This traveller not only discovered forking out for a balcony room is overrated, but uncovered a secret way to get a room “upgrade” while paying less. When I took my first cruise a decade ago – hosted ...

If you’ve booked a balcony cabin for your cruise, don’t miss the chance to enjoy it at this time of day.

Selecting a cabin for a cruise doesn’t just mean choosing between interior, oceanview, balcony, and suite options. Cruise lines like Carnival will also let you go as far as choosing the exact cabin ...

• Cruisers looking for ship-wide solitude on an intimately-sized vessel. Christened in 2008, Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Splendor is the only vessel of its class in the fleet. Its exterior is ...

Don't miss out on the headlines from Lifestyle. Followed categories will be added to My News. When I took my first cruise a decade ago – hosted by the cruise line – I was treated to a balcony cabin.