I Booked The CHEAPEST and SMALLEST Cabin on a Cruise
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 ธ.ค. 2022
- I’ve just disembarked a cruise where I had the cheapest cabin on the entire ship, it was less than half the size of the average hotel room in the US and it was located right in the middle of the ship with no windows or access to daylight at all.
On the ship there were 293 inside cabins which meant that there could be almost 1000 people in inside cabins just on this cruise alone. Inside cabins are a huge part of the cruise market, but cruise lines rarely advertise them. I wanted to find out why.
I did wonder if I’d miss the outside space, especially given that we were cruising to some beautiful places but when I saw the price difference between an inside and a balcony, I knew I had to give it a go. I do get seasick and the seasickness bags did come out during this cruise but I didn’t think too much about that when booking my cabin.
I hoped that the lack of daylight wouldn’t be too much of a problem, I hoped that we wouldn’t feel claustrophobic and that the cabin would be clean with plenty of storage. I knew the ship was built in 2001 but I hoped that the cabins had been refurbished since then.
This image and this plan on the Norwegian website was all that I had to go on and to me, this looked like a TV from 2001. I wondered if this cruise would be like stepping back in time.
On a cruise you can either book a cruise fare that includes picking your cabin location on the ship, or you can just let the cruise line decide and usually this is cheaper. I wanted to take this cruise as cheaply as possible so decided to let the cruise line pick. This type of cabin is called a guaranteed cabin because you’re guaranteed to at least get what you’ve paid for, but these cabins are usually the left over cabins as everybody picks the “better” cabins.
The Norwegian Sun is 13 decks high and 848 ft long which is about 8 planes in a line. She has inside cabins from deck 4 all the way up to deck 10, I could be given a cabin on any deck and from right at the front of the ship, to right at the back.
I could have a cabin with an adjoining door to the cabin next door, I could have one in a ‘noisey’ location, I could even have one which was sideways compared to the rest of the cabins. I had no idea.
I was secretly hoping that I would get a cabin in the middle of the ship so that I didn’t have a long walk to get down to the lower decks for dinner, or up to the higher decks for snacks in the buffet. My cabin was actually further from the buffet than I would have liked, but more about that later.
Apart from that I wasn’t really worried about my location, and it’s a good job I wasn’t because many would say that I was given one of the worst locations on the ship.
A couple of weeks before the cruise I received an email saying that my luggage tags were ready to print out and on these luggage tags was the cabin number 7314.
I went straight to the Norwegian cruise line website and found my cabin right at the front of deck 7. On most cabin decks you’ll find that the whole deck is cabins so I was interested to see that my cabin was between the art gallery and the kids clubs. I had visions of the kids running up and down the corridor but hoped it wouldn’t be like that.
The inside cabin we were staying in was around 13 metres squared which is very similar to the size of a shipping container. It was 9 foot wide which is around the width of a bus but it wasn’t as long as a bus, think of the cabin as a short little bus.
These cabins are made fully formed before they are put onto the cruise ship so I knew that they couldn’t have made too many changes since the ship was launched. Occasionally cruise ships will add extra cabins and sometimes they actually split the cruise ship in half to fit in another section, but once a cabin is in a cruise ship it’s pretty much there forever.
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Royal Caribbean just announced they will only service the room once a day now. A lot of people are upset, but I think having your room done once a day is plenty.
Once a day? They did it MORE than that? Hell I'd be fine if they didn't at all, though personally having the sheets tucked the way they do is very comfy
Oh yeah P&O do the same now, once a day is totally enough 😅❤
I agree once is enough, we usually tell our steward that we don’t need two cleans a day.
Carnival's been doing once a day since Covid and we're fine with that. We choose the evening option so that we have a nice fresh bedroom and towel critter to greet us after our 'evening out'.
Just got off a RCI cruise in Australia and they were doing one a day cleans - totally fine.
Hey guys (and emma), I am not a cruise ship specialist, but i am a engineer on board of other seagoing vessels. I have one remark on the fresh water tip. The reason it is cold is because it has been standing still inside of the pipes inside of the accomodatation which are cooler than the storage tank. So although it may seem like you are getting 'fresher' water from the tap, it is actually water which has been standing still inside of the pipes. I would recommend letting the tap run so you can be a little more certain that the water you are using has been filtered and cleaned not so long ago. You could allways put it in the fridge in you cabin to let it cool down faster I guess.
Thank you Bart, appreciate your expert inside information.
That's a great point, appreciate you sharing. Thank you! 😁❤️
Wow, seriously yr a lifesaver!!!!!!
