7 Controversial Cruise Cabins I Would NEVER Book Again
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17 күн бұрынWatch this video if you want to avoid some of the worst cabins on a cruise! While I'm always happy to just be on a cruise, I have to admit that these controversial cruise cabins have often been mistakes I regretted.
In this video I reveal the 7 worst cruise ship cabins I've ever booked. From obstructed balconies to infinite veranda cabins, to cabins that were just in a bad location, you'll learn what I hated about these staterooms, so you can decide if they're right for you.
Whether this is your first cruise vacation or you're a cruise veteran, this video includes useful cruise cabin tips you can use.
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Hi! I'm Ilana! I live in Montreal, Canada with my husband Frank. We can often be found dreaming about and planning future cruises, ideally to hot and sunny destinations! I believe in having fun, being kind and that you are never too old, or too young, to live the life of your dreams!
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@Tom-hv2eu 15 күн бұрын
Being in the U.S. Coast Guard and being stationed on a cutter, if the seas are rocking and rolling or your prone to motion sickness it is best to get a cabin in the lower deck, the higher you are the more swaying you will feel. The next is to get a midship or more in the "middle" of the ship; the more closer you are to the bow or the stern the more you will feel the waves as well going up and down. So remember lower and center is best. So I wish you fellow cruisers fair winds and following seas.
@dking1362 15 күн бұрын
I appreciate this advice....looking to take my first cruise next year and very prone to motion sickness!
@LifeWellCruised 15 күн бұрын
Good advice
@kathymartin1805 8 күн бұрын
A "bad" cabin on a cruise is still better than being at work!
@genitagray6126 15 күн бұрын
When I first started cruising, I wanted the cheapest rooms & I never had a problem with any cabin, because any day on a cruise is great. That is until until someone took me on a cruise with a balcony & I’ll never have an inside cabin again. There’s nothing like walking out on the balcony first thing in the morning & the last thing at night. Eating a danish & drinking a cup of coffee on the balcony while you’re waking up enough to get dressed to go eat breakfast is the absolute best & it’s worth EVERY SINGLE PENNY!!😀
@SharonPerson-hm9ds 6 күн бұрын
I so agree with you, especially with itineraries like Alaska, Scandinavia, or the fjords. No sense freezing on deck at places like the glaciers when you can be on your balcony and just step into your cabin for a minute to warm up. 😊🧥🧣🧤 edit for typo
@donbarron5349 15 күн бұрын
Balconies ALWAYS facing the sea. I'm on a ship and enjoy seeing the sea, not looking at people chatting. We love looking over the railing looking at the blue waters.
@LifeWellCruised 15 күн бұрын
You’re right
@fitdiva737 15 күн бұрын
Agreed!!!
@ltarleton7527 15 күн бұрын
😂😂😂 I can't imagine. I can see that at home. I definitely want to look at the ocean and relax!
@d.a.k.vanzuuren3139 15 күн бұрын
No not always on royal central park en boardwalk have also balcony cabins
@arlenemaxwellcopeland1644 14 күн бұрын
It's the main reason we cruise. Fresh bugless air, starry nights.
@CelestialPulseX 15 күн бұрын
I cannot believe someone popped out of the lifeboat. That's wild.
@LifeWellCruised 15 күн бұрын
Haha that was a funny one, doing maintenance on a port day
@forstar3943 15 күн бұрын
On our last cruise we had a guaranteed cabin and we ended up in the first cabin forward on the fourth floor of the Nieuw Statendam. It was the worst cabin we have ever been in after 30+ cruises. The heavy steel door which led to the Officer’s Bar was right outside our door and as staff came and went to the bar, the door slammed behind them. The staff also were talking very loudly as they passed by, obviously having had a good time. We heard that door slam on average once every five minutes until 2:00 am. At which point I went down to guest services. I was told nothing could be done about it that night but to come back in the morning. Thankfully the next morning at 7:30 am we were changed to a beautiful, mid ship, quiet cabin. I will never purchase a guarantee cabin again…not worth it.
@LifeWellCruised 15 күн бұрын
Oh my!! Good thing you asked and they were able to change you
@redhatbear1135 14 күн бұрын
I had just a regular crew door that slammed. I asked guest relations if they could adjust the door as even the crew that tried to keep it from slamming couldn’t stop that last umph to close -- they managed to do it.
