My wife and I have over thirty cruises under our belt have experienced many of these "bad" cabins never noticed any of this until it was explained to us just now. Nothing is perfect anywhere, we just enjoy our cruising, enjoy our lives.
@CruiseFever5 жыл бұрын
That's a great attitude to have, Mark. We often get asked about cabins to avoid so this video was to address that but there are definitely ways to enjoy even the "worst" cabin on a ship.
@stevenneeley42264 жыл бұрын
Cruise life is awesome
@keytothegate684 жыл бұрын
Doing 30 cruises the wrong way and then how come you wanted to see this video?
@ImMelBell3 жыл бұрын
Great reply!!!! CRUISING period :-) So let me ask you and your wife's opinion on balcony rooms? I am cruising with a newbie....Carnival Dream Veranada deck
@Redneckboy9913 жыл бұрын
@@ImMelBell Balcony cabins are the only way to go. Our very first cruise was back in 1994. We were in our 20's and wanted cheap. I've lost count now of how many cruises we've taken, but all are cabins with a balcony. I like the fact that I can sit outside within my own cabin without going up to the lido deck scrambling for a deck chair.
@wolfhawg5 жыл бұрын
Cabin under the kitchen. That noise goes on 24 hrs. a day
@plopidrahtis70234 жыл бұрын
since there is a noise there shouldn't be rooms under the kitchen.
@medinawick284 жыл бұрын
Exactly, near the galley is extremely noisy. at all hours.
@RonHaynes4 жыл бұрын
Medina Wick ... agreed. Had a cabin just under the galley on a Carnival ship. It was crazy loud starting at 4am every morning.
@CarmenRodriguez-gn5ju4 жыл бұрын
Had a Upper Floor Cabin above to middle rear the pool music so loud and annoying..specially the DJ talking or singing & movie on big screen 9am-1am, the splashing of the 500 gallon drop by slides made such loud noise & room vibrated (10am-7pm)
@exgangster8434 жыл бұрын
@bob smith so true..! I work in galley (kitchen) at nite shift. Even on 1 occasion a team of receptionist came to me saying that "we had complaint from guest a deck below, so plz reduce th noise" And i juz shocked "hey i juz finished my break... And I'm about to take my equipment n start my job.. And as u see.. Nobody's here... " Anyway it's true that galley is a constant noise onboard. That's why it's th cheapest, and suit th "last minute" guest
@finnleybyres78135 жыл бұрын
The cabins without any windows are my favorite because it was the best sleep I’ve had it gets super dark
@cometvaudin28505 жыл бұрын
The cabins that let you feel the slight rocking of the ship are my personal favourite. There's something about the rocking of the ship that I like. Maybe it's the fluid motion of moving with the waves.
@yourwisecousinjoe88415 жыл бұрын
Same. When i turned off the light, it was total blackout... wow. I slept like a baby. 👍😎
@lawsonone60155 жыл бұрын
Interior cabin turned my early-riser wife into a sleep-in wife. I had morning workouts an breakfast alone each day. Very weird.
@cruiseaddicts4 жыл бұрын
Very true, add in some wave rocking and you sleep like a Baby.
@lelabb41104 жыл бұрын
True end up sleeping for the most part. Missed the action happening on cruise. My testimony that is
@lawsonone60155 жыл бұрын
Cabin next to night club: First cruise for wife and I and we had a cabin next to dazzles night club, on deck 9, on harmony of the seas. My wife and I are early to bed types. We heard *nothing*. No music. No beats. No activity. We were both a bit nervously anticipating it to be a nightmare but it was great!
@dheyes8035 жыл бұрын
I’ve been cruising for the past 31 years sometimes upwards of 5 times in one year and about the only bad cabin that exists is one that IS NOT on the ship.
@mariohall26315 жыл бұрын
I agree 100%
@ilovesparky134 жыл бұрын
I don’t know…a cabin up in the mountains is pretty nice too. 😏
@SandyToes753 жыл бұрын
@@ilovesparky13 I do like the lake cabin but I have to ship for the food, then cook and clean up for every meal! Not the same level of relaxation but a kayak is wonderful!
@murfman37712 жыл бұрын
Love the dog.
@mrprfct70692 жыл бұрын
@@murfman3771 don’t forget the birds
@brianwinters54344 жыл бұрын
No problems with noise for me. I take out my hearing aids and have a90 percent hearing loss.
@SandyToes753 жыл бұрын
See, you just had a whole group of cabins open up for you. There are cabins for everyone!
@Wellch3 жыл бұрын
I have hearing loss too. But I do want to able to get up earlier so I can go to breakfast.
