No, a room without windows will only make motion sickness worse because your body feels like it's moving but having static walls will conflict with that info. To avoid motion sickness you want to be able to see the horizon, thus a balcony or window room would be much much better.
@Nathan Zaremsky, I think it is more based on the person, I know someone that followed advise like yours, they were seasick for three out of seven days with a balcony room. My father, who was in the Navy told me in rough seas he would get seasick on deck but felt better in his bunk, so I am not saying you are wrong just that everyone is different
We stayed in an inside stateroom on our last cruise, and loved it. With the money saved, we booked onto a longer cruise. We didn't spend much time in our room anyway. But on the first couple of days, we found ourselves quite sleepy - something to do with relaxing after the stress of normal life, I suspect. Anyway, for the first couple of days we had afternoon naps, and we found that being in an inside room, turning the lights off at any time of day made the room very dark, like night. This was something we came to appreciate.
I've done both on 4 Royal Carribean cruises. After the 1st cruise with a nice deck in the middle of the ship (best room) we decided to stay in the inside rooms for the last 3 cruises. Reasons: Saved lost of money, so we could take more tours on land, room was just as nice as the deck room. On cruises, the only thing you do in the room is get dressed and sleep. We were out of our room 95% of the time and I'd rather save money and go outside where there are 100's of empty loungers on all levels. I loved going on the top decks where it's less busy and finding a nice lounge and watch the water from outside the ship. Walking around, watching people and enjoying the sunshine. I'll gladly stay on the inside cruises from now on, even though I can afford the decks, it's just better to save the mone to me. I love the outside of the ship where the action takes place, great music, pools, all sorts of fun going on, then I can come back and take a nap in my room with the lights off. We were barely in our rooms, on our 4 cruises. My favorite cruise (Royal Carribean only) is southern carribean, I loved St. Lucia. Get up about 6:30Am when the suns coming up, go to the top deck, find a great lounger, everyone else is still asleep, so it's quiet, the wind is blowing and you can see the island in the distance, while slowly enjoying the slow decent into the island. It's an amazing view of the island from a distance, then getting closer and closer, WOW, AMAZING, so beautiful, I can't even tell you how gorgeous St. Lucis is. I want to go again this summer. You won't regret getting up early when all is quiet and watching the decent into the island...What an amazing view, best thing I've seen in my life.
We did it once on our first cruise. Never again. We didn't know if it was light or dark. Now we always get a balcony. Love sitting on it away from the noise on the rest of the ship.
Nope, I think I understood what the word 'hazing' meant. Unless there's an Urban Dictionary definition to it... Or were you talking about/to OP? Also, "you're"... Contraction of "you" & "are; a state of being. Unless you really DID mean "your", in which case, 'my'... what? My What!? MY WHAT!?!?! ...Oh wait, you said it yourself: "[my] ...fucking idiot" ...is... _you._ 💛
On the off chance something bad happens and you have to "quarantine" in your room....you're gonna want that balcony. Interior rooms are cheaper for a reason.
Interior rooms are also cheaper for the supply; there are more rooms inside the ship than there are with a view of the ocean. Ocean view also get divided between lower oceanview, balcony, and suite.
Just in general always get a balcony room ive been on a cruise the summer before covid was declared a pandemic and trust me you generally need the balcony for fresh air because if your travelling with people and are getting ready for a dinner just having the balcony for fresh air si so useful because it can get really stuffy in there
Balcony has some intense benefits. Want great pictures of sunset/sunrise, great place to kick your feet up and read a book, and the best is watching the stragglers at port making a valiant effort to get back to ship on time ( I'll never understand how that's possible. It's drilled in ur head people)
IgnacioAgramonte No I don't think that's the reason (although kinda scary thought). Maybe I'm a bit claustrophobic. The mere thought of being in a enclosed room without the option of letting fresh air inside (aircondution or not) creeps me out.
I been on 4 cruises , 3 of them balconies and 1 was a inside stateroom. The best sleep ever was in the inside stateroom , I will never book a balcony again. I'm rarely in the room anyways , I use the extra money for excursions .
This is exactly the same thing that my wife and I did. Our friends that we cruise with always stayed in a inside room and finally talked us into doing that. I don’t regret it at all and will do it again on our next cruise.
I go inside now that I've dropped in a lower income bracket and I used to be in suites. I thought I'd hate it. The cruise was just as good either way and yes, I sleep so much better in an inside room. The only time Id look for balconies now is if I did an Alaska or European.
We both hit the 50-year mark. Last week was our 2nd cruise. We enjoyed the inside room deck #6 (cheaper) and the sleep was awesome. We kept a night lamp on with a towel on top because is pitch dark. DON'T FORGET TO SET YOUR ALARM. We decided not to spend money on excursions instead save it to next cruise. In a 5 days cruise, we only spent $50+ on the internet. We travel offseason. $1,200 for 2 persons, 5 days to the Bahamas (including tips and "insurance") $100 for a 5 days parking $30 gas (211 miles away/3 hrs drive one way) Charleston, SC I know, was the Carnival Ecstasy. We didn't care, we just wanted to be away and do nothing.
I hope you book your excursions online and not through the ship. Another HUGE savings.. usually 50%. There are a few businesses that you can only book through the ship, but we've always found what we wanted to do online. The ship will try to scare you about "Independent tours may not get you back to the boat in time" but especially if there's more than one ship in port, there is literally nothing you can do that won't have other passengers with you as well. Most of the time, there's people from your ship with you, and you paid half what they did. Their business depends on getting you back to the ship in/on time. We've been cruising for many years now, over 20 cruises, and after the first year, we have never paid the cruise ship prices for excursions, and never come close to missing the boat because of it. I was the last person getting back to the boat one time in Grand Bahama, but I had rented a scooter and rode around the island all day and got lost. Nobody's fault but mine! lol
@@trbig67 Listen, I'm going to trust you and cancel my excursion and book online. I want to see Damajagua falls in the DR but carnival is charging $235. The site looks reputable and reviews are good. So,I'll go with God.
After having a balcony on my first 3 cruises, I settled for an oceanview porthole on my most recent cruise. Didn’t miss the balcony at all and the window was more than enough to make me not go crazy😂😊
Honestly though, the only time a balcony has been worth it to me was for the cruise to Alaska. You didn’t want to miss the amazing views at anytime throughout the day.
