If you book a cheaper GTY (guaranteed) stateroom on a cruise, you don’t get to pick your room

Editorial Summary

The creator provides a firsthand account of a stateroom experience on the Carnival Mardi Gras to illustrate potential pitfalls when booking cruise accommodations. While staying in a suite on deck nine, the creator identifies an unexpected obstruction that affects the balcony view. Although the balcony is not officially marked as an obstructed cabin, the creator notes that the view is compromised. The video also highlights a structural issue where deck nine juts out in a way that affects the layout of the surrounding decks. This design choice creates a lack of privacy for passengers on the balcony because people from higher decks can look directly down into the space. The creator advises travelers to always consult the deck plan before booking a stateroom to avoid surprises. However, the creator concludes with a warning that even a thorough review of the deck plan may not reveal every potential issue, such as the specific obstructions or privacy concerns encountered in this instance.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.