@hotcrazycatladyme1683 жыл бұрын
Sure until you miss the announcement that the ship is sinking and everyone should be heading to the lifeboats. Gives new meaning to the expression "sleep like the dead" lol. :)
@ljre33973 жыл бұрын
HaHa me too.
@CariHere2 жыл бұрын
I'm someone who doesn't have the luxury of a quiet, relaxing sleep at home. My family can't afford to use the air conditioner for more than 2 hours a day, so we have the fans running all through the night at full speed just to keep the house at 84°F. My neighbor's door is right outside my window, and they often party and smoke at night. They slam their front door as they go in and out through the night. As well as having the porch light on. I've only been on one cruise, and I payed for it myself. I was in a balcony cabin, right below the pool deck and directly next to an elevator, and while I did hear the occasional music and elevator noise, I got a more restful sleep than I ever have at home. To me, any of these cabins would still feel like heaven
@CJWJR3 жыл бұрын
Tip for sea sickness: book a room that’s both low AND in the middle of the ship to reduce the risk of getting sea sickness due to rough seas. Another reason not to book a room near the front of the ship: the bow thrusters can be an unsolicited wake-up call early in the morning.
@diamondpearlgem758911 ай бұрын
Take a dramamine, organic ginger cabin just in case.
@lmhoyt5 жыл бұрын
I'm good. I'm cheap and since I don't spend too much time in my cabin I pick an inside room on a lower level. A lot of Walk but hey it's vacation! Make the best of it!
@CruiseFever5 жыл бұрын
I hear you, Lisa. If it means you can go on more cruises and save money by taking those lower inside cabins.. by all means go for it.
@stephaniekilian88845 жыл бұрын
I love interior cabins. Pure darkness for sleeping.
@ScruffyVideo744 жыл бұрын
I was gonna write the same thing. Besides I won't spend that much time in there unless I'm sleeping.
@exgangster8434 жыл бұрын
@Me And that's th typical of guest that loved by th crew Lol
@ramonluiscolon875 жыл бұрын
As long as I'm on the cruise it doesn't matter 😂
@CruiseFever5 жыл бұрын
Love that attitude! so true
@taraharris65455 жыл бұрын
Therican 87 I know right.
@Nelphoto5 жыл бұрын
I feel ya!
@danasandoval6245 жыл бұрын
I thought that too until we had an inside cabin on our first cruise it was on carnival it was like being in a hole, not quite and the fact you could not tell what time of day (night or daytime) was unnerving. Next cruise was Royal Caribbean with a balcony overlooking the boardwalk with the water theater in total view it was wonderful and so is Royal Caribbean cruises. We plan on cruising with them again getting a cabin in the same location.
@mariohall26315 жыл бұрын
My sentiment exactly. I don't care really where I am on the ship. I have a high tolerance for noise and I'm hardly ever in my cabin. I get in about 3am and I'm out by 9am. Throughout the day I go back to the room but hardly stay for more than an hour.
@vickidixon12844 жыл бұрын
We always get a room on the bottom. I love the motion at night it rocks me right to sleep. I never hear nothing and I only go to the cabin to sleep at night. Vacation to me means vacation.. go out and enjoy everything and have fun. Let nothing bother you😊
@SandyToes753 жыл бұрын
Great way to think!
@dwightphelps50962 жыл бұрын
Great attitude! We are sailing on the Carnival Mardi Gras in September on our 20th cruise with a forward bow ocean view cabin...our first non-balcony cabin. We were thinking of upgrading to a balcony but I think we're going to try something different and see if the rocking helps put us to sleep ...neither of us is prone to sea-sickness. @@SandyToes75
@garyodle56635 жыл бұрын
I love the interior cabins on the lower deck. Far from everything? That means quiet. No window? That means privacy. And the elevators aren't that full, really. I consider these rooms to be the best. None of the complaints you had about the other rooms apply to lower deck interior cabins. Plus, if you are spending a lot of time in your cabin then you aren't doing it right. Go there to relax or sleep and that's it. You don't need a balcony; you have the entire ship. You don't need a window. Go on the promenade. I will take one of these rooms over any of the others any time. Their lower price just makes it that much sweeter.
@amandaturner29735 жыл бұрын
Gary Odle I’m allergic to perfume, fragrances, and deodorizers. Will smells from my neighbor’s rooms come into my room if I’m in one of the lower deck. Interior rooms?
@crystalwalrein5 жыл бұрын
This, and they’re less susceptible to the ship’s motion.
@dianeseber56154 жыл бұрын
@@amandaturner2973 I was wondering the same I got a interior adjoining room and I'm nervous about hearing things through the door and smells
@nealjt13 Жыл бұрын
How do you not have privacy with a balcony or window facing the sea?