@jimconnoy6133 15 күн бұрын
As far as I'm concerned my cabin is just good for showering, changing clothes and sleeping. The rest of the time you won't find me there.
@lissette1850 15 күн бұрын
Agree 100%.
@joshuapopulus4900 15 күн бұрын
Absolutely!
@stephro74 14 күн бұрын
YES! We choose our rooms based on proximity to elevators/stairs and at least one deck below the deck that's directly under the pool!😆
@sweetpea1989 12 күн бұрын
We love balcony cabins. Hubs has to have outdoor access or he’d go nuts. We actually do spend time in our cabin. Naps during the day, movies in bed in the evening.
@fecesd5g 7 күн бұрын
Sometimes it's nice to tuck away from hustle and bustle and have a nice little private den to yourself. Especially on longer cruises.
@karenzaslow3808 15 күн бұрын
We once had an "obstructed view" balcony on RC. The lifeboats were on the deck below us, which was the obstruction, but it only blocked the view if you looked straight down. We had a perfect view, straight ahead, of the ocean.
@auth3ntic118 15 күн бұрын
I'm hopeful that this is my experience. First time cruiser so I wasn't as knowledgeable when choosing the cabin so I didn't realize it was obstructed.
@LifeWellCruised 15 күн бұрын
That’s not bad at all
@johnwilliamson958 14 күн бұрын
@@auth3ntic118 We've done a few obstructed view balconies and they all turned out fine.
@Carolmaizy 14 күн бұрын
Me too! It was fine.
@leslieyoung2814 13 күн бұрын
We had the same experience. There were no side by side regular balconies available when we booked. But, traveling as a family, we needed two cabins side by side. We took a chance on obstructed view balconies. The vacation was amazing.
@helciobmello 15 күн бұрын
I have mostly sailed on interior cabins, following Gary Bembridge's advice of having other cabins surrounding you so that you are mostly shielded from noise. Nothing to complain about them.
@LifeWellCruised 15 күн бұрын
Good advice
@ltarleton7527 15 күн бұрын
A balcony on VV is the only way to go for me. I'm an early riser, and my husband sleeps in. Every morning, I ordered breakfast, sat in the hammock, and enjoyed quiet moments at sea. We also sat on the balcony late evenings, and there's nothing better than the sound of the waves. We just talked for hours. I even took naps in that hammock! Lol Looking forward to a repeat.
@crazy4dariver 15 күн бұрын
I did a last minute balcony, unassigned until arrival. As a solo and a balcony hey $650 for a 5 day balcony it was worth the risk. Attendant told me bording it was a partially obstructed view. Trying to take pictures and videos looking forward sure was. Looking aft was peachy! I met and hung out with two women a few doors down from me. Their cabin was $2700 booked a year in advance and two passengers. I booked 3 days before departure and all they could do was assure the cabin type. Free at Sea, 4 specialty dining, $100 to shore excursions at every port, it rocked. So what was the horrible obstructed view? Bulkhead support between my cabin and the one forward of me. I was expecting a lifeboat blocking my view. Lol
@juliehall2893 15 күн бұрын
I need to learn your secrets!!!
@crazy4dariver 15 күн бұрын
Solo traveler cabin...dont. I booked one to see what it was like. Shame on me, i didnt realize the "Solo passenger bar and dancing" was 20ft away. Kicked off about 9 went to 2am. I went to customer service the following morning and demand to move. The upgrade cost me $100 but it was a Jr Suite in Haven. Wow...that is unheard of luxury for a person like me. What, no one to feed me grapes and fan me? Those cabins $4000 on up double occupancy.
@larryeinzig3316 15 күн бұрын
My wife and I actually like the Edge class infinite veranda cabins but I agree with you that I’d prefer the bed closer to the door and the siting area closer to the veranda.
@ja_sweet_tart4539 15 күн бұрын
As long as I am on a cruise ship, there is no bad cabin. Now some are better than others, but it's all about individual preferences.
@LifeWellCruised 15 күн бұрын
Absolutely
@stephro74 14 күн бұрын
I feel the same - I reserve the right to critique, but I do keep in mind that I'm on a CRUISE either way!! 😆🤩
@serendipity6988 15 күн бұрын
I'm on a limited budget, so I can manage in any cabin. However, I always make sure what is above and below. I try to be well away from the laundry, a reasonable distance to the elevator, and midship. That usually works for me. Thanks for your tips.
@LifeWellCruised 15 күн бұрын
Love that!
