I'm a frequent cruiser who's been on over 50 voyages, and I never book balcony rooms on ships. Most balconies fit two people, so my family of three can't even comfortably sit on them together. Balcony ...

Not long ago, a close relative of ours turned down the chance for a cheap, last-minute cruise to Alaska - even though she's been dreaming and saving for such a trip for years. Her reason? None of the ...