7 Days in The Most Controversial "INSIDE" Cabin at Sea

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  • I didn’t know my cabin would have this when I booked it and I’ve spent most of this week trying to work out if I’m convinced by the trick. I’m currently on a cruise and staying in an inside cabin with a feature I’ve never seen on any cruise ship before.
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    The cruise line that I’m currently sailing on is Royal Caribbean and they don’t make cabins like this on any of their newer ships, I wasn’t sure that if that means that there would there be downsides that I hadn’t thought about or maybe it was just a gimmick that didn’t really have any benefits, either way, I wanted to find out for myself.
    Usually when you look at inside cabins on cruise ships they are pretty similar, it’s basically a big metal box with a bed in it, a desk and a bathroom in the corner. You might find that the layout is different but there isn’t a lot you can do in a space this size, or so I thought. The cabins are made fully formed like this and slid into the side of the cruise ship and this ship Anthem of the Seas has 378 cabins just like mine.
    One of the main downsides of inside cabins is the lack of natural light, you really do have no idea if its 3am or 3pm when you wake up and you pretty much have to guess what the weather and temperature is like outside when you get dressed in the morning. It isn’t a big problem but it’s certainly more fun to stay in a balcony cabin.
    When Royal Caribbean launched what is called a ‘virtual inside’ this promised to be the solution to these problems. The idea being that the inside cabin would have a big screen on the wall which would show a live feed of what was outside and that it would hopefully feel like having a balcony cabin. Some people did say that this tricked them into feeling seasick which I thought was odd, afterall it just looked like it would be a big TV but maybe it would be more convincing than I had thought.
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  • @EmmaCruises
    @EmmaCruises  12 วันที่ผ่านมา +98

    Thanks so much for watching! If you're reading this please comment "Towel Monkey" so I know you've got this far! 😂🥰
    Like looking around cabins? I sure do!
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    • @threecatsdancing
      @threecatsdancing 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      Towel monkey! I think the best thing about the window being a TV screen, you get the benefits of a window but you don't have to worry about people seeing into your room, so the "window" can stay open when you're not clothed.

    • @adamhumphrey5130
      @adamhumphrey5130 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I went on the ovation of the seas in a similar room. I was lucky there was an extra remote for the virtual balcony tv. I just turned it off of a night time.

    • @dannyseville2543
      @dannyseville2543 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@EmmaCruises towel monkey was one thing but that swan thing looked exciting.... or was that excited?

    • @rumaki7543
      @rumaki7543 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      @@EmmaCruises Towel Monkey is the name of my next band. 😁

    • @dugbrown11
      @dugbrown11 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Two toothbrushes is a good plan. Keep one in your travel kit.

  • @rumaki7543
    @rumaki7543 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +215

    I was on a Royal Caribbean cruise to Alaska last year and had an inside cabin with a virtual balcony. This turned out to be a blessing because on the first day at sea I ended up spraining my ankle and being on crutches for most of the cruise. Because of this, I spent a lot of time in my cabin and found it pleasing to be able to at least have some sort of connection to the outside world.

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  12 วันที่ผ่านมา +16

      Oh goodness, hope all was okay!! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

    • @cynthiaschlie32
      @cynthiaschlie32 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +9

      It was great. I’m disabled but I did go into the ports and wander around while my family was out adventuring. I was happy because my family was happy. And watching the beautiful Alaska scenery was wonderful.

    • @Aeoxander
      @Aeoxander 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Wow, you couldn't even go and get the breeze. Deplorable. Shame on RC. You should sue.

  • @AllanEley
    @AllanEley 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +369

    The chair for clothes not dirty enough to wash but not clean enough for the wardrobe is a "chairdrobe"!

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  12 วันที่ผ่านมา +19

      I love it!! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

    • @lorigrimaldi194
      @lorigrimaldi194 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

      I have one of those!

    • @jonathanj8303
      @jonathanj8303 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

      ​@@lorigrimaldi194Just one? I think we have three and an ottoman.

    • @MononokeLynn
      @MononokeLynn 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +17

      Mine is a dedicated spot on the floor :) “Floordrobe!”

    • @lorigrimaldi194
      @lorigrimaldi194 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@jonathanj8303 😂

  • @iarpak
    @iarpak 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +146

    I like the idea of that "virtual" view. It would be great if it gave you the option to change views, like front, back, or either side of the ship. Great video, as always.

