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I spent a week in a sideways inside cabin on Marella Explorer cruise ship

Travel Blog Jamie
Travel Blog Jamie
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👁️ 10K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 19:45
What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsCabin / Ship Tour🥈Expert Creator
Other · 7 nightsVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

I love it when an inside cabin has mirrors on the back wall because, go on, say it with me. It adds to the sense of space and light.

Both Matthew and I agree. Uh, this is a very good, spacious, clean, comfortable, cool. Thank you very much. AC cabin.

The cabin itself, yes. I think it's very spacious. It's comfortable. It's clean. And as you've seen, ample storage space.

However, if you are a light sleeper, this may not be the cabin for you because there's noise directly above and below with the crew areas.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Bring your own soap as the provided soap on Marella is not great.
If you are a light sleeper, avoid cabins with crew areas directly above, below, or beside you due to noise.
Use the in-cabin safe which is included in your cruise fare; no extra payment needed.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Claustrophobia in inside cabinsThe cabin has ample space and mirrors to add sense of light; not claustrophobic.
Noise from crew areasIf you are a light sleeper, choose a cabin without crew areas nearby.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is a sideways inside cabin like on Marella Explorer?
QIs the cabin suitable for two people?
QWhat are the amenities and storage options in the cabin?
QHow is the noise level in a cabin near crew areas?
QWhat is the room service and laundry service like on board?

Topics Covered

Cabin Interior2½ Happy BaconDining Room Service2 Happy BaconService Crew4 Happy BaconShip Condition3 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Canary Islands2½ Happy Bacon
Madeira2½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

I spent a week in a sideways inside cabin on Marella Explorer exploring the Canary Islands and Madeira! Here’s the full tour, review, what makes a sideways cabin different, plus a look at in-cabin dining, laundry facilities, hairdryer test, sockets/outlets and whether this location would be suitable for you. It’s cabin 4123, low down, mid-aft and port side. Let’s do this! Expect a lot of information and a bit of cheekiness. Don’t forget to like this video, subscribe and turn on notifications for bi-weekly cruise and travel vlogs! Let’s follow each other on Facebook (jamiewrobins), X, Threads, Instagram and Blue Sky @travelblogjamie. You can become an exclusive member of my Patreon page with behind the scenes vlogs, Patron-only LIVES, shout-outs, monthly post cards, personalised video messages etc at Patreon.com/travelblogjamie, have personalised videos made for you at Cameo.com/travelblogjamie (currently in the top 13% of requests worldwide) and find my webpage at beacons.ai/travelblogjamie. #cruise #travelblogjamie #marella #marellaexplorer #cabintour #cruiseship