7 Days In a Small Cruise Ship Cabin (9ft Wide)

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The creator explores the experience of staying in an ocean view cabin on the Mela Voyager, a ship built in the 1990s. She notes that while cruise lines frequently promote luxury balcony suites or budget-friendly inside cabins, this middle-tier option is rarely discussed. Sharing the room with her mother, she evaluates the practicalities of the space, including the 17 square meter layout, storage capacity, and the presence of natural light. The creator examines various amenities such as the twin bed configuration, the availability of a kettle, and the functionality of the bathroom. She also addresses potential drawbacks like the lack of USB ports due to the age of the ship and the noise levels resulting from the cabin's location beneath a bar. Ultimately, she concludes that the cabin provided a comfortable and spacious environment that avoided the darkness of an inside cabin, though she mentions she might choose a different location if booking again.
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I've spent the last seven days sharing one with my mom to find out if this type of cabin is a good compromise or if there's a good reason why most modern cruise ships are fast abandoning this cabin type.
When we first entered the cabin, I was really impressed. The cabin felt so big, but I do think that that is something to do with the fact that we have twin beds instead of a double.
The air conditioning did turn out to be okay. I would say it wasn't fantastic. It wasn't as cold as the rest of the ship, that's for sure. But, it also wasn't too bad. It was just okay.
I love it. The mirror here made the room feel so much bigger and it was great for checking out our outfits before we went out.
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