What are the different types of cabins on a cruise ship?
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- What are the different kind of cabins on a cruise ship, and which is the right one for you?
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We started with inside cabins and were fine with that. Then got a balcony. Now we always get one. Once you have it, it’s so hard to go back. I’m afraid to get a suite for that reason ! I also try to book all the way aft. I love to sit on the balcony and watch the wake. It’s more of a walk, but I see that as a good thing to compensate for all the eating and drinking I do.
We always
We started with a balcony and the smallest we've had is an ocean view, but mostly we too are spoiled with the balcony.
Exactly the same choice that we did! 🤣🤣🤷🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️
How did you board the ship?
@@elikajohnson2176 depends if you are talking pre-covid or now. Under pre-covid guidlines, there are line privileges based on your RC membership.
I just want to say the inside cabins are the BEST for sleeping. They are super quiet, pitch black, and the cheap price makes them pretty nice.
What if the ship caps sized while your inside your cabin with no windows or balcony?
@@EE-ie9gm they have emergency lighting and the crew trains almost non-stop. Those ships are billions of dollars, they take safety pretty seriously.
@@ericwilliams2546 Rem that ship that capsized in Korea with all those high school students? That as scary and made me want a balcony bcuz there’s a window to jump out of
@@EE-ie9gm some of these ships are 14-18 stories tall, jumping off a balcony that high has a high chance of killing or injuring you.
@@ericwilliams2546 that’s better than being stuck inside drowning
We always chose an inside room just to save money. The last time, our travel agent got us an inside cabin with a balcony overlooking Central Park. It was wonderful! We enjoyed people watching, and it made our room feel bigger. We are spoiled now. That will be our choice from now on.
I personally love aft balcony cabins! Usually you get a balcony that is a bit larger and a great view. Only downside is it is a long walk to the elevators.
I absolutely never take the time to comment on videos but I must say this is extremely well put together and very informational/entertaining! Great job on the video!
My family is going on Liberty of the Seas this summer and this video was a lot of help!
Planning my first cruise tonight. This is literally the most informative video I have ever seen lol. No wasted information! Thanks 🙏🏾
Glad it was helpful!
We had the virtual balcony interior room and we just loved it. It was like we could see what was going on the outside when we wanted to. Or we could close the curtain.
For our family's very first cruise in March, we felt it best to book 2 Interior virtual balcony rooms for the 4 of us. We got 2 rooms right next to each other on deck 12, Anthem of the Seas. We chose the square cabins instead of the usual narrow cabins. The layout looks much better. Appreciate the videos. Thanks!
I took the Anthem to the Bahamas back in 2017. I was in the room overlooking the bow. No balcony, but I had a view. Did you go skydiving???
Thanks for your marvelous videos Matt. I think that choosing port or starboard is in fact VERY important if you take into account which side of the ship the coastline will be on as you sail past. For example, if you are sailing up the Asian coast, or the New Zealand coast, or the Alaskan coast. But when it comes to docking - agreed - It's generally irrelevant overall.
No no
I am inside cabin passenger 🥳😅! As you said, I am always outside the cabin!
Lots of activities, waterslides, trivia, pictures, walking, taking the sun...
As you've often said in your videos, I cannot stress enough the value of a good travel agent! When I booked my first cruise, I had my heart set on a studio cabin, since I am a single pringle and wanted to avoid the dreaded single supplement, as I thought that would be the least expensive. However my travel agent was able to find me a deal that got me into a balcony cabin with a 70 percent discount off the single supplement. It only came out to about 150 dollars more than if I had booked the studio! (And this is a personal note but you can't beat having breakfast on your own private balcony while cruising the Inside Passage.)
But definitely work with a travel agent. They are in the business of making sure you're satisfied with your vacation.
Meh, for the avg person I would say don't waste your time with agents. This isn't the early 2000s. You got lucky but such deals aren't common
@@0741921 they are common and only available for travel agents. Still very useful to get a travel agent
@@0741921 Not true. Travel agents send the cruise lines a lot of business and make good commissions from them. If you are a valued client the agent can always upgrade you to a better cabin and add perks such as beverage plans, shore excursions at no extra charge. It doesn't cost you anything extra to use an agent so why would you not?
