Carnival Firenze Balcony vs Suite: SHOCKING Surprise!
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Choosing the right cabin can make or break your trip.
The answer is not as cut and dry as you think, and it might surprise you.
If you've never had a balcony, you will get why people swear by them.
The jump in price from a balcony to a suite is about 128%, more than double the price or roughly 2.28 times the price.
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Choosing between a balcony cabin and a suite on Carnival Firenze? It’s not as simple as “bigger is better.” In this video, I compare a standard balcony (cabin 6287) to a Fully Accessible Suite (FAC) (cabin 7418) and break down what you actually get for the money: space, layout, perks, accessibility features, and price. We’ll start with what all Firenze cabins have (beds, outlets, cooler—not a true fridge—storage, TV, bathroom with a hard shower door, basic amenities), then tour two interior cabins (including a unique square-layout “secret” interior with a couch), step into a balcony, and finally go inside the FAC suite with six distinct spaces, a large bathroom, and a huge balcony. I also analyzed ~2 years of Firenze prices: • Inside: $375 • Oceanview: $483 (~29% ↑ vs inside) • Balcony: $587 (~56% ↑) • Suite: $1,341 (~257% ↑; ~2.28× the balcony price) Suite perks: priority check-in, tendering, debark, luggage, stateroom ready at boarding, MDR time choice, and water. Note: Accessible cabins are for guests who genuinely need them; policies may reassign if not eligible. By the end, you’ll know which cabin fits your cruise style and budget—and when to consider Faster to the Fun instead of a suite. If this helped, subscribe for more Carnival Long Beach tips and ship tours. • Watch my Firenze cabin “secret gems” playlist → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrhJ10yr8V27PxREx1PjTnoFFBRFBisDM • My Carnival packing essentials video → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrhJ10yr8V25KAQQWYshSNYhSjYlStWjN 🦆 Oh, and… I snuck some ducks into this video. Can you find them all? Drop a comment if you do! 🕵️♂️🦆 🔔 Subscribe for more Carnival cruise content: https://www.youtube.com/@ReubensRandomSandwich?sub_confirmation=1 📸 Follow me on Instagram for behind-the-scenes: https://www.instagram.com/reubensrandomsandwich/ 💬 Let me know what you think in the comments! Check out these videos! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrhJ10yr8V27AeDmnfUGG9xaI__p0q2VQ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrhJ10yr8V24tfv3XvTohdPNu0NVutTWi https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrhJ10yr8V26Wcyq-8in89HLZI6xhw5-C https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrhJ10yr8V25j2I5oTTsBAzd4-CZbmgmv https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrhJ10yr8V27KGz9YMfZgqpcdzsf4C9i2 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrhJ10yr8V2619ijMZnjcVh_L7w_JxZEc https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrhJ10yr8V25UycisFVWyGgUmUVD1LnOZ WANT TO KNOW WHAT I BRING ON EVERY CRUISE? Here's my list with affiliate links: Extension Cord $19.94 https://amzn.to/3IrknF6 Travel Power Adapter $19.99 https://amzn.to/3TSBT7E Fan $7.99 https://amzn.to/3TjloBw Air Freshener $2.33/item https://amzn.to/4kmovn4 Poo-Pourri $9.99 https://amzn.to/4lincHo Bounty Wrinkle Release $6 https://amzn.to/4ko240S Beach Clips $6.99 https://amzn.to/3GqMeVs Sunscreen $14.98 https://amzn.to/4ezoACS Aloe $7.99 https://amzn.to/3TkVGN5 Liquid IV $20 https://amzn.to/45Vf7na Swigg Water Bottle $14.73 https://amzn.to/40AhZC8 Thermo Flask $42.99 https://amzn.to/3TnYA3t Lanyard $8.99 https://amzn.to/4kn5tgv Quick Release Lanyard $11.99 https://amzn.to/44gNV0M Gorilla Luggage Strap $15.99 https://amzn.to/3Tp0sck Small Luggage Strap $8.99 https://amzn.to/4kobbPg TravelPro Platinum Checked Roller $529.99 https://amzn.to/4nRf823 TravelPro Platinum Carry-On $429.99 https://amzn.to/40E6vxs TravelPro Platinum Set $735.98 https://amzn.to/4kmhHWM Cruise Luggage Tags $5.99 https://amzn.to/4lGTWd6 Ziplock Bags $10 https://amzn.to/40yjIYK Belkin Wireless Charger $59.95 https://amzn.to/4kq9Do3 OLight Flashlight w/Battery Pack $94.99 https://amzn.to/402OKrx Cruise Magnetic Hooks $6.99 https://amzn.to/4kFCe93 Toiletries Bag $27.99 https://amzn.to/45TZDzI Toothpaste https://amzn.to/44quS2Y Electric Toothbrush with travel case https://amzn.to/44quS2Y Blu Atlas Shampoo https://amzn.to/46a5pNK Blu Atlas Conditioner https://amzn.to/4lDPiNs Flushable Wipes https://amzn.to/44cnY2u Travel bottles https://amzn.to/44fTjkW Spray Bottles https://amzn.to/4kn5ZLt This content is for entertainment purposes only. While I do my best to research and provide you with the best information, I've known to be wrong sometimes! PS - I received no sponsorship money for making this video. I do get some money from the YouTube partner program. But if you WANT to sponsor a video, let me know!!