From glaciers and penguins in the polar regions to rainbows and sunsets in the Caribbean, cruise balconies offer some of the best views of land and sea.Whether you're seeking inspiration for your next sailing -- or you're simply missing those spectacular at-sea views -- here are 16 of Cruise Critic's favorite photos taken from our readers' balcony cabins for your viewing pleasure.
Photo Credit: estvil30/Cruise Critic memberCruise Ship: Norwegian EscapeThe View: Looking out to sea from the Haven Owner's Suite balcony in the Western Caribbean
Photo Credit: Yogi B/Cruise Critic memberCruise Ship: Norwegian Cruise Line's Pride of AmericaThe View: View of the Napali Coast from a balcony cabin in Hawaii
Photo Credit: Travelgal 2323/Cruise Critic memberCruise Ship: Silversea's Silver ExplorerThe View: Iceberg in Antarctica, as seen from a View Suite
Photo Credit: cruiseaddict555/Cruise Critic memberCruise Ship: Royal Caribbean's Allure of the SeasThe View: View of the AquaTheater from a balcony cabin in the Western Caribbean
Photo Credit: ougirl69/Cruise Critic memberCruise Ship: Carnival BreezeThe View: Balcony cabin view in the Western Caribbean
Photo Credit: johnsva0511/Cruise Critic memberCruise Ship: Regent's Seven Seas VoyagerThe View: Sunset in the Eastern Mediterranean from a Penthouse Suite balcony
Photo Credit: jtartist/Cruise Critic memberCruise Ship: Norwegian EpicThe View: Cruise ships in Nassau, Bahamas, as seen from a balcony cabin on Norwegian Epic
Photo Credit: Candidasa/Cruise Critic memberCruise Ship: Celebrity SolsticeThe View: The Sydney Opera House at sail-away, as seen from a Deluxe Veranda Cabin
Photo Credit: Wiley63/Cruise Critic memberCruise Ship: Carnival ValorThe View: Balcony drinks in the Bahamas
Photo Credit: Deets/Cruise Critic memberCruise Ship: Celebrity EdgeThe View: View from an Infinite Veranda in the Western Mediterranean
Photo Credit: No One gets Out Alive/Cruise Critic memberCruise Ship: Norwegian BlissThe View: View of Alaska's Glacier Bay from a Mini-Suite balcony
Photo Credit: kidsncats/Cruise Critic memberCruise Ship: Norwegian JewelThe View: View of Lovers Beach in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, from a Courtyard Villa balcony
Photo Credit: JPat1616/Cruise Critic memberCruise Ship: Norwegian GetawayThe View: Rainbow over the Caribbean, as seen from a Mini-Suite balcony
Photo Credit: Cruise-Crazzy/Cruise Critic memberCruise Ship: Coral PrincessThe View: Ultimate Balcony Dinner experience on a Vista Suite balcony during a Panama Canal cruise
Photo Credit: Mr. Blender/Cruise Critic memberCruise Ship: Carnival ConquestThe View: Wake view from a Premium Vista balcony in the Western Caribbean
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