How do you get a travel agent?
@@ryanhart2890 I found mine via a Google search, type in "travel agent in 'your area'" but I would also say to read any reviews as well before picking one. Then just give them a call and tell them what you're looking for :)
Thx for the information! It’ll be our first cruise ever and we booked harmony of the seas July balcony room. Super excited!!
Thanks for your informative vids.. Bon voyage & Happy Trails Everyone! Be cool and be safe!
My first cruise was a few months ago on the Mariner. We were directly below the main pool and never heard a thing. Noise won’t be a huge issue on Royal as I hear they are a little more calm than other cruise lines.
Waiting on my first cruise until after covid. Probably 2024. (saving the money up.) I have built a small library of my favorite videos for choosing options. This video of the cabins is the best. Thanks.
That's awesome, save, research and have the kind of trip that is worthwhile.
I have only two thoughts about cruise rooms:
1. While cruise ships do have elevators, the wait times for the elevator are very long, especially during meal and entertainment times.
Therefore, try to book on a floor fairly close to where you will be spending your time (i.e. pool) because you will get sick of waiting for the elevator. There are always a LOT of disabled people on cruise ships who need to use the elevator, so I try to take the stairs.
2. All of the views from windows or balconies only give you a partial view. When we cruise, I go way up to the top of the ship to get a 180 degree view when I want to really see the scenery.
Great description of all the room choices! Nothing like having an informed choice.
Thank you for all your knowledge. This was a great video.
Thanks for the info Matt 😊👍🇹🇹🇹🇹
I love The balance cabin but the ocean view is my second choice. Thanks MATT YOUR INFORMATION IS ALWAYS GREAT..THINGS AGAIN. THIS LARRY FROM CINCINNATI
Thank you for the video it was very helpful,,,,,Planning to go.
The best room I have had on 12 Royal Caribbean Cruises was in 2019 in an Aqua Suite on Harmony. My son treated us to it and it was AMAZING! The HUGE wrap around balcony was amazing and it was so cool to look down behind the aqua theater to see what goes on back stage during the aqua shows. Our Royal Genie, Leticia, was amazing and totally spoiled my three grandsons!
What boat was it on
My only cruise, I stayed in an indoor stateroom. If I ever cruise on RC, I want to book a cabin overlooking the indoor Promenade, that has intrigued me ever since the Voyager debuted.
Very informative and helpful! Please keep including information regarding SOLO rooms and travelling ALONE.
I like variety - we loved being near Central Park on a interior cabin so we’re going for an ocean view balcony nearby for the inaugural Wonder of the Seas Sailing. I’d love to try the interior cabin with full length “sea view TV”, a balcony facing Central Park, and (in my dreams) a cabin facing the aqua show (as it appears they are only higher end suites?)… basically checking out the options you can only get on the bigger ships… we’ve just upgraded to a balcony near the Canyon Ranch Spa on RCI’s Celebrity line - I haven’t spent much time in the spa area yet, but something tells me I might like a spa cabin experience to have a cruise focused on an immersive spa experience…
Hi 👋 how are you doing?
Informative; thank you!
Hi Matt and thanks for the video my first cruise with Royal Caribbean was on harmony of the seas and I had a solo cabin which turned out to be a bad idea because I am mobility challenged and visually impaired and it was not the right size for a mobility scooter at all found that out a little bit too late but next time definitely a balcony cabin or interior balcony cabin that overlooks the different neighborhoods thanks again for all you do
Sounds like you have a good plan for the next time!
I literally, JUST last weekend, was looking for a video like this! Thank you!
Glad I could help!
Hello Jodi how are you doing?
@@franklinstephen3268 😒🙄
Got an Owner Suite on our first-ever cruise. Wow! The Suite concierge was amazing and the Suite Lounge was a terrific perk.
Next cruise is Christmas’22 and another Owner Suite. This time on Allure.
My wife is spoiled now. I think I may have made a mistake.
Just kidding. Thanks for all you do, Matt Your advice is priceless, and expensive. :-)
How was your 2022 Christmas cruise?
