's why I always book balcony cabins. To me it would be an absolutely no-go to cruise in an inside cabin.
Thanks for your videos, cheers from Austria!
Thank you! 😁❤️
So glad you decided to take an Alaska cruise and are enjoying it. When I was in the army, we were stationed in Alaska (Fairbanks) for two years. To get up there we drove to Seattle and got on a ferry and rode up. The ferry being designed for basic transportation rather than comfort, the accommodations were pretty Spartan. Our cabin consisted of a bunkbed and a bathroom. However, the ship made several stops up the Alaska coast on the way to Haines, and we had the same beautiful views that you get in a cruise ship. It truly is a once in a lifetime experience.
Oh wow! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
Alaska was gorgeous. Rained a lot, but I saw whales, eagles, mountain goats, a seal stalking fish, and more salmon I would ever see in one place. It was the only cruise I was ever sick on though, and friends told me "The water is very calm."
Oh how strange! I’m jealous of seeing goats ha ha 😂🎉
The combination of you and Norwegian cruises just seems to be a match made in heaven! So cool to see you back on the same itinerary as your very first cruise too...if 11 year old Emma could see you now!
Thanks so much Jonathan, I hope little me would think I'm cool!! ;)
My wife and I just got back from an Alaska trip on the Celebrity Edge. We booked the Edge based on your recommendation. You were right about the Edge, it was amazing. The cookies were behind glass and had to be requested. Probably a good thing for portion control.
Ooo that sounds fantastic!!! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
I met a nice old lady in main dining room on Celebrity Edge two weeks ago, she said that she and her husband sail on cruise ship to Alaska every year in the last twenty years and never getting tired of this. I totally agree what she said since I'm also one of those been there. Encore looks pretty nice (nicer than Prima class in my point of view,) maybe it's the ship to go next time when I would like to see glacier bay.
One more thing, Norwegian Spirit is chartered by a big travel agency here in Taiwan and sailing out of Keelung this summer. After that, she'll sail in east Asia until the end of 2025. A good chance to revisit her as Norwegian ships rarely sail here. 😄
Amazing video yet again, by the way, I usually bring a few used gift cards to keep the power on lol.
Ha ha, always a good idea!! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
Smart idea. My wife was really mad when I left the room with my key card while she was in the shower . . .
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We got “dummy cards” from our room steward. Gift cards is a great option too!
@@loriannpayne4483Great idea ❤🎉
Making me miss Alaska so bad. 😩 My husband and I took our first cruise for our honeymoon to Alaska, and we loved it so much we went back the next year just to roadtrip. I honestly think an Alaskan cruise is a perfect introduction to the state because it gives you a taste but the cruise takes care of everything else.
Yessss so true! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
My favorite cruise of all time (so far) is Alaska! Glad you have enjoyed The Great Land Emma!
Thanks so much 🥹❤️
So lovely to see this! Me & my wife are going on our first ever cruise in a couple of weeks - and it’s Alaska! Thank you for whetting our appetite 😊
So envious yours is in the future!!! Have the best time ever!!!! 😀❤️
I was on this same cruise. I saw you one time. What fantastic weather we had that week.
Hope you had a great time!! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
Can't stop watching this video, it's just sooo good!
Awwwh Thank you! 😁❤️
Yay🎉 I’ve been waiting for your Alaska cruise 🙂🫶
Thank you!! I got sick and it delayed everything but now I’m back I’ve got 2 more coming next week and one the week after! 🎉❤
Just home from an Alaska cruise! like you we always do inside cabin but the Alaska cruise we did an balcony for the first time and don’t regret it at all the scenery was a amazing and glad we could enjoy from our room
Hi Emma! Just wanted to say I found your channel a couple of months back and am really enjoying your content. I find your videos so engaging and entertaining. Each one is like a little virtual vacation. Keep up the great work!
Thanks so much for watching and your kind words! I appreciate it 😀❤️
Great to see Emma in the USA . We love you.
We cruised the Inside Passage of Alaska with Viking right after the pandemic. We are younger than most Viking Guests but the best part about Viking Ocean is everyone gets a balcony . Alaska was amazing. Glad you had a great time
We will consider Norwegian next time. . Captain Hudson looks great with eagles .
