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Don’t Book This Cabin on Princess Cruises (Our Mistake)

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👁️ 7K views📅 1 months ago⏱️ 11:13
What This Creator Said
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❤️ Best for CoupleTransatlantic · Fall · 15 nightsFrom SouthamptonVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

We do highly recommend that anyone get a balcony room. It's so worth the extra money.

I absolutely hated it, and we were on there for a 15-night voyage from Southampton back to Orlando, Florida.

I will never take that for granted again. We will always have that.

I'm definitely not going to do an ocean view room again, so it's got to be a balcony.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book a balcony room for a 2-week cruise.
Avoid obstructed view ocean view staterooms.
Consider bidding for an upgrade to an upgraded balcony stateroom.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Choosing the right stateroom typeBook a balcony room; avoid ocean view and inside rooms if possible.
Privacy in stateroomsEnsure your stateroom does not overlook public areas like the promenade deck.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the pros and cons of different stateroom types on Princess Cruises?
QWhat mistake did the creators make on a previous Princess cruise?
QShould you book a suite on Princess Cruises?

Topics Covered

Cabin Balcony4 Happy BaconCabin Interior2½ Sad BaconValue Pricing1½ Sad BaconDining Room Service3½ Sad BaconCabin Oceanview4½ Sad BaconService Crew2½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Amalfi Coast4 Happy Bacon
Fort Lauderdale4½ Sad Bacon
Southampton4½ Sad Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

We recently sailed on the Sky Princess and decided to try different stateroom types… and it didn’t go as expected. In this video, we take you inside our balcony stateroom, give you a full tour, and share our honest thoughts after a 2-week cruise. But more importantly, we reveal the big mistake we made on a previous Princess cruise that completely changed how we book our rooms. From balcony vs ocean view to hidden downsides you won’t hear elsewhere, this is our real experience with Princess Cruises. If you’re planning a cruise, this could save you from making the same mistake. Let us know in the comments: 👉 What stateroom do YOU prefer? 👉 Have you ever had a bad cruise room experience? 👍 Like, subscribe, and join us for more honest cruise reviews and travel content.