I agree, a.porthole is a good compromise, especially since the newer ships don't allow you to keep the balcony door propped open. That virtual balcony looks interesting!
Finally ready for our first cruise....my thought is, with being maybe the ONLY cruise we ever do, I'll spring for a room w/a balcony. If we happen to do more in the future, I'll try interior.
I basically agree with this because Royal Caribbean indoor staterooms are really roomy. The only thing I didn’t like about it was the darkness. Getting up early on a cruise ship is one of the best things to do, especially watching the ship coming in to the next destination.
And spend about twice the price or more than an interior/Oceanview room. I'd enjoy it just the same on the lido deck in the morning and have money left over for another cruise down the road.
@@Crowncity there are usually areas of the ship where there is no one ever. Typically where they have muster stations, they have lounge chairs and there are like 5 other people on either side of the ship
Depends. I recommend first timers get a balcony. And if you're rich get a balcony. Otherwise insides are just fine. I've been in the biggest suite on a Disney ship and then my last 2 cruises were inside rooms. I was perfectly content on all of the cruises. One nice thing about the insides is that darkness. You sleep so good.
I've been on 2 cruises this year, each had balconies, and I'm far from rich. Just budget and plan and you will be surprised what you can do. You don't have to be rich to rent a balcony stateroom. Just don't go in the peak season. Wife and I, 7 day, balcony, beverage packages, internet package, excursions, 2 special dinners and our pictures cost us $4,500. Plan your trip, that's all.
The absolute best thing I love about cruising is watching from the balcony ,the ocean, the sea birds, the stars in the night sky far out at sea, the views coming in and out of port, the shipping traffic. I look at the view when I can’t sleep at 2am, while relaxing at anytime during the day.
I used to work for Carnival Cruise lines and have booked thousands of cabins. Balcony’s or suites are usually booked by those on their first cruise, those celebrating a special occasion, or those who are wealthy. The majority of my clients who had sailed before would always go for an interior cabin. This video is spot on. I got paid to fill cabins. I was not paid more if my clients paid more. For that reason I always tried to give my clients the best bang for their buck and would mention all the points in this video. I cannot count the number of times I was thanked for recommending an interior room. Great video. Keep up the good work!
i’m 14 and i’ve been on 13 cruises. most of the time we’ve stayed in inside staterooms. only a few times we’ve had balcony or windows. either is great. i’m not sure what to say about sea sickness bc i’ve never had it but i think any stateroom is good tbh. If you know how to cruise, you’ll barely be in your room except to sleep basically. if you’re not sure, a stateroom with a window is a happy medium. Any way I cruise, I’m happy. I’m just grateful that i get to go
Stephanie T Yes! Once you have a balcony , you’ll never want to cruise without one! My wife and I like to have coffee delivered each morning and drink it out on the balcony.
But why not just watch the sunrise and sunset from another part of the ship? You can sit on the deck all day/night, and just use your room for sleeping and showering.
@@JVIPER88 You can do that too, but sometimes you want it to be just you and your partner and have some alone time. Unless you are single and you want to be around people all the time, or maybe you and your partner aren't into being romantic.
@@sandraalvarez592 I've never been on a cruise. So all I can do is speculate, but it seems to me that these boats are huge and there are a ton of activities. So I assume there must be some parts of the ship that are relatively empty and quiet.
Omg! I love royal Caribbean. I've been on four cruises and royal Caribbean was one of them. I went on its biggest ship plus the biggest ship in the world, royal Caribbean symphony of the seas! I really enjoy. Any room is a pleasure though I will say that much.
Every time I booked a balcony cabin the noise from the neighboring balconies was unbearable. Doors slamming,balcony sliding doors closed violently,loud chatting etc etc. From loud music to drunken singing and couples fighting or rowdy children at all hours of the day and night. That happened in all the cruise ship everywhere so it is NOT the price but the comfort.Lower decks seem quieter and more appropriate particularly for first time travelers because seasickness is less prevalent. Many cruises start in a cold climate so the balcony is out of the question for a few days until reaching warmer areas. My last cruise was number 294 cruise and my first one started in 1942 so believe me it is not lower price but practicality and comfort .
My last two cruises I have booked two adjoining inside cabins for my family of 4 instead of one balcony room. The price ends up being about the same but having the extra space and 2 bathrooms is way more valuable to me than the balcony.
I have a family of four, and we stayed in an inside stateroom last month on Carnival, and I couldn’t agree with you more about everything that you said. We had zero complaints. Two weeks after our cruise, we booked a cruise with an inside room on Royal Caribbean for next June. Can’t wait! I didn’t know about those virtual balconies, but that is an awesome idea.
I always do inside because of the price. I don't spend much time in my room anyway. I was upgraded once to an outside & could n't sleep because of the rocking of the ship.
You couldn't sleep in an outside room because of the rocking? That makes no sense, an outside cabin and inside could be right across from eachother and have the exact same amount of rocking
On my first cruise I had a lower deck inside cabin; I slept like a baby. However I did not like not being able to see the sky. On my second cruise I had an obstructed ocean view; it was alright because I could see the sky and a small amount of water and could see the land once in port without having to go on deck. Next cruise will be ocean view; MOVING ON UP !!! 😅
This makes .....SO MUCH DAMN SENSE !!!!!! It's like when you travel and gotta have the best hotel suite. Why !!!!!! I'm never in the room anyway. Now, yes, money aside because I can afford whatever ( not bragging ) but THIS made up my mind for ever cruise I plan on booking in the future. Thank you !!!!!!
This happens occasionally. I have seen many times where a balcony was cheaper than an ocean view. It is all about what is available. If they only have a few ocean views, and a TON of balconies left, this is what happens. We booked a short little booze cruise with friends. We do it annually on Black Friday. We booked it a long time back and the inside rooms were @ 420 bucks and the balconies were stupid high. (For just a 3 day cruise over to the Bahamas) I kept watching the price and it got to where balconies were $419, so I called my cruise rep, and for $60 I got upped to a balcony. Just keep an eye on things.