That applies not only to seaships. It also happens in homes.
This is not a concern on cruise ships because cabins are using water all the time. Toilets. Showers. Sinks. Water is moving all the time.
Emma, your videos are getting so much more professional. You could do a TV show on cruising. Loved your objectivity. I used to love inside cabins because sleeping on sea days was sooooo good.
Thanks so much, I try my best! 😅❤️
I see travel channel in the future... I used to watch Samantha brown a long time ago so maybe she could have a show like that lol
"The sun rises a lot earlier than I do." LOL classic!
I have never been on a cruise and until I started watching your channel, would have never considered one. It's on my bucket list now!
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13:52 Precious moment with Hudson!!! ❤
He really want to be involved this time!! :')
My first apartment had no windows in the bedroom. I happen to like sleeping in a very dark room, so it worked for me. Eight days on a cruise with a windowless cabin would be a piece of cake for me, especially knowing I could always leave the cabin and go see the outside pretty much whenever I liked.
All right, Emma, maybe you don't read your comments because you get too many of them, but I just ran across your channel, and I simply have to say that your videos are the absolute best around. Sometimes, it's remarkable the talent and professionalism that you encounter on youtube, and you take the cake. (That's an American expression that means that you are the best.) (You probably already knew that.)
I have never been on a cruise and I probably never will--I'm an introvert and I don't like being around a lot of people--plus I get very seasick--but watching your videos is the next best thing.
You know what your next project could be? A youtube video on how to make good youtube videos. No kidding.
Wow. I'm impressed. You are a talented and charming person indeed! Well done! A+!
Ha ha, if I had more time absolutely. I spend most my life making and editing these videos though so maybe in future. Thanks for your kind words. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
I always go for the inside cabins because of the price. For me, the room is only a place to sleep. I am usually going to any and all the various events on the ships that I usually don't spend much time in the cabin. Because of this, I can usually go on a cruise for (relatively) cheap.
Hellooo, thanks so much for watching. I hope you've had a great day (it's snowing here in the UK!). 😘⚓
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I love that you donated your hair. I've done it 3 times in my life time so far, but I'm 65 now and starting to turn more and more grey, so last time might be my last one.
As a person who only cruises once a year I love to see your videos brings back so many memories❤!
My wife and I sailed on the Sun for our honeymoon, many, many moons ago. We wanted to stay cheap and got an inside cabin, and when we both saw it we were blown away at how big the room was compared to the balcony cabins. That was our first cruise and we have been cruising ever since, and have yet to see a cabin as big as the interior one that was on the Sun. And as always Emma, FANTASTIC video!!!
Yesss!!! I love this comment. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
I booked the Sun for a 5 day leaving Port Canaveral when money was really tight. It was much more than I thought it was going to be! Pool area is really nice. Very relaxing vacation.
@@susanlange5003 my wife and i returned tothe Sun a couple of years later, and had a great time as well. That ship will always have a special please in our hearts!
I have never been on a cruise but absolutely love watching your videos! It's snowing here in Calgary, Alberta too!
Thanks so much Dyan that’s very kind ❤❤
That’s where I am watching from as well. I also have never been on a cruise yet
WARNING! If you do decide to take a cruise someday consider it can be habit forming. Especially when there are great deals on the Caribbean in winter and you live in Alberta.
We had flurries this morning and they are calling for snow tonight (it will be a dusting). I enjoy the Jan/Feb?March cruises when we have snow that is this deep! Have returned and found the parking lot covered and cars snowed in. Boy Scouts were digging them out for just $20. A real bargin from my side of the snow covered car. And we do get addicted quickly to cruising, so be forewarned.
My wife and I are planning our first cruise ever so your channel is very helpful.
Thanks very much
Just got back from a 4 night Carnival cruise in an inside cabin. It was less than $50/day for including taxes, fees and gratuities. I love the budget perspective that you provide because it's the way I like to travel!
i am happy when i find 100$ a night here in Europe in Mediterranean ..off course for inside cabin ..and Royal Caribbean Oasis class ..200$ a night for inside cabin..
Thank you again for these videos. Seeing you, the ship, and the sea make an excellent way to wait for my first cruise. I’m sorry to say, as I believe your adverse to heavy seas, but a favorite moment of mine in these videos is the propeller wash on a stormy night. Very reminiscent of leaving troubled times behind to my mind. Thanks again friend.
