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I Cruised in The Cheapest Cabin on a MEGA Ship

Emma Cruises
Emma Cruises
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πŸ‘οΈ 1.7M viewsπŸ“… 4 years ago⏱️ 12:15

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Editorial Summary

The creator reviews their experience staying in an inside cabin on the P&O Iona, which is one of the largest ships for the British cruise line. After booking the cheapest available option without a specific location, the creator was assigned a cabin on deck 11 at the front of the ship. The video examines the practicalities of living in a small space, noting that the 130 square foot cabin felt clean and spacious despite the lack of natural light. To manage the darkness, the creator utilizes a sunrise alarm clock. The review covers various amenities, including the availability of twin beds, storage capacity for two people, and the presence of UK and European plug sockets. The creator also evaluates the bathroom facilities, noting the use of suction toilets and provided toiletries from The White Company. While the cabin location required a long walk to the buffet, the creator found the cost savings of approximately 60 pounds per night to be worthwhile. Ultimately, the creator concludes that the value provided by the inside cabin makes it a viable option for travelers.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

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

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

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

i was staying in the inside cabin with my brother max and i hope that that small space wouldn't cause us to bicker about things

first impressions of the cabin were that it was bright it was clean and it did feel very spacious

i was very happy with my cabin on deck 11

i absolutely love it and it makes me happy multiple times per day if there's a kettle in the cabin

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Bring a sunrise alarm clock to combat the darkness in inside cabins
βœ“Use the kettle in the cabin for tea to enhance your cruising experience

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Waking up in complete darkness β€” Bring a sunrise alarm clock that lights up over half an hour
Cabin location affecting movement β€” Even at the ends of the ship, the price saving is worth it and seasickness may not be an issue

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to cruise in the cheapest inside cabin on a mega ship?
QHow does the experience compare to balcony cabins?

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