Inside cabin vs oceanview: worth an upgrade?

From more space to better locations, this guide will help you decide if the differences are worth an upgrade from an inside cabin to an oceanview.

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[ModernMyths]

I'm an ocean view kind of guy. I love looking out at the ocean every time I get into my room. even at night. I can't get enough watching those waves.

[CeremmoniesbyJudith]

I am claustrophobic and can't do inside, we normally just do ocean view. But our last cruise was promenade view and I really enjoyed it. It had enough "beyond" the room to take away my claustrophobic feelings, and we really enjoyed the people watching. We have promenade view & Boardwalk Balcony on our next two coming up.

[mcrochip]

I'd like to see a video about family cruise options and the advantages/disadvantages of each option. Cabin options for families of 5 or more are incredibly limited it seems.

[bigboy]

We just come off the Quantum of the seas around Australia we had Inside cabin with VR for 2 adults and 11 year old we managed just fine and saved lots of money. The only time we where in the room was to sleep and get dressed thats it. Don't waste your money on anything else. 👍

[davva]

I have done inside cabins on Harmony and on a holland ship. The inside cabins on Harmony are quite large. I dont mind them at all when you are on a warm weather cruise like the Caribbean. I spend so much time out of the room I dont see the point in paying 60% more for the same trip. I would always prefer a balcony, but the cost difference can be pretty big. However on a cold weather cruise I definitely prefer a balcony because you can step outside to see things so quickly. I have never even considered ocean view. They tend to be low down in the ship and if I am trying to save money I would prefer to just pick an inside in a location I like.

It is not unusual for me to leave my room by 930am and not go back to the cabin, other than to get change, until midnight. In those cases a balcony is really a waste of money.

[angierecovering_clutterer]

We turned on our television to the outside cameras 24/7 so it was kind of like having a window. We could at least see if it was raining before we left the room. :)

[travelingbeyondboundaries]

We normally do inside but we spent a bit more for a promenade view on Oasis and actually got an outside for CHEAPER than inside on Adventure when we booked the day the cruise was released. We don't spend much time in our cabin so we don't mind no window.

[Nerd]

While an ocean view is nice, I really don’t mind an inside cabin if the price is right! I’m a trivia girl, so I’m out doing that most sea days and don’t really need a view in the morning.
All of that said, I am OUT on ever getting a balcony. The middle of the ocean at night is PITCH BLACK and totally freaks me out. It is a huge reminder that we are very much in the middle of the ocean pretty far from land. Nope, can’t do it!!!
Royal makes it so most ships have tons of areas to check out the views around you, so I have no issue using those when wanting to sight see!

[nursienurse]

I usually book a balcony cabin because my first cruise was n inside cabin, and it drive me NUTS!!! I’m taking my son on a quick 4 day cruise in June for his high school graduation. It’ll be his first cruise, and it is a surprise for him. I’m trying out the interior cabin with the virtual balcony this time because this seemed like an interesting way to try, and like a good compromise for price and my issue with seeing outside. I hope it works out for the better. I will definitely give a little “review” of the room once we get back.

[HayAuto]

We love the panoramic ocean view rooms. We’ve actually been lucky enough to book one of the two pie shaped rooms and it feels like a suite. I actually prefer that room to a balcony.

[maytemcconnell]

Promenade and Central Park Balcony cabins are awesome. Highly recommended. Get one.

[MarkDaGardna]

Matt, the best Royal Caribbean could do for me is a guaranteed Ocean View rather than a balcony and the room will not be assigned till shortly before the actual cruise. Can you tell me why that is? You may have already covered this topic in another video but I have not seen one as of yet. Thanks, Matt for your insight into cruising, it's been very helpful so far...

[Dalt]

We just got off Oasis last month and we did a Royal Up bid from and Inside cabin to an Oceanview for $120

[davidcichra]

First cruise to Alaska I believed balcony was a must. For many years I cruised to the Caribbean in an inside for the price. Now all my cruises are balcony to enjoy the ocean.

[tracymiller]

Thank you matt, I'm in a inside room and just ROYALUP to a Balcony room, I do see that there is alot more room

[jeffdinter]

Well Matt like you said, price makes the determining Factor. Myself I am claustrophobic so the inside cabin are out for me. So I have to at least have an ocean view but if it's just a little bit more or that balcony I will go for it.

[kiwiskiwi]

Price difference between inside and obstructed ocean view/ocean view cabin was just far too great when I booked my alaska trip. I'm giving Royal up a try but I definately prefer to have the money for other things. Won't spend much time in our cabin :) The dark will definately help me sleep!

[corpusbiker]

I upgraded from an inside to ocean view for $200 on the Quantum last August... It was definitely worth it to me.

[Deethecarolinadiamond]

I am going on my first cruise this year and I booked a balcony and I’m glad I did

[Brittanyb]

Balcony is the only way to go!!!
There is nothing like enjoying your coffee on your Balcony in the morning or sitting out there watching the sunset from the comfort of your cabin. I'd rather save till I have money for a Balcony rather than just settle for an inside room.