My cabin on my first cruise was directly underneath the Kids Club. I did hear footsteps running around occasionally, but I was in my cabin at night mostly, so the Club was closed, so not a big deal. Being a solo traveler, I was put where ever there was a free cabin. At least it had a porthole, and it was very close to the outside spas.
This is so interesting. I have no interest in taking a cruise but can’t help but enjoy the video. I think that’s because you don’t waste any time, you talk about the experience from start to finish and it’s full of information. So many other creators use so much filler content, but you are here giving the people what they come for. Can I ask what camera you use for your action shots such as eating the cookie - or is that just iPhone clarity? Thanks again for making such great videos
As always, so much useful information. Thanks Emma.
Emma makes the best videos so informational and im planning a norwegian cruise sonn im glad this channel is here
Great video ! My wife and I are still 7-8 years off of being able to fully retire and go cruising but this info was all pure gold - thanks so much !
Here we go!! Emma keeps turning me into a inside cabin believer!! ❤.. especially with the thumbnail 😍😊… Great job, yet again & great camera work.. No seasickness when watching the vlog 😁
Phew!! That would be awful hahah. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
We always just get the inside cabin, whatever costs the least and it has always been super comfy. I don't get spending money on the cabin as we are always out and doing things - even if just reading a book. I would maybe understand it more if you are not going somewhere warm, but still. Would rather spend money on extras like restaurants or excursions and such.
I love your content Emma. I look forward to every upload, thank you!
Thanks so much Dan. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
Excellent video, Emma; very detailed and informative. Cheers!
I love your videos. So informative and always spot on
I have cruised on Norwegian Sun twice. I also like the cookies but they normally closed the buffet access to these around afternoon tea time. I mentioned this to one of the crew in the buffet and every day following they provided a plate of cookies to me in my cabin. We also had a kettle in our cabin.
I’m a solo traveller, and I just picked and booked a inside cabin on Level 5 on the Sapphire Princess. If I had a balcony I would never leave the room and not meet anyone new. I will only use the cabin to shower and sleep. Why pay for something you don’t need. 🚢
emma, i just discovered your channel and now enjoy it very much... my wife and i have never been on a cruise but now with all the very good insight you provided .. we might give it a try ... take care and happy sailing
Many thanks for all your comprehensive videos Emma. My wife and I are taking only our 2nd cruise (first one was ten years ago) on the Norwegian Sun in April next year so this one was of particular interest.
Thank you Emma for your videos. I have not been on a cruise before but since I have seen a few of your videos, I am now considering in booking a cruise. Looks like a lot of fun. Just have to work out the logistics.
Excellent and professional review. I love your videos.
Your channel is awesome! Thanks for sharing.
Congratulations on the quality of this video and its contents. Been watching for sometime and it's great to see this channels development.
Thank you :-)
Thank you for the video! It certainly looks like a pleasant cabin.
OMG! The outside of the ship so beautiful love the colors ❤️🎄🎄💚❤️❤️💚🎄🎄💚🎅🏻🎅🏻🎅🏻🎅🏻💚❤️❤️🎄🎄💚❤️❤️💚🎄❤️🎅🏻🎅🏻🎅🏻🎅🏻❤️💚🎄🎄❤️❤️💚🎄💚❤️🎅🏻🎅🏻
Love your videos. I’ve cruised in a lot of bad storms. Found that the cabins midship on the lower decks were far better. Very little movement on decks 1 and 2 while the higher decks were getting thrashed. Also tend to be less expensive.
I love the 7th floor or higher interior cabin - even on 30+ day cruises. Never felt sick, but 10-12 meter waves are the roughest I've gone through. I like balcony's better, but rarely can I justify the price difference, or at least not on my budget. The bridge cam TV channel is really important for me with an inside cabin.
Even as an American I am familiar with most of your Britishisms but tonight I learned a new one. Squash. I had no idea. Loved your cat at the end of the video. I am a total cat person! Made my day!
I stayed in one of these cabins albeit on a much larger ship. As someone who likes white noise when they sleep, hearing the hum of the ship was actually really nice. I enjoyed it so much so that I actually listen to a Spotify "cruise ship white noise" before bed now. Also going to note I was sleeping on one of those pull-down beds from the ceiling. Some might call it claustrophobic, being less than an extended arms length between bed and ceiling. I actually really liked it. It felt snug and almost like a sleeping bag. Overall, saved a bit of money and got excellent sleep.
