Berlin Oceanis Cabin Tour – Biggest Room on Penang’s Casino Cruise Ship

We booked the biggest cabin onboard Berlin Oceanis — a 45-year-old cruise ship now operating short casino cruises from Penang, Malaysia. In this video, we give you a full cabin tour: what’s new, what’s retro, and what it’s actually like on a vintage cruise ship with a fresh refit. https://bucketlistguides.com/berlin-oceanis-casino-cruise-review-what-to-expect-on-a-short-cruise-from-penang/ We booked through this company and it was quick and easy https://www.facebook.com/BerlinOceanisCruiseAgency Berlin Oceanis was originally built in 1980 in Germany by Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft in Kiel, and first sailed as MS Berlin under Peter Deilmann Cruises. She became famous as the original “Dream Ship” (Das Traumschiff) in the iconic German TV series of the same name, airing from the 1980s through the '90s. 00:00 - I Booked the Biggest Cabin on a 50-Year-Old Cruise Ship 00:21 - Boarding & Corridor deck 4 01:00 - First Look at the Cabin 01:40 - Main Room Layout & Bed 03:16 - Storage, Seating & Desk Area 05:32 - Bathroom 03:38 - The Bathroom – What's New vs Original 07:25 - Cost of Berlin Oceanis and Cabins 08:33 - What it includes 09:12 - Windows and view 09:26 - Final thoughts Over the decades, she’s had multiple names — including Princess Masuhri, Spirit of Adventure, FTI Berlin, and Dream Goddess — before being renamed Berlin Oceanis in 2025. That same year, she underwent a full drydock refit in China, updating many of her interiors and systems while preserving parts of her original character. 🛏️ About This Cabin This is the largest cabin we could find onboard, located on the upper decks with plenty of natural light, modern finishes, and just enough retro oddities (like an old ceramic sink and a clothesline in the bathroom) to remind you this ship has some history. While not luxurious in the modern cruise ship sense, the space is surprisingly roomy, comfortable, and absolutely unique. You’ll find updated flooring, lighting and newer furnishings, mixed in with older hardware — a great blend of function and vintage charm. 🚢 About the Cruise Experience Berlin Oceanis now operates as a casino cruise to nowhere from Swettenham Pier in Penang. These are typically overnight or day cruises focused on onboard entertainment, dining, and gaming. She’s now flagged under Comoros and run by a new operator focused on Southeast Asia's short-break leisure market. This cabin tour video focuses just on the room — but we’ll be uploading a full ship walkthrough in the next video, covering dining areas, casino spaces, lounges, sun decks, and more. Subscribe if you’d like to see that. 🎥 In This Video: Boarding via the gangplank at Swettenham Pier A quick corridor walk-through and first impressions Full tour of the biggest cabin onboard Berlin Oceanis What’s new, what’s original, and what surprised us Final thoughts: who this cabin (and ship) is right for 💡 Fun Facts In 1986, the ship was literally stretched — a 17-metre midsection was added to increase passenger capacity. The original design supported around 330 guests, but post-refit she can now carry ~420–440 passengers. Berlin Oceanis is one of the oldest active cruise ships in Asia, still running under her own power after 45+ years. 📍 Cruise Details Ship Name: Berlin Oceanis (ex-MS Berlin) Built: 1980, Germany Current Role: Casino cruise ship operating from Malaysia Departing From: Swettenham Pier, Penang Cruise Type: Overnight / short-break casino cruise Cabin Featured: Berlin Suite Largest suite onboard (not official name) If you’re planning to book Berlin Oceanis, this should give you a solid look at what to expect in terms of accommodation. Got questions about the ship or the cruise experience? Drop them in the comments — we reply to everyone! ✅ Don’t forget to subscribe — our next video is a full tour of the ship, from bridge to buffet.