@Krysdavar 14 күн бұрын
You're right, always makes sense with ocean view cabin to always have the bed on the other side of the room, not where you want to enjoy the sea scenery. Kind of defeats the purpose of enjoying the view if the bed is right there.
@tywork 15 күн бұрын
I have not been in a Veranda cabin. From seeing all the videos from you and others, I have absolutely no desire to book one.
@SharonPerson-hm9ds 15 күн бұрын
Veranda cabins are wonderful for Alaska and Northern Europe trips; maybe not as essential for Caribbean cruises.
@FraserAtSea 15 күн бұрын
Oh, I’m dying to try those Infinite Verandah cabins. As someone who cruises on the inside of the ship, I reckon I’d probably love the room for the simple fact there’s a view, but the window opening would make my cruise feel SO much more premium than I’m used to!
@DEREKRCROCKETT 15 күн бұрын
Our last cruise we stayed in an Infinite Veranda Cabin (Celebrity Edge). We loved the cabin and feel that its a great concept.
@gerardacronin334 15 күн бұрын
@@DEREKRCROCKETT I will be sailing on the Edge from Honolulu to Sydney in October. I chose an infinite veranda cabin. I’m really looking forward to it!
@happycruiser 15 күн бұрын
We had a double whammy on NCL once. A window cabin that looked directly onto a lifeboat where the lights were on all night long, and just outside the door was the kitchen for the 24 hr restaurant and we constantly heard carts rolling by. We used to laugh saying we just had to open the door and reach out and get a late night sandwich.
@Lamb9491 15 күн бұрын
I like the middle of the ship
@SipWatchTravel 15 күн бұрын
One time we booked a balcony cabin overlooking “Central Park” on (I think Anthem) and we loved it for the first 2-3 days. Kinda reminded us of home… and then it SUCKED! “Birds” chirping in the mornings, loud parties hosted down there, etc. Never again!
@LifeWellCruised 15 күн бұрын
Haha good point
@JillSwords 15 күн бұрын
You’ve become my favorite cruise expert. Hubby and I are going on our first cruise up to Alaska in September
@SharonPerson-hm9ds 15 күн бұрын
You're heading to my favorite place! Our first cruise was to Alaska on Celebrity Millennium in 2010. Loved it so much went back there four more times over the years - with our grandsons, our daughter, and my sister, all on Celebrity ships. I always bring a turtleneck for glacier day, in addition to a fleece zip-up, a rain jacket with hood, and a pair of stretchy 'texting' gloves (so I can take pictures with my gloves on). Happy sailing!!😊🛳🌊🌊
@alallen2767 15 күн бұрын
Same thing happened to me in an obstructed view cabin...Crew were working on the lifeboat, walking back and forth past our window every sea day. The only bonus was, on a port day they lowered the boat to work on it and we had a great view :)
@LifeWellCruised 15 күн бұрын
Haha thanks for sharing
@williamadam3888 14 күн бұрын
We had an inside cabin with an adjoining cabin. It didn't have a small couch or loveseat, only a chair. The neighbors had noisy small children. Periodically one of the children would play with the adjoining door latch. It was a relief when the noisy family left after about three days.
@dwill123 15 күн бұрын
Obstructed view cabins can be an incredible bargain on a cruise ship. I have found some that actually cheaper than an inside cabin (depending on the cruise).
@LifeWellCruised 15 күн бұрын
That’s definitely a good reason to book them
@jaferjane9716 15 күн бұрын
I love your positivity❤
@JimH13164 14 күн бұрын
Never really had a “bad” cabin, but I did have a cabin below the lido deck smoking section. So as a former smoker, I was “ enjoying “ the second hand smoke”. It didn’t make me start smoking, but it did entice me a bit. Just like going to the casino. 😅
@reginaclark8103 11 күн бұрын
Absolutely loved, loved, loved infinite veranda on Celebrity Beyond. We were on a European cruise. We were able to keep the window open all night and watch the waves and moon on the water. It was very private and made the room very spacious even though it was configured with the bed close to the veranda.
@sharoncompton 15 күн бұрын
Just wanted to let you know that I love your videos! I will probably never go on a cruise, but if I do, I will be well prepared!
@LifeWellCruised 15 күн бұрын
Glad you like them & I appreciate you watching. If you do go on a cruise, no doubt you’ll be a pro :)
@lourdesnaya3656 15 күн бұрын
Our worse cabin was on the first cruise we took many years ago. They were on a bunk bed next to the engine room, so noisy. It took us a few years after that to go back to cruising. We learned to check where the cabin is located before final booking 😂.
