first cruise, I was a speaker with a "free cabin". It had to be the cheapest, but I loved it. We must have been next to the engines, as the entire room vibrated. It wasn't loud but it was just lovely as my cabin mate (another speaker) and I laughed as it sort of rocked us to sleep. It was a ship to Alaska, and it was COLD (last cruise of the season) so, there was a lovely area for LOOKING out windows, which is all people with balconies did. I was working, and I would use the inside cabin again for Alaska (at least that late in the year). We had fabulous service, and also even got our cabin steward promoted as we did more than fill out the survey, we went to the front desk and demanded to talk to someone about how great he was. He told us before we left, that he was being promoted to "better" cabins because of us. He really earned it. But for us, working and also the COLD, we kind of liked our vibrating cabin!
#10. Traveling families with older children. Mom and dad booked the junior suite, and we had the inside cabin directly across the hall. We gathered in mom and dad's cabin. We ate there. We watched tv stretched out on the floor and couch. We borrowed their bigger bathroom. We changed and slept in the smaller inside cabin. And because it was quiet and cozy, dad liked to nap there - he said it reminded him of his days in the navy.
Did an inner cabin on my first cruise. I was going for inexpensive and I got that. The next cruise was an outside window only room. I found it somewhat less claustrophobic but not worth the additional expense. On my last cruise I got a balcony upgrade and it elevated my whole experience beyond belief. A morning coffee watching the ocean was sublime. An evening drink with my wife at sunset was wonderful. I will never do inside cabin again.
same here..my first cruise was internal cab, second was balcony..this third cruise I'm doing internal again, a) to save money, b) because unless l end up being sick on board, l don't plan to spend my waking hours in the room..internal also pushes you to go and explore your ship more rather than staying in you room..the more l save on accommodation the more l get to spend on activities, like that massage that is way dearer on board than at a massage centre in a shopping centre..
I love that the inside cabins are dark. I sleep really well in total darkness and I get this in the inside cabin. I've had the best sleeps of my life in inside cabins. LOL.
We personally love a balcony cabin as we love being able to see the ocean from our room & keep the curtains open all the time. When we wake up at night it's beautiful being able to look outside+ enjoy fresh air. We spend a fair amount of time out there from early morning to late at night. I hate the idea of being in a room with no fresh air, light or a view but fortunately everyone has their own personal taste. With 2 bad knees it's easier at times to relax on our balcony than go upstairs...
I’ve been on nine cruises and only the last 4 were not in an inside cabin. Now that I’ve had a taste of balcony, I can never go back to inside 😅😅 Great advice though, love your vids
You are so right about sleeping in an inside cabin. My husband loves them. It's pitch-dark, we don't use a clock so he doesn't have to worry about waking up to go to work. We were offered a balcony cabin and turned it down.
Must admit my wife and i both prefer inside cabins we like the cosiness and the sleep is great, we've had all cabin grades and enjoyed everyone but the inside still tops the others for us we've all got the biggest balcony anyway on top of the deck.
We just came home from a Baltic Sea cruise and my husband booked us an inside room and I was worried I would be claustrophobic, but I actually loved it. It was so dark, great for sleeping, so quiet and you feel no ship movement at all. I never knew if we were moving or not. Saved us money for other things. Turns out on cruising days the weather was horrible so balcony people were not using their balconies.
One of the best cabins I’ve ever had, outside of Disney balcony, was an inside on the Norwegian Sun for 14 night cruise. It was huge, king size bed...lots of closet space...I mean the best inside ever. It was a handicap room for hearing impaired and located right above the teen disco but the trip left from the US during Oct/Nov so no teens...kids in school...no music...very quiet cabin. I’d do again.
I love inside cabins. The light/dark issue is a big plus. As for traveling light & storage, keep in mind that not having a wall of glass doors affords you room to put items against that wall. Also, I've never had a problem with any cabin being able to swallow an enormous amount of luggage.
Thanks Gary, as always, very informative video. My wife and I have only booked an inside cabin once, but it was probably the best sleep we ever got, my wife especially is easily woken by light, so the inside cabin was great. We normally prefer balcony cabins but sometimes they’re too expensive, and I remember booking a balcony cabin for a February Mediterranean cruise once and it was so cold, we only went out on the balcony 1 time. In retrospect, I wish we had booked an inside or ocean view cabin and used the money saved for other things.
My most recent large cruise I was in an inside cabin and it was some of the best sleep I've had in awhile thanks for the pitch black room and lack of sounds from outside.
I agree! My 1st cruise, I was in a balcony room. By the time it was over, I knew I had been had. I could have done the same stuff, with money to spare.
Debarked my 19th cruise and will never go cheap and get an inside or OV cabin. First cruise was a aft OV twin share. Second and beyond have been 14 balconies 2 cove balconies 2 suites and one OV (1991 only suites had balconies)
Thanks for this concise and accurate account of the benefits of the inside cabin. I' m just back from fourteen days in a single inside occupancy on Fred Olsen's largest ship, Balmoral. A true single inside cabin has just one single bed which means there is a reasonable amount of floor space and storage. My only regret was having to share with a large print of an orange mermaid, hung over the bed! This was doubly odd as all the other plentiful paintings and photographs around the ship were of very good quality.
We just got home from our very first cruise and had a inside cabin. We loved it. We were on the 12 deck in the middle. We had some bad seas and anytime we went up on the upper decks we didn't feel well but never had any trouble in our cabin.
I am a solo traveler and always get an inside cabin because I have to pay double the twin share price. The single person surplus is a real disadvantage.
l too think it sucks that as a solo traveller I'm penalised for travelling on my own and being made to pay for almost two people..as a solo traveller I'm happy to take an inside cabin, thus freeing up the external cabins for couples/family, but l should be only paying for ONE fare..I'm no more work for the stewards than a couple..less even..less towels being used, thus less laundry..one bed to be made, or more to the point, only one side of the bed needing to be fixed up..it is JUST NOT FAIR...!! the cruise companies are just greedy..
But we solo travelers are a growing market@@JulieWallis1963. Do WE not deserve to be catered to as well? Why should WE be penalized because we have no-one to travel with OR choose to travel on our own. Some cruise lines seem to see our worth and have made cabins to accommodate our choice of travel, why can't they all? I would be happy to share a cabin with a same sex traveler if it meant we could both save some money but Carnival don't seem to have that option.
Having two paying passengers in the cabin @@JulieWallis1963 does not guarantee that they'll both be spending their money on alcohol or gambling. Neither I or my friends are drinkers nor are we/l gamblers so it wouldn't make a difference.
me wanting to sleep really late into the wee hours at like 5 in the morning or wanting to party late at night is not a 'they cost less money' reason at all.