My first cruise ever was on a Royal Caribbean mega ship, inside cabin. At first I gasped, but once I saw its roomy closets, good location on the ship & felt the great air conditioning, AND realized how much more money i had in my pocket to spend outside the cabin, that dang room wasn't so bad. My 21 yr old son, my travel partner on that cruise, pouted. Lolololol. A few years later his VERY wealthy fiancee's father took him along on a family cruise, and the younger people got inside cabins. Any fool can simply throw away their money. Wise people spend it carefully!
On the over twenty cruises I've taken I've never been seasick. Maybe this has to do with my time in the U.S. Navy but the stabilizers on these big ships seem to work just fine. I absolutely love the gentle rocking you get and I sleep great. Inside cabins are fine for shorter cruises, especially to destinations that I've been to before. Unless I have a balcony cabin, I tend not to spend a great deal of time in my cabin anyway.
Some fair points made about cost and movement of the ship being noticed less in the middle of the lower decks. I've got a few things I disagree with. My wife and I are relatively inexperienced cruisers. We've only been on 2, but have learned a lot. My wife gets motion sickness at times. Whereas the middle of the lower decks may experience less motion... if there IS a good amount of motion throughout the ship (windy, wavy night), my wife needs fresh air to help with that sickness. I know a few people that get motion sick that fresh air helps. Darkness in the room: Both of our cruises, we booked a balcony room and both times, the room had blackout curtains in it. They did not block 100% of the light, but I would venture to say that they did block a good 85-90% of it. We would wake up at 0900 or 1000 and our room would still be quite dark. We also tried to maximize our experience in and out of the room. We didn't spend a ton of time in the room, but the time we did was often spent on our balcony. For us, it is totally worth it. I guess it all comes down to your preferences. Just wanted to offer another viewpoint.
I've been on 6 cruises, almost all inside stateroom. Majesty I had "ocean view" with an obstructed window, promenade view on Mariner, and a Central Park View balcony on Harmony. While I am tempted to one day get an ocean view balcony or even a suite, everyone on the ship ends up going to the same places and having almost all of the same activities available. I cruise for the different destinations and not really the ships themselves.
I do my makeup and drink coffee on my balcony every morning while my husband and son sleep. It’s bliss. We also come back frequently to plan activities and drink our stateroom wine there as well. It’s a great place to watch the ship dock and pull away too vs being elbow to elbow on the outside decks. If you want an indoor stateroom though, bring a nightlight.
I applaud all the folks staying in an inside cabin and having a great time vs. not going at all if not affording a better room. For me, I need to know the time of day and an inside cabin would never work.
If it's strictly money, then yes interior is the cheapest. But-I like having a balcony stateroom near the front of the ship because at night, in warmer weather, can sleep with the sliding door open and hear the bow wake-much like the sound of the waves on the beach. Waking up in the middle of the night and looking out on the ocean, even stepping outside is priceless. Having morning coffee on the balcony-well you just haven't lived till you do this-especially on a Alaska cruise where it is light many times 18 hours a day. Inside, no thanks!
Yes. A balcony near the front is best, ESPECIALLY if you are a non-smoker. So many times, we've had balcony rooms and couldn't use it because of smokers somewhere forward of us. And after the first stop, the morons that buy the cigars that smell like dog turds... ugh. Get one near the front and it increases your chance of being able to get fresh air. Never done an Alaskan cruise. Everybody I know loves them, but every time we get ready to go, warmth, blue water, shorts, sandals, and beach win out every time!
I've crossed the north Atlantic on a Navy ship while skirting a Hurricane. I do not get motion (sea) sickness. However, the center or even the lower middle ship is so much more comfortable, and you will sleep like a baby. That will always be my choice.
On Alaskan cruises, I prefer the inside cabin due to the long sunlight hours in the day. As the video says, great for sleeping! I've also enjoyed balcony cabins but it's more pricey especially as I travel alone.
I have cruised only on princess. On my first cruise the cost to upgrade from an inside to a mini suite was only a couple hundred per passenger. After enjoying that cabin and seeing how small the inside rooms are ( particularly the closet, shower, and storage areas), the extra cost is totally worth it.
Awesome video. I actually went on my first cruise with Royal Caribbean on a ship called Sovereign of the seas. I had an inside state room and loved it. The price was great!!!
trush0t1 I just went on a RC bunch of desperate ugly drunk woman and old people. If you’re looking for an attractive lady with a good personality cruise ships aren’t the place to go.
For us, it typically depends what cruise we are headed on. For a Europe cruise, inside it is. But for something more scenic like Norwegian fjords, balcony is the way to go.
Honestly, waking up to the sunlight and the ocean and the islands is very comforting to me, or just looking out the window during any time of day. I feel kinda trapped in an inside room
I booked an inside stateroom for Symphony next August because of the cost of going on a new ship and using the extra money for other items. I do like balcony cabins when cruising but chose interior because of the high cost of Symphony.
i went on the allure of the seas, no tea no shade but the outside rooms were so pretty to see the ocean and fall asleep to slight rocking and ocean sounds and not all of the sounds of the people talking, eating, running, and the huge water shows.
I had an inside stateroom low down on the ship on my first cruise and I felt so sick. This last time, I got a balcony on the 10th floor and never felt the least bit sick. I guess it depends on the person but I definitely prefer a window at least and to be higher up.
Stayed in an interior once. The tv showed a live feed of the water but the camera always had water on it, so it was blurry. I prefer a window. I think port hole interior is the lowest I’ lo go from her on. Panoramic ocean view is my favorite. Gorgeous views and I don’t have to be paranoid about our little climber.
I have a state room with a virtual balcony and no it was actually ridiculous it wasn’t like you were looking out the window you knew was dying to use that I didn’t go from floor to ceiling it was really stupid it was actually annoying
I agree with everything Matt said about the savings of an inside "CABIN". But, after you get spoiled by a balcony cabin, you don't want to go back. Nothing better than having your own space, getting up in the morning and sitting on the balcony with an international breakfast and coffee. I also enjoy when we are leaving or entering ports with a balcony. Waking up in the morning and having the next port approach you while you rub the sleep out of your eyes is awesome.
My father in law took us on two cruises. Both times he booked the cheapest inside rooms one year before the cruise. By the time we boarded we where upgraded 4 floors, and placed into an outside cabin. Our original room literally was an odd shape because the anchor went through the wall. Glad we dodged that one!