@Hawkeye2001 15 күн бұрын
My worst cabin experience was with an adjoining room, and a noisy neighbor. I did catch them in the hall and mentioned the issue, and they did take care of it. I had a forward room on my Antartcia cruise. The motion was a little noticeable as was the noise as the ship hit larger waves but nothing bad.
@TheRecon1a 15 күн бұрын
Team inside cabins here! We try to pick cabins on the Lido level or higher and usually forward and nestled between cabins above below and both sides of us.
@LifeWellCruised 15 күн бұрын
Sounds great
@kimheins4399 13 күн бұрын
I totally agree with you...we booked a connecting cabin on Anthem of the Seas. We will never do that again. We could totally hear the family on the other side of the door the entire cruise. Plus we felt like we needed to whisper in our stateroom. Love your content!
@glendabrown1154 14 күн бұрын
My friend and I booked ocean view room on VV valiant lady and got upgraded to an obstructed view balcony! One morning we had the pleasure of observing a lifeboat drill up close!! We loved it!! In all seriousness I really did enjoy having a private outdoor space even if the view wasn’t perfect!!
@garyfun2drum 8 күн бұрын
You mentioned liking aft cabins. I couldn't agree more. If you go with MSC Seascape or Seashore, the definitely go with the aft. The wraparound balcony and layout of everything are simply amazing. They're also right next to the aft facing, glass-walled, elevators - which are amazingly the least used and fastest ones on the ship. That said, next year we're booked on a forward cabin on Seashore. It's the same layout as aft with wraparound balcony with a front and side view. I hope it's not like a rollercoaster ride while we're sleeping. I'm not one who gets seasick, but I don't want there to be a first time.
@joethecomputerguy1 15 күн бұрын
I never regret an inside cabin. Price is right. View is always the same. Getting another category is always an upgrade and it's happened to me many times. We eat the same food!
@LifeWellCruised 15 күн бұрын
Love that attitude
@renadenham4250 15 күн бұрын
@@LifeWellCruised I would tend to agree with joe until I got sick on a recent cruise and was told I had to quarantine in my cabin. Talk about claustrophobia~
@kens805 15 күн бұрын
Right after the Covid crap was over I was getting inside cabins so cheap that even though I was cruising "solo" I was getting the drink package and cabin for around $600 for 5 day cruise on Carnival out of Galveston. Alas...I got married and cruise fares have increased AND my new wife refuses to get an inside cabin!! GRR!
@jeandalton7108 15 күн бұрын
The worst cabins we ever had- there were 2. One was an adjoining cabin with 2 hearing impaired women beside us. They talked very loudly day and night. We were so annoyed the entire cruise. The other one was on HAL Oosterdam. We booked a guaranteed cabin, and at the time I was having severe mobility problems. The cabin was very far forward away from any elevators. The ship hallways on some of the levels would be obstructed and we had to re- navigate a route to the room. It made for a very unpleasant and uncomfortable experience. I always choose my cabin, and I’m very picky! 😊
@loveboatcruising 10 күн бұрын
No worries❤everyone’s different. Even the best cabins can have issues. Reach out to steward to resolve any problems. I have enjoyed all types of cabins; of course I love a large balcony on the Crown Princess Caribe Deck🎉
@QueenSuperJ 4 күн бұрын
Best Cabin I’ve had was an Aft Excel suite, absolutely amazing😊! Worst Cabin was just last week, I had a balcony cabin directly under the lido deck. What a huge mistake! 😅
@tywork 15 күн бұрын
I have chosen inside balconies 3 times and loved all 3. My favorite was the Boardwalk area balcony. Yes, it was a bit more noisy than Central Park but much better for people watching. In fact the noise generally dies down around 11pm when the Aqua Show ends.
@susiehutchinson7312 9 күн бұрын
My husband and I just returned from an eight night cruise on Celebrity Beyond. We have always been lucky to get a cabin with the bed farthest away from the veranda and have always loved it. I can see where one may not be as happy with the bed closer to it. At the end of the day o suppose it depends on how much time you spend in you cabin instead of exploring the ship and the amazing things it offers! ☺️
@lindakirker5904 15 күн бұрын
My last cruise for my husband and I was a guaranteed inside cabin just like the photo on the left side of your video except the beds were pushed together. The Pullman beds made for a very tight squeeze to get in on the side of the bed. We basically shimmied up from the end of the bed so we wouldn’t bump into them. I don’t know why I thought they would be more flush to the wall. The room felt so much smaller because of that lost space. Never again!