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  12 วันที่ผ่านมา +7

      That would be so cool!! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

    • @TracyKMainwaring
      @TracyKMainwaring 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +7

      like the ship camera station on the TV... it would be better if you could pick which camera to stick with

    • @sillysailor5932
      @sillysailor5932 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      I assume its synchronisation to match the bulkhead it's on. Imagine if it's one side with video from another 🤢

    • @johncrilly3127
      @johncrilly3127 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@sillysailor5932 Yes, it approximates what would be seen from the nearest outside camera.

    • @Skittl1321
      @Skittl1321 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

      ​​@@sillysailor5932 I don't think they are. I think all the virtual windows are the same, it's the back of the ship.

  • @TheRussianFloofCat
    @TheRussianFloofCat 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +90

    If I'm not mistaken, Disney Cruises started the concept with their "magical portholes" implementation. Kinda neat to see how different lines adapt the idea for their ships.

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  12 วันที่ผ่านมา +11

      Ooo yes I've heard about that, we didn't see any magical creatures! ha ha. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

    • @OmegaBahn
      @OmegaBahn 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +7

      Those are the Disney Fantasy and Disney Dream

    • @MattMcIrvin
      @MattMcIrvin 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      It immediately reminded me of the space windows on their infamous and short-lived Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser hotel.

    • @julianbrelsford
      @julianbrelsford วันที่ผ่านมา

      MSC Meraviglia has "virtual portholes" on some or all inside cabins. I'm not sure how prevalent the practice is within MSC. The screen I saw was maybe a 35" screen(?) not huge but a nice touch, and it could show a live feed of the left or right side of the ship, as well as be turned off or set to show a cartoonish night sky view.

  • @ruk2023--
    @ruk2023-- 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +61

    Hotel curtains around the world are notorious for not closing completely. I have a pack of spring clips in luggage at all times that I can use to seal the gaps.

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  12 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

      Very clever! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

    • @ruk2023--
      @ruk2023-- 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      @@EmmaCruises thanks. Definitely not my original idea. Can’t remember where I learned it

    • @jasonlake
      @jasonlake 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Almost every hotel room has the hangers with the clips on them like the towel animals were hanging from. They hold the curtain closed very nicely.

    • @UnlikelyToRemember
      @UnlikelyToRemember 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      if you didn't bring anything, you can use the clips on the hanger to keep curtains closed

    • @bBersZ
      @bBersZ วันที่ผ่านมา

      Hotels have hangers with clips called clothes hanger curtain closers for closing curtains

  • @joethecomputerguy1
    @joethecomputerguy1 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +65

    I love the little things Emma does including the Capt. Hudson cameos. Just makes me smile. Thank you Emma for being you.

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  12 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      Thanks Joe! Me too so I'm glad you do too!! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

    • @soniacharles1511
      @soniacharles1511 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      M my ⁰òó 80th mo no😅​@@EmmaCruises

  • @dennisnguyen8105
    @dennisnguyen8105 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +18

    Few thoughts on the virtual screen: allow guests to turn it off completely, or create schedules for it to turn on so that you can have it off at night and on near dawn. Have the view be aligned with the direction of the room so that people who are sensitive could have the view synchronized with the motion of the ship (maybe). Allow guest to select views instead of just the rear. Allow for screen casting so you can use it as a giant phone screen. Screens generate heat so this is something to consider when adding them to anything. I assume they've factored in the extra heat?

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  11 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      That would be cool! Oh my, imagine going on TikTok this big. ha ha! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

  • @DCPorter71
    @DCPorter71 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +17

    I am 52 years old and never been on a cruise. I think your video's are brilliant and after watching quite a few of them I have been inspired to look into booking a cruise trip for me and my wife. It will be a small one from Southampton to start, but I really am intrigued to try as they look wonderful. Thanks so much for your videos, they are all informative, helpful and enjoyable to watch. No hesitation in subscribing to your channel.

    • @perry92964
      @perry92964 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      im 59 and have never been on a cruise....mainly cause i have no desire to. its fun to watch these type of videos so i dont have to go on one

  • @ktktktktktktkt
    @ktktktktktktkt 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +35

    1:22 I think the cause of the seasickness is the difference between what you're seeing and the movement your body feels. Maybe there's some delay or some people are just sensitive to this.

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  12 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      Yeah, I do get travel sick quite a bit but id just close the curtain if it bothered me, ha ha. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

    • @andrewholden1501
      @andrewholden1501 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

      I could also see it being a problem if the screen doesn't face the same direction as the camera. Then you'll see one motion while feeling another.

