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Guarantee Cabins | The cheapest way to get onboard + what to watch out for!

Adrian The Cruise and Travel Guy
Adrian The Cruise and Travel Guy
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👁️ 10K views📅 5 years ago⏱️ 4:24
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Creator's Key Takeaways

booking a guarantee cabin means that you choose the overall category interior balcony etc but that's as far as your choice goes

you might want to factor in potential noise the proximity to elevators and stairs the view from your balcony

if you're traveling as a group booking guaranteed cabins means that you might be on complete opposite sides of the ship

the biggest reason to choose a guaranteed cabin is the upfront saving

Creator's Tips & Advice

Avoid booking a guaranteed cabin if you want to have any say in where you are located
Consider potential noise, proximity to elevators and stairs, and view when choosing a cabin
For group travel, be aware that guaranteed cabins may place you on opposite sides of the ship
For shorter cruises, a guaranteed cabin can be a good way to save money
For cruises over a week, consider picking your exact cabin location

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Not knowing where you'll be on the shipIf you want to have any say in where you are located, avoid booking a guaranteed cabin
Potential noise or undesirable locationFactor in potential noise, proximity to elevators and stairs, and view from your balcony
Traveling with a group and being separatedBe aware that booking guaranteed cabins for a group might place you on opposite sides of the ship

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is a guarantee cabin?
QWhy would you want a guarantee cabin?
QWhat are the catches or considerations when booking a guarantee cabin?
QHow do guarantee cabins compare to picking your exact cabin location?

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**Thank you to all of my subscribers! If you haven’t subscribed yet, please do!** What’s a guarantee cabin, and why would you want one? Join me in this short video, where we discuss all you need to know about cruise ship guarantee cabins. They can often be the cheapest cabins on the ship, but there are definitely some things you should first consider. If you prefer to pick your cabin location, watch my video all about choosing cabins here: https://youtu.be/nQeB7xKQL4Y Would you pick a guarantee cabin? Have you enjoyed a surprise upgrade? Let me know in the comments below. For great cruise and travel deals, head to my website: www.thecruiseandtravelguy.com.au Join my private Facebook group for great deals, tips and advice. It will only get better as it grows! Click the link below: www.facebook.com/groups/CTGdeals Follow me on Facebook and Instagram: www.facebook.com/thecruiseandtravelguy www.instagram.com/thecruiseandtravelguy Thanks for watching, see you soon!