@LifeWellCruised 15 күн бұрын
I hear you 😂
@IAmMzJess 15 күн бұрын
Balcony cabins are superior!! 🤣. Thanks for sharing. I booked an inside cabin on my first cruise but I had a view of the promenade. It was ok but the music wouldn’t stop playing. It woke me a few times. Since that cruise, I’ve booked balcony rooms or panoramic view rooms.
@LifeWellCruised 15 күн бұрын
Very good point about those inside promenades
@marthagaluszka8888 15 күн бұрын
I would refuse or try to change any connecting cabin or hotel room unless family is in the connecting room. We had a horror show in a hotel when the party started next door after 10 pm!!! We tried to sleep but the bed was on that wall as well. In the middle of the night, 2 am-ish, someone tried to come through the door, it even sounded like they were trying to break the lock!!! We called the desk and started talking really loudly next to that door that we were calling the police. Gradually the noise next door quieted down. When we checked out in the morning the desk clerk/ manager said when a staffer went to the room that night the tenants said WE were to blame!!!! Never again.
@redhatbear1135 14 күн бұрын
Ours happened during the first day they thought it was the door to the bath!
@supola3646 15 күн бұрын
I had a neighborhood balcony on Allure of the Seas in the Central Park neighborhood and while not as great as an ocean facing balcony, I really enjoyed it at night. Central Park was light up with beautiful string lights and I was able to enjoy the music and ocean breeze from my balcony. And it definitely wasn’t as loud as the Boardwalk balconies.
@SharonPerson-hm9ds 15 күн бұрын
We had an ocean view balcony on Allure last winter, but loved being in Central Park. It's an option I might consider in the future (but not a Boardwalk balcony - I'm way too old for that)! (edited for typo)
@dalinisim6560 Күн бұрын
Very helpful and informative article! Thanks
@rosadelctorres2405 15 күн бұрын
The worst cabin: inside. I lost track of time and sleep all day!!😂😂😂 Seriously, I go solo, and the only requests are 1. Close to elevators if the ship is big 2. Twin beds. I travel off the suitcases (just plain lazy) . Great video as usual.
@antza7954 15 күн бұрын
Inside cabins require sleep with the bow channel on. When the sun comes up its like a window
@mlandry6511 15 күн бұрын
Thank you for the information! Always informative
@LifeWellCruised 15 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching & so glad you enjoyed it
@m.d.7928 15 күн бұрын
We sailed on the Celebrity Beyond recently and loved our infinite veranda room. Our bed was away from the veranda, and it was definitely more spacious when configured that way. We liked sitting there while having our coffee in the morning, because there is no veranda rail to impede the view of the sea ❤
@fredfolson5355 15 күн бұрын
Great video and insights Ilana. Thank you! I just get an MSC Yacht Club suite and fuhgeddaboudit! Lol
@LifeWellCruised 15 күн бұрын
That sounds amazing 👏👏👏
@danielcox5849 14 күн бұрын
We loved the infinite veranda on the Celebrity Beyond. The bed was near the window but we had to issues with the arrangement.
@jimwisnieski6355 15 күн бұрын
I always book a cabin near the aft elevators because they are easier to walk to and 2 floors below any deck that has activity.
@norinechang2564 12 күн бұрын
I once booked an interior cabin directly under the pool. I didn't hear a thing. But it was an Alaskan cruise, and the pool is just not as popular on those sailings.
@janetbrooke9233 15 күн бұрын
We were on anthem of the seas where the cabin entries were side-by-side. Unfortunately, our neighbors were door slammers.
@marybethstoffregen6126 14 күн бұрын
I really enjoyed your video! I found it very informative! Especially description of infinite balconies , obstructed views and room configurations.
@carollewis9642 13 күн бұрын
Ilana, I’m sooo proud of you! I’ve been watching you since nearly day one when you had very few followers and today I see you have 316k!! Good job, my friend! You’ve come a long way!❤❤❤🎉
@annewallace3474 12 күн бұрын
Only time I’ve ever felt sick on a cruise was a forward cabin.