I’ve sailed in many different room configurations and what is most important is the service and enjoyment of the cruise which, I have had regardless of what type of cruise cabin I’ve had. Do what makes you happy and brings you joy and for me that is cruising, the cabin is not that big of a deal other than I don’t take adjoining rooms and try to keep away from noisy areas. Thanks Gary! 😊
I've found that most cruises have really great curtains to keep it dark in your outside cabin. Also I think that cabins on the outside tend to be quieter, further from the engines.
I was in an inside cabin once for about 1 hour and hated it so much I went to the reception and paid for an upgrade to an outside room. Can't imagine any scenario in which an inside cabin would ever be a good thing.
I’m used to getting up when it gets light out, when I’ve used an inside cabin I end up sleeping late and miss half the morning, so I don’t do them any more, only window or balcony staterooms now.
I have sampled all 3, a cabin with a balcony, a cabin with a large window and an inside cabin. Value for money is an inside cabin as they can be quite roomy and you only really need it for sleeping in.
Ten cruises, ten balconies. If I'm on a ship I want to see the water when I want to see it! There are times on longer cruises where I get tired of the crowds and kicking back on the balcony with a drink and a book is a nice way to spend the afternoon (sea days).
Are you sleeping with open eyes ...????? 🤣🤣🤣 WE have 50 cruises and many with balconies and many inside and only one with window When we go for 7 days ,nice to have inside ,we like to have nice sleep in 7 days but if we did 85 days or 60 days cruise ,I prefer bigger cabin with balcony or suite with batler ,😊🤗
Well ole Casey Jones, sounds like you're just a wee bit jealous. He can state his opinion just as well as you ole chap. I'm guessing you must have been thinking it was all about you then.
All those tips are true, and that's why they are for me. The only thing I need to add is that inside cabins are bad if you have allergies. They tend to have more mildew because they don't have natural light and are farther down.
I always travel solo and book an inside cabin when available. I was upgraded to a balcony once and was surprised that it was just as small as an inside on the same ship. The balcony was OK at that price (free) but didn't thrill me. All else being equal I'm not at all tempted to pay more. Somehow I find ways to spend plenty of money on other stuff!
#10 They are highly desirable as the cheapest option so if you've built up loyalty with the line and you book early, you have a higher chance of being offered a room upgrade as your sail date approaches. :-)
My Xmas cruise this year was offered an upgrade from Inside to Balcony for the 3 of us for just over $200, far cheaper than if we had booked a Balcony to begin with and exactly across the hall from the Inside room I had originally selected so we are happy with the location too.
Based on the number of passengers hanging out on their balcony at sail away, no, I side cabins are not as desirable-they are cheaper. There is a reason Carnival made most cabins on Deck 2 cove balconies. Cove balconies are the best
while all this is true..... I always get a balcony or suite cabin. I love the balcony, sitting out there most of the time at sea. oh, I travel light, shorts and t-shirts and 2 pair of shoes, walking and sandals.
Started cruising with a balcony on Cunard and don't think I could go to an inside or even an ocean view/window. Wow! Looks like you might choose ships with no or not-too-strick dress codes!
On Cunard there are quite a few formal nights, which many passengers take very seriously and dress in fancy cocktails dress and tuxes or suits. All other times "smart" dresses, slacks, and jackets (no tie required) are required. If you don't want to dress up, you're supposedly restricted to the buffet/Lido area, and maybe some other areas. Dress-up requirements start at 6:00 pm. I was seated in the theater next to a gentle wearing shorts and flip-flops during the dress code time though. No one seemed to care. Other ships, such as Princess, have similar codes but usually without the jacket requirement on more casual nights. (I know this from my friend, who's a Princess-loyal cruise queen.)
D.J. Pass we have been booking inside cabins for awhile now, we only sleep in it anyway. Plus I found if you turn on the tv to the ships forward camera it kinda gives you the day and night sensation 😎
When a ship is sailing all you'll might see is ocean. At night you might not see anything. Why pay extra for a window for that? If you do want to see what's outside, go to a lounge and look from there. I'm no fan of cruising, but have been on a couple. One was an inside cabin. It was about the center of the ship. The cruise was relatively calm, and my cabin was very calm. Being near the middle, any rocking motion was minimal. And, you're right, cabins with no windows are pitch black. Maybe too dark. I left the light on in the bathroom with the door cracked open a tiny bit so if I get up at night I won't stumble around while not knowing where I'm going.
@@JulieWallis1963 I will admit to airing out the room because of sweaty feet inside sweaty shoes all day long (always rinse out the sweaty socks), or because of friends borrowing the toilet, but we don't fart.😃
I travel have traveled mostly solo and have mainly gone for the inside cabin. I do this so I can spend more money on tours. I loved it being dark and private. Didn't feel caged in at all. My last cruise had free room service. That was great could eat and watch a movie in private. Have booked a balcony solo cruise at a good price. so it will be good to compare. Might change my view after having the balcony.
If you are worried about waking up in the pitch black take a night light. I usually take a basic windowed cabin, I can't see the attraction of a tiny, virtually useless, and anti social balcony cabin.
The balcony would be great *only if the weather during sea days (or any time I spend in my cabin) is good* ... if the outside environmental conditions are hot, humid, rainy, too cold, or too sunny, then a balcony has no use for me and would be just a waste of the extra money.
Inside cabins are not really great for seasickness. Part of the cause of seasickness is the confusion between the inner ear and they eyes. There is no observable horizon in an inside cabin, which can make seasickness even worse. The best thing to do for that would be to go outside on the veranda or up on an outside deck and look at the horizon. That will help ground your balance system, although some folks will be sick even doing that.
I actually took a job as a chef in my early 20’s on a small canal cruise and I became so ill every time we went through the locks. Before lunch service I had to get off at one of the locks and they said that some people just have a hard time being below deck and not orient themselves to the horizon when on the water. Basically they said everything you did and told me it wasn’t my fault but it was a normal thing. God I was so sick lol.
I've done them all. Honestly, I guess if you're out and about most of the time, the inside cabin is the best option. On my last cruise (which was a gift), I had an inside cabin, but it was very port-intensive and we were a family group, so it worked well enough. If I were just travelling with a friend or partner, I'd prefer a balcony or a suite. I've never understood the benefits of an oceanview stateroom. I did book one for my first cruise ever, and never will again. None of the benefits of a balcony, and costs more than an inside room. For places I've seen before, I kind of like to hide away on my little balcony, even while in port. All of the scenery, none of the crowds. It's an introvert thing. I never would have considered an inside cabin before, but as you say, if it's port-intensive, it would be a bonus. And yes, it's magnificently dark and quiet at night time!