Also curious how you liked Allure. We have a grand suite in the coming months.
Hi Matt. Thank you for all you do, and keeping us up to date. Next cruise is next Friday on Freedom. Can't wait!!!
Hope you have a great time!
Bon Voyage!
Thank you.
@Royal Caribbean Blog Thank you Matt, we are super stoked, and ready for a break from the cold up in PA. I will definitely be on the live show Monday night.
Just got off my first cruise, Oasis of the Seas about 2 weeks ago
Definitely a Central Park balcony guy
My most favourite thing is chilling on the bed with the balcony door open so you can hear the waves and feel the sea breeze come into the room
On our first cruise we booked an ocean-view cabin. Depending on the ship our next several cruises were either inside or ocean-view. On our first Alaska cruise we were in a balcony cabin, worth the effort! Going to Europe this spring and in a balcony cabin again. If we ever cruise longer than seven days, we'll try a suite.
Some interior rooms with a view can have the same square footage as a junior suite. I had one looking on the promenade, and I had 2 couches and 2 standard room chairs and the window seat. 8 people were able to sit comfortably and play drinking games.
I don’t like cruises and one reason may be because my room was on the lower deck and there was a lot of water turbulence. I was in fear most of the time. However I did value visiting various places. I may possibly give cruising another chance if I could book a luxury room. I’m a single person but enjoy space.
Hi Matt, Port or Starboard matter on a unidirectional cruise like Alaska from Seattle to Seward. Because this is typically the inside passage and the views are amazing, I prefer starboard so that I get to see the coastline the majority of the cruise. The other reason for a balcony preference would also be private glacier viewing. It can get really crowded on the deck and being able to sit and enjoy the view from your balcony can really make the trip special, not to mention the amazing animal sightings at sea. Thanks as always, I really enjoy your content! I am going to try a different type of room based on this video.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I disagree the glacier sightings get very crowded, or at least not on Royal Caribbean ships. I'll see what it's like when I go on Serenade this summer, but I think there will be opportunity to see lots
Hello Vivienne how are you doing?
Always booking interior, we are spending so much time outside the room, so it makes no sense to book anything other.
The only time I would say you should book a balcony is on the Alaska cruise for the views and the glaciers.
LOVE, Love, Love Royal Carribean🔥🔥🔥💐💕❤️🌹
Our family (4 of us) is going on Independence in July, we’re getting a balcony room mid-ship. It’s our first cruise and after watching this o feel we made the right decision haha
Well that monologue ( did he pause ay all?), helped me off booking a cruise for life.
Thank you for all your videos.
My pleasure!
When traveling with only one other person for short cruises i do interior just to save money cause i wont be in the room much but for longer cruises i like balconies because I may have more time to enjoy it
That room with the slide looks fun
I was hoping to see what an accessible balcony room would be like. We're heading off on the Adventure of the Seas in March and we've picked up an accessible balcony cabin on the 6th floor, mid-starboard. We're excited, it's our first cruise.
My question exactly!! I have a scooter I'll ne bringing and need to see exactly how much space I will have
Excellent advice!
Thanks for watching!
We book suites on long cruises because the rooms are spacious and the waiters are always so attentive. On 7-10 day cruises we get a balcony.
Unique way of speaking, you have.
Going on my first cruise in august! We are going to Alaska on quantum of the seas
Totally agree with you on taking the family in 2 connecting cabins. The extra bathroom is the key- on the family cabins I have checked, it is usually one bathroom, so when getting ready for dinner, having the second bathroom is worth having 2 rooms instead of one (and the cost is usually pretty similar to having one family room). I have also seen that putting a 3rd and 4th person in the room is almost as expensive as getting the second room with the second bathroom. To me it is a no-brainer to get 2 connecting rooms for my family of 4. I am going in July with 2 balcony connecting cabins.
Cheaper if you 4 just stayed in one room. Extra bathroom isn’t worth a grand or more.
@@alanbanh Two things about that: first is that for the grand (and perhaps less) you are getting a whole other room, so no-one in pullman beds,etc. more storage, and in my case another balcony. Second... do you have daughters using the bathroom? Enough said on that.