    • @perry92964
      @perry92964 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      i think if the image was at a slight angle cause the camera was not level would totally make me sick, i have a very sensitive equilibrium and get motion sickness easily

  • @justsomeguy6474
    @justsomeguy6474 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +56

    6:40 Your Canadianism for the day is, making different drinks from the choices at the soda machine is called Swamp water.

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  12 วันที่ผ่านมา +11

      Ha ha, I LOVE that! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

    • @chaosrulerofall
      @chaosrulerofall 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Oh yeah! We would call it a graveyard

    • @mommat1306
      @mommat1306 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +13

      When I was a kid we called this drink a “suicide”. It appealed to our naive adventurous side I guess.

    • @rapid13
      @rapid13 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

      @@mommat1306I’m 55 and still call it a suicide. That’s what it is.

    • @annekirkpatrick7197
      @annekirkpatrick7197 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      Floridian: Swamp water, of course! 🐊

  • @csmith2435
    @csmith2435 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +23

    I agree with you. An interior cabin with the faux view would be better than nothing at all. I don't mind the isolation of an interior cabin but as you noted, no windows has a few downsides to it. Love your vlogs and love your charm and charisma! Fair winds and following seas! 😎😎😎😎

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Thanks so much for watching and your kind words! I appreciate it 😀❤️

    • @m.m.4645
      @m.m.4645 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      But only it that thing works.
      If it is blurry, has all shades of colors from pink to purple and after a while does mit work at all any more, then you fell betrayed.
      No other room
      No compensation.
      Just.... That.

  • @billcook4768
    @billcook4768 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +36

    I’m an inside cabin kind of guy and have used the tv’s bridge cam channel as a “virtual porthole.” Not nearly as good as your virtual balcony, but it solves the issue of not knowing the light and weather outside.

    • @m.m.4645
      @m.m.4645 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      At least that works!
      We had a inside with a virtual balcony a few years ago (pre covid). That thing was so awful!
      Blurry Vision, strange colors and the guys looking into it could not fix it!
      We had it switched off after a while and had a "pure inside cabin" from that point on.
      No moving to another cabin, no compensation.
      It was just like that.
      A waste of money.

    • @dirtrider88
      @dirtrider88 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      but why are you an inside cabin kinda of guy? what makes you prefer them?

    • @billcook4768
      @billcook4768 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

      @@dirtrider88 Just money. Staying in inside cabin means more money for a drinks package or some exotic excursions. Or just gets me on a ship that otherwise would be outside my budget.

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  11 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Yesss, Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

    • @rosemarysmith5967
      @rosemarysmith5967 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      This is what I did on my recent Alaska cruise. Since it was sailing in territory I lived in for most of my life, it also help me decide if I wanted to get out of bed quick, or it it was normal meh weather and I could take my time.

  • @lisaf568
    @lisaf568 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +33

    The towel monkey was adorable!!!!!!!!!!! I love when the attendants are so creative! I am sure your niece loved it too.

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  12 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      So much! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

    • @jenniferwright
      @jenniferwright 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      A cruise we went on had one hanging from the ceiling, I knocked it down and left it on the floor. That evening our cabin boy collared me and sternly said 'you've killed my monkey', well worth the $5 tip 😀

  • @christymurphy6571
    @christymurphy6571 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +13

    I've stayed in this type of cabin twice. Loved both.

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  12 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      Glad to hear it! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

  • @arthurvasey
    @arthurvasey 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +11

    4:00 “Unless, of course, they are literally your twin …”.
    Wow! Two Emmas! Super cute!

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Double the noses eh?? ha ha. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

  • @avgeekguy
    @avgeekguy 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +24

    i’m watching this right now during my lunch break and I’m very excited to see it

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Thank you! 😁❤️ e

  • @jonathandalecki7048
    @jonathandalecki7048 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +9

    I feel like a towel monkey in a mostly dark bathroom would be terrifying and hilarious at the same time!
    I loved your dress for Formal Night, and I think the faux-balcony made a beautiful backdrop...you truly do have the nicest smile I've ever seen. This was a wonderful video!

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you! 😁❤️

  • @SewingBoxDesigns
    @SewingBoxDesigns 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +9

    Cool, thank you for showing the gorgeous 'accessible' cabin! 😃

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Nice wasn't it! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

  • @okayashe
    @okayashe 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +12

    My mom and I love watching your videos. We are planning on going on a cruise next year because of it!

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  12 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Ooo how exciting!!! Have the best time ever!!!! 😀❤️ Thank you! 😁❤️

  • @jldisme
    @jldisme 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +29

    If the camera showed the view looking aft, but you were actually facing to Portside, then your inner ear would be getting different messages than what you are looking at. This could certainly make you seasick.

