Here's how my most recent balcony cabins aboard Royal Caribbean's Utopia of the Seas and Virgin Voyages' adults-only Valiant Lady compare.

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.