Normal
I guess it depends on the cabin. The original poster has a CORNER aft balcony with views to the front, side and back. I have had this cabin before and it's great for Alaska because you can see so much more than just a side balcony. ..and you can hear the loud speaker from the top deck as well! The 4 times we have sailed Alaska the caprain always turned the ship slowly in a circle several times while viewing the glaciers so everyone could get a good look. The outside decks get so crowded sometimes that you can't get a good vantage point for viewing.
I guess it depends on the cabin. The original poster has a CORNER aft balcony with views to the front, side and back. I have had this cabin before and it's great for Alaska because you can see so much more than just a side balcony. ..and you can hear the loud speaker from the top deck as well!
The 4 times we have sailed Alaska the caprain always turned the ship slowly in a circle several times while viewing the glaciers so everyone could get a good look. The outside decks get so crowded sometimes that you can't get a good vantage point for viewing.