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  12 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

      Yeah that's true. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

    • @user-nw4uf6lg3t
      @user-nw4uf6lg3t 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      That's why i always get motion sick when i watch tv of people driving on the left side of the road.

  • @GWM9930
    @GWM9930 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Emma, is Katie Knowles still the Cruise Director on Anthem of the Seas? She was our Cruise Director on our Anthem of the Seas cruise back in December from New York to the Bahamas. She was amazing and kept all of the entertainment and activities very fun! She was very, very good. She was extremely approachable and friendly and had a good sense of humor. She is full of energy and a genuinely nice person. Best cruise director we've ever had! I hope we get to cruise with her again soon. (And being from Florida, we loved her accent just like we like yours!!) And Martin was the Entertainment Director.....he was also amazing and very personable and friendly as well as approachable. He spent quite a bit of time talking with my family while we were spending some time in the Two70 area.
    Thank you for this video. On our Anthen of the Seas cruise, our daughter and her family chose an inside cabin with the Virtual Balcony. We had a rough cruise so I'm not sure she liked the virtual balcony. We enjoyed our balcony cabin on Deck 8. Loved it!! But a December cruise for a Floridian was cold!

  • @cue881-yo7kz
    @cue881-yo7kz 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    I love your reviews! I think that screen is an excellent idea. I usually just put the tv on the channel that shows the front of the ship when I go to sleep. Sound stays off and when the sun comes up I know its time to get moving. Travel safe and God Bless!

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

  • @sheri1972
    @sheri1972 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    Same concept in the NCL solo cabins. I wasn’t fond of the size of the cabin but the virtual window helped me to know where we were and what the weather was like outside. It was handy that you can turn it off by pulling the shade down.

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yesss!! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

  • @GSSuiteLife
    @GSSuiteLife 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    Thank you for the shout out - Much appreciated 🥰😎
    Abby appreciates you ❤

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  11 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Woohoo!! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

  • @thelifeofacruiser
    @thelifeofacruiser 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +9

    Thank you for the love Emma and all! 💕 And gotta love towel monkeys 😆

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  11 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      You're very welcome!!! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

  • @Teufelshund
    @Teufelshund 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    Actually they do offer cabins like this on their newest ship. We just booked on the Utopia and unwittingly ended up with an interior “virtual balcony” cabin, so yes, they do offer this on other ships.

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Oh really? I thought they scrapped the idea!! Maybe they got rid of Icon then bought them back, I was just looking at Icon. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

    • @Teufelshund
      @Teufelshund 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@EmmaCruises we shall see how it goes. We were just looking for an interior and when my wife was looking and the details after she booked, she asked "what is a virtual balcony" lol.

  • @grumbert
    @grumbert 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I came across your channel and videos by accident and thought I'd watch it for a lark. Even though I've never cruised in my life, I am now completely hooked on this channel! Love your videos (and I may end up going on a cruise because of it some day!)

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks so much 🥹❤️

  • @teknav1
    @teknav1 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    Hi! I have traveled to over 40 countries. Make a checklist of what to bring with; you'll never forget your toothbrush again! Happy sailing!

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I do have one, I'd ticked off the toothbrush... ha ha. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

    • @geraldhenrickson7472
      @geraldhenrickson7472 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Wait, what...a list? Make a list? Well ok then, lets do this.

  • @claudiaconnolly7793
    @claudiaconnolly7793 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Love that cabin. The window is such a great idea

  • @AndrewJHayford
    @AndrewJHayford 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I'm surprised the "window" didn't have a switch you could use to turn it off. That seems crazy.

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Not that I could find anyway! ha ha. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

  • @jackbagley640
    @jackbagley640 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Towel Monkey!!! Emma ... I love your cruise videos. I have taken one cruise in my life, almost 40 years ago, but your videos bring back fond memories of the way things were back then. I will cruise again, primarily thanks to you and your videos. My best to Captain Hudson!

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Love this, Thank you! 😁❤️

  • @alainamattison6788
    @alainamattison6788 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Hello!
    We saw our cabin door in your video! Yay! 🎉 I am so glad we ran into you that one day and I had the opportunity to meet you in person. 😊

  • @lindakegler7700
    @lindakegler7700 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I loved the cabins with the virtual balcony. It was an absolutely awesome experience and I truly enjoyed it. They need these types of cabins on more of their ships.

  • @meghanellwyn1905
    @meghanellwyn1905 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thanks for this video Emma! Going on this ship next month in the same type of cabin and am looking forward to experiencing it, especially after your review.