I can’t sleep without a light on and my mom is a little claustrophobic, so the balcony acted as my nightlight and my mom did not feel confined. 100% recommend
Got to have a balcony. There's nothing like getting up in the morning sitting on your balcony drinking your coffee and smoking some sticky Sour Diesel through your sneak a toke.
I’ve been on 5 cruises, always stayed in a inside state room. They have been all great,don’t spend any time in the room anyways. There a great way to save a little money. Spend it doing other things on the ship. Who needs to sleep on a cruise anyways.
As long as that virtual view has sound, im good! Otherwize i would love to leave my balcony door open to hear the sounds of the water clashing on the ship at night!
Hmmmmm . . . I used to think the "I'm rarely in my room" thing but I got a balcony room on my last cruise. I'd sit on the balcony in the wee hours of the night and read while enjoying the sea air. I wake up early, so I'd enjoy my coffee on the balcony while waiting for my companion to get dressed.
Just came back from my first time cruising RC Oasis of the Seas out of Port Canaveral and I enjoyed our state room. Stayed on Deck 8 off Central Park. Clean and comfortable. We think to use our room to sleep/shower/chill. Used that extra money for excursions instead 🙌🏽🙌🏽👍🏽 I definitely surveyed my stay
I just booked an 8 night cruise to the Bahamas for $795. While a balcony is an awesome bonus, I can drag myself onto one of the decks to get some nice views :)
Watching this while having 0 money for any kind of cruise room 😅
Same here 🙄
Same here.
@Jack K Me to. I was curious about the size of the rooms.
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣me too.
You can work here and get money and stay
No, a room without windows will only make motion sickness worse because your body feels like it's moving but having static walls will conflict with that info. To avoid motion sickness you want to be able to see the horizon, thus a balcony or window room would be much much better.
@Nathan Zaremsky, I think it is more based on the person, I know someone that followed advise like yours, they were seasick for three out of seven days with a balcony room. My father, who was in the Navy told me in rough seas he would get seasick on deck but felt better in his bunk, so I am not saying you are wrong just that everyone is different
Nathan Zaremskiy I agree. I get very motion sickness and looking outside helps because I know I’m moving
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From oersonal exoerience this is correct
Nathan Zaremskiy I’ve been on 24 cruises and have had balconies and inside cabins and never been seasick. It just varies from body to body.
The ONLY advantage to an inside room is the price...period.
Agreed.
That’s a pretty significant advantage. Would you rather go on two cruises in a year or one?
@@MichaelRei99 I still go on two. Only had an inside cabin one time. For me, it's worth the extra for an ocean view.
Bill Y gotcha
@@MichaelRei99 Well, some people can afford to go on more than one cruise a year.
We stayed in an inside stateroom on our last cruise, and loved it. With the money saved, we booked onto a longer cruise. We didn't spend much time in our room anyway. But on the first couple of days, we found ourselves quite sleepy - something to do with relaxing after the stress of normal life, I suspect. Anyway, for the first couple of days we had afternoon naps, and we found that being in an inside room, turning the lights off at any time of day made the room very dark, like night. This was something we came to appreciate.
LOVED how dark the room hit. Lol, had the best nap EVER in broad daylight...we had no clue what time it and it was glorious.
"What was the best part of your cruise?"
"It was pitch black in my inside stateroom."
I always leave my balcony door open at night, prop it open with a chair. The sound of the waves and the ocean will put you right to sleep
I've done both on 4 Royal Carribean cruises. After the 1st cruise with a nice deck in the middle of the ship (best room) we decided to stay in the inside rooms for the last 3 cruises. Reasons: Saved lost of money, so we could take more tours on land, room was just as nice as the deck room. On cruises, the only thing you do in the room is get dressed and sleep. We were out of our room 95% of the time and I'd rather save money and go outside where there are 100's of empty loungers on all levels. I loved going on the top decks where it's less busy and finding a nice lounge and watch the water from outside the ship. Walking around, watching people and enjoying the sunshine. I'll gladly stay on the inside cruises from now on, even though I can afford the decks, it's just better to save the mone to me. I love the outside of the ship where the action takes place, great music, pools, all sorts of fun going on, then I can come back and take a nap in my room with the lights off. We were barely in our rooms, on our 4 cruises. My favorite cruise (Royal Carribean only) is southern carribean, I loved St. Lucia. Get up about 6:30Am when the suns coming up, go to the top deck, find a great lounger, everyone else is still asleep, so it's quiet, the wind is blowing and you can see the island in the distance, while slowly enjoying the slow decent into the island. It's an amazing view of the island from a distance, then getting closer and closer, WOW, AMAZING, so beautiful, I can't even tell you how gorgeous St. Lucis is. I want to go again this summer. You won't regret getting up early when all is quiet and watching the decent into the island...What an amazing view, best thing I've seen in my life.
its the price of having a safe place to vape quazi legal substances.
We did it once on our first cruise. Never again. We didn't know if it was light or dark. Now we always get a balcony. Love sitting on it away from the noise on the rest of the ship.
Y'all hazing trouble filling those inside state rooms....?
"hazing"? Like a series of punishments in order to join a group or community? For example a fraternity/sorority?
Dude your a fucking idiot
Nope, I think I understood what the word 'hazing' meant. Unless there's an Urban Dictionary definition to it...
Or were you talking about/to OP?
Also, "you're"... Contraction of "you" & "are; a state of being. Unless you really DID mean "your", in which case, 'my'... what? My What!? MY WHAT!?!?! ...Oh wait, you said it yourself: "[my] ...fucking idiot" ...is... _you._ 💛
Tyler Carrell it’s you’re. Just for next time.
He probably meant having. 😁
On the off chance something bad happens and you have to "quarantine" in your room....you're gonna want that balcony. Interior rooms are cheaper for a reason.
Interior rooms are also cheaper for the supply; there are more rooms inside the ship than there are with a view of the ocean. Ocean view also get divided between lower oceanview, balcony, and suite.
Just in general always get a balcony room ive been on a cruise the summer before covid was declared a pandemic and trust me you generally need the balcony for fresh air because if your travelling with people and are getting ready for a dinner just having the balcony for fresh air si so useful because it can get really stuffy in there
When you get quarantined on a ship.Don't they take you to a special quarantine area near the bottom of the ship?