@keith6400 12 күн бұрын
An Infinite Veranda Cabin seems to be a cabin where you have an Ocean View Cabin where uniquely the window opens and unlike an Ocean View Cabin your flooring near the window is not carpeted.
@barryrankin587 14 күн бұрын
Worst room was on carnival ecstasy it was our honeymoon in 1992. We had a porthole room in the front of the ship that was directly over the ship’s thrusters. Ever Port those were being used to dock the ship. One heck of a wake up call. This was our first cruise and had no idea. We went through a travel agent that didn’t say anything about it.
@cindyackerman5165 15 күн бұрын
We had the most forward outside cabin on an older Carnival ship on deck 2, port side. The anchor chain was right in front of this cabin. It was definitely loud when it was deployed in Grand Cayman! Had a lovely porthole though. We laughed and enjoyed our cruise anyway.
@suzanneandrade7736 15 күн бұрын
Room number 9400 carnival panorama is the noisiest cabin directly under the buffet kitchen. Noise 24 hours a day!
@roriemcfadden6097 15 күн бұрын
There's almost always a room next door unless you have an end room, then what are you going to hear, people walking by or on stairs? The fact there are connecting rooms is less desirable than a window that is blocked & a bunk above your bed is crazy! There are connecting doors making them connecting rooms all the time in hotels, it's not a problem. Even if there is no connecting doors, one on each side, you can still hear people in the next room. 🚢
@DonLekei 14 күн бұрын
I actually like the connecting cabin because the door makes a great metal place to put the wall hanger (shoe rack). The connecting door is clean metal so the magnets have a stronger hold.
@99999myk 14 күн бұрын
I had 3 interior and it was great. I didn't feel rocking and it was quiet. There was a 4th time but I was upgraded (for free) to an ocean view.
@bobettern 15 күн бұрын
The cruise planner once booked our cabin above a lounge. At 0430 one day the band decided to practice. A trip to guest services later that morning ended the practice sessions for the remainder of the trip. We now make certain our cabin is sandwiched between 2 passenger decks!
@SharonPerson-hm9ds 15 күн бұрын
@bobettern I think of any tip worth sharing regarding cabin selection, between two passenger decks is THE most important one. Fairly easy to do that on all of our Celebrity cruises, but found it a little more challenging choosing our cabin on Royal Caribbean. Found a great mid-ship balcony cabin, though, so all was well. My favorite stateroom is a sunset veranda at the very back of the ship; sadly, none were available that trip. Yes, it's a hike, but the size of the veranda and the view are well worth it to me. 🌊🌊🌊
@user-bu5sb5kl6q 13 күн бұрын
Enjoy your videos,we always cruise with balcony cabins.April 14th this year we did the first transatlantic on Celebrity Ascent to Portugal and Spain and had the infinity balcony stateroom 11238 and really liked it.Ascent was great and crossing was smooth and as usual Celebrity was great.
@brendagreer3951 14 күн бұрын
We had a balcony on our cruise to Alaska. 4th floor, quiet and near the elevator. I want to see if I can get a suite or something a little bigger next time. Love your channel. ❤
@devinthomas5534 15 күн бұрын
We have twice booked interior rooms that were at the end of a row. One we were told was at a bend in the waste lines so when there were clogs they had to open the wall outside our room releasing sewer odor right next to our door. The other we were under the galley for the buffet and the last 2 days of the cruise the odor from the grease trap was getting into the room.
@denisepatrizio3604 15 күн бұрын
We were in an inside cabin within an I side hallway. I hated that and always got lost. Never again
@user-ej4js4pm9k 14 күн бұрын
The worst cabin we had was on our very first cruise on NCL. It was in the bow of the ship with bunkbeds and a port hole...I am surprised that we every cruise again...lol. Now we only book ocean view balcony cabins and this July will make our 12th cruise.
@barbarahagelberg1135 14 күн бұрын
We got an aft suite for our 50th wedding anniversary. I was pretty excited about it. Plus, it was for handicap people. We didn't need a handicap, but it was all that was available. We both didn't like it. It was just so far from the elevator. Just a whole vibe that we didn't like!
@briannickerson6858 14 күн бұрын
There are ways to get a veranda cabin under Lido deck. There are parts of Lido that are quiet. It depends on the ship, but we always book a veranda under Lido deck. Just look at the deck plans of the ship.