I find if a cruise doesn’t have anything to see but vast ocean and a short vista as you approach port than the inside cabin is a great financial deal. On my recent Alaska inside passage cruise I did go for a balcony because their was plenty to see as the ship sailed up & down the passage
You can sometimes snag a bogo event like I did and get a deal on an outside view. I shop until the price is low enough. BUT Norweigan often offers deals for solo travellers.
Some cruise ships allow smoking on the balcony and even if they don’t a LOT of people sneak cigarettes on the balcony. The balcony allows the smoke to drift in. I Love balcony but this smoking issue makes me choose oceanview usually.
I am an unnaturally light sleeper so learned the hard way that the downside of a balcony room is that you hear the noise from pulling into port early in the morning. I've been much happier with an inside room. BUT I did suck it up and got a balcony for an Alaskan cruise and used earplugs.
I've done interior, ocean view, balcony, and even suite cabins, and cost is usually the only reason I have for choosing an interior cabin. There are many other good things to say about interior cabins; but money is the only factor that has me deliberately look for an interior cabin. I did also find the darkness can be a double-edged sword. Like many, I use my cellphone as a pocket watch and alarm clock. As luck would have it, on one of my sailings in an interior cabin, it changed time zones on me while I was asleep and went four or five time zones to the east and was telling me it was time to wake up many hours before it should have been. My brain and body were sweating it was still the middle of the night and I'd only slept for maybe an hour. Alas, my phone remained adamant that it was time to wake up. The only way I could get an answer was to get up, get dressed, and go out to a public area with windows that confirmed it was very much the middle of the night.
Great tips Gary ...thanks for posting. To me a cabin is good for only sleeping....showering and changing clothes....having private " adult fun" with your partner or stranger....great way to save some cash.
People drain my energy, so I try to spring for a balcony as the cabin is stuffy and or small. I will try an inside cabin just for the possibility of deep sleep!
I think you missed some additional reasons for an inside cabin, especially on newer ships, and especially on Royal Caribbean. With the advent of "Virtual Balconies" on the newest RCCL ships, there is very little disadvantage, as you can now see the ocean (or choose not to). Additionally, on many RCCL ships, and some other ships as well, they have inside cabins that have windows that overlook the Promenade, or for the Oasis class ships, even Inside Balcony Cabins, that overlook Central Park or Boardwalk areas, and have great views themselves.
I cruise all the time. I love outside cabins. I always get great deals where outside cabins are cheaper than inside ones. Go Norwegian. They are the best. I’ve done other cruise lines but Norwegian is the best. I’ve cruised to Alaska, Mediterranean , Mexican, Caribbean, Bermuda. The more you cruise the better the perks.
My rule is if the cruise has more port days than sea days look at inside and if the weather is going to be cool - mild then definitely inside. If the cruise has 3/4 sea days then balcony or mini suite and booze package
No way. The only reason would be that they are cheaper. I love the balconies, the fresh air, the sound of the waves. If I wanted a dark room I would travel inside a container on a container ship !! And rooms with balconies can be darkened as much as you like. It's not like they have no roof !!
You know that makes sense to me. I’m considering my first cruise and was thinking balcony and then all these people were saying how great the inside was. I spent almost 30 years working in dark confined spaces as a boilermaker welder and I don’t know if I want my cruise to be like years of that. Dark, small, and no fresh air unless I leave it. I would also like a place to escape the crowds and enjoy my own darned company without kids and the such when I choose. I’m getting now. Even at the premium as a solo traveller I think the balcony would be worth the extra.Thank you for the container analogy.
Unless your cruise is particularly scenic, or unless you're thinking of spending all day in your cabin, an inside cabin is a great choice. Even with scenic cruises, you could easily just go elsewhere on the ship for great views.
Lived at sea many years,Noone was allowed on any deck,while ship underway.ship was seriously battened down,all hatches, portholes sealed.unreal to see massive sliding glass doors ,balconys.though it was no cruise.
Having done a number of cruises all on Royal Caribbean, i think your advice on inside cabins is spot-on. we have used inside, sea-view and balcony cabins, and, unless there is a lot to see (such as Norwegian fjord cruises) the balcony cabins are a waste. You can see far more from a deck area than your balcony, if the weather is cold, you wont sit outside anyway, and if the weather is warm you will want to be outside on the deck somewhere, or around the pool areas. Balcony cabins are over-rated in my opinion. When travelling with my teenagers sons, we booked them an inside cabin, as they spent most of their time in the disco chatting up girls, and slept the best part of each day, while my wife an i enjoyed the ( limited) extra value of a balcony cabin, although if we spend 10% of our time on the balcony it was a lot.
I normally get an inside cabin. I don't care about sitting on the balcony in my room. I just go up to Lido. Inside is fantastic in Alaska when the sun is up longer. Inside cabins don't have sun shining in. I love it. I often travel solo so it is more economical.
We had Balcony on our first cruise (only 4 days) and barely stepped foot on it, so our second was interior (7days) and it was great. Quiet, dark for sleeping and not much passing traffic.
There are very few solo cabins available. A couple of years ago I tried to book one for a cruise -- I was very flexible on dates, duration, and ports but could not find anything. Norwegian apparently have a few but none was available when I tried. This is a but ridiculous actually. Not everyone travels as a couple. About 30% of North American adults are single.
Oh hell no! Just got off a cruise ship last Saturday and the balcony cabin is the only way to go. Waking up and going outside and sitting out on the balcony before bed is perfect. I spent a lot of time in the cabin chilling out away from everyone else.
Only ever cruised in a balcony cabin. The only real advantage is if you want to get some fresh air in the evening after dinner and a show with a bottle of wine or you are an early riser wanting to see the ship dock.
I prefer inside. Thou I have to roll up a towel & wedge it against the door, as light from the corridor enters, as I tend to get the bed facing the door, I find the light annoying.
You did not mention the big disadvantage which is claustrophobia. I checked into a premium Queen room at Yotel in Gatwick Airport and only lasted 2 hours before I had to check out. I was literally physically sick from the claustrophobic atmosphere. So beware if you have even the slightest claustrophobia don’t check into inside cabins.
Gary, thank you for this great video espousing the benefits of travelling in an inside cabin. I particularly appreciate you bringing #6 to my attention about port intensive cruises. It makes absolute sense!
I prefer inside cabins just because of the cost. I have been in balcony cabins, but feel it's a waste of money because we don't spend time in the cabin. I also love bei g in lower decks
If and when I do a transatlantic cruise it will be because I HATE to fly...and for some serious SLEEP THERAPY which is years overdue! LOL! I can wander decks for all the moonlight I might want.
