8 reasons to book an INSIDE CABIN on a cruise ship

When booking a cruise vacation, you will need to decide which type of stateroom to stay in. Most of the time, this is driven by your cruise budget and travel-style.
Here’s why I prefer to stay in an inside cabin when I cruise - and reasons why you should consider booking one for your next cruise.

[EMYoutube]

I love sitting on my balcony and enjoy sunrises and sunsets from the privacy of my room.

[DerrickDJ]

I can't argue against the cost savings, however I LOVE Balcony cabins facing the ocean. I love looking at the ocean. I love the sound of the ocean. I love being able to go to my balcony and eat in relative peace.

[Aroyaldmd]

I've done both. Inside and balcony, and I can tell you my claustrophobia kicked in big time in the inside cabin starting on day one, and I couldn't wait for the cruise to be over.

[wherestempleton]

That pitch black environment was perfect for sleeping, I loved it!

[NewYorksFinest]

We will never book an inside cabin again. It felt like being in a cave we slept a lot due to non-natural light. We prefer am Oceanview or a balcony.

[kathryncashner]

49 cruises in everything from an inside to a small suite. Book what you want or need for each cruise. If I'm cruising alone, I'm generally fine with an inside. However, my cruise partner has a mobility issue that makes it very difficult for her to get around, and she really enjoys the balcony. Also check prices. For instance, on my upcoming cruise at the time we booked, an inside was $200 less than a balcony, but a balcony included a perks package of $300 discount, $600 OBC, and $600 bar tab. Yes, you read that correctly--when I took the $300 discount, the balcony actually cost less!

If you are in an inside cabin and want to wake up to daylight, set the TV to "View from the Bridge" and turn the sound all the way down. When the sun comes up, the TV screen will light up.

[bobbear]

Since covid hit cruise lines, I'd only book a balcony, cause if we catch covid, we can still have access to views and fresh air!

[davekennett]

When staying in an inside cabin, leave your TV on at night and tune it to the bow camera. It makes a good night light should you need to use the washroom in the middle of the night and will let you know when the sun comes up.

[ajs]

You make many valid and excellent points. One consideration to add: hopefully this won't happen to anyone reading this, but there are various illnesses people can contract while on a cruise ship. In some cases, ill passengers may be quarantined to their cabin for a period of days, until the cruise is over, or until the illness is deemed no longer contagious. If you happen to be that unlucky person, you may be pleased to have a balcony so you can get some fresh air or least see what's happening in the outside world.

[PhDnursepractitionerAGACNP-BC]

I loved my inside cabin. Peaceful, quiet, and dark for sleeping! A balcony view makes me seasick.

[bels]

I love interior rooms, quiet and dark, brilliant for sleeping. I get up early and bed after dark, so I'm happy, I've never felt claustrophobic.

[JJJJ-dxtl]

Inside cabin for extroverts, Balcony for introverts.

[emmakennaugh]

Just booked our first cruise, last minute deal for an inside cabin at a bargain price! One week til we sail away and I get an email to tell me we have been upgraded to a balcony cabin FREE! Woohoo! I was looking forward to the inside cabin just to see if we would like it. Maybe next time haha.

[paulgould]

On a short weekend, inside is fine, but a week or more and I must have a balcony! Short cruises are for exploring the ship, being out, having fun in a short amount of time and the room is for sleeping. Longer cruises mean relaxation time and the balcony is a huge part of that to be away from everyone else on the cruise but still enjoy the ocean!

[derekbland]

No thank you, I adore looking out of the window to the sea and love just popping out on to the balcony.

[dwill]

As an often ‘solo’ cruiser I found that I can catch some great ‘close-to-sailing’ deals in indoor cabins. Many cruise companies will ether lower the price of indoor cabins (significantly) or even dispense the ‘solo cruise’ penalty (meaning you can book the cabin for one person at the one-person fee. You will soon learn the befit of an indoor cabin with only one person (yourself) in it.

[destinationstillunknown]

For me, being on the balcony and looking out at the ocean is the best part of the cruise. I have severe insomnia but, I fall asleep quite readily there as well.

[lisam]

I usually sail balconies but my last cruise offered me an inside cabin trade for a full refund of my cruise amount. I took it and found that I loved the inside cabin. I never really use the balcony much anyways and the inside let me sleep in till whenever I want. It was really nice to have that complete darkness. I wouldn't mind booking another inside. Also a plus that it saves money.

[StarGazeVacations]

You have truly excelled in articulating your perspective on the merits of selecting an INSIDE CABIN on a cruise ship. Your insightful analysis has shed light on the countless benefits that come with such a choice. Your ability to clearly communicate the advantages of this decision is truly inspiring. Keep up the amazing work!

[fbrodsky-brinkley]

I always book a veranda, because one of the main reasons I cruise is to sit outside and watch the sea. To me, that's one of the most relaxing things to do. With a book and a coffee or a drink, depending on the time of day, it's my favorite thing to do.