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Have a great time! 🥳🥳

  • @annlidslot8212
    @annlidslot8212 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hi, I've been dipping in and out and back in again for years on your channel, and I noticed that this is the most elegant dress I've seen you in. Very stylish.
    I hope that you got to see our light night up here in Scandinavia whilst having that false window. I can understand if you get bothered by the light if you come from somewhere with dark nights and is thrown in close to the Arctic Circle in June and July. I was talking with a friend from Phoenix, AZ last week at three in the morning CET, and he was so surprised to see out the window that it was full daylight. It actually took me a double take or two to realize what the fuss was about. Fair winds to you and Captain Hudson. Yours, Ann

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you, very kind!! 😁❤️

  • @commonsense246
    @commonsense246 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    We've been in these cabins twice and loved them both times. Really brightens the cabin and even has sound. Save money and get one! You CAN turn off the screen if the light at night bothers you. Ask your steward. If not you can use a trouser hanger's clips to keep the curtain closed better.

  • @patti1044
    @patti1044 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    We have sailed in the virtual balcony cabin and loved it. We also were able to turn off the light but perhaps I remember incorrectly .

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      You might have! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

  • @calumshaw
    @calumshaw 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    For you Emma, surely "Best thing since choc chip cookies". We always travel in a stateroom with a balcony and always say to each other, whilst sipping an afternoon glass of sauv.blanc that we wish there wasn't a balcony rail which blocked the horizon line when seated. So virtual or real - the balcony rail is a pain in the proverbial xxxx.

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Ha ha, so true!! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

  • @zoobaby2003
    @zoobaby2003 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    This is great! I’ll be in one of these rooms over Halloween. Thank you for sharing!

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Have a great time! 🥳🥳

  • @davidmchugh2512
    @davidmchugh2512 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The first ship I worked on, I had an inside cabin for a while. I used the TV's bridge camera view channel to find out the weather. It was also good for going through canals that I had been through before. Much more comfortable to lie in bed and watch the ship transit the keil Canal.

  • @robswan4170
    @robswan4170 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I am so glad you did a review of this room type, I received an email about upgrading our interior state room on Symphony of the Seas. I think I will bid on this room. Thanks, Emma.

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Ooo, exciting!! Hope you get it. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

  • @ViaAngeles-ve5uj
    @ViaAngeles-ve5uj 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Hi Emma! Tip from a frequent traveller - i hav home versions for tooth brush, hair brush & hair products, lotion, facial moisturizer... the basics. Other things wd live in the toiletry bag or the same shelf and I'd return them there after i use them at home.
    That way i was always mostly-packed re: toiletries.
    Happy travels! Hugs to Capt. Hudson

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yess I really need that, Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

  • @mikepatton8691
    @mikepatton8691 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The virtual balcony room reminds me of when I lived in New York City for a year for work. The apartment my company put me in was an interior apartment and only had a window that looked out into like a air shaft that ran through the middle of the building, so I never could tell the weather by looking out my window. So every morning when I woke up I would open up my laptop and view a webcam from Times Square, since I lived only a few blocks from it, and so that webcam was basically my window that told me what the current situation outside was lol.

  • @latebloomerabroad
    @latebloomerabroad 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I'm taking an Alaskan cruise next year in one of these cabins. I usually carry a sunrise clock so that I can wake up gradually; otherwise, I'll be tired all day. So this will solve that, and will show us what's outside too. I think it's a great idea!

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yess! So true. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

  • @richscary
    @richscary 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I've walked by these cabins while they were cleaning and was extremely interested in them. My big questions were can you turn it off and could you watch regular TV on it? 🤣🤣🤣 Great tour as always! Thanks for sharing your adventure!

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Ha ha, didn't consider regular tv on there, but no. Ha ha. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

    • @danb.5779
      @danb.5779 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      It's always on with no accessible input ports (that I could find at least), though you can draw the curtains. IMHO, they're pretty awesome cabins - it's not the same as a real balcony, but if you're cool with an interior cabin and use the room hack of putting one of the ship cams on the TV overnight so you have that daylight reference point, these rooms solve that problem and let you watch something else on the TV.

  • @user-qz3oo4nw5j
    @user-qz3oo4nw5j 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I love the towel monkey! What a great room. Never been on a cruise but I think I’d spend most of my time outside of the cabin.