I am so scared of the sea that I can’t see myself ever on a cruise. I also throw up in anything that moves. However, after coming across your channel, I have become addicted. Keep up with the great work and btw I find your voice so relaxing even if you speak faster than galloping horses. Big hugs from Israel xx
Try Meclizine, an over the counter cheap tablet. 25 mg 100 tablets for around $8. I bring it w me for all travels. Never been sick since I discovered this.
Gud Shabbos early, whether you do a Jewish shabbos or not. I LOVE Israel and its people! Blessings!
I loved your upbeat summary on this cruise cabin, Emma! We don't mind those interior cabins (heck, we are on a CRUISE and hopefully saving some $$) but those balcony cabins are SO nice as well!! Much love and Happy New YEAR!!!
Thanks so much. To you too! 😁❤️
Lightning bolt sweater, awesome! You've definitely got taste for fashion. Happy travels.
I have never been on a cruise but this was really interesting. Plus: You’re so pretty. 😮
I hearts your videos! Thank you for the inspiration
❤thanks for the honest review. our family has been thinking about disney cruises. the kids are getting older but a cruise still sounds lik fun.❤
Hi Emma, I will be going on my first cruise this coming March. As such I have been watching a lot of cruise videos to learn what I need to know and of all of them you and your content are my favourite, I am learning a lot and I appreciate your work here, thank you so much. I also love your dress sense, very classy.
Thanks so much that's very kind and it's much appreciated :-)
Arrr I hope it’s a brilliant first cruise. I fell in love with cruising at my first cruise.
@@JulieWallis1963 Hello Julie, thank you for the kind thought, I too hope to fall in love with cruising.
You’re always so entertaining! I love your accent !
Hey Emma, Thank you for sharing, I enjoyed the video.
Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
I was soooo glad that NCL refreshed the cabin interiors on the Jewel class ships and it looks much nicer. I do not miss that wood colored veneer
Great video Emma. I almost always travel in an inside cabin and because of your recommendation, I have a sunrise clock. Love it!!
Yay!! So glad to hear that. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
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Another fantastic video
Thanks for sharing your experience on the NCL Sun. Here's a tip for traveling and at home. It's perfectly fine to connect a USB cable to the TVs USB ports in the back. This will let you charge your device with only the cable. When the TV swings out from the wall, it's much easier to access the USB ports on the side.
Great tip! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼 ❤
I though you were a fan of inside cabins in your early TH-cam days ❤😂❤however, fantastic video as always.
11:06 I appreciate the visual aid of showing various kinds of squash!
Just my current stash, ha ha. I don't normally have so many so thought it was good timing! :)
Inside is ok, but prefer the Oceanview. Don’t need a balcony but really like having the window! Thanks Emma for another great video!
This was a very good presentation.
Thank you! 😁❤️
Great video...thank-you
Your cat is adorable!
I've only ever had an ocean balcony but these inside cabins look better than I thought. Now if only they would allow kitties on the ship. Thanks for sharing!
@@karlabritfeld7104 because we travel full time.
Emma, Great video! Great “lightning” sweater! Sweater info? 💕
Yay I have a word for squash now!! We bring them on cruises as well!!
Love this like always
Much appreciated! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
I could listen to you talk all day every day 🫣🤗
Thank you! 😁❤️
Emma, brilliant and very informative video. Also nice to see the handsome Mr. Hudson's cameo at the end. Remember, he has to share you with us, so he wanted equal time as you were not paying proper attention to him while recording the video. Thank you for sharing him with us. He is a very handsome cat.
Thank you so much for you videos, they are entertaining and informative. I have found that few magnets and a lite weight pillow case hung a foot or so in front of the A/C vent will still allow the air to flow but not on you face while you are sleeping.
My wife and I had one of these cabins on an 11 day cruise from Southampton to New York, we loved it! Although you are absolutely correct that doors in the room just swing open when it’s a bit rough outside!!
Best cabin review I've ever seen 👌
I love the cat at the end.
Cute dresses! Thanks for the video. 🛳
Thank you! 😁❤️
Small cabin for sure Emma but 2 people could make it work! I'm glad to see the cabins on that ship were freshened up. It must have been fairly recent. Nice cabin review.
12:55 - We visited Gibraltar on a Holland America cruise last summer. I have to say that Gibraltar was definitely a highlight. Really great cruise stop.
Love squash!! One of life’s staples xx
I do love my daylight alarm. I recently had to move into a room without a window and having the light from the clock really helps.
Love your kitty! Mine is a black cat named Bernard aka Bernie. He thinks anyone who’s coming to the house is there to visit him.
Hello Carol how are you doing,
where are you from?
