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

Emma Cruises
Emma Cruises
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👁️ 281K views📅 11 months ago⏱️ 16:49

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Editorial Summary

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.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

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

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

What This Creator Said
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❤️ Best for CoupleVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

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.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book a cabin with cabins above and below it for a quieter experience.
Equally split storage space to avoid arguments with cabin mates.
Use the cruise card for onboard purchases and keep it handy.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Feeling claustrophobic in a small cabinThe cabin felt spacious due to twin beds and good layout; never felt claustrophobic.
Motion sickness in a cabin without a windowDid not feel motion in this cabin; ocean view provides daylight which helps.
Lack of storage space leading to argumentsEqually split drawers, shelves, and hanging space as a starting point.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs an ocean view cabin a good compromise between inside and balcony cabins?
QWhat are the pros and cons of staying in a rarely discussed cabin type?
QHow does the cabin experience compare on an older ship like Mela Voyager?

Topics Covered

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