We did an inside cabin once and never again. There was no place to sit except on the bed or an ottoman. There was an extra bed hanging on the wall which took up a lot of room. Sure it was darker but you had no idea what was happening outside. Try sleeping inside your closet one night and see how much you enjoy it. And yes it's cheaper because closet size rooms are cheaper. But give me at least a window cabin. We prefer a balcony and it's heaven to sit outside and watch nothing but the ocean go by or see dolphins swimming alongside. Yea, he says you just sleep there but it's still a big dark ugly closet. And to all the cruise haters, when you are older like we are it's heaven to unpack ONCE and have your room follow you on your trip. Cruisers can be responsible tourists too and no one ever yelled or screamed at us to get out of town if you at least say hello and we try very hard to only shop at local stores. We never go to Emeralds are US or any of the ship sponsored stores in the port. For us the worst part of cruising is in certain countries that take the trying to sell you things to a high art form. Never leave you alone and shoving stuff at you. We went to New Zealand, a dream of mine, and those people were the nicest people to meet and talk with. No one beat you over the head to buy something and they seemed genuinely glad to have us visit their country. We had a wonderful time. One town in Mexico had jeeps full of armed men with machine guns going around the main plaza. We took one look and headed right back to the ship. They are more than welcome to close that port! In Cozumel we had a terrific guide, Luis, who was very proud of his country, showed us some wonderful beaches, a great tour of a chocolate factory, and was so enthusiastic and friendly we all loved him. We wished him Feliz Navidad and got a big hug in return.
I Wouldn't go in an inside cabin- would rather spend it on a good hotel. Would only go in a suite means I cant do as many cruises but that's a sacrifice worth paying for me. We will have managed 6 cruises in 6 years so we have done ok. One thing that DOES AMUSE ME is people who stay in an inside cabin say its only for sleeping in anyway- fair enough but for us sunbathing on our massive balcony which means we don't have to beat the rush for the sunbeds on deck
Currently saving for my first cruise. I know I’ll be going solo because no one I know wants to go on one. Definitely going for a balcony because I get migraines that are triggered from the stress of being in a crowd, so I can see myself needing somewhere to retreat on a daily basis to that isn’t like an isolation room! The only thing I’m undecided on is ocean cruise vs river cruise. Any chance of a video weighing up the pros and cons of each? Or have you already done one? (New sub, sorry.)
Then balcony very much for you. I do have video on ocean versus river ! Take a look at Ocean vs River Cruises: 10 differences everyone ought to know! ruclips.net/video/sC7eengbDI8/видео.html
You are rarely stuck in any crowd on a cruise ship. So called crowds only accumulate for dinner in the restaurants or in the theatre in the evenings. Ocean cruises can be less expensive and more fun compared to a river cruise but it's down to personal preference.
If it is summer when you go, the balcony is so hot that daytime sitting is not comfortable. I only enjoyed mine very early or very late. Plus, you may get very rowdy neighbors on either side of you- or, if you're me, both sides!
Is this information for people that 1 have the memory of a goldfish so have to be constantly remind this information is about Inside Cabins, 2, some cheap people so they want to save money so they can party and join in a lot of activities. Surely people budget for all the extras if they are that way inclined.
less money on sleeping, meals and do not save money by not going aboard. always take excursions if the destinations interest you, not price. why excursions are expensive, is distance from port to destination. i wish cruise lines advertised actual price not artificially low , then nickel and dime you all the way through the trip.
i would do inside cabin just for the pitch blackness & the fact that i dont have to worry about the stress of watchin myself not be able to fall asleep while overseein the sun rising. its a real thing that gives me stress and inside cabins will completely have me not know wat time of the day/night it is at all so that part would be fabulous.
I always book inside cabins. Why? #1 Because it is CHEAP. Your food, activities, shipboard facilities, excursions, and everything else are the same so why do I want to pay more for the cruise ticket? #2 The only thing I do in the cabin is SLEEP and SHOWER. I am not looking out the window or balcony when I sleep or shower. #3 I'll much rather spend the same money on an INSIDE CABIN on a luxury line like Oceania than on a Balcony Cabin on say Carnival or Royal Caribbean.
first cruise, I was a speaker with a "free cabin". It had to be the cheapest, but I loved it. We must have been next to the engines, as the entire room vibrated. It wasn't loud but it was just lovely as my cabin mate (another speaker) and I laughed as it sort of rocked us to sleep. It was a ship to Alaska, and it was COLD (last cruise of the season) so, there was a lovely area for LOOKING out windows, which is all people with balconies did. I was working, and I would use the inside cabin again for Alaska (at least that late in the year). We had fabulous service, and also even got our cabin steward promoted as we did more than fill out the survey, we went to the front desk and demanded to talk to someone about how great he was. He told us before we left, that he was being promoted to "better" cabins because of us. He really earned it. But for us, working and also the COLD, we kind of liked our vibrating cabin!
#10. Traveling families with older children. Mom and dad booked the junior suite, and we had the inside cabin directly across the hall. We gathered in mom and dad's cabin. We ate there. We watched tv stretched out on the floor and couch. We borrowed their bigger bathroom. We changed and slept in the smaller inside cabin. And because it was quiet and cozy, dad liked to nap there - he said it reminded him of his days in the navy.
Did an inner cabin on my first cruise. I was going for inexpensive and I got that. The next cruise was an outside window only room. I found it somewhat less claustrophobic but not worth the additional expense. On my last cruise I got a balcony upgrade and it elevated my whole experience beyond belief. A morning coffee watching the ocean was sublime. An evening drink with my wife at sunset was wonderful. I will never do inside cabin again.
I've had inside and outside cabins and I much prefer the inside cabin. Much cozier, much quieter, and much darker.
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same here..my first cruise was internal cab, second was balcony..this third cruise I'm doing internal again, a) to save money, b) because unless l end up being sick on board, l don't plan to spend my waking hours in the room..internal also pushes you to go and explore your ship more rather than staying in you room..the more l save on accommodation the more l get to spend on activities, like that massage that is way dearer on board than at a massage centre in a shopping centre..
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I love that the inside cabins are dark. I sleep really well in total darkness and I get this in the inside cabin. I've had the best sleeps of my life in inside cabins. LOL.
We personally love a balcony cabin as we love being able to see the ocean from our room & keep the curtains open all the time. When we wake up at night it's beautiful being able to look outside+ enjoy fresh air. We spend a fair amount of time out there from early morning to late at night. I hate the idea of being in a room with no fresh air, light or a view but fortunately everyone has their own personal taste. With 2 bad knees it's easier at times to relax on our balcony than go upstairs...
I’ve been on nine cruises and only the last 4 were not in an inside cabin. Now that I’ve had a taste of balcony, I can never go back to inside 😅😅
Great advice though, love your vids
they're amazing on sea days when you literally cant do anything lol
Balcony are Amazon!!