Thanks so much you're very kind! That sounds incredible I love Viking. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
Balcony...Alaska...YES! Another great video.
Thank you! 😁❤️ 3 more to come from this trip!
Looks amazing. Putting this on my bucket list.
Do it 😀❤️
Each time I see a new video I am happy😊
Awhhhhh Thank you! 😁❤️
You did the best thing to get a Balcony in Alaska. Good fresh air and Beautiful views 😊
Yesss 😁🙌 Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
love you Emma, this was so informative
Thanks so much, love you too! :)
Great to see you in a balcony cabin for this trip. I did actually cruise in an inside cabin for my Alaskan cruise, but loved running around the top decks soaking in the views, so didn’t really regret it.
Encore looks such a beaut of a ship!
Yesssss, I'd definitely be happy in any cabin being there, but it was a lovely treat. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
Great video Emma, just wanted to give a small extra thanks!
Thanks so much you’re very kind and already do more than enough!! 😅❤
Looks fabulous!
Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
OMG! Love this series so much! 💚🛳️🩵🧡💓💙💜❤️💛🤎💝🫶🏻🌈🤎🌈💜❤️💚🫶🏻🫶🏻🧡🛳️💜🛳️🩵
Thanks so much me too!! This is part 1 of 4 so lots coming 🎉🎉
@@EmmaCruisesyay! Thank you for everything ❤😊❤❤😊
We did this exact cruise last fall with an inside cabin and I think it was fine. We just spent a lot of time in the observation lounge and other spaces with a view (which had the advantage that you could go to whichever side had the best view vs just seeing where your balcony was facing). On Glacier Bay day, we got up fairly early to make sure we got a spot in the observation lounge.
I'm sure a balcony would've been nice to have of course, but it was by no means necessary to enjoy the cruise!
Yesss completely agree, same for me. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
Looking good. Enjoy. ❤
Thank you! 😁❤️
I love your reviews! Super informative and relaxing to watch! Well done!
Thank you! 😁❤️
Emma, your reviews are outstanding., your smiles are exponential. Wish I could share.
Awwwh thanks so much you are very kind!!
SO EXCITED!!! ❤️🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️💜🩶💛💛🌈💞🌷💞
THANKS! ❤😂🎉
@@EmmaCruises🥰🥰🥰🥰
Always a fun journey with you hosting, Emma ... and my Britishisms are getting better, too.
Thank you! 😁❤️
I have been waiting for the Alaska videos! I live in Vancouver so growing up my friends were constantly going on Alaska cruises and I’ve always wondered what it’s like since I’ve never been on a cruise. So excited to see more videos about it
Thanks so much, 2 more coming next week and one the week after!!❤❤❤
I hope you truly enjoyed your trip to AK! I've lived here for just over 3 years and it is the best place to live! The move to AK has been the best thing I've ever done!!
Loved it so much, Thank you! 😁❤️
I"ve been waiting for these updates! I'm going on this same cruise on NCL in September.
Thanks so much! This is just part 1 of 4 and I hope to have 2 more out next week. 🎉❤
I'm going to Alaska next year, so looking forward to it. A bucket list trip ✨️
Have a great time! 🥳🥳
I always get a kick out of the shots of you gleefully enjoying yourself. Also, I love the cookies! But, I am very impressed with the amount of work you put into each video. Your editing is Herculean! Thanks!
Thanks so much 🥹❤️
Looks like a great cruise Emma and you are really enjoying it.
Thank you! 😁❤️
Hi Emma..just read about your inside cabin on Cunard. You said you take your daylight alarm....I must get one! My hubby lectures on ships & when they put us in an inside cabin, we go to bed with the bridge camera on tv, volume down on the ships that have background music. Anyway, it's night vision so dark at night, light when the sun comes up. Works great...especially with the jet lag time warp thing 😊 I so enjoy your videos & tours...you're extremely good at this! Go Emma!
