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When we've cruised Alaska a balcony was a must. We really prefer the solitude of having our own spot. There are plenty of places all over the ships however for scenic viewing. The Promendade decks are lined with lounge chairs and are outside but covered. There have also been many places inside the ships to sit relatively alone for viewing. We didn't sail RCCL however on 3 different ships we've sailed on each had a large lounge at the front of the ship with 180 deg wrap around windows and this area was always quite empty during the day. RCCL still has those elevated lounges near the stacks I believe which would work well too.

Of course just strolling around the upper decks have plenty of viewing. Just lean on the rail and enjoy the scenery. The only time I noticed any crowding was in Glacier Bay and Hubbard Glacier.

We utilize the balcony a lot however do stroll and take advantage of all the views from the ship.

And if it's cold.......bundle up....it's still wonderful there.

Enjoy

<blockquote data-quote="halfdome86" data-source="post: 835375">When we've cruised Alaska a balcony was a must.&nbsp;&nbsp; We really prefer the solitude of having our own spot.&nbsp; There are plenty of places all over the ships however for scenic viewing.&nbsp; The Promendade decks are lined with lounge chairs and are outside but covered.&nbsp; There have also been many places inside the ships to sit relatively alone for viewing.&nbsp; We didn't sail RCCL however on 3 different ships we've sailed on each had a large lounge at the front of the ship with 180 deg wrap around windows and this area was always quite empty during the day.&nbsp;&nbsp; RCCL still has those elevated lounges near the stacks I believe which would work well too.Of course just strolling around the upper decks have plenty of viewing.&nbsp; Just lean on the rail and enjoy the scenery.&nbsp; The only time I noticed any crowding was in Glacier Bay and Hubbard Glacier.We utilize the balcony a lot however do stroll and take advantage of all the views from the ship.&nbsp; And if it's cold.......bundle up....it's still wonderful there.Enjoy</blockquote>

[QUOTE="halfdome86, post: 835375"] When we've cruised Alaska a balcony was a must. We really prefer the solitude of having our own spot. There are plenty of places all over the ships however for scenic viewing. The Promendade decks are lined with lounge chairs and are outside but covered. There have also been many places inside the ships to sit relatively alone for viewing. We didn't sail RCCL however on 3 different ships we've sailed on each had a large lounge at the front of the ship with 180 deg wrap around windows and this area was always quite empty during the day. RCCL still has those elevated lounges near the stacks I believe which would work well too. Of course just strolling around the upper decks have plenty of viewing. Just lean on the rail and enjoy the scenery. The only time I noticed any crowding was in Glacier Bay and Hubbard Glacier. We utilize the balcony a lot however do stroll and take advantage of all the views from the ship. And if it's cold.......bundle up....it's still wonderful there. Enjoy [/QUOTE]