@@izzifamilyadventures5490 : Did you mean to say "amazing"?
You are so right about sleeping in an inside cabin. My husband loves them. It's pitch-dark, we don't use a clock so he doesn't have to worry about waking up to go to work. We were offered a balcony cabin and turned it down.
Thanks! There are a lot of fans like him!
Sandra Blanchette I get the best sleep!!! Doesn’t make sense for me to pay extra I’m just happy to be on the ship lol.
Sandra Blanchette tp
Must admit my wife and i both prefer inside cabins we like the cosiness and the sleep is great, we've had all cabin grades and enjoyed everyone but the inside still tops the others for us we've all got the biggest balcony anyway on top of the deck.
We just came home from a Baltic Sea cruise and my husband booked us an inside room and I was worried I would be claustrophobic, but I actually loved it. It was so dark, great for sleeping, so quiet and you feel no ship movement at all. I never knew if we were moving or not. Saved us money for other things. Turns out on cruising days the weather was horrible so balcony people were not using their balconies.
Thanks for adding your experience!
One of the best cabins I’ve ever had, outside of Disney balcony, was an inside on the Norwegian Sun for 14 night cruise. It was huge, king size bed...lots of closet space...I mean the best inside ever. It was a handicap room for hearing impaired and located right above the teen disco but the trip left from the US during Oct/Nov so no teens...kids in school...no music...very quiet cabin. I’d do again.
Sounds like a dream!
I love inside cabins. The light/dark issue is a big plus. As for traveling light & storage, keep in mind that not having a wall of glass doors affords you room to put items against that wall. Also, I've never had a problem with any cabin being able to swallow an enormous amount of luggage.
Thanks Gary, as always, very informative video.
My wife and I have only booked an inside cabin once, but it was probably the best sleep we ever got, my wife especially is easily woken by light, so the inside cabin was great. We normally prefer balcony cabins but sometimes they’re too expensive, and I remember booking a balcony cabin for a February Mediterranean cruise once and it was so cold, we only went out on the balcony 1 time. In retrospect, I wish we had booked an inside or ocean view cabin and used the money saved for other things.
My most recent large cruise I was in an inside cabin and it was some of the best sleep I've had in awhile thanks for the pitch black room and lack of sounds from outside.
I agree! My 1st cruise, I was in a balcony room. By the time it was over, I knew I had been had. I could have done the same stuff, with money to spare.
Debarked my 19th cruise and will never go cheap and get an inside or OV cabin. First cruise was a aft OV twin share. Second and beyond have been 14 balconies 2 cove balconies 2 suites and one OV (1991 only suites had balconies)
Thanks for this concise and accurate account of the benefits of the inside cabin. I' m just back from fourteen days in a single inside occupancy on Fred Olsen's largest ship, Balmoral. A true single inside cabin has just one single bed which means there is a reasonable amount of floor space and storage. My only regret was having to share with a large print of an orange mermaid, hung over the bed! This was doubly odd as all the other plentiful paintings and photographs around the ship were of very good quality.
Thanks ! And for watching. Interesting artwork choice...! I had great time on Balmoral. Hope you had a great time (mermaid withstanding....!)
Lmao that's crazy, I bet if you complained they would've changed the artwork or covered it up.
I will be taking my first cruise this year, and I really appreciate this channel!
We just got home from our very first cruise and had a inside cabin. We loved it. We were on the 12 deck in the middle. We had some bad seas and anytime we went up on the upper decks we didn't feel well but never had any trouble in our cabin.
I am a solo traveler and always get an inside cabin because I have to pay double the twin share price. The single person surplus is a real disadvantage.
Norwegian have solo cabins & area
l too think it sucks that as a solo traveller I'm penalised for travelling on my own and being made to pay for almost two people..as a solo traveller I'm happy to take an inside cabin, thus freeing up the external cabins for couples/family, but l should be only paying for ONE fare..I'm no more work for the stewards than a couple..less even..less towels being used, thus less laundry..one bed to be made, or more to the point, only one side of the bed needing to be fixed up..it is JUST NOT FAIR...!! the cruise companies are just greedy..
But we solo travelers are a growing market@@JulieWallis1963. Do WE not deserve to be catered to as well? Why should WE be penalized because we have no-one to travel with OR choose to travel on our own. Some cruise lines seem to see our worth and have made cabins to accommodate our choice of travel, why can't they all? I would be happy to share a cabin with a same sex traveler if it meant we could both save some money but Carnival don't seem to have that option.
Having two paying passengers in the cabin @@JulieWallis1963 does not guarantee that they'll both be spending their money on alcohol or gambling. Neither I or my friends are drinkers nor are we/l gamblers so it wouldn't make a difference.
Carol Taylor share the cabin with the same sex 2 twin beds please.
How many of these reasons can be condensed into “they cost less money”?
all of them.
me wanting to sleep really late into the wee hours at like 5 in the morning or wanting to party late at night is not a 'they cost less money' reason at all.
1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, and 8
It's really the only reason.
Most cruising advice for having a better experience is "spend more money", so that makes sense.
I’ve sailed in many different room configurations and what is most important is the service and enjoyment of the cruise which, I have had regardless of what type of cruise cabin I’ve had. Do what makes you happy and brings you joy and for me that is cruising, the cabin is not that big of a deal other than I don’t take adjoining rooms and try to keep away from noisy areas. Thanks Gary! 😊
I've found that most cruises have really great curtains to keep it dark in your outside cabin. Also I think that cabins on the outside tend to be quieter, further from the engines.
I love inside cabin,we always used it
Have a shot everytime he says "inside cabin"
Then try to walk to your inside cabin
Crazy prayingmantis underrated comment
I was in an inside cabin once for about 1 hour and hated it so much I went to the reception and paid for an upgrade to an outside room. Can't imagine any scenario in which an inside cabin would ever be a good thing.
I’m used to getting up when it gets light out, when I’ve used an inside cabin I end up sleeping late and miss half the morning, so I don’t do them any more, only window or balcony staterooms now.
I have sampled all 3, a cabin with a balcony, a cabin with a large window and an inside cabin. Value for money is an inside cabin as they can be quite roomy and you only really need it for sleeping in.
No, I spend a lot of non-sleep time in my cabin. It's quiet, private and a nice place to unwind after a long, tiring day in the sun.
I was on my first cruise and had an inside cabin. Traveled solo and it was great!!
Ten cruises, ten balconies. If I'm on a ship I want to see the water when I want to see it! There are times on longer cruises where I get tired of the crowds and kicking back on the balcony with a drink and a book is a nice way to spend the afternoon (sea days).
YES. Crowds bother me, so I love just being on my balcony.
