The Worst Cruise Stateroom and the Awning from Hell

Name: The Worst Cruise Stateroom and the Awning from Hell
Uploaded: 2025-02-25T00:00:00+00:00
Duration: 13 min 34 s
Channel: Professor Melissa

Professor Melissa

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👁️ 12K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 13:34

Carnival Cruise Line

Mardi Gras

What This Creator Said

2 Sad Bacon

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Veteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

Is this the worst cruise stateroom ever I think it might be but I want to know what you think

I got called entitled I got called a Karen when something goes viral on social media it does bring out the worst of the worst

I did not pay for this I booked a free casino offer I have a whole video that will explain to you how to do that

I strongly recommend I really strongly recommend do not book a room that's nth deck midship at least a balcony room

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Do not rely solely on cruise line deck plans; check actual stateroom reviews on YouTube or Cruise Critic.

✓Check exterior photos or videos of the ship to spot potential obstructions not marked on deck plans.

✓Avoid rooms above nightclubs, near smoking areas, below the lido deck, in extreme forward or aft, connecting rooms, near crew access doors, laundry facilities, or elevators/stairwells.

✓Consider paying extra to pick your own room instead of booking a GTY (guarantee) stateroom.

✓Work with an experienced travel agent to avoid bad stateroom experiences.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Getting an obstructed view when booking a balcony stateroom — Check stateroom reviews and exterior photos; don't rely only on deck plans.

Noise from nightclubs, smoking areas, or other ship facilities — Avoid rooms near these areas; check ship deck plans for locations.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs this the worst cruise stateroom ever?

QHow can cruisers avoid ending up with a bad stateroom?

QWhat are the key factors to consider when selecting a stateroom?

Topics Covered

Cabin Balcony4 Sad BaconBooking Process1½ Happy BaconCabin Suite3 Sad BaconShip Condition1 Sad Bacon

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YouTube Video Description↓

Is this the worst cruise stateroom ever? I recently sailed Carnival Mardi Gras and ended up with a less-than-desirable stateroom, and I want to ensure other cruisers are getting the best bang for their buck when it comes to picking the best stateroom: 00:32 Is this the worst suite on a Carnival XL ship? 01:24 Why I found this suite to be undesirable 01:51 Why I wasn't upset about this room because I sail on free casino offers: https://youtu.be/hN1JkeEGHpc 02:59 Why cruisers should avoid booking deck 9 balcony rooms on Carnival XL ships 05:13 How can cruisers get the best stateroom for their money? 05:32 Why cruise ship deck plans aren't always reliable 07:47 What should cruisers consider when choosing a cruise stateroom? 11:27 What's a "GTY" stateroom, and can I pick my room if I have one of these? 12:42 What are the perks of using a travel agent to get the best stateroom? https://www.profmelissa.com/book ----------------------------------------------- PODCAST Want this video in audio form? Stream my podcast: Spotify: https://profmel.com/spotify Apple: https://profmel.com/apple ----------------------------------------------- LINKS 🛳 Shop my favorite cruise outfits and essentials: https://profmel.com/shop 🛳 Want to become a travel agent? https://www.profmelissa.com/travelagent 🛳 Get my top recommended travel card: http://www.profmel.com/card 🛳 Want to book a cruise or take a cruise with me? https://profmel.com/book 🛳 Get FREE Port Guides, cruise advice, and more at https://www.profmelissa.com/ 🛳 Get my FREE Cruise Packing List & Planning Guide: https://profmel.com/subscribe 🛳 Want to book my favorite private drivers? http://www.profmel.com/drivers ------------------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH ME TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@professormelissa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ProfMelissaCruises/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_melissa_newman/ ------------------------------------------------- Please note that sometimes, my posts contain affiliate links. This means I may receive a commission through purchases, but this does not affect you as a consumer or cost you more in any way. I appreciate your use of my links, as this helps support my channel. ♥️