Balcony has some intense benefits. Want great pictures of sunset/sunrise, great place to kick your feet up and read a book, and the best is watching the stragglers at port making a valiant effort to get back to ship on time ( I'll never understand how that's possible. It's drilled in ur head people)
Late night with your honey on the balcony is priceless.
I would panic if I had to sleep in a room without a window
IgnacioAgramonte No I don't think that's the reason (although kinda scary thought). Maybe I'm a bit claustrophobic. The mere thought of being in a enclosed room without the option of letting fresh air inside (aircondution or not) creeps me out.
@@sadadokis2709 I THOUGHT ABOUT THAT TOO.
That is just plain silly!
I thought that too but its acc not as bad as it seems
I would sleep all night and morning!
Take a shot every time he says inside stateroom 😂😂
And how fast he says it 😂
You want to kill everyone?!
3 seconds in I'm texting my ex 😂
He said it as i was reading this lol
I prefer having a functioning kidney
Slow down, buddy. Breathe. NOW try words.
Intrstutrms
He spoke so fast he slurred "inside state room" into "inside sit room."
Aaron Rollins omg...I was wondering if I was the only one who noticed that!! He gives me a damn headache!!
Try listening to Wee Scottish lass on youtube she speaks faster than a rocket flies, and with a bonus Scottish accent .
I was thinking, "Dude, DECAF."
I've stayed in both an interior stateroom and a room with a balcony. I prefer balcony because you can "be outside" without leaving you room. 😀
I been on 4 cruises , 3 of them balconies and 1 was a inside stateroom. The best sleep ever was in the inside stateroom , I will never book a balcony again. I'm rarely in the room anyways , I use the extra money for excursions .
This is exactly the same thing that my wife and I did. Our friends that we cruise with always stayed in a inside room and finally talked us into doing that. I don’t regret it at all and will do it again on our next cruise.
I go inside now that I've dropped in a lower income bracket and I used to be in suites. I thought I'd hate it. The cruise was just as good either way and yes, I sleep so much better in an inside room. The only time Id look for balconies now is if I did an Alaska or European.
We both hit the 50-year mark. Last week was our 2nd cruise. We enjoyed the inside room deck #6 (cheaper) and the sleep was awesome. We kept a night lamp on with a towel on top because is pitch dark. DON'T FORGET TO SET YOUR ALARM.
We decided not to spend money on excursions instead save it to next cruise. In a 5 days cruise, we only spent $50+ on the internet. We travel offseason.
$1,200 for 2 persons, 5 days to the Bahamas (including tips and "insurance")
$100 for a 5 days parking
$30 gas (211 miles away/3 hrs drive one way) Charleston, SC
I know, was the Carnival Ecstasy. We didn't care, we just wanted to be away and do nothing.
I hope you book your excursions online and not through the ship. Another HUGE savings.. usually 50%. There are a few businesses that you can only book through the ship, but we've always found what we wanted to do online. The ship will try to scare you about "Independent tours may not get you back to the boat in time" but especially if there's more than one ship in port, there is literally nothing you can do that won't have other passengers with you as well. Most of the time, there's people from your ship with you, and you paid half what they did. Their business depends on getting you back to the ship in/on time. We've been cruising for many years now, over 20 cruises, and after the first year, we have never paid the cruise ship prices for excursions, and never come close to missing the boat because of it. I was the last person getting back to the boat one time in Grand Bahama, but I had rented a scooter and rode around the island all day and got lost. Nobody's fault but mine! lol
@@trbig67 Listen, I'm going to trust you and cancel my excursion and book online. I want to see Damajagua falls in the DR but carnival is charging $235. The site looks reputable and reviews are good. So,I'll go with God.
After having a balcony on my first 3 cruises, I settled for an oceanview porthole on my most recent cruise. Didn’t miss the balcony at all and the window was more than enough to make me not go crazy😂😊
Honestly though, the only time a balcony has been worth it to me was for the cruise to Alaska. You didn’t want to miss the amazing views at anytime throughout the day.
I agree, a.porthole is a good compromise, especially since the newer ships don't allow you to keep the balcony door propped open. That virtual balcony looks interesting!
I can just see the warning from the cruise ship lawyers: " This is a virtual balcony. Do NOT attempt to go outside. injury may result".
Here in New Hampsha, we call em 'lieyaws"
virtual balcony is beautiful, I loved it and I loved the price
Funny!
Finally ready for our first cruise....my thought is, with being maybe the ONLY cruise we ever do, I'll spring for a room w/a balcony. If we happen to do more in the future, I'll try interior.
I've cruised a lot and have stayed in an inside room twice. Never again! I think you made the right choice.
I basically agree with this because Royal Caribbean indoor staterooms are really roomy. The only thing I didn’t like about it was the darkness. Getting up early on a cruise ship is one of the best things to do, especially watching the ship coming in to the next destination.
That virtual balcony is a brilliant idea. Let's you know when it's morning .
Nothing’s better than sitting on your private balcony to get away from it all.
B K exactly. What are folks talking about lol
And spend about twice the price or more than an interior/Oceanview room. I'd enjoy it just the same on the lido deck in the morning and have money left over for another cruise down the road.
@@Crowncity there are usually areas of the ship where there is no one ever. Typically where they have muster stations, they have lounge chairs and there are like 5 other people on either side of the ship
Depends. I recommend first timers get a balcony. And if you're rich get a balcony. Otherwise insides are just fine. I've been in the biggest suite on a Disney ship and then my last 2 cruises were inside rooms. I was perfectly content on all of the cruises. One nice thing about the insides is that darkness. You sleep so good.
I've been on 2 cruises this year, each had balconies, and I'm far from rich. Just budget and plan and you will be surprised what you can do. You don't have to be rich to rent a balcony stateroom. Just don't go in the peak season. Wife and I, 7 day, balcony, beverage packages, internet package, excursions, 2 special dinners and our pictures cost us $4,500. Plan your trip, that's all.
The absolute best thing I love about cruising is watching from the balcony ,the ocean, the sea birds, the stars in the night sky far out at sea, the views coming in and out of port, the shipping traffic. I look at the view when I can’t sleep at 2am, while relaxing at anytime during the day.