That’s what we are doing this next cruise! 2 kids and 2 adults in two connecting ocean view rooms. It was about $200 cheaper than 1 ocean view cabin which was a huge surprise.
@@alanbanh To you but not to a mother of 2 who has to use said bathroom after the kids...messy, very messy. Plus the intimate "adult only" privacy for parents at night is priceless.
Ultimate Familiy suites are also available on Wonder of the seas
We just took our first cruise. Chose a balcony, and now we are never not going to get a balcony, something about eating breakfast looking over the ocean in the morning makes the extra cost worth it!
We got a great price on our upcoming Adventure of the Seas cruise so we booked a Grand Suite. I kept checking prices every time Royal had a "special" and our Travel Agent was great help with handling the price changes. Ultimately, we have ended up with a 2-bedroom Grand Suite for less than the original price of the 1-bedroom GS. Ready to sail next week!!🛳⚓️🏖🍹
Hello how are you doing?
We will be on a princess cruise on princess cruises regal princess ship to Central America and Caribbean and western South America from San Francisco,booked through a travel agent in June of 2023 for 12-14months,with suites
Thank you josia
I generally get balcony cabin mid ship but I also like boardwalk balcony in aft so I can watch aqua shows and people watch
Hello how are you doing?
blacony is important, i always had my room service free morning breakfast by the sea.What more can you ask a nice day for eating your breakfast and enjoy the sea breeze during the morning.
My first cruise I had a window , my next cruise is in a couple of months. I have a interior room and I’m thinking about changing to a balcony! I’m going solo
If you choose the "we pick your room for you" selection for balcony, are you basically guaranteed to get one of those balconies that face central park?
We will do the balcony for the first time next year.
I’ve had the small interior and I’ve also had a big room for more money. To me it doesn’t really matter that much because I’m barely in my room . Lol
Matt, 1st time cruiser and i signed up for just about everything. I recently got royaled up to a Grand Suite and i had previously purchased the key. The key allows me free room service and the suite allows me room service from the main dining room. My question is if i order from the main dining room for room service, will that be free? I/m confused.
I have never heard of a Panoramic View room before. They look amazing for anyone that loves the sea. I wonder what ships you can get them
I had a panoramic room on the Adventure of the Seas in 2018. It was a really cool room, from ours we could see into the wing on the bridge.
I want a full video!!! Tour please!
I’m interested in the interior view suite. What ships are those available on?
The only cruise ship I’ve stated on was the Queen Mary and I got sick in the dock.
Will their be enough space in a balcony room (Mariner) to store my wheelchair. They didn’t have any handicap rooms available.
I love the piano cabin the best on the ship
Hello 👋 how are you doing?
After our last cruise we'll probably never get an interior room again. I've come to the realization that unfortunately I am getting older and as much as I try, my body cannot accept being out and about on the ship only with exception of sleeping, changing, and showering. We certainly had to nap and decompress from time to time and that time feels stolen from you in an interior room. Outside of the occasional rocking of boat you don't even feel like your on the ship. Next time going to pony up for a balcony so can still enjoy the experience of being on the cruise ship from the privacy of the room.
Can you add a monorail to the larger ships such as the Symphony or the Allure
Matt, i dont know if you remember me but you basically planned by navagator trip, it was perfect bud, your the goat
Glad to hear you had a great time!
I noticed that sometimes the bed or the couch are either closer to the balcony side of the room, how do you know what your balcony room has?
There are places where the food is complimentary. Is there a list of where they are and the times they are open ??.
I must ask if the ship and by proxy, ocean makes noise? I’m a light sleeper, but due to the fact that I sleep on my good Ear (Completely deaf in one) I don’t hear a thing while I sleep, unless that noise is coming through the pillow. That means deep rumbling and the sort.
Is there any room options for two adults and four children Without having two separate rooms, with joining door as kids are too young for separate room or upgrading to a suite. ? ? ?
Hi Matt, I love your energy! ⚡I've never been on a cruise, will be booking with Royal Carribean when I do finally get to book. I am still trying to decide to start with an inside or splurge for a balcony. 🤔💭
The first cruise we splurged and got the balcony. Now it's kind of a bummer not getting it, but an inside saves a good bit of money, and really, you don't spend much time in the room to begin with. I would suggest getting an inside room your first cruise, and splurge on a dinner package or an excursion.
