But often, it's not outrageously more. For example, at the time of this story's publishing, fares for balcony cabins on some 2026 cruises out of Galveston, Texas, were just 4% more than fares for ...

The majority of cabins found on most cruise ships give passengers a small balcony, allowing them to get some fresh air, sunshine, and a good view of where they are sailing with some privacy.