I used to work for Carnival Cruise lines and have booked thousands of cabins. Balcony’s or suites are usually booked by those on their first cruise, those celebrating a special occasion, or those who are wealthy. The majority of my clients who had sailed before would always go for an interior cabin. This video is spot on. I got paid to fill cabins. I was not paid more if my clients paid more. For that reason I always tried to give my clients the best bang for their buck and would mention all the points in this video. I cannot count the number of times I was thanked for recommending an interior room. Great video. Keep up the good work!
Being able to step outside and see the ocean from the comfort of your room is everything
So it's obvious this dude drank 4 gallons of coffee before making this video.
Nah, it started with a c but he didn't drink it
Adderal
I mean really, either coffee or a blunt,, he sounds like he's slurring his words, all of them.
@@tiernyt2051the. 4.654. 25th
i’m 14 and i’ve been on 13 cruises. most of the time we’ve stayed in inside staterooms. only a few times we’ve had balcony or windows. either is great. i’m not sure what to say about sea sickness bc i’ve never had it but i think any stateroom is good tbh. If you know how to cruise, you’ll barely be in your room except to sleep basically. if you’re not sure, a stateroom with a window is a happy medium. Any way I cruise, I’m happy. I’m just grateful that i get to go
Dang that means you’ve been going on multiple cruises a year?
@@Lighthouse6104 it means he was born on a cruise
Liar
No thanks, I love being able to sit out on my balcony watching the sunrise and sunset.
Stephanie T Yes! Once you have a balcony , you’ll never want to cruise without one! My wife and I like to have coffee delivered each morning and drink it out on the balcony.
But why not just watch the sunrise and sunset from another part of the ship? You can sit on the deck all day/night, and just use your room for sleeping and showering.
I've had balconies but they are a waist for me. I don't like to be a hermit on a cruise. I enjoy being out of the room besides showering and sleeping
@@JVIPER88 You can do that too, but sometimes you want it to be just you and your partner and have some alone time. Unless you are single and you want to be around people all the time, or maybe you and your partner aren't into being romantic.
@@sandraalvarez592 I've never been on a cruise. So all I can do is speculate, but it seems to me that these boats are huge and there are a ton of activities. So I assume there must be some parts of the ship that are relatively empty and quiet.
Except for one trip where I was upgraded I've always had an inside room. It's very quiet and loved the saving.
Omg! I love royal Caribbean. I've been on four cruises and royal Caribbean was one of them. I went on its biggest ship plus the biggest ship in the world, royal Caribbean symphony of the seas! I really enjoy. Any room is a pleasure though I will say that much.
Was it a balcony or inside... and what would you suggest I want to go on a royal Caribbean cruise one day...
Every time I booked a balcony cabin the noise from the neighboring balconies
was unbearable.
Doors slamming,balcony sliding doors closed violently,loud chatting etc etc.
From loud music to drunken singing and couples fighting or rowdy children
at all hours of the day and night.
That happened in all the cruise ship everywhere so it is NOT the price
but the comfort.Lower decks seem quieter and more appropriate particularly
for first time travelers because seasickness is less prevalent.
Many cruises start in a cold climate so the balcony is out of the question
for a few days until reaching warmer areas.
My last cruise was number 294 cruise and my first one started in 1942 so
believe me it is not lower price but practicality and comfort .
I have to agree! Our last cruise was an interior room and we loved it actually
My last two cruises I have booked two adjoining inside cabins for my family of 4 instead of one balcony room. The price ends up being about the same but having the extra space and 2 bathrooms is way more valuable to me than the balcony.
I must be the only one who has no problem understanding what he's saying
RB B, people have the listening and comprehension skills of a two year old.
@@tonyhinojosa7710 I agree. I used to talk similarly and was forced to go to speech therapy.
I cruise for the food. So I REALLY love sitting on the balcony with a book by myself without all the noise of the top deck.
Am I the only one that thinks he sounds like the guy from Khan academy?🧐
Maria Moyalan
Phph
YES ON POINT
*spits drink*
Fuck that memory came back out of no where
YES
I have a family of four, and we stayed in an inside stateroom last month on Carnival, and I couldn’t agree with you more about everything that you said. We had zero complaints. Two weeks after our cruise, we booked a cruise with an inside room on Royal Caribbean for next June. Can’t wait! I didn’t know about those virtual balconies, but that is an awesome idea.
I always do inside because of the price. I don't spend much time in my room anyway. I was upgraded once to an outside & could n't sleep because of the rocking of the ship.
You couldn't sleep in an outside room because of the rocking? That makes no sense, an outside cabin and inside could be right across from eachother and have the exact same amount of rocking
@@italiansal3000
Not so. The inside room presumably could be closer to the center of rotation, hence less movement.
@@yosefmacgruber1920 Exactly, Thank you.
I wonder how many quarantined guests are regretting their decisions now.
Spring Sogou
On my first cruise I had a lower deck inside cabin; I slept like a baby.
However I did not like not being able to see the sky.
On my second cruise I had an
obstructed ocean view; it was alright because I could see the sky and a small amount of water and could see the land once in port without having to go on deck.
Next cruise will be ocean view;
MOVING ON UP !!! 😅
So you screamed all through the night and shit the bed?
This makes .....SO MUCH DAMN SENSE !!!!!! It's like when you travel and gotta have the best hotel suite. Why !!!!!! I'm never in the room anyway. Now, yes, money aside because I can afford whatever ( not bragging ) but THIS made up my mind for ever cruise I plan on booking in the future.
Thank you !!!!!!
Believe it or not my wife and I booked a balcony room on the Oasis of the Seas for cheaper than a regular interior room. Couldn’t beat it
Especially if you're like platinum or higher. You get like 100 off balcony room and it ends up being so close in price to interior rooms
J Frank yea my next cruise the balcony was maybe only 100-200 more, we never had a balcony room before so we booked it
I did oasis of the seas for a 9 day...we got a balcony overlooking Central Park....I would die in a inside state room
I just happen to check at the right time and they had a deal going. $1545 balcony with $200 on board credit. Couldn’t pass it up.
