The Truth About Cruise Cabins: What Every Cruiser Should Know

I look at 5 things that no-one, including cruise lines don't like to talk about, when it comes to cruise ship cabins - and why and how it is affecting the way passengers like you cruise and ingenious ways that the choices cruise lines are making on cabins means people are paying more to go cruising.

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[malcolmstockbridge]

The bit about others having slept in your bed is also true of every hotel on planet earth.

[erinf]

Great video. I (RN) always travel with an allergen-proof/dust mite proof zippered pillow cover and my own pillow case. I put the cover over the ship's (or hotel's) pillow and case, then zip it shut and add my own pillow case. When the trip is over, I take them off, put them in a large zip lock bag then into the outer pocket of my carry-on. I've been doing that for over 30 years. My allergist told me many years ago, NEVER take your own pillow on trips because you carry those germs allergens home with you to your own bed.

[elizabethsnyder]

Regarding more balcony cabins than regular cabins, is that I think more people want a private balcony. I certainly prefer a private balcony where I can enjoy morning coffee in my robe, or a quiet afternoon where I can truly relax with a favorite book. In the public areas, I get distracted with people watching.

[lorrainekelton]

Another comment. I like my balcony. On nice days at sea, I like to sit out there and read a book or watch the ocean.

[Valdal]

We love the balcony cabins. We just got back from Alaska and the weather was beautiful. It was nice to go up Glacier Bay and watch from our private balcony.

[cruisingforone]

I love the windows suites on the older Princess ships. They are in a perfect location and usually sell for far less than a regular suite.

[bigguy]

I've traveled for 40 years and have NEVER been bitten by any bed bugs or brought them home. I stay in Marriott hotels or Ritz carlton and have never had any issues. We sail RC & princess cruise lines and no issues there either. I guess we've just been lucky....now if i could only transfer some of that luck to the ship casinos that would also be great.

[cherrytraveller]

The only way to avoid having to sleep in a bed where someone else has slept is to never travel anywhere. That way you can guarantee you avoid this issue.

[Emperorvalse]

I love watching interviews with cabin designers and naval architects about how ships are designed and the little tricks that they have included in them.😊

[jecny]

The pre-fab cabins are a byproduct of modern maritime safety regulations (SOLAS). Back in the land of long-ago cabins and staterooms were often very fancy with elaborate woodwork, carpets and handmade furnishings. The decks, walls, doors and almost all of the furniture were made of wood or other materials that were flammable. A number of serious shipboard fires resulted in very strict rules about what ships can be made of and the materials used for furnishings. Almost nothing flammable is allowed onboard. The QM2 got special permission for the use of some real wood onboard as part of its retro-ambiance. But that is a rare exception, and Cunard has some unusual fire suppression systems on board. Most cruise ships have little or no flammable materials in cabins. The old SS United States famously had only two pieces of wood onboard, the grand piano in the first-class lounge and the butcher's chopping block in the galley.

[FraserAtSea]

I remember finding cabin grades SO difficult to understand when I first started cruising. If I'm booking a hotel break, I either book a standard or superior room, but on some ships there can be 7 different types of Inside cabin - insane!

Great video as always, Gary!

[Adam_The_Archivist]

A tip for those traveling on an extended cruise with a lot of sea days, bring an HDMI cable with you so you can hook your computer to the tv in the room and watch movies saved!! We were on a transatlantic cruise in April with a lot of sea days and thankfully I planned ahead so we had plenty to watch while in the cabin! Even had a May the Forth party with lots of Star Wars!!! Anyway Thanks Gary for the great videos!! They are most appreciated!

[julianneduncan]

I didn't think about the rounded edges. What a sensible touch.

[uncleshark]

"Ship within a ship" is just going back to having three class fares like in the golden age of ocean liners, lol.

[erincampbell]

Great video Gary. You always have such insightful content. Thank you ❤

[Dangic]

I travel everywhere with my own bed sheet.
It’s a sleeping bag-style thin sheet that you use on top of the hotel/cruise bed.

[DileepB]

Cruise lines are businesses and there is nothing wrong with them trying to make a profit. Choose the cabin that you are comfortable with its price. There are many cruise lines, ships, and itineraries to chose from.

[JamesCrichton-mg]

over the last 50 years I have travelled inside, outside and balcony. Now that most cabins have live camera views of the exterior I now travel inside and use the savings for drinks etc..

[mikemahon]

Always enjoy your videos, they are all very informative

[AzraelThanatos]

There is a 5th and 6th type of cabin on a lot of cruises, they're the interior "view" and balcony ones that several have where it opens to the interior while also having the closed off interior ones.