Mediterranean Cruise: Do You Need a Balcony?

If you’re sailing the Mediterranean on MSC Splendida from Barcelona, one of the most common questions is whether you really need a balcony cabin. The truth is, for this itinerary, a balcony is nice but not essential. Mediterranean cruises are usually port-intensive. You’ll spend most of your days exploring cities like Rome, Marseille or Genoa rather than sitting in your cabin. And when you’re sailing away from Barcelona, you can enjoy the views from the open decks, which are spacious and offer fantastic panoramas of the coastline. An outside cabin with a window is often more than enough. You still get natural light, you can see the sea, and you save a significant amount of money compared to a balcony. On a ship like MSC Splendida, with plenty of public outdoor areas, lounges and quiet corners, you won’t feel limited without a private balcony. So unless you really value private outdoor space or plan to spend a lot of time in your cabin, a window cabin is a smart and practical choice for a Mediterranean cruise departing from Barcelona.