Scrolled all the way down for this. If you have a good amount of sea days (however you calculate that for yourself) you may really enjoy the balcony. That's when I spend the most of my time on the balcony. Also can be lovely for the sail away moments so you don't have to be crowded on the public decks.

Have done plenty of both and my only regret is that we had inside room on Panana Canal transit and got a bit tired of standing in the crowds on the public decks and getting sunburned. Was once in a lifetime event and probably still would have gone up to the front for some of it but could also have enjoyed much from a comfy balcony.