This happens occasionally. I have seen many times where a balcony was cheaper than an ocean view. It is all about what is available. If they only have a few ocean views, and a TON of balconies left, this is what happens. We booked a short little booze cruise with friends. We do it annually on Black Friday. We booked it a long time back and the inside rooms were @ 420 bucks and the balconies were stupid high. (For just a 3 day cruise over to the Bahamas) I kept watching the price and it got to where balconies were $419, so I called my cruise rep, and for $60 I got upped to a balcony. Just keep an eye on things.
My first cruise ever was on a Royal Caribbean mega ship, inside cabin. At first I gasped, but once I saw its roomy closets, good location on the ship & felt the great air conditioning, AND realized how much more money i had in my pocket to spend outside the cabin, that dang room wasn't so bad.
My 21 yr old son, my travel partner on that cruise, pouted. Lolololol. A few years later his VERY wealthy fiancee's father took him along on a family cruise, and the younger people got inside cabins. Any fool can simply throw away their money. Wise people spend it carefully!
I gotta have a window or something so Issa a no for inside room, I gotta no know it’s dark and when it’s morning...
Ms. Ladybug : You better not travel to the beautiful north of Norway then. When the sun doesn’t go down in June and July.
Ms. Ladybug buy yourself a nice watch so you can look the time with what you save on an interior room
On the over twenty cruises I've taken I've never been seasick. Maybe this has to do with my time in the U.S. Navy but the stabilizers on these big ships seem to work just fine. I absolutely love the gentle rocking you get and I sleep great. Inside cabins are fine for shorter cruises, especially to destinations that I've been to before. Unless I have a balcony cabin, I tend not to spend a great deal of time in my cabin anyway.
Some fair points made about cost and movement of the ship being noticed less in the middle of the lower decks. I've got a few things I disagree with. My wife and I are relatively inexperienced cruisers. We've only been on 2, but have learned a lot.
My wife gets motion sickness at times. Whereas the middle of the lower decks may experience less motion... if there IS a good amount of motion throughout the ship (windy, wavy night), my wife needs fresh air to help with that sickness. I know a few people that get motion sick that fresh air helps.
Darkness in the room: Both of our cruises, we booked a balcony room and both times, the room had blackout curtains in it. They did not block 100% of the light, but I would venture to say that they did block a good 85-90% of it. We would wake up at 0900 or 1000 and our room would still be quite dark.
We also tried to maximize our experience in and out of the room. We didn't spend a ton of time in the room, but the time we did was often spent on our balcony. For us, it is totally worth it.
I guess it all comes down to your preferences. Just wanted to offer another viewpoint.
Great feedback, thanks for sharing this, Sean!
I'm the same way. Only fresh air helps, especially cool air.
You can turn the cabin TV on the outside camera channel. It helps with the need for a window.
Inside rooms in the middle of the ship = best sleep ever!
Encrypted Ronin con is I oversleep every time! It’s pitch black and I always think it’s still night time
@@jonestacara ever heard of clock alarms
Rivera Jose yea. Who hasn’t? I don’t use those on vacation
I enjoy starting my day eating breakfast on my private balcony it’s relaxing and helps me cope with my hangovers lol
Anyone count how many times “inside stateroom” was said?
Yes, it was annoying.
Ashley Erin Neal I did because I’m sick and bored.
I got 34 or 35, including inside serums and inside rooms. I could be wrong though
Very annoying
More like "insistaroom"
Ashley, that phrase was said ZERO times.
"insastaroom" was said numerous times.
I’ve had the balcony stateroom. He’s right. We were almost never in the room. I am definitely going to try this if a cruise becomes part of my future.
In my case, I'm claustrophobic and I NEED to see a window and feel air, to be calm. So I booked a balcony suite in order to sleep well 😂
I've been on 6 cruises, almost all inside stateroom. Majesty I had "ocean view" with an obstructed window, promenade view on Mariner, and a Central Park View balcony on Harmony. While I am tempted to one day get an ocean view balcony or even a suite, everyone on the ship ends up going to the same places and having almost all of the same activities available. I cruise for the different destinations and not really the ships themselves.
I do my makeup and drink coffee on my balcony every morning while my husband and son sleep. It’s bliss. We also come back frequently to plan activities and drink our stateroom wine there as well. It’s a great place to watch the ship dock and pull away too vs being elbow to elbow on the outside decks. If you want an indoor stateroom though, bring a nightlight.
I applaud all the folks staying in an inside cabin and having a great time vs. not going at all if not affording a better room. For me, I need to know the time of day and an inside cabin would never work.
Bring a clock
If it's strictly money, then yes interior is the cheapest. But-I like having a balcony stateroom near the front of the ship because at night, in warmer weather, can sleep with the sliding door open and hear the bow wake-much like the sound of the waves on the beach. Waking up in the middle of the night and looking out on the ocean, even stepping outside is priceless. Having morning coffee on the balcony-well you just haven't lived till you do this-especially on a Alaska cruise where it is light many times 18 hours a day. Inside, no thanks!
RICH RICH RICH..............
Couldn't agree more. The views and privacy are a beautiful thing. Sometimes you want to have some alone time.
@@MichaelRei99 You sound like a miserable person.
Yes. A balcony near the front is best, ESPECIALLY if you are a non-smoker. So many times, we've had balcony rooms and couldn't use it because of smokers somewhere forward of us. And after the first stop, the morons that buy the cigars that smell like dog turds... ugh. Get one near the front and it increases your chance of being able to get fresh air. Never done an Alaskan cruise. Everybody I know loves them, but every time we get ready to go, warmth, blue water, shorts, sandals, and beach win out every time!
Sandy S Thank You!!!
I've crossed the north Atlantic on a Navy ship while skirting a Hurricane. I do not get motion (sea) sickness. However, the center or even the lower middle ship is so much more comfortable, and you will sleep like a baby. That will always be my choice.
I subbed your channel. Navy veteran, Gulf War.
On Alaskan cruises, I prefer the inside cabin due to the long sunlight hours in the day. As the video says, great for sleeping! I've also enjoyed balcony cabins but it's more pricey especially as I travel alone.
I have cruised only on princess. On my first cruise the cost to upgrade from an inside to a mini suite was only a couple hundred per passenger. After enjoying that cabin and seeing how small the inside rooms are ( particularly the closet, shower, and storage areas), the extra cost is totally worth it.