  • @roughshot60
    @roughshot60 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I sailed on Anthem back in Spring 2023. I also had a virtual balcony cabin. I asked my stewart to turn off the balcony lol (tv)
    It was a nice inside cabin the rest of the week. Keep up the great videos, Emma. Love them. Next cruise for Capt Litterbox (Hudson) and myself. Adventure of the Seas sept 2024

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

  • @angrypete5089
    @angrypete5089 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I stayed in ship with a virtual window back in 2014 or so, and we liked it. I don't think I'd pay extra for it, but it was a nice feature. I liked being able to look and see what the weather was like outside, if we were in port, etc.

  • @BrianKitching-wv5nh
    @BrianKitching-wv5nh 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Couldn't stay in an inside cabin as i have claustrophobia. That would drive me mad i would need a balcony cabin always.
    Thankyou for your video.

  • @laurenschenck5355
    @laurenschenck5355 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Fantastic review and love it and always a joy and watch ur videos thanks so much for everything 🌺🩵🩵🌺🌞🌞🌞🌺🩵🌺🌺🛳️🛳️🛳️🌺

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

  • @MrBigMalT
    @MrBigMalT 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you so much for your regular videos ❤. As a cruise noobie I’ve found them educational and inspirational. So much so, me & my wife just got back from our first ever cruise… Vancouver to Alaska with Celebrity (part of royal Caribbean I think…. The overhead cabin storage looked very familiar 😂).

  • @viccol89
    @viccol89 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Absolutely brilliant video! I never even knew this was a thing! Thank you for sharing your review on this clever in cabin feature. Always love your videos! 🥰

  • @Trektrendy
    @Trektrendy 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The amount of times I forget my toothbrush and have to buy a new one when travelling! Excellent video again Emma :)

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  8 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Ha ha, you must have lots!!! Thank you! 😁❤️

  • @GrumpyGoat
    @GrumpyGoat 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I love this idea of a virtual window and I often wondered why the heck don't they do this for all non-balcony rooms. I would prefer this to a porthole, for example. If I had this option, I would definitely get it every time. On the other hand, I would probably *never* get an inside balcony cabin. For us it is proper outside balcony or inside room. No in-betweens.
    Thanks for doing this video.

  • @another_jt
    @another_jt 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    We previously took the kids on a cruise on Disney Dream that has the Magic Portal in the interior cabins, and it was among the many highlights of the cruise for our family. So much so that as we started planning for an upcoming Disney cruise, the kids asked if we could get another Magic Portal room, and were slightly disappointed to learn that the Disney Wonder doesn't have them. One nice thing, they were easy to turn off.

  • @vtourist
    @vtourist 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Emma the total experience you had shared makes incredible impact learning in one go. You are excellent in describe things to the minute details...just it's bit fast . And it's resonate many hours too.... it's too a great experience for your viewers like me🎉

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks so much for watching and your kind words! I appreciate it 😀❤️

    • @catl3599
      @catl3599 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @vtourist don't forget you can adjust playback speed in your settings if you find a video too fast

  • @EbonKim
    @EbonKim 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Saw multiple cruise ships while we were in Norway the last 3 weeks, wondered if you were on any of them. Hope you enjoyed your trip!

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      So much Thank you! 😁❤️

  • @sarahj.5970
    @sarahj.5970 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Just delightful...i guess it was not wonderful enough to keep doing but O am so glad there are some being enjoyed and as usual..you find the pros in everything....thanks again Emma!!!

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  11 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

    • @sarahj.5970
      @sarahj.5970 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@EmmaCruises xoxo. I just learned that the Navigator...I am closest to west coast ports...has some of those cabins!!!!!

  • @eastcoastmusicmachine7989
    @eastcoastmusicmachine7989 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Emma, you can always use the clips attached to the closet hangers to clip the blackout curtains closed around a window or screen 😊

  • @gentremblay869
    @gentremblay869 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I had this kind of cabin on the same cruise ship in Norway last summer. It was a first for me too. I did like it a lot more than a regular inside cabin. It was nice to see outside in real time. My only complain is that I found it less soundproof than a regular cabin. I could hear a guy singing in his shower very late at night, every night, from the other side of the wall.

  • @MrBinkz
    @MrBinkz 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Staying in one of these for my first cruise in December from Hong Kong around Japan. Can't wait.

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  11 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Sounds good! 😁🥳 Have a great time! 🥳🥳

  • @TheLastBoomerLeft
    @TheLastBoomerLeft 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    We had a virtual view during out trip in February on the Harmony of the seas. We were really happy with our choice, and it was much cheaper than an actual room with a balcony.

  • @Jan.99
    @Jan.99 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    That's amazing, thanks for your honest review!

