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I Booked The CHEAPEST and SMALLEST Cabin on a Cruise

Emma Cruises
Emma Cruises
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πŸ‘οΈ 993K viewsπŸ“… 3 years ago⏱️ 13:54

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Editorial Summary

The creator documents their experience staying in the cheapest and smallest cabin on the Norwegian Sun, an inside cabin located on deck 7. Because the room lacks windows, the creator notes the difficulty of tracking time and weather, though they found the cabin to be surprisingly bright and well maintained despite the ship being built in 2001. The room measures approximately 13 square meters and includes a small sofa, which the creator notes often comes at the expense of bathroom space. While the cabin provided sufficient storage for two people, the creator warns that sharing such a small space with more passengers could lead to cramped conditions. The creator also discusses the practicalities of life in an inside cabin, such as the lack of natural light, the necessity of using a daylight alarm clock, and the challenges of managing seasickness without a view of the horizon. Ultimately, the creator concludes that while an inside cabin may not be ideal during rough weather, it remains a viable and budget friendly option for travelers.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Norwegian Sun
A Nibble
All-time creator consensus for Norwegian Sun
Barely Crispy

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

What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

I've just disembarked a cruise where I had the cheapest cabin on the entire ship it was less than half the size of the average hotel room in the US

I did wonder if I would miss the outside space especially as we were cruising to some beautiful places but when I saw the price difference between a balcony and an inside cabin I knew that I had to give it a go

our first impressions of the cabin were that it was spacious it was bright

this location was actually fantastic we were a few meters away from a bar which was nice because we would pick up a drink on the way back to our cabin

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Bring a daylight alarm clock for inside cabins to simulate natural light.
βœ“Pack a change of clothes in hand luggage in case luggage is delayed or wet.
βœ“Use concentrated squash for drinks in your cabin as an alternative to tap water.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Missing outside space or daylight β€” The price difference makes it worthwhile; use TV bridge camera or daylight alarm clock.
Feeling claustrophobic in a small cabin β€” The cabin felt spacious and bright; storage is adequate for two people.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to stay in the cheapest, smallest cabin on a cruise ship?
QWhy are inside cabins a huge part of the cruise market but rarely advertised?
QWould you miss having a balcony or windows on a cruise?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

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