Thanks so much for watching and your kind words! I appreciate it 😀❤️
I enjoy your videos. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks so much for watching and your kind words! I appreciate it 😀❤️
It just looks so amazing !! 🤩 I would so love to visit Alaska sometime! Looking forward to your next few videos. The cabins look lovely too . ❤
Thanks so much Julie! :)
Thanks for the great videos
Thanks so much!! ❤🎉
The "do not disturb" button is a great feature. The dangling tags are such a nuisance.
P.S. I see Captain Hudson has a couple of stuffed eagles to keep him company.
He does!! 😂❤
Really enjoyed this video and Norwegian is very appealing for their style of cruising. Look forward to the other 3 videos. 😊
Thank you!! Coming this week 🎉❤
I was just coming to say I wish your reviews so much longer. I watch other cruise reviews that top 50 minutes and Im glued in
Awwhh haha, don't worry this is video 1 of 4 from this trip! 2 more next week. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
Thank you Emma for making your videos portray the joy of cruising. I want that cookie 🍪.
Ha ha, Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
Hello Emma. Nice video. Thanks for your channel!❤❤❤
Thanks so much. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
You are welcome. I’m your avid fan here in the Philippines!🇵🇭
Great video Emma!
Thank you! 😁❤️
That cabin looks amazing cozy and nice size! 🫶🏻🫶🏻🛳️🛳️💚💝🌈🩵💜🫶🏻🩵🧡🤎🤎💝
So very comfy! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
@@EmmaCruisesof course always 😀😀💛💛💛
Went on this same itinerary last week, had a blast!
So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
I was just on an alaska cruise three weeks ago. My first one ever. Beautiful up there
So beautiful!! Thanks for watching! 🥳👏🏼
I'm a cruise-a-holic and I absolutely love your videos I find them so interesting with plenty of tips my wife and myself prefer your videos to the ones on TV keep up the great work
Thanks so much you’re very kind! ❤❤❤
I took the Encore Alaska cruise in October with a balcony cabin. Those views brought back fond memories. Glacier Bay was gorgeous but so cold. I loved the balcony because we could go out for photos and a closer look, or sit inside and stay warm while viewing. We had the couch by the balcony which was better for us. Got my Captain Hudson recently and can't wait to sail with him next year.
Awh Thank you! 😁❤️!!
Amazing views from your cabin Emma!
Like having those cool screensavers in real life.
Enjoy your cruise 🍪
Yes!! Ha ha. Thank you! 😁❤️
I loved that you put Captain Hudson in the safe. You need to protect valuable things.
Of course! 😂😂😂
An excellent review Emma, very impressed with Norwegian
Thanks for watching! :)
My grandparents had always cruised with Norwegian, so when my mom and I went on our first cruise we booked with Norwegian too. We got a complimentary upgrade to a balcony room and that was a BAD idea 😂We've only ever booked balcony since. We absolutely love Norwegian, and we took a family trip to Alaska in September of 2022. Absolutely loved it and would love to go back. Happy cruising!
Ha ha, that’s what they hope!! 😂😂😂😂
This gets me excited for our cruise on NCL Bliss in October...our first cruise to Alaska
Yesss!!!!! I’m envious yours is in the future haha. Have a great time! 🥳🥳
I'm totally binging all your stuff ;) I never cruised myself, but you have interesting content and pleasant voice
Thank you! 😁❤️
The Encore is a great ship for cruising Alaska. I was in a balcony cabin on deck 15 in late 2021 and loved it. Plus you can never go wrong with the Mojito bar on deck 8
So so true!! 3 more videos are coming about this trip and that is something I mention a lot, ha ha. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
Emma does the best videos!
Thanks so much 🥹❤️
I love seeing Captain Hudson in the same outfit as the one I just got. ❤
6:54 I laughed when you said, "I was always able to do any work that I needed to do" -- while the camera showed a plate of cookies. 😊
Haha 🤫🤣
I was on this ship for a Western Caribbean cruise in February 2023. I was so happy to have a balcony cabin because there aren't a lot of outdoor places with lounge chairs since the ship is made for Alaska, and the lounge chairs were always "reserved" all day. They also pulled the lounge chairs up around 6pm since that was sunset time. I did love this ship and would love to sail on her again!