A balcony room is awesome and worth the cost without a question... my wife and I enjoy that extra very much !!!❤️👍❤️
Awesome video. I actually went on my first cruise with Royal Caribbean on a ship called Sovereign of the seas. I had an inside state room and loved it. The price was great!!!
Balcony or bust. Can't cruise without a balcony room it ruins you once you get it once. Can't go back to inside stateroom.
trush0t1 I just went on a RC bunch of desperate ugly drunk woman and old people. If you’re looking for an attractive lady with a good personality cruise ships aren’t the place to go.
@@trush0t1 it must be great having money all for yourself at 31
Virez Wrong
As someone who often books inside rooms, the only advantage is price. Extra money to spend on drinks or restaurants or port excursions etc.
For us, it typically depends what cruise we are headed on. For a Europe cruise, inside it is. But for something more scenic like Norwegian fjords, balcony is the way to go.
You realise Norway is in Europe right?
Klodoo B
Royal Caribbean still has cruises to the Norwegian fjords. They're not an American only company.
Honestly, waking up to the sunlight and the ocean and the islands is very comforting to me, or just looking out the window during any time of day. I feel kinda trapped in an inside room
I booked an inside stateroom for Symphony next August because of the cost of going on a new ship and using the extra money for other items. I do like balcony cabins when cruising but chose interior because of the high cost of Symphony.
Can't argue with that logic!
i went on the allure of the seas, no tea no shade but the outside rooms were so pretty to see the ocean and fall asleep to slight rocking and ocean sounds and not all of the sounds of the people talking, eating, running, and the huge water shows.
I booked obstructed view on my last cruise never again all I saw was a life boat some view. Either inner or view next time.
I had an inside stateroom low down on the ship on my first cruise and I felt so sick. This last time, I got a balcony on the 10th floor and never felt the least bit sick. I guess it depends on the person but I definitely prefer a window at least and to be higher up.
FOOD IS THE SAME NO MATTER WHERE....................
Great tip, thanks! I love the big tv in the inside stateroom. That greatly help claustrophobia.
He convinced me with the dark room
Love the darkness and possible virtual window. Oh, the cost savings is a plus too!
The best sleep I've ever has been in an inside room
Stayed in an interior once. The tv showed a live feed of the water but the camera always had water on it, so it was blurry. I prefer a window. I think port hole interior is the lowest I’ lo go from her on. Panoramic ocean view is my favorite. Gorgeous views and I don’t have to be paranoid about our little climber.
I have a state room with a virtual balcony and no it was actually ridiculous it wasn’t like you were looking out the window you knew was dying to use that I didn’t go from floor to ceiling it was really stupid it was actually annoying
That virtual balcony is pretty dope!
I agree with everything Matt said about the savings of an inside "CABIN". But, after you get spoiled by a balcony cabin, you don't want to go back. Nothing better than having your own space, getting up in the morning and sitting on the balcony with an international breakfast and coffee. I also enjoy when we are leaving or entering ports with a balcony. Waking up in the morning and having the next port approach you while you rub the sleep out of your eyes is awesome.
My father in law took us on two cruises. Both times he booked the cheapest inside rooms one year before the cruise. By the time we boarded we where upgraded 4 floors, and placed into an outside cabin. Our original room literally was an odd shape because the anchor went through the wall. Glad we dodged that one!
He says stateroom so fast it’s like he doesn’t want anyone to what him saying stateroom.....
hahaha so true! the whole thing is way too fast
I thought i heard "inside stadium" at least twice.
"Insidestateroom" and "royalcaribbean" I found him difficult to understand myself
When he slurs his words and drops his voice, I just have to tune him out. Don’t know what his big rush is all about.
He needs to pee really bad
I can’t sleep without a light on and my mom is a little claustrophobic, so the balcony acted as my nightlight and my mom did not feel confined. 100% recommend
Got to have a balcony. There's nothing like getting up in the morning sitting on your balcony drinking your coffee and smoking some sticky Sour Diesel through your sneak a toke.
JPO Orr what did you do to sneak it on?
JPO Orr appreciate it
I’ve been on 5 cruises, always stayed in a inside state room. They have been all great,don’t spend any time in the room anyways. There a great way to save a little money. Spend it doing other things on the ship. Who needs to sleep on a cruise anyways.
You speak SO fast.
Agreed. I think he needs to cut back on the Red Bulls. :-D
He needs to do something, half the time it sounds like he is making up words, Ralcribbin Crz is one of my favs lol
You listen slow
Rusurehesspeakinsofastimnotsure?
Just alternate between 0.5x-0.25x playback speed!
As long as that virtual view has sound, im good! Otherwize i would love to leave my balcony door open to hear the sounds of the water clashing on the ship at night!
Clearly some of the rooms you used as an example were handicapped rooms.
Yesss the pitch dark is the best not even kidding
Hmmmmm . . . I used to think the "I'm rarely in my room" thing but I got a balcony room on my last cruise. I'd sit on the balcony in the wee hours of the night and read while enjoying the sea air. I wake up early, so I'd enjoy my coffee on the balcony while waiting for my companion to get dressed.
There is no difference between a bank vault and an inside stateroom. PERIOD ! You will only make this mistake once.
Jimmy mac ,😂😂🤬
Just came back from my first time cruising RC Oasis of the Seas out of Port Canaveral and I enjoyed our state room. Stayed on Deck 8 off Central Park. Clean and comfortable.
We think to use our room to sleep/shower/chill. Used that extra money for excursions instead 🙌🏽🙌🏽👍🏽
I definitely surveyed my stay
I am scared of the dark 😑 so it being pitch black would kill me
We love the ocean view rooms...they are only a little more then the inside but you have the benefit of sunlight and an amazing view...
How fast can you say "inside stateroom"? Jeesh! 😆
If you get see sick you need to see the outdoors and being out on a balcony will help 💯
Update, this guy was caught smoking Methamphetamine.
I did a balcony on my 1st cruise I loved it. After that in side was just as good
I mean absolutely no disrespect, but either slow down your voiceover or have someone else do it. Please.
I just booked an 8 night cruise to the Bahamas for $795. While a balcony is an awesome bonus, I can drag myself onto one of the decks to get some nice views :)
Umm, I wouldn't like an inside room. It would feel too close in. I would feel like I'm suffocating. 🙅🏽♀️🤢🤢