The $500 Cruise Casita Mistake I Won’t Make Again | Final Sea Day
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We did it for $500 today. Why did we do it? So we can find out for you if it's worth it or not.
We are starting the day with mimosas.
We are now 10 minutes into our survival here in the casita in the North Sea.
Definitely not worth the money that we paid.
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This was the final sea day on our Independence of the Seas cruise — and honestly, one of the biggest mistakes I’ve made on a cruise. We booked a private casita thinking it would be a relaxing way to spend our last day onboard… but cold weather, wind, and timing completely changed the experience. By the end of the day, it was clear this was not money well spent. In this video, I break down: • What a cruise casita actually includes • Why it didn’t work on this sailing • When a casita might make sense • What I’d do differently next time If you’re considering splurging on a cabana or casita on a cruise — especially outside warm-weather itineraries — this is worth watching before you book. This video wraps up my 8-night Independence of the Seas cruise, sailing roundtrip from Southampton with stops in Northern Europe. — Planning a Disney or Royal Caribbean Cruise? If you’re researching cruises and want to see what onboard experiences are really like before you book, I share real, unfiltered walkthroughs and POV videos to help families plan with confidence. I’m an independent cruise travel advisor and help families compare ships, choose the right staterooms, and understand what’s actually worth it. Get a no-pressure quote or planning help here: 👉 https://getbyzach.com Zach is an independent contractor for MEI-Travel (mei-travel.com) #royalcaribbean #independenceoftheseas