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4 Days in a Cabin With a Bizarre Layout and "BAD" Location

Emma Cruises
Emma Cruises
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👁️ 587K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 10:43

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Editorial Summary

The creator documents a four day all inclusive cruise aboard the Murella Explorer 2, specifically focusing on the experience of staying in an aft balcony cabin. This specific room layout features a fixed double bed and a unique configuration that the creator notes is different from standard balcony cabins. While the cabin offers significant storage and impressive views from the back of the ship, the location presents several challenges. The room is situated directly above a smoking area and a popular bar, resulting in loud music and karaoke that continues late into the night. Additionally, the creator experiences issues with extreme heat due to malfunctioning air conditioning, though this is resolved quickly by the crew after being reported. The creator also notes that aft cabins can experience vibrations and shaking during docking or sailing. Despite the noise and the age of the ship, the creator concludes that the cabin layout provided a sense of privacy between friends and that the overall value was good given the all inclusive nature of the trip.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Marella Cruises
A Nibble
All-time creator consensus for Marella Cruises
Solid Strip

This review is more critical than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsFull Ship Review🏅Authority Creator
❤️ Best for CoupleOther · Spring · 4 nightsFrom PalmerVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

I'm currently on a cruise and I'm staying in a cabin that has a layout that I didn't know existed on board cruise ships

many people would say that this room has one of the worst locations on the ship

I took this cruise with a friend whose last Cruise was way back in 2008

the music from below was very loud until gone midnight and the room was so stuffy and hot

Creator's Tips & Advice

Report cabin problems through the cruise line app for quick resolution
Let the crew know if something is wrong; they will fix it if they can
Consider getting a cabin sandwiched by other cabins if you need quiet to sleep

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Cabin layout unfamiliarResearch cabin types and reviews before booking
Noise from nearby areasChoose a cabin sandwiched by other cabins for quiet

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the layout of an off balcony cabin?
QHow does the location of an off balcony cabin affect the cruise experience?
QWhat are the pros and cons of staying in an off balcony cabin?

Topics Covered

Cabin Interior1 Happy BaconService Crew4 Happy BaconShip Condition1 Sad BaconValue Pricing2 Happy BaconItinerary RouteMeh

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