Are you sleeping with open eyes ...????? 🤣🤣🤣
WE have 50 cruises and many with balconies and many inside and only one with window
When we go for 7 days ,nice to have inside ,we like to have nice sleep in 7 days but if we did 85 days or 60 days cruise ,I prefer bigger cabin with balcony or suite with batler ,😊🤗
Well ole Casey Jones, sounds like you're just a wee bit jealous. He can state his opinion just as well as you ole chap. I'm guessing you must have been thinking it was all about you then.
Never been on a cruise but I think I would be in the same boat. But would I pay the massive surcharge if I went solo? Doubt it.
All those tips are true, and that's why they are for me. The only thing I need to add is that inside cabins are bad if you have allergies. They tend to have more mildew because they don't have natural light and are farther down.
I always travel solo and book an inside cabin when available. I was upgraded to a balcony once and was surprised that it was just as small as an inside on the same ship. The balcony was OK at that price (free) but didn't thrill me. All else being equal I'm not at all tempted to pay more. Somehow I find ways to spend plenty of money on other stuff!
Great video! Forwarded this video link to my sister as she was asking if I advised cruising with an inside cabin. 👍🏼
Thanks! Great to hear and really appreciate you sharing !!!
Excellent worth accurate advice no status seeker high cost/benefits thanks
#10 They are highly desirable as the cheapest option so if you've built up loyalty with the line and you book early, you have a higher chance of being offered a room upgrade as your sail date approaches. :-)
Good point and good to know !
My Xmas cruise this year was offered an upgrade from Inside to Balcony for the 3 of us for just over $200, far cheaper than if we had booked a Balcony to begin with and exactly across the hall from the Inside room I had originally selected so we are happy with the location too.
Nice !!!
Great info! 👍🏼
Based on the number of passengers hanging out on their balcony at sail away, no, I side cabins are not as desirable-they are cheaper. There is a reason Carnival made most cabins on Deck 2 cove balconies. Cove balconies are the best
while all this is true..... I always get a balcony or suite cabin. I love the balcony, sitting out there most of the time at sea. oh, I travel light, shorts and t-shirts and 2 pair of shoes, walking and sandals.
Balcony cabins are great! I’m with you when choosing. I can never give them up 😀
Started cruising with a balcony on Cunard and don't think I could go to an inside or even an ocean view/window. Wow! Looks like you might choose ships with no or not-too-strick dress codes!
Capricious Capricorn Besides dinning where is casual dress or fancy dress required?
On Cunard there are quite a few formal nights, which many passengers take very seriously and dress in fancy cocktails dress and tuxes or suits. All other times "smart" dresses, slacks, and jackets (no tie required) are required. If you don't want to dress up, you're supposedly restricted to the buffet/Lido area, and maybe some other areas. Dress-up requirements start at 6:00 pm. I was seated in the theater next to a gentle wearing shorts and flip-flops during the dress code time though. No one seemed to care.
Other ships, such as Princess, have similar codes but usually without the jacket requirement on more casual nights. (I know this from my friend, who's a Princess-loyal cruise queen.)
I tried an inside cabin, but found it disorienting due to the lack any sense of time of day.
D.J. Pass we have been booking inside cabins for awhile now, we only sleep in it anyway. Plus I found if you turn on the tv to the ships forward camera it kinda gives you the day and night sensation 😎
There are apps for that and of course clocks.
D.J. Pass i would say, spend only ‘sleeping’ time in the cabin and all the rest of your time on deck :-)
I'm thinking for my next cruise that I'll bring a mechanical light timer to control a lamp and get a better sense of time.
We are on vacation...why do we need to know what time it is?
When a ship is sailing all you'll might see is ocean. At night you might not see anything. Why pay extra for a window for that? If you do want to see what's outside, go to a lounge and look from there. I'm no fan of cruising, but have been on a couple. One was an inside cabin. It was about the center of the ship. The cruise was relatively calm, and my cabin was very calm. Being near the middle, any rocking motion was minimal. And, you're right, cabins with no windows are pitch black. Maybe too dark. I left the light on in the bathroom with the door cracked open a tiny bit so if I get up at night I won't stumble around while not knowing where I'm going.
@@JulieWallis1963 I will admit to airing out the room because of sweaty feet inside sweaty shoes all day long (always rinse out the sweaty socks), or because of friends borrowing the toilet, but we don't fart.😃
@@daviddavid9837 bj
I travel have traveled mostly solo and have mainly gone for the inside cabin. I do this so I can spend more money on tours. I loved it being dark and private. Didn't feel caged in at all. My last cruise had free room service. That was great could eat and watch a movie in private. Have booked a balcony solo cruise at a good price. so it will be good to compare. Might change my view after having the balcony.
#10. You wont be awakened when they wash the lifeboats at 5 in the morning. Yes, this sometimes does happen. Early docking can be noisy too.
If you are worried about waking up in the pitch black take a night light. I usually take a basic windowed cabin, I can't see the attraction of a tiny, virtually useless, and anti social balcony cabin.
They all come down to these two things:
- save money
- no windows
I love your videos, they are very helpful. Thank you very much. 👍🍀🍾
Thanks. Great to hear. Please keep watching 😀😀
The balcony would be great *only if the weather during sea days (or any time I spend in my cabin) is good* ... if the outside environmental conditions are hot, humid, rainy, too cold, or too sunny, then a balcony has no use for me and would be just a waste of the extra money.
Inside cabins are not really great for seasickness. Part of the cause of seasickness is the confusion between the inner ear and they eyes. There is no observable horizon in an inside cabin, which can make seasickness even worse. The best thing to do for that would be to go outside on the veranda or up on an outside deck and look at the horizon. That will help ground your balance system, although some folks will be sick even doing that.
I actually took a job as a chef in my early 20’s on a small canal cruise and I became so ill every time we went through the locks. Before lunch service I had to get off at one of the locks and they said that some people just have a hard time being below deck and not orient themselves to the horizon when on the water. Basically they said everything you did and told me it wasn’t my fault but it was a normal thing. God I was so sick lol.
I've done them all. Honestly, I guess if you're out and about most of the time, the inside cabin is the best option. On my last cruise (which was a gift), I had an inside cabin, but it was very port-intensive and we were a family group, so it worked well enough. If I were just travelling with a friend or partner, I'd prefer a balcony or a suite. I've never understood the benefits of an oceanview stateroom. I did book one for my first cruise ever, and never will again. None of the benefits of a balcony, and costs more than an inside room. For places I've seen before, I kind of like to hide away on my little balcony, even while in port. All of the scenery, none of the crowds. It's an introvert thing. I never would have considered an inside cabin before, but as you say, if it's port-intensive, it would be a bonus. And yes, it's magnificently dark and quiet at night time!