@@Lucaangelo252 United States
@@carolhuff1109 Is so nice meeting you here am originally from Lens France but I currently live here in Michigan, how is the weather over there in the States where you're.
@@carolhuff1109 Good morning to you,
how was your day going so far today ?
Luca Angelo I am not interest. Please stop!
Thumbs up thanks for sharing
Very well written and presented with mindful information and quality observations. It would have been lovely to know more about the food onboard beyond cookies, as I am rather food oriented myself. A million blessings to you and your channel.
My full video about the cruise and all the food will be out soon 😀😎
Good review of the Norwegian Sun. I was on the exact ship one month ago going to South America and the Panama Canal. It was very clean, my inside cabin was actually larger than yours, and a good value. I travel, mostly for the ports and to experience crossing the Panama Canal, and then secondarily the cruise ship itself. So I was very pleased with my adventure. The buffet on this ship was actually significantly smaller than three other NCL smaller ships I was on in 2023.🌹
This looks like a really decent inside cabin. Totally agree re: the sofa - on my cruise on P&O Azura last week, I realised how much I missed having somewhere to sit other than just the bed!
I just booked my second cruise, this time in an inside cabin. All your videos have been so helpful for me while I planned that first cruise, and we (especially my kids) had such a good time that when I saw a good deal I decided to grab it.
My only concern is that our first cruise the ship was noticably far below capacity. I might be a little sad to have the pools and buffet more crowded on this next go around!
I always enjoy your videos presented in a jolly informative way .Have you ever tried Ambassador cruise line?. They are much smaller than ships you normally go on. Plus they depart form Tilbury and have a kettle in every cabin. Keep up the excellent work
They're my next adventure so content about it will be coming sooonnn! :-)
Thanks! A trick for the mal-adjusted a/c vent is to use magnetic hooks (which I ALWAYS bring) above it and hang a towel... that will deflect the air...
Great tip!
I upgraded to a balcony cabin on my last 5 day cruise. But the weather was so awful I never even opened the door. I'll just stick to inside cabins.
I knew what she meant by "squash". Give the Texas girl a gold star!
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I was in an inside cabin on this ship in 2011! Back then it was sailing out of Canaveral (and you could see it there on Google Earth). I think the rooms still had the darker carpet then, and definitely didn't have USB sockets.
Great video! Would love to go on a cruise one day!
Hope you get to one day. 🎉❤
Love those inside rooms, dark and I sleep like a baby. If you're spending time in your room your missing the cruise fun!
I had a family reunion on the sun before COVID. Nice little ship!
I was so surprised that we got room kettles on Royal out of Australia. It was a nice touch.
I had oceanview 7014 last May to Alaska.. loved the location near the elevators and the champagne bar!!!!
As a marine engineer, having a inside cabin actually reduces your seasickness. And if you don't mind the potential noise from the engines, having one on a lower deck will reduce it even more. This is because it reduces the relative motion you experience.
Although to be fair, I have heard claims that being able to visually see the terrain going past from the car windows is helpful, since it aligns your inner ear fluids with your eyes. But I suspect this doesn't help much on a ship, since the ocean is flat and featureless.
Quite a good vlog.. I am seeing your video for first time and liked your way of detail discription.. I have never have been on a cuisine ship though I travel the world.. Looks like need to plan n save for a cruise trip.. Love from Beautiful India
A good hack is to always have a US/UK power converter, so you can use both of the outlets if there aren't many. The USB on the back of the TV often works as a charger as well! :)
Hey Emma, we did the Norwegian Sky last year, the sister ship the Norwegian Sun, and had almost an identical experience. I do like Norwegian overall, but it's one of the few times I really regretted getting an inside cabin.
I’m sure that treated sewage water would be drinkable with a shot of squash.
I did a Royal Caribbean cruise in 2000 on the Nordic Empress. A ship very much like the one you describe here.
We too had an inside cabin and as I only used it for sleeping, saving the money for other things was a good choice.
Great review of a "guarantee" inside cabin!
I thought you normally cruised in interior staterooms for the cost savings, though?
I'm retired from the USCG and inspected my share of cruise ships. We never put one of those whistles in our mouth. We had the crew do that. Semi related comment - I've seen behind the scenes on various ships from various lines. They are always well maintained and spotless.
I get sick at dock. I love cruising. Thank you inventors of Bonine!
My daughter ran the perfume shop on this vessel when it was built, it docked in the QEII mooring in Southampton on it’s way to USA & she invited me to go on and look around, everything new and shiny & the carpets smelled lovely