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We Stayed in the Smallest Cruise Cabin

Cruise With Ben and David
Cruise With Ben and David
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πŸ‘οΈ 161K viewsπŸ“… 11 months ago⏱️ 51:06

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Editorial Summary

The creators document their experience staying in an inside cabin on the Royal Caribbean Star of the Seas during a back to back cruise. They detail the process of disembarking and reboarding the ship to transition from a larger cabin to a smaller, cheaper guaranteed interior room. The video covers various aspects of ship life, including the ship's christening ceremony, dining options at Playmakers and the main dining room, and a visit to the Coco K private resort. While exploring the interior cabin, the creators note that the space is compact and lacks natural light but find it adequate for a short sailing where most time is spent exploring the mega ship. They conclude by evaluating the cost-effectiveness of the booking, noting that the price difference between the inside cabin and a balcony cabin was minimal. Ultimately, they suggest that for the high price point of this specific ship, booking a balcony or a suite offers significantly better value for money.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Star of the Seas
Barely Crispy
All-time creator consensus for Star of the Seas
Solid Strip

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

What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsFull Ship ReviewπŸ…Authority CreatorSponsored
❀️ Best for CoupleCaribbean · Summer · 7 nightsFrom Port CanaveralVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

Paying almost sweet prices for the cheapest and smallest cabin on board is criminal in our opinion.

Royal Caribbean really are charging far too much for the smallest and tiniest cabin.

The entertainment on board has been superb.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Book an inside cabin for short cruises to save money if you plan to be out of the room often.
βœ“Bring a long USB charging cable as there are limited outlets in inside cabins.
βœ“Book specialty dining reservations early, especially on sea days or during special events.
βœ“Choose one of Royal Caribbean's older ships to save money or wait a few years for prices to come down.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Claustrophobia in inside cabin β€” The cabin is small but adequate for short cruises if you plan to be out of the room enjoying the ship.
Getting lost on a large ship β€” It takes time to learn the layout. There are interior aisles that make navigation tricky.
Limited charging outlets β€” Bring a long USB cable to reach outlets, as there are only outlets on one side of the bed.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs it worth booking the cheapest inside cabin on a brand new mega ship?
QCan you cope with a small cabin with no windows?
QIs the price of Royal Caribbean's newest ship justified?
QIs there enough to do on a short cruise to justify staying in an inside cabin?

Topics Covered

Value Pricing4 Sad BaconLoyalty Program2Β½ Happy BaconService Crew4Β½ Happy BaconDining Main3 Sad BaconCabin Interior3 Happy BaconEntertainment Shows4 Happy BaconCrowd Capacity2Β½ Sad BaconShip Condition3Β½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

CocoCay3 Happy Bacon
Top: Overwater Cabanas ($2,000 to $5,000)
Port Canaveral2Β½ Happy Bacon
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