Question: are balcony cabins worth it?
Answer: Of course, seafarers have to figure out if a balcony is in the budget. ... A few years ago, he says, "you'd be paying double to get a balcony." Now, cabins with balconies on a standard, seven-day cruise generally cost $100 more than those with a window, and between $150 and $200 more than a stateroom inside the ship.