I find if a cruise doesn’t have anything to see but vast ocean and a short vista as you approach port than the inside cabin is a great financial deal. On my recent Alaska inside passage cruise I did go for a balcony because their was plenty to see as the ship sailed up & down the passage
You can sometimes snag a bogo event like I did and get a deal on an outside view. I shop until the price is low enough. BUT Norweigan often offers deals for solo travellers.
Some cruise ships allow smoking on the balcony and even if they don’t a LOT of people sneak cigarettes on the balcony. The balcony allows the smoke to drift in. I Love balcony but this smoking issue makes me choose oceanview usually.
I am an unnaturally light sleeper so learned the hard way that the downside of a balcony room is that you hear the noise from pulling into port early in the morning. I've been much happier with an inside room. BUT I did suck it up and got a balcony for an Alaskan cruise and used earplugs.
I've done interior, ocean view, balcony, and even suite cabins, and cost is usually the only reason I have for choosing an interior cabin. There are many other good things to say about interior cabins; but money is the only factor that has me deliberately look for an interior cabin.
I did also find the darkness can be a double-edged sword. Like many, I use my cellphone as a pocket watch and alarm clock. As luck would have it, on one of my sailings in an interior cabin, it changed time zones on me while I was asleep and went four or five time zones to the east and was telling me it was time to wake up many hours before it should have been. My brain and body were sweating it was still the middle of the night and I'd only slept for maybe an hour.
Alas, my phone remained adamant that it was time to wake up. The only way I could get an answer was to get up, get dressed, and go out to a public area with windows that confirmed it was very much the middle of the night.
Great tips Gary ...thanks for posting. To me a cabin is good for only sleeping....showering and changing clothes....having private " adult fun" with your partner or stranger....great way to save some cash.
Thanks!!!
LOLL @ private "adult fun" with stranger. Does that happen a lot, WD Harris?
Outside, balcony every time. More expensive, yes.
I like a balcony. I like to sit on the balcony with my morning coffee or a glass of wine at night and watch and hear the ocean.
Also if you have hyperactive kids and you don't want to leave them alone while showering risking they go to the balcony by themselves
very sensible advice
I only heard 2 (maybe 3) reasons:
1. Cheaper
2. Darker
3. Smaller, which I guess could be good if you have a fear of big rooms.
Sudden fear of Big Rooms.
Norwegian cruise line has the Haven, not Royal Caribbean.
Cheaper and its dark when lights are off. Should be able to sleep
The only downside I can think of is if you're claustrophobic. Thanks for the tip
It's great unless you wind up on a ship with a lousy HVAC system and it's 78 in your cabin the entire time.
KayakTN Or you get cabin 6101 on the Norwegian Sun and have to deal with the smell of raw sewage for the duration
@@celiamartin2907 I hope, you received compensation, for your ordeal.
The best sleep ever! That complete darkness & quiet were great on a Dalmation coast cruise with Norwegian.
People drain my energy, so I try to spring for a balcony as the cabin is stuffy and or small. I will try an inside cabin just for the possibility of deep sleep!
I think you missed some additional reasons for an inside cabin, especially on newer ships, and especially on Royal Caribbean. With the advent of "Virtual Balconies" on the newest RCCL ships, there is very little disadvantage, as you can now see the ocean (or choose not to). Additionally, on many RCCL ships, and some other ships as well, they have inside cabins that have windows that overlook the Promenade, or for the Oasis class ships, even Inside Balcony Cabins, that overlook Central Park or Boardwalk areas, and have great views themselves.
Great points! Thanks
I cruise all the time. I love outside cabins. I always get great deals where outside cabins are cheaper than inside ones. Go Norwegian. They are the best. I’ve done other cruise lines but Norwegian is the best. I’ve cruised to Alaska, Mediterranean , Mexican, Caribbean, Bermuda. The more you cruise the better the perks.
Always great valuable cruise tips and information!
My rule is if the cruise has more port days than sea days look at inside and if the weather is going to be cool - mild then definitely inside.
If the cruise has 3/4 sea days then balcony or mini suite and booze package
For Alaska , balcony is a must.
No way. The only reason would be that they are cheaper. I love the balconies, the fresh air, the sound of the waves. If I wanted a dark room I would travel inside a container on a container ship !! And rooms with balconies can be darkened as much as you like. It's not like they have no roof !!
I’m with you as I am a balcony person
You know that makes sense to me. I’m considering my first cruise and was thinking balcony and then all these people were saying how great the inside was. I spent almost 30 years working in dark confined spaces as a boilermaker welder and I don’t know if I want my cruise to be like years of that. Dark, small, and no fresh air unless I leave it. I would also like a place to escape the crowds and enjoy my own darned company without kids and the such when I choose. I’m getting now. Even at the premium as a solo traveller I think the balcony would be worth the extra.Thank you for the container analogy.
Unless your cruise is particularly scenic, or unless you're thinking of spending all day in your cabin, an inside cabin is a great choice. Even with scenic cruises, you could easily just go elsewhere on the ship for great views.
Lived at sea many years,Noone was allowed on any deck,while ship underway.ship was seriously battened down,all hatches, portholes sealed.unreal to see massive sliding glass doors ,balconys.though it was no cruise.
Thank you for the video!
Having done a number of cruises all on Royal Caribbean, i think your advice on inside cabins is spot-on. we have used inside, sea-view and balcony cabins, and, unless there is a lot to see (such as Norwegian fjord cruises) the balcony cabins are a waste. You can see far more from a deck area than your balcony, if the weather is cold, you wont sit outside anyway, and if the weather is warm you will want to be outside on the deck somewhere, or around the pool areas.
Balcony cabins are over-rated in my opinion.
When travelling with my teenagers sons, we booked them an inside cabin, as they spent most of their time in the disco chatting up girls, and slept the best part of each day, while my wife an i enjoyed the ( limited) extra value of a balcony cabin, although if we spend 10% of our time on the balcony it was a lot.
I normally get an inside cabin. I don't care about sitting on the balcony in my room. I just go up to Lido. Inside is fantastic in Alaska when the sun is up longer. Inside cabins don't have sun shining in. I love it. I often travel solo so it is more economical.
Trying our first inside cabin on a short cruise next year, just to see how much difference it makes.
We had Balcony on our first cruise (only 4 days) and barely stepped foot on it, so our second was interior (7days) and it was great. Quiet, dark for sleeping and not much passing traffic.
I had a solo inside on Scarlet Lady and it was fabulous. I loved it. I called it my ‘mole hole’ I slept amazingly. Hope it went well.
Did the inside cabin on the Marco Polo. I liked it but the boss lady did not. That ended the inside route.
Nice review as always.
