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I Booked The CHEAPEST and SMALLEST Cabin on a Cruise

Emma Cruises
Emma Cruises
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πŸ‘οΈ 869K viewsπŸ“… 3 years ago⏱️ 10:51

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Editorial Summary

The creator details their experience staying in the cheapest and smallest cabin on the Carnival Magic, a ship built in 2011. After choosing not to select a specific cabin location to save money, the creator was assigned a room at the back of deck seven. While the location was directly above a nightclub and piano bar, the creator notes that the noise, specifically the bass, did not prevent them from sleeping. The cabin measured approximately 185 square feet, which the creator found to be spacious for an inside room and larger than an average shipping container. Although the colorful decor was not to their personal taste, they found the room comfortable and well equipped with storage, a fridge, a safe, and a hair dryer. The creator highlights that while the cabin lacked USB ports and a kettle, it provided sufficient electrical outlets for their needs. The bathroom was described as functional and clean, though the tap water had an unpleasant taste. Ultimately, the creator concludes that the experience was worth the cost, having paid 76 dollars per night for the cruise.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Carnival Magic
Barely Crispy
All-time creator consensus for Carnival Magic
A Nibble

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 just disembarked a cruise where 51 of the cabins didn't have a balcony and 39 didn't even have a window

I paid 76 dollars per night for this Cruise which I think is a fantastic price

the cabin that I was given definitely would have been considered one of the worst locations by a lot of people

music does not stop me sleeping thankfully so I have no idea when it ended

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Book the cheapest cabin to save money, even if it's in a bad location
βœ“Bring a small lamp to simulate sunrise for inside cabins
βœ“Don't bring hair dryers or towels as they are provided

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

lack of plug sockets β€” This ship had one European and two US plug sockets, which was plenty
cabin location affecting movement β€” Worst movement is due to ship height, not location on ship

Questions This Creator Answers

QWould you book a cabin with no balcony or window?
QIs the cheapest cabin on a cruise worth it?

Topics Covered

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