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Alaska is gorgeous and definitely on my bucket list and fantastic review thanks so much so helpful 💙❤️❤️🛳️🫶🏻💝💗💗💗🌈
Yesss it must be! ❤❤❤
@@EmmaCruisestotally! 😀😀😀💚💚
I like the fish on the carpet, simple but effective!
So fun to see your video as I had just been on that ship to do the Panama Canal cruise. Three days later I did the Alaska Cruise on the Norwegian Sun. I loved both ships, but still prefer the smaller ship. I hope you were able to see “The Choir of Man” while aboard the Encore and the Beatles show as well. Phenomenal! We’re off on our next two back-to-back cruises in the Mediterranean in a couple of days - woo hoo for travel! Except for jet lag. Ugh. We live in Oregon and it’s a 9 hour time difference to Athens….
Yess we did! Awh I loved Sun too, such a cute little ship! Oh yeah that jet lag is awful!! ❤❤❤
I did this cruise a few weeks ago on the Norwegian Bliss which I believe is this ships twin. It was my first ever cruise and I had a solo studio cabin and it worked quite well for me. They had a live view screen next to the bed to give you a "window" to the outside. Not quite a balcony but for my budget was perfectly acceptable. There were plenty of spaces to sit and watch the fantastic Alaska scenery to pass by. Norwegian did a great job!
Ooo that sounds lovely! I have one similar on a future cruise. So glad you had a great time. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
I always thought about a cruise but watching is almost as good.
Awh, Thank you! 😁❤️
Amazing!
Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
Yay Emma Posted
Hey Noah!!!! ❤❤❤❤
Norwegian is my cruise line, I’m so happy to see them in one of your videos
3 more coming from this cruise! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
I love a balcony but it would be even better in Alaska!! One day I will get there. Can't wait for the next videos.
Thank you, just working on the 3rd as we speak I hope to have it live on Thursday for everybody and maybe Tuesday for the early access channel members. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
Very good review indeed
Thank you! 😁❤️
Pretty views!!
Yesss 😁🙌
Excellent video, Emma. I agree that food and clothing choices on a cruise are the most difficult!😁👍🏽
I also also do the little trick of throwing my dirty clothes into my luggage. It makes it very easy to “pack up” and disembark.😉
Yesss!! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
That green dress with the puffy sleeves looks gorgeous on you!! 😊
Thanks so much 🥹❤️
Just had my Alaska cruise two weeks ago on Princess Majestic and cannot say enough about it!!
So glad to hear that. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
My favourite traveller.
Thank you! 😁❤️
I sailed this same ship October 22-29, 2023 on the same itinerary. I however sailed in a solo room on Deck 12. Watching your video is like being with you on the cruise. I will be sailing this same cruise a 2nd time in late September this year again in a solo cabin.
Ooooo!!! Hope you enjoyed it as much as me. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
Potato. Great video, Emma. It didn't seem very cold on this cruise. I enjoyed your cabin review. You focused on the things I would like to know if I were taking a cruise. Alaska is a bucket-list destination.
Thanks so much! 3 more videos to come from this trip!! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
My wife and I were on the Encore in Alaska back in October!!!!
Tip for glacier bay: when everyone goes to the bow to see the sights, go down by the life boats. There was no one down there and I was able to get amazing pictures!
Also, potato!
So true!! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
My parents are on that cruise right now. They're having a blast.
So envious!!! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
Looking forward to the NCL Sun in a couple weeks,I love the smaller ships the cruise lines have.
I loved Sun!! ❤❤
The Absolute Queen of Cruise Reviews ❤
Thanks so much you are very kind! ❤❤❤
Hudson in the Safe did make me laugh 😅
Looks like a great ship. I was on Sapphire Princess one week after you departed Alaska. Norwegian Encore followed us from port to port during our sailing...saw her almost every day. Small world. 🙂
Oooo!! Lovely. Hope you enjoyed 😀❤️
This is my dream cruise! I’m saving up for it
So worth the wait 🎉🎉🎉
My sister and I went to Alaska last June and wished we had taken shorts. Lol. We loved our balcony! Alaska is beautiful
Ha ha! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
awesome