The first time we went on a cruise was also with Carnival and, ironically, it was an identical ship. We were super budget conscious back then, so we opted for the lower floors with an interior room because it was the cheapest option. It was fine for the times, but I can’t imagine sharing an inside cabin with no balcony or windows now that we travel as a family.
It was so nice to be able to sit on the balcony in the mornings and evenings. When the boys went to sleep, the balcony gave us the opportunity to have a drink outside without disturbing them.
Travel tip: If you’re traveling with family or friends, try to book adjacent cabins so you can connect your balconies together.
Nicole’s parents’ cabin was right next to us, so we had our attendant open the panel and connect our balconies together. This allowed easy access between our rooms and it gave us plenty of room to hang out on the balcony and watch the world pass us by.