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

  • @joelsense9031
    @joelsense9031 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I just love your videos Miss Emma, always informative and entertaining, thank you

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks so much 🥹❤️

  • @PortsladeBySea
    @PortsladeBySea 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Gr8 vlog. We depart Southampton on Friday to Norway on Anthem of The Seas…so excited. We are staying in cabin that was used for a big cruise vloggers sail away party as it has a slightly larger balcony 🥳👏👍

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Have the best time!!!!! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

  • @Boskov01
    @Boskov01 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    The British-ism of the week does indeed sound like the British version of Dibs. I had wondered that as I heard an old 70s British Comedy show use the term once.

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Ha ha, how funny! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

  • @Trektrendy
    @Trektrendy 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Love these virtual windows!

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  6 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I'd love to see you stay in one of these rooms! ;)

  • @chrisfarri8914
    @chrisfarri8914 22 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    We stayed in a similar room. Was fantastic! Barely in the cabin and when we wanted to see where we were in the morning. The tv window was great and good quality picture too.

  • @LostKawaii
    @LostKawaii 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hey Emma! I just wanted to say thank you for your content! I am so happy I stumbled across your channel a few weeks ago and watched a lot of your videos since. Personally, I have never been on a cruise before but if everything goes as planned, I will take a transatlantik/caribbean cruise in december (with a real balcony, haha ^^) and I already learned so much from your videos! Keep it up and have a great day! Greatings from germany! :)

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  11 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Thanks so much, that sounds AMAZING!! Have a great time! 🥳🥳

  • @markasplinhq
    @markasplinhq 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    extra brownie pints on the Tessan Travel Charger... absolute must when travelling!

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I looooooove mine! If anybody else wants one: EmmaCruises.com/Adapter :)

  • @danb.5779
    @danb.5779 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great review! We had one of these rooms randomly assigned to us on Symphony last November and loved it. They're not the same as a real balcony but as someone who doesn't mind an interior room, but they really do solve for the biggest interior room drawbacks -- that daylight reference point and trying to navigate the room successfully when all the lights are off by providing just a bit of light. One difference I noticed is that ours didn't have that railing in the shot and was a feed from one of the bridge cameras, which in hindsight kind of aligned with the location of our room on the ship...
    Also -- Towel Monkey :D

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yeah!! ha ha, Thank you! 😁❤️

  • @connie_360
    @connie_360 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Not the cabin I expected when I got the email but then was pleasantly surprised as I've been super curious about RC virtual windows 🌝

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Oooo, Thank you! 😁❤️

  • @svetaanna78
    @svetaanna78 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I was there too! Had an amazing time! Norway is gorgeous! Thank you for your wonderful videos! I was watching you before the cruise! 🚢 🥰

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks so much 🥹❤️

  • @joeholm4591
    @joeholm4591 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Noticed you have some hangers that have clothing clips on them. Use the clips on one of those, turned vertical, like clothespins, to keep the curtain shut and cut back on light from the screen. We use this in hotels.

  • @johnbuckley8324
    @johnbuckley8324 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Towel Monkey! 🙂 Love the video...the virtual balcony is a wonderful idea. In an inside cabin I normally turn on the TV in the mornings and check the bridge cam, but having that huge screen does provide an excellent illusion. Very cool!

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yess! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

  • @Rezaal
    @Rezaal 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Wardrobe for clean, chairdrobe for cleanish, floordrobe for dirty.

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yes! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

  • @jaygunter3828
    @jaygunter3828 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I stayed in the same cabin on a recent Alaska cruise, it was nicer than I thought it would be.

  • @sus8e462
    @sus8e462 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    That is a cool concept--would love it if they had a "sleep mode" -- or at least timer option matching with the real sun set & sun rise?!😂

  • @debasishraychawdhuri
    @debasishraychawdhuri วันที่ผ่านมา

    Now, all you need is a recording of the virtual window video and you have the same experience from your home.

  • @kessas.489
    @kessas.489 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    My hubby do always forget something, too! 😂😂😂

  • @toulouseleplot3475
    @toulouseleplot3475 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Here's the thing i can't think of anything better than having no outside light, I work in the nightlife economy and the thought of birds tweeting and daylight coming through is a no no, when i wake up I will then find out what time it is, so for me that's perfect I love the day and the sunshine but when i wants sleep put me in one of those coffins, horses for courses, if i had daylight and you didn't then i would probably say do you wanna swap. When I'm away I wanna sleep and then go get involved, no sit in the cabin on my own or with my friends, the amount of money people have wasted on me with flash hotels when i would probably had more fun in a hostel, love your channel, never been on a cruise seriosly thinking about it. : )

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Ha ha, so true! Horses for courses!! Or courses for horses. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

  • @Pantherjonvideos
    @Pantherjonvideos 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I love the virtual cabins, even tho I have yet to be in one - it has to be cheaper then a regular balcony cabin, right? Will have to explore on RC's website to see if it's a searchable thing when choosing a cabin..Really am enjoying your vids Emma! The editing, narration and even Hudson making his little cameos(and your Britishisms too!!)! Brilliant!

