Inside cabins are often the smallest, cheapest cabins found on ships. From the cheapest to the most expensive – I stay in them all. I will start with an inside cabin from one of the biggest cruise lines in the world, Carnival Cruise Line. Carnival Magic Inside Cabin – $76 Per Night I’d read a … Read more
If you are considering booking a trip on any of Havila’s four modern ships you might be wondering which cabin option would suit you best. Havila has four ships – Havila Capella, Castor, Pollux and Polaris. These ships are identical, so this review is relevant no matter which ship you are sailing on. All the … Read more
If you are taking a trip on a Havila Norwegian Coastal Ferry you may be wondering if a Seaview cabin is a good choice. In this article, I will review the Seaview cabin 4207 onboard Havila Polaris. Havila has four ships – Havila Capella, Castor, Pollux and Polaris. These ships are identical, so this review … Read more
Normally if you take a cruise in a balcony cabin you can expect your own little private place where you can see out but nobody can see you. That isn’t what happened on my last cruise though because I booked a balcony cabin that faced inside the ship, directly across from other cabins. This type … Read more
If you are taking a cruise with Azamara you may be wondering if an Oceanview cabin is a good choice. In this article, I will review the oceanview cabin 4056 onboard Azamara Pursuit. Azamara has four cruise ships – Azamara Quest, Azamara Journey, Azamara Pursuit and Azamara Onward. The four Azamara cruise ships and their cabins … Read more
If you are considering sailing on P&O’s Arvia or Iona, you may wonder if a balcony cabin would suit you. I have stayed in three types in the past. P&O’s Arvia and Iona are sister ships. I have sailed on both – they are very very similar in many ways. The design and decor of … Read more
I’ve just been on a cruise – staying in a balcony cabin that has a quirky downside that I’ve never encountered on a ship before. The cruise lines don’t advertise cabins like these, and most people have no idea that they exist. I found this cabin almost by accident and booked it because of the … Read more
I took a cruise on the last remaining ocean liner in the world and I stayed in the cheapest cabin onboard the entire ship. It was less than half the size of the average hotel room in the US, and it was located right in the middle of the ship with no daylight or access … Read more
Types Of Cabin Available In this article we look at the main types of cabins available, and ways to save money without necessarily downgrading your cabin type. I am a big fan of booking the cheapest inside cabin but there are ways you can sail in an ocean view or balcony cabin and still get … Read more
If you’re someone who gets seasick easily, you will want to book the best cabin to minimise any risk of seasickness. The last thing you want is to feel the motion of the ship all day and night, leaving you feeling unwell and spoiling your cruise! I do get seasick – but I never go … Read more
If you are taking a cruise on Norwegian Prima you may be wondering which cabin would suit you. I have just disembarked a cruise on Norwegian Prima after a wonderful trip to Bermuda. We sailed from New York City, a great experience. Whilst I stayed in a midship balcony cabin, there are plenty of other … Read more
Normally if you take a cruise in a balcony cabin you can look forward to views of the ocean and the ports that you’ll be visiting. That is not what happened on my last cruise though because I stayed in what is called a “Neighbourhood Balcony Cabin.” Although my cabin did have a balcony, it … Read more
I’ve been cruising for years and have stayed in balcony cabins on Norwegian cruise ships in the past, so when I boarded the Norwegian Prima and found my cabin, I thought I knew what to expect. Disclosure: I was invited onboard this cruise and didn’t pay for my cruise fare, all opinions are my own. … Read more
If you are taking a cruise on Borealis you may be wondering which cabin would suit you best. Borealis – A New Ship for Fred Olsen – But Not New Borealis was brought by Fred Olsen from Holland America Line in 2020 Fred Olsen prides itself on being a small, “family-run” cruise line offering “Imaginative … Read more
If you are taking a cruise on Norwegian Prima, you may be wondering if a balcony cabin is a good option for you. In this article, we look at what you will get if you book a standard balcony cabin. We stayed in Standard Balcony Cabin number 13730 – which was in the middle of … Read more
If you are booking a cruise, you may see the term “Guaranteed Cabin” as an option when booking. You may be wondering what this actually means, and is it something you should consider? In this article, we explore guaranteed cabins and look at examples of guaranteed cabins I have been allocated. I always book guaranteed … Read more
If you are taking a cruise you might wonder if the cabin you have booked will have a fridge. In this article, we look at which cruise lines put a fridge or mini bar into your room, and what they can be used for. Do Cruise Ship Cabins Have Fridges? Most cruise lines do usually … Read more
If considering a cruise you might wonder if the cabin you book will be soundproof. I’ve been cruising since I was 11 and In this article, we look at this question and highlight things to consider before you choose and book your cabin. I’ve had cabins with varying degrees of soundproofing! Are Cruise Ship Cabins … Read more
If you are taking a cruise on the MSC Preziosa or Divina you might be wondering what the difference is between junior and premium balconies. I recently cruised on the MSC Preziosa and was upgraded to a premium balcony as part of a free upgrade promotion. I had friends who were also upgraded. They were … Read more
If you are taking a cruise on the Queen Mary 2 you may be wondering if a sheltered balcony cabin is a good option for you. Sheltered balcony cabins on Queen Mary 2 are cheaper than standard balcony cabins, so it is certainly an option worth considering! This review is based on sheltered balcony cabin … Read more