Ok! Decision made 😀😀
There are very few solo cabins available. A couple of years ago I tried to book one for a cruise -- I was very flexible on dates, duration, and ports but could not find anything. Norwegian apparently have a few but none was available when I tried. This is a but ridiculous actually. Not everyone travels as a couple. About 30% of North American adults are single.
Bring a little flashlight with you if you have an inside cabin
Oh hell no! Just got off a cruise ship last Saturday and the balcony cabin is the only way to go. Waking up and going outside and sitting out on the balcony before bed is perfect. I spent a lot of time in the cabin chilling out away from everyone else.
Try the star flyer and the Star clipper!
Excellent and very revealing advice but it has left me thinking just how much I do NOT want to cruise at all, ever!
Only ever cruised in a balcony cabin. The only real advantage is if you want to get some fresh air in the evening after dinner and a show with a bottle of wine or you are an early riser wanting to see the ship dock.
YOu mentioned Royal Caribbean having the HAVEN but that belongs to Norwegian Cruise Lines.
Another great video, Gary! Thank you!
Thanks!! Great to hear
We don't mind inside cabins at all we still sleep well and once we're up and about we don't really sit in it , we spend most time on deck
Was not expecting to see lerwick here live there
I prefer inside. Thou I have to roll up a towel & wedge it against the door, as light from the corridor enters, as I tend to get the bed facing the door, I find the light annoying.
I’m glad to hear I’m not the only one that blocks light from under the cabin door! I always do that too 😀
You did not mention the big disadvantage which is claustrophobia. I checked into a premium Queen room at Yotel in Gatwick Airport and only lasted 2 hours before I had to check out. I was literally physically sick from the claustrophobic atmosphere. So beware if you have even the slightest claustrophobia don’t check into inside cabins.
Gary, thank you for this great video espousing the benefits of travelling in an inside cabin. I particularly appreciate you bringing #6 to my attention about port intensive cruises. It makes absolute sense!
I prefer inside cabins just because of the cost. I have been in balcony cabins, but feel it's a waste of money because we don't spend time in the cabin. I also love bei g in lower decks
If and when I do a transatlantic cruise it will be because I HATE to fly...and for some serious SLEEP THERAPY which is years overdue! LOL! I can wander decks for all the moonlight I might want.
It’s definitely great for both of those
We did an inside cabin once and never again. There was no place to sit except on the bed or an ottoman. There was an extra bed hanging on the wall which took up a lot of room. Sure it was darker but you had no idea what was happening outside. Try sleeping inside your closet one night and see how much you enjoy it. And yes it's cheaper because closet size rooms are cheaper. But give me at least a window cabin. We prefer a balcony and it's heaven to sit outside and watch nothing but the ocean go by or see dolphins swimming alongside. Yea, he says you just sleep there but it's still a big dark ugly closet. And to all the cruise haters, when you are older like we are it's heaven to unpack ONCE and have your room follow you on your trip. Cruisers can be responsible tourists too and no one ever yelled or screamed at us to get out of town if you at least say hello and we try very hard to only shop at local stores. We never go to Emeralds are US or any of the ship sponsored stores in the port. For us the worst part of cruising is in certain countries that take the trying to sell you things to a high art form. Never leave you alone and shoving stuff at you. We went to New Zealand, a dream of mine, and those people were the nicest people to meet and talk with. No one beat you over the head to buy something and they seemed genuinely glad to have us visit their country. We had a wonderful time. One town in Mexico had jeeps full of armed men with machine guns going around the main plaza. We took one look and headed right back to the ship. They are more than welcome to close that port! In Cozumel we had a terrific guide, Luis, who was very proud of his country, showed us some wonderful beaches, a great tour of a chocolate factory, and was so enthusiastic and friendly we all loved him. We wished him Feliz Navidad and got a big hug in return.
Thanks for watching and leaving this comment and tips
I Wouldn't go in an inside cabin- would rather spend it on a good hotel. Would only go in a suite means I cant do as many cruises but that's a sacrifice worth paying for me. We will have managed 6 cruises in 6 years so we have done ok. One thing that DOES AMUSE ME is people who stay in an inside cabin say its only for sleeping in anyway- fair enough but for us sunbathing on our massive balcony which means we don't have to beat the rush for the sunbeds on deck
Currently saving for my first cruise. I know I’ll be going solo because no one I know wants to go on one. Definitely going for a balcony because I get migraines that are triggered from the stress of being in a crowd, so I can see myself needing somewhere to retreat on a daily basis to that isn’t like an isolation room! The only thing I’m undecided on is ocean cruise vs river cruise. Any chance of a video weighing up the pros and cons of each? Or have you already done one? (New sub, sorry.)
Then balcony very much for you. I do have video on ocean versus river ! Take a look at Ocean vs River Cruises: 10 differences everyone ought to know!
ruclips.net/video/sC7eengbDI8/видео.html
Thank you! :)
You are rarely stuck in any crowd on a cruise ship. So called crowds only accumulate for dinner in the restaurants or in the theatre in the evenings. Ocean cruises can be less expensive and more fun compared to a river cruise but it's down to personal preference.
If it is summer when you go, the balcony is so hot that daytime sitting is not comfortable. I only enjoyed mine very early or very late. Plus, you may get very rowdy neighbors on either side of you- or, if you're me, both sides!
That is a risk !!!
Good points!
Is this information for people that 1 have the memory of a goldfish so have to be constantly remind this information is about Inside Cabins, 2, some cheap people so they want to save money so they can party and join in a lot of activities. Surely people budget for all the extras if they are that way inclined.
less money on sleeping, meals and do not save money by not going aboard. always take excursions if the destinations interest you, not price. why excursions are expensive, is distance from port to destination. i wish cruise lines advertised actual price not artificially low , then nickel and dime you all the way through the trip.
I love that QM2 picture you have! Where did you get that?
I agree it is great! I bought it on board QM2
How much time are you really in your room anyway?
great video...thanks
Never cruised. But I would like a balcony
May I ask the name of the song at the outro?
i would do inside cabin just for the pitch blackness & the fact that i dont have to worry about the stress of watchin myself not be able to fall asleep while overseein the sun rising. its a real thing that gives me stress and inside cabins will completely have me not know wat time of the day/night it is at all so that part would be fabulous.
I always book inside cabins. Why?
#1 Because it is CHEAP. Your food, activities, shipboard facilities, excursions, and everything else are the same so why do I want to pay more for the cruise ticket?
#2 The only thing I do in the cabin is SLEEP and SHOWER. I am not looking out the window or balcony when I sleep or shower.
#3 I'll much rather spend the same money on an INSIDE CABIN on a luxury line like Oceania than on a Balcony Cabin on say Carnival or Royal Caribbean.
Thanks! Great points and thanks for taking time to add these