  • @victoriasmith1897
    @victoriasmith1897 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I laughed out loud about the chair for clothes not dirty enough to wash etc. I thought I was the only person who has that! Relief!

  • @hollum1648
    @hollum1648 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    We have a large basket specifically for ‘too clean to wash too dirty to put back’ clothes and it is LIFE CHANGING

  • @SmolAliens
    @SmolAliens 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I love how you had three Britishisms in a row-bagsy, crisps, and caravan! Most of us ‘Mericans think of the Oregon Trail game when we think of a caravan. 😂❤

  • @joemichaels4231
    @joemichaels4231 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hey Emma! Great video as always!!!

  • @seanzealony9499
    @seanzealony9499 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    We’ve been on 3 Royal Caribbean cruises and 2 of those we had interior rooms and found no issues with them.
    Had the chance to have virtual window but decided against it.
    We are family of five and had 2 connecting rooms.
    Last cruise was last year out of Miami.
    First big ship for us and the Harmony was a huge difference from the 2 previous Vision class ships.
    I don’t mind interior cabins but have to admit our next cruise will be the Ffjords and I want a balcony for that just for views when chilling.
    Great review 👍🏻

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Ooo, sounds good to me! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

  • @scruff520
    @scruff520 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I really like the look of the virtual screen , it's a great idea.

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

  • @david_de_sousa
    @david_de_sousa 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Towel monkey! It is 1 year ago yesterday that we disembarked from Anthem of the Seas… Our first ever cruise and we went on a 2 week Mediterranean cruise! Nothing like easing you in gently 😂. I loved it and think Anthem of the Seas was brilliant. All the staff were so lovely as well and couldn’t do more for you. We initially had a window room but upgraded to a obstructed view balcony and I must say as much as there wasn’t a huge deal to see like in Norway, I loved just being able to sit looking out to the ocean without the noise and people all around us. Not sure if the screen would have quite had the same effect though…

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  11 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      So glad you enjoyed!! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

  • @tanyas8596
    @tanyas8596 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I do the same thing in regular inside cabins on the tv. Also use it as a light alarm clock as well!

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  11 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Woohoo! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

  • @Nextburjalarab
    @Nextburjalarab 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hey Emma, first time cruiser question for this ship. What sockets are they equivalent to, presume not British. Also can someone not take or clone your room cards if they’re left outside your room for possibly hours?

  • @SyriusStarMultimedia
    @SyriusStarMultimedia 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I could have used that false window in my inside cabin for times when I was awake. Pretty nice.

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Sounds good! 😁🥳

  • @RobsNeighbor
    @RobsNeighbor 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I will never go on a cruise, well never say never but I love your videos! Thank you

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you! 😁❤️

  • @jdjeep98
    @jdjeep98 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What we've started to do if/when we have an inside cabin is to leave the TV on and set to the Bow Camera. It can provide a little bit of light at night, but we don't need absolute dark to sleep. The plus is that you can see how dark or light it is outside whenever you wake up.

  • @joesoler1250
    @joesoler1250 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Great advice about your cabin!!

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

  • @dougowens2686
    @dougowens2686 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    WOW that was cool I have seen them in the past and wonder what it would be like. did you do a review of the cruise not just the cabin ?

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      It'll be ready in a couple weeks so please make sure I have your email address so I can email you when new videos come out: EmmaCruises.com/TH-camUpdates :) Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

  • @car7605
    @car7605 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    One of my friends once had a cabin exactly like that. He liked it, but I don’t think it would be working out for me. Even if it is probably a good compromise, I like to just get out on the balcony, get fresh air, read a book on the chairs, etc., all these things you obviously can’t do with this cabin (Well, IN your cabin at least).
    Anyways, thanks for the video, it’s nice to see what other people think of this cabin… especially when its done in a nice way 😉

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

  • @realWorsin
    @realWorsin 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    You just showed me that I don't actually have to go on a cruise to get the same experience.
    Me: Heads to BestBuy.

  • @rifkymasri1065
    @rifkymasri1065 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hey! That cabin is next to the "hidden door" to the solarium! How convenient!

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      YES!! ha ha. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