We Just Spent 14 Nights in THE MOST STUPID Cabin at Sea!!

Is this the worst cruise ship cabin we've ever stayed in?

Join us as we show you around our cruise ship cabin, from finding something disgusting in our room to some weird design choices we let you know everything that's wrong with this cabin.

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00:00 Intro: Is this the worst cruise cabin?
00:30 P&O Arvia Conservatory Mini Suite Tour and Inside Look
05:44 Power Outlets in P&O Arvia Cabins
08:00 Room Service Menu and Review
13:20 Beds and Bedside Power Outlets
14:50 TV and Movie Options
16:20 Conservatory Tour
18:13 The Worst Balcony
19:26 Unpacking and What To Pack?
20:30 Dirty Cabin Complaints
23:21 Issues with the P&O Arvia Conservatory Mini Suite
30:55 What We Liked About the P&O Arvia Conservatory Mini Suite
31:03 Family Suite Cabin Tour and Look Inside
33:24 Standard Balcony Cabin - Deck 8 Tour and Look Inside

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[janhd]

The total lack of privacy in a balcony cabin is Horrific! Finding dirty clothes from previous guest is unforgivable! Congrats for insisting on a total deep clean of your cabin.

[lyannastarkweather]

I think the reason they didn’t advertise this cabin as “obstructed view” is because YOU are the view!!! That balcony is right in the middle of the action. It’s like having your porch open up directly onto a busy street. I’d be worried about someone climbing over the glass into my cabin.

[ozymandias]

I was recently talking to a lovely stateroom attendant who gave me a bit of gossip. Prior to cleaning the staterooms, they are working in either the buffet or main dining room from about 05:30am, then have to go change into their stateroom cleaning attire. She told me that they have a 3.5hr window (about 210min) to clean 25 staterooms each, every day. That works out at just 8.5min per stateroom. Now, she said it takes about 2min to make a bed/s & 4-5min to change the sheets every other day. That only leaves about 4min to vacuum, wipe down surfaces, clean the bathroom, replace towels, clean the balcony if there is one, and if it is a suite, it is usually much bigger so things simply don't get done every day. After their cleaning duties are done, they get changed again and go straight back to the buffet for lunch service, then have their break. Couple of hours off in the mid afternoon, then start the dinner shifts, then turn down services if they still do them.
If that's not bad enough, they have to find time to do their own laundry, iron their uniforms, sleep, keep in touch with family overseas etc. They are literally doing that every day, 7 days a week for the duration of their 6-8mths contract.
Absolutely insane, you couldn't pay me enough to do that every day.

[crashedherparty]

The worst part about complaining is when you KNOW that it's not usually the individual employee's problem, it's the problem of the company cutting corners to save money... but the employee is likely the one who will get in trouble for it. So unfortunate!

[paulasimson]

What absolutely insane decisions by P&O regarding the cabin design. From the narrowness of the room, to the promenade deck right outside - just wow! And the condition of the cabin was truly revolting. That buildup of dust happened over months, not days. I really feel sorry for the cabin stewards, trying to get too much done, with not nearly enough time. That's on the company, not the crew. It must be demoralizing for them trying to do their jobs.

[SheSailsAway]

Yikes on that dust level! Makes you wonder about what you CAN'T see. 😮 Thank you for this. Love your videos.

[sweethartjen]

I don't even see how the cruise line can call those "balconies" when they're really just part of the deck with semi-private walls. Thank you for your honest and helpful reviews, Ben and David! (I think I've said this before and I'll probably say it again - Ya'll are adorable!)

[observerobserver]

This is without a doubt the best feel-good channel on YouTube, nothing even comes close.

[xkr]

Not a chance I’d book that ship. Way too many people in the first place but the cabin is a shocker.

[krispressler]

That cabin design is insane. For a suite you really would expect more privacy.

[SwindonRunner]

That cabin is an absolute deal breaker. That would have ruined my holiday if I had stayed in it.

[phillipdingeldein]

A visit with you lads was just what I needed today. Just took the Christmas decor down and I was kinda sad.
Thanks for the good-hearted chuckles!

[emilygrantham]

We absolutely HATED our inside cabin on Arvia. It was genuinely filthy; dust everywhere, bits in the carpet, hairs in the bathroom and we even found tablets on the bedside table. It was so tiny, barely even suitable for 2, throw a baby, travel cot and pram into the mix, we literally lived on the bed for 2 weeks. Complete lack of storage space or floor space. And we’re honestly not usually ones to complain. I feel like they just crammed as many cabins possible onto this ship. The prom ‘balconies’ we just couldn’t believe walking past them 🤣

Love you two and your videos! X

[StillPooh]

David used the term boudoir correctly to indicate the bedroom. 😎

[paulettemcwaters]

The cruise lines have reduced the number of room stewards dramatically since we started cruisng many years ago. It is a shame because the stewards work so hard but it is impossible to get every room spotless in the amount of time they are given...good for you for not blaming them...

[CarolMortensen-eb]

These guys are so much fun. I've never cruised but I feel like I have with the many, many videos I have watched of this enjoyable couple.

[alisong]

You two are normally pretty forgiving so I know if you are complaining, things must be pretty bad. I love your reviews - I feel like I’m there cruising with you! 🚢⚓️

[andrewmcmillan]

Why would you ever put cabins on the promenade deck? Absolutely insane design decision. On the NCL Encore the promenade deck is lined with the bars and specialty restaurants so they can have indoor/outdoor spaces and it was my favorite part of the ship, this looks like it would just be awkward for both the people in the cabins and the people on the deck.

[RhymesWithSpark]

Holy crap…. I cannot believe that they have these types of cabins. Honestly, I am sitting here, jaw agape, staring at your review of this cabin. Thank you to you both for staying in this cabin and providing us with this review. I am sorry to hear that you had this experience.

[SpeedNoodles]

I appreciate your honest (and always entertaining) review! Happy New Year!