@famousfrenchiefries2839 14 күн бұрын
I got a deluxe ocean view room right under the limelight lounge, noise doesn’t bother me and I’m usually out/up u til everything is closed/over lol doesn’t bother me a bit 😊
@matthewdenham7398 15 күн бұрын
These are giving me something to think about for future cruises
@BeefromSC 15 күн бұрын
I’m not fond of connecting rooms. Thanks for sharing 🛳️🛳️
@AlienFrequency 15 күн бұрын
The only time I had any issue with a cabin was on The Elation, which is a smaller ship. We were near the front of the ship, in January, and it was fairly rocky. I was still recovering from eye surgery, so that probably had a lot to do with it, but I definitely had to keep up on the Dramamine. Still, I didn’t actually get sick, and we had an awesome time.
@juliehall2893 15 күн бұрын
I've never had a balcony, but those infinite veranda things sound awful. I wish Celebrity would convert them to balconies.
@AgelessLady 14 күн бұрын
The worst cabin I had was on my first cruise on Song of Norway Christmas of 1993. Had an inside cabin with bed up against wall. I had to climb over my husband to get out of bed. Lighting was bad and no closet just a bar to hang things. My favorite room is a handicap room, more room area and a walk in shower. Only twice in the 27 yrs I have cruised were my husband and I given a handicap room.
@paladinhill 12 күн бұрын
Went on Oceania REGATTA once and spoke to a couple who had booked the most expensive cabin in the aft. They had a nice wake view and a big balcony, but complained of the engine room noise being incessant and loud. I have always been happy with our midship PH3 or PH2 suites on Oceania.
@rifkymasri1065 14 күн бұрын
I had many times connecting cabins, and never had any problem.
@chanej2651 15 күн бұрын
I need, at minimum, an oceanview room. I can't do an interior. I need light. Next cruise, I will select a balcony.
@SharonPerson-hm9ds 15 күн бұрын
I'm definitely a balcony girl (a real one, not Infinite) especially on Alaska and Northern Europe cruises. Love sitting out relaxing and enjoying the views.
@user-vm8zk4lc1t 12 күн бұрын
My sister had a cabin that had a post (some type of support beam) at the end of the bed. She was afraid of getting up during the night and walking into the post. Her husband is tall and his feet reached the end of the bed and touched the beam at night. We joked that she could perform a pole dance. This was not mentioned in the cabin description.
@walterkeane2949 14 күн бұрын
We booked room 12329 on oasis, which is the last interior balcony room, at the rear of the ship, overlooking boardwalk. We liked it because we had a good view of the ocean and were able to watch the aqua theater shows from our room. The only drawback for us was the long hike getting to the elevators.
@lorih.1031 15 күн бұрын
I love the Oasis class on Royal Caribbean, and we have chosen a Central Park balcony each time. So pretty and peaceful at night. We are on the Oasis in October for our first Transatlantic, and can’t wait. Love your channel 🎉 🛳️ 🇨🇦
@SharonPerson-hm9ds 15 күн бұрын
We were on Allure last winter in an ocean view balcony, but loved walking in Central Park at night. Also had a great lunch there one day.
@bobcarr5497 15 күн бұрын
Great content! As for the Infinite balcony we have a hold on one right now on deck 9 mid ship port side zero obstruction in a prime Aqua Class on Celebrity Asent we are trying to decide if we want to try it out or a different cabin being on a edge class ( our first sailing on a edge class ship) for October 20th 2025 out of Rome Italy for 11 nights in Europe. We are trying to get a good cabin for rest relaxing and a few amenities we like since it's a 11 night cruise. So we are willing to give the Infinite veranda a try possibly since we have another cruise booked on Ascent for mid March 2026 again for 11 nights to the Panama Canal and Southern Caribbean. We booked a Aqua Sky Suite on deck 10 port side for this and obviously it does come with a true balcony and it will be our first experience with being in a suite and all the amenities it comes with. Thank you again for sharing.
@harborspringsgirl 14 күн бұрын
One more thing we had a forward facing balcony on liberty and it had the rounded glass on the balcony and actually it made that slightly larger so we were very happy with that! The worst is always when you’re not sandwiched by state rooms. There’s always going to be noise.!!
@chrismartin7239 13 күн бұрын
Agree with the connecting rooms. Had a connecting room one time and heard the next room playing music 24/7. Dude literally stayed in his room the entire cruise, for whatever reason, and played music. Not necessarily crazy loud, but noises travel thru those doors very easily.
