Tauck River Cruise Cabin Review: Inside Category 6 on MS Grace
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If the category 7 is sold out, this is going to be the room that you're going to want to usually look at next.
As people are walking by, they're looking in your room. You always got to have your drapes closed.
Always bring your travel adapters, especially if you have two CPAP machines or if you both want to have your phone plugged in at night.
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Is booking a middle-deck stateroom on a luxury river cruise a smart savings or a privacy & loss of views mistake? In this video, your Trusted Cruise, Tauck Tour & African Safari Expert, Shawn Power, takes you inside a 225-square-foot Category 6 French Balcony Stateroom on Tauck's MS Grace. (Note this is a Category 3 room on some Tauck ships as Shawn talks about here https://youtu.be/vutYPsoH57Y?si=4PEfEl0GYsduWyt8) With almost 100 cruises personally sailed and nearly 100 countries visited, Shawn brings expert advice you can trust to help you choose the perfect cabin layout for your next voyage. 🌟HIGHLIGHTS: ✅ Full Room Layout: A comprehensive tour of the 225-square-foot Category 6 French Balcony layout. ✅ Middle Deck Comparison: Discover why the Category 6 layout feels brighter and more open than Category 5 L-shaped cabins. ✅ The Privacy Trade-off: What happens at street level when the ship is docked alongside tour buses and pedestrians. ✅ Upgrading to Category 7: An honest look at the cost, space, and privacy differences between the top two cabin tiers. 💡Expert Tips: - As Shawn talks about here https://youtu.be/vutYPsoH57Y?si=Qb8LPWwMu8toQ3vq , on some of Tauck's ships this room is called a Category 3 whereas on other Tauck ships a Category 3 room is very inferior to this one so book with a Tauck expert like Shawn to get the right room for you! - Pack an Adapter: While these modern ships offer multiple power sources, certain areas of the stateroom only feature European outlets—always pack a reliable travel adapter! - Book Early for King Beds: If a king-sized bed is a non-negotiable for your comfort, keep in mind that only the top-deck Category 7 suites offer them; other categories feature queens. - Mind the Drapes: When docked at port, middle-deck cabins sit at street level. Keep your drapes closed during these times to maintain your privacy from passing foot traffic. 📚 Related Resources: Not sure what the best room to stay in is for your River Cruise? If not, this video will help you decide: https://youtu.be/vutYPsoH57Y Here's why Tauck is the top-rated river line in Europe: https://youtu.be/B6Dan4LTj5A?si=aCWeX1pycrRPXSYv Here's an overview of the "Rhine & Moselle" itinerary that Shawn experienced while filming this video: https://youtu.be/wW7GuQUZt-E?si=2jhBFgEOe-zlNBL5 This video shows you all around the river ship Shawn was sailing on, the "ms Grace": https://youtu.be/_h_e_cfCpHs?si=geapvcKUstw88xAr Here's a glimpse of some of the food you'll enjoy on a Tauck River Cruise: https://youtu.be/g1npsc4BcDs?si=4ECu-bYm3NIpjFC0 Make sure to buy insurance for your river cruise so you're not risking being out tens of thousands of dollars! https://youtu.be/4Va7atZCRJA?si=fqp84U1lxG9YSqE9 What's the dress code like on a Tauck River Cruise? https://youtu.be/LLsjlqwEOnA?si=V_tsED-eruWhOlHQ Is Tauck a company you can trust? https://youtu.be/9qguGWR0NKI?si=Csq4YqqElPbaXFYI 📌 Want expert help planning your trip? Visit www.shawnpower.com & reach out directly to Shawn.