Trip Bacon — The secret ingredient to the perfect getaway logo
Trip Bacon

Why I Stopped Booking Balcony Cabins (It’s Not About the Price)

Cruise Like a Pro - Videos
Cruise Like a Pro - Videos
🥈Expert
👁️ 6K views📅 4 months ago⏱️ 17:29
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsFull Ship Review🥈Expert Creator
Veteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

I stopped booking balconies years ago, and it wasn't to save money. It was to protect my privacy and my safety.

The balcony isn't an upgrade anymore. It's a liability.

Inside cabins are one of the most underrated travel hacks in cruising.

Inside cabins might be small, but they come with peace of mind.

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Book an inside cabin to save money and use it for excursions or another cruise.
✓Book early and reprice often to get lower rates before final payment.
✓Choose an inside room sandwiched between other cabins for maximum quiet and sleep quality.
✓Avoid balcony cabins if you value privacy, quiet, and avoiding smoke or noise from neighbors.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Inside cabins are cramped and claustrophobic — Inside cabins are efficiently designed with full-sized closets, huge beds, and hidden storage, making them more functional than expected.
Missing out on views and ocean experience — Virtual balconies on some ships provide live exterior views, giving the illusion of a balcony cabin at inside cabin prices.
Feeling obligated to use an expensive balcony — Inside cabins remove the pressure to justify the cost, allowing you to enjoy your vacation without guilt or second-guessing.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhy should I stop booking balcony cabins?
QAre inside cabins a good alternative to balcony cabins?
QWhat are the hidden downsides of balcony cabins?

Topics Covered

Cabin Balcony3 Sad BaconCabin Interior4 Happy BaconService Crew1 Sad BaconSafety Medical2 Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

Iceland2 Sad Bacon
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
Happy Bacon — creators loved this aspect
Sad Bacon — creators took issue with this
Meh — no strong opinion either way

Scale: 0–5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = “meh”, 5 = “bacon bliss”. Aggregated from creator-review sentiment, weighted by channel expertise.

About our Bacon Score methodology
YouTube Video Description↓

Make your cruise boarding day smooth and stress-free with these essential cruise embarkation day cruise tips. From checking your minibar to avoiding common pitfalls, these travel hacks will ensure a perfect start to your vacation. Get ahead of the game with our expert travel tips for a seamless experience, including packing tips and travel essentials to make your trip a breeze.