Welcome Audrey. Neither is a mistake, just a matter of what you can afford!
I went with an inside for my first RC cruise and I loved it. The room was so dark and cozy, really easy to take a mid day nap and fall asleep at night. And it was soo much cheaper on that cruise. If it was only a small amount more, I would upgrade to another type. I really like the mid-ship location or at least close to an elevator.
Thanks to you all for your thoughts on this and your very helpful comments. x
Hello. I'm really enjoying your videos. I will not hook anything. Put a suite. Preferably, the top of the line in sweets. As I said in earlier comments, I'm planning the ultimate war cruise. On Royal Caribbean. And I'm going to wait until. 2024. So, I can book the Royal Suite. It's a long cruise. So, I will wait until that goes on sale. Anyway. Keep the videos coming.
Question - as guests when/how would we know which nights are the "formal nights" on the cruise? (this is aside from the dress code that comes with every dining location)
Each day's dress code is listed in the daily Cruise compass that gets delivered to your cabin
Pick a cabin with at least a window, balcony if possible. And try to get a room midship, center of the ship don't raise and fall like the bow and stern. Much less chance of sea sickness
I would've loved to work on one in the kitchens. It would've been fun.
If you get a bartender, ask them to make their worst/weren't drink, critique it and start a conversation. That's how you make friends, who tell their friends who tell there friends and next thi g you know, your on first name basis with a few ppl who work there. You can...... er yes well. Always be nice to people, they work hard too.
If I’m paying to go on a cruise, I will always choose Balcony. I just feel mentally better having a opening to outside where I’m sleeping and staying. 🤔
Hey guys! Im about to book my very first cruise for some friends and I and Im really not sure what rooms to book for a party of 3!! Can anyone help we would love a ocean view!
What shape has two bedroom suites can you let me know
We have a balcony room, for our upcoming cruise. We are first timers! Family of 4- 2 teen kids one boy, one girl. Looks like a Queen bed and queen sofa. Does that queen sofa pull apart into twin individual?? Cuz asking siblings to share is not going to happen at their ages 😆 and my husband and I aren’t looking forward to sleeping with these kickers and crazies either!! Lol
7:24 yoo those 2 level suits are dope
The Titanic passengers would have been stunned by *all* of these rooms. Even the interior ones.
Love Panoramic cabins
1:31 I looooove the rooms with no windows.
Thanks as always Matt, hey do you do a live feed for your blog?
I'm live every Monday at 7:30pm eastern here on TH-cam
@@RoyalCaribbeanBlog Thanks look forward to it!
What are the bathrooms like interior stateroom. Shower?
Well done Matt 😎
I would love to see you do a video about accommodations for disabled people. My wife and I would love to take a cruise someday but she is disabled (cerebral palsy) and confined to a wheelchair. We have no clue where to begin as far as booking or cabin selection. Thanks!
@SkzDaLimit
My wife and I just cruised on Royal Caribbean’s Freedom of the Seas. And although neither of us have a physical disability they gave us an accessible room (they must have had extra to give away). Having our friends regular interior room to compare ours to, we could see it was much more spacious. It had plenty of room for a wheel chair if needed, a pull down closet hanger a fold out chair in the shower as well as a low reachable, detachable shower head. It also had support bars by the toilet and an emergency button in the restroom if someone needed help in there. I believe when booking you can find the option of if you need an accessible room. If not I’m sure you could call the cruise line and find out the information you need. Hope this helps some, have fun cruising!
Omg. Where can I get that French bulldog pillow!?
Thanks Matt! Just don't like suite vs all other's for all other's. Get it, it's all about the $$$.
Great video ... but I still want to travel space-available on a cargo ship ...
In April I'm going to be on vision of the seas ( I hope so)
Bon Voyage!
Which RC ships have panoramic rooms?
Balcony all day
Suites look absolutely insane
When you came to the suites at 15:23 that woman slapped the guy walking behind her. lol
Studio cabin nice