@kstaffen-justlovescruising 15 күн бұрын
We've done a balcony and a suite on deck 15 forward below the gym on Caribbean Princess. We heard chairs being put out, UT don't sleep that late anyhow. We've also done 2 full aft suites and an aft side mini. I found the vibration and up/down more annoying than the up/down forward. Mostly, we are always in minis center/center near the elevator and love it. I was in an obstruction ov re entry and thought I'd hate it. It was okay.
@lorimasterson8427 14 күн бұрын
I was on the Edge last year with an infinite balcony. I do NOT like that style balcony. I felt that I was still inside the cabin. I very much prefer a standard balcony and use it every day on a cruise. We prefer the bed next to the balcony. I enjoy the quiet of the ocean, but hubby likes to take a nap in bed. So we can talk until he (or we) fall asleep. Also, he only partially unpacks and keeps his carry-on on or next to the sofa, which is more convenient near the closet and bathroom.
@louiem5397 14 күн бұрын
I am in a wrong cabin right now. We are in an 11 day cruce to Alaska and back to San Francisco. My cabin is a balcony cabin in Baja deck 201 (deck 11) is one of the furthest cabins forward…from there to the buffet is a 950 ft to the rear…maybe 900 ft to the last elevator to the Horizon buffet. Not only that, all the other places a far like the atrium, we are using room service for our breakfast to save a long walk.
@robertb7864 14 күн бұрын
The worst cabin we've had was above the azipods. Coming into port there's too much noise!
@Ape4Apes 15 күн бұрын
Last year I was on ships on three different cruise lines (Saga, Oceania and Viking). On the first two I was given cabins with connecting doors and was very anxious about the potential for noise. Happily, it was never a problem in more than 5 weeks onboard. In fact, on the Saga ship, I initially thought there was no one in the cabin next door.
@johnflack4241 11 күн бұрын
Just booked a guaranteed obstructed ocean view cabin because it was just $100 more than an inside cabin. Saw some photos of this kind of cabin on this ship, and the obstructions are mostly lifeboats. Looks like it will have a walking deck right outside. I was mostly wanting a little natural light - inside cabins can be VERY dark. For a view, I'll go outside. But I'm a bit worried about noise.
@laurenschenck5355 15 күн бұрын
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@LifeWellCruised 15 күн бұрын
You’re so sweet! Thanks Lauren
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@beachlover2351 14 күн бұрын
We never book a cabin unless I visit cruise deck plans website and see a picture or video of it. We are currently hooked on aft cabins and haven’t had a bad one yet. But the first balcony cabin we ever booked was in the front of the ship and it was cool because we could see the the bridge and once in awhile could watch them walking around and we still had a great view. 😊
@wpatrickw2012 14 күн бұрын
We had a large wraparound veranda on the aft end of the Westerdam. It was fantastic, we spent half of our time on it. Would book that same stateroom in a heartbeat.
@charlesschroeder4062 14 күн бұрын
On Wonder of the Seas our family had 3 cabins. Balcony on the water, below pool deck seating area - great! - Balcony on Central Park, deck 15 below kids play area. Noisy all afternoon with music, quiet at night, so no naps. - Balcony on the sea just below the Mason Jar. On (3) nights they had music until 1am, then clean up of the floors after. So much noise we couldn't sleep! Avoid being below the Mason Jar. Also for this 3rd room, the smoking area was up the stairs and our room aligned with the stairs (midship). Each time we entered the hall we smelled smoke. We are not smokers.
@runltdan 13 күн бұрын
I love your videos. My fiancé and I went to Bermuda. I absolutely fell in love with that beautiful place. The people the culture can’t say enough about it. I watched a couple of your back-to-back cruise videos. Need to do a video on how to talk to fiancé on board with it.🤣😂🤣😂. I’m 64 and she’s 63, And when I took her on our first cruise three years ago, I was so grateful she liked it… We’ve done seven. Thanks for everything and I’m gonna look for any Bermuda videos you have.🇺🇸👮♀️👍
@debbief2882 14 күн бұрын
We ALWAYS pick our own room. But last cruise my friend did an upgrade to a mini suite, very nice room. But it was a connecting room. Luckily they weren't too noisy!
@harborspringsgirl 14 күн бұрын
I have Kris And inside state room, lots of balconies one of the cooler rooms we did and the explorer of the seas was the promenade state room with the big window. This was my girlfriend from work and I.
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