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3 Cruise Cabins to Avoid (And 1 to Book if You Can!!!)

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πŸ‘οΈ 67K viewsπŸ“… 6 years ago⏱️ 16:50

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Editorial Summary

The creator provides advice on selecting cruise ship cabins by analyzing ship architecture and design. Using various ship models like the MSC Maravilla and Norwegian Epic as references, the creator identifies three types of cabins to avoid. First, cabins located directly underneath the pool deck overhang are discouraged because they receive little to no sunlight on the balcony. Second, cabins situated on the deck immediately below high-activity areas like water slides or pool bars are flagged due to noise and vibrations from passengers. Third, cabins located directly next to elevator banks or stairways are noted for high foot traffic and potential privacy issues. Conversely, the creator recommends looking for cabins in transitional areas where the ship design bends. These specific locations often feature extra-large balconies and may sometimes be available at a similar price point to standard balcony cabins. The video concludes by encouraging viewers to share their own cabin experiences in the comments to help educate the cruising community.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for MSC Meraviglia
Mild Gripe
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A Nibble

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What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

I have been on 16 cruises on 15 different cruise ships

if you are on the first or second or third or maybe even fourth deck underneath that overhang on the inside part of this design you will have little to no sunlight on your balcony

try to be at least three decks underneath the pool deck and yeah try to avoid any cabin on the deck directly available directly below the pool deck

having a an extra-large balcony on a cruise is a really great thing

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Avoid cabins directly below the pool deck to prevent noise and vibrations
βœ“Avoid cabins next to elevator banks due to foot traffic and privacy concerns
βœ“Book a cabin in the transitional area for a potentially larger balcony at the same price

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Choosing a cabin with enough sunlight β€” Avoid cabins under overhangs if you want sunlight on your balcony
Avoiding noisy areas β€” Stay at least three decks below the pool deck and avoid cabins near elevators

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhich cruise ship cabins should you avoid?
QWhich cruise ship cabin should you try to book if possible?

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