@sharonhibbard3605 Жыл бұрын
I prefer natural light from a window or balcony… I lose all track of time at night and sleep through alarms if I have no natural light peeking through in the morning.
@gatewayz754 жыл бұрын
If I ever get to go on a post Covid cruise, I’ll avoid the cabin opposite the laundrette as there is constant door banging and if a line forms for the irons people loudly talk and socialise in the hallway right outside your door. You can also choose an outside cabin which has no internal cabins opposite your door in the corridor and a blank wall, fewer people in the corridor and doors banging.
@ozzy53685 жыл бұрын
You missed one: cabins above smoking areas. Don't ask me how I know about this. :(
@MrSkyl1ne5 жыл бұрын
How do you know about this?
@ozzy53685 жыл бұрын
How dare you!!??? Argh!!! LOL
@christinek31225 жыл бұрын
Thos would for sure be my top dont book cabin for sure!!!!!! I can block noise out but I need to breathe!
@MrLuis856985 жыл бұрын
This “how dare you” reminded me the Oscar Wining scene with Olivia Colman in the Favourite” this year
@sillygooselol27575 жыл бұрын
Aw no 😢
@jcfireman22153 жыл бұрын
On all the cruises I was on some knuckle head kept waking me up in the middle of the night to go stand a watch.
@michaelhartman28235 жыл бұрын
Cabins on lower decks may be farther away from stuff but there also quieter especially mid ship. Not to mention cheap. If u wanna sleep a lot and don't care abt a suite there great
@Svetlana-jf9vo5 жыл бұрын
Also closer to the lowest floor where you’ll leave at ports and the last day.
@leighsutherland62225 жыл бұрын
Not always. I was stuck below the kitchen and it sucked. It sounded like a bowling alley was right above me!
@SandyToes753 жыл бұрын
@@leighsutherland6222 Always look at a deck plan and never get a cabin next to or under/over a white space. Those s are crew or storage or transport or work spaces. NOT quiet areas.
@noctain66834 жыл бұрын
“If you’re on a cruise ship you’re already doing good”. Coughs in quarantine.
@lentoturmahub82144 жыл бұрын
Good thing you’re not on a boat then,
@leighsutherland62225 жыл бұрын
I like the lower deck cabins. However, I will never get any cabin below the kitchen. I did once and it was very noisy. It sounded like a bowling alley! However, most time is spent out of the cabin, so other cabins are fine!
@arthurschalick23625 жыл бұрын
Unless you are a smoker don't book the cabin above the crew lounge.
@JS-wi5lf3 жыл бұрын
Lower deck cabins can actually be a great alternative. While they are usually not balcony rooms, lower deck rooms are easy to get to when coming back from port and elevators are super crowded. Many times it’s only one flight of stairs from the gangway and sometimes the gangway is on your deck when you stay on a lower floor. Also most public areas are only a deck or two up from lower deck cabins. On a very large ship it helps eliminate using the elevator. A lower deck cabin is very far from the pools and spas otherwise I love booking a room down there especially for port intensive itineraries.
@plunkett43615 жыл бұрын
Lower deck cabin worked for departure when returning home, especially if you handle your own luggage. They dismissed the cabins from lower to higher decks and you were off ahead of the crowd.
@ElizabethCherryBlossom2 жыл бұрын
I got off of liberty a few days ago and they got us off board by muster stations. Good to have kids with you so you don't have to look at your door for your muster station you can just look at their wrist
@liseohplease Жыл бұрын
Thank you, I was worried that our flight may be tight but knowing that we can get off earlier helps. We are on 6
@shawnd46335 жыл бұрын
Lower level cabins are cheaper and closer to dining and the level getting off the ship at ports. Also first to call when going home
@YellaYella8315 жыл бұрын
I had a cabin on level 8 once and regretted it after it took almost 45 mins to get back to my room when returning from port. The wait for elevators wasn’t worth it and envied the guests on the first and second levels **PSA: before people question if people know how to walk or not...let’s think before one judges. Maybe they have a bunch of young kids with them or maybe they have a disability that prevents them from climbing 8 flights of stairs**
@Spartacus519875 жыл бұрын
Alright. So just avoid all cabins on a cruise ship. Got it
@CruiseFever5 жыл бұрын
Lol, no. There are thousands of cabins on a cruise ship, and our list only covers a small portion of them.
@paulclover25025 жыл бұрын
Killian O'Gribbin That’s not at all what he said. These are great tips
@cc51cemonuk965 жыл бұрын
LOL
@Normal18555 жыл бұрын
You beat me to it. 🤣
@carolyngardner49995 жыл бұрын
@@paulclover2502 I been on 40 cruise so I don't care where my cabin at, as long as I'll cruising.
@melissah2875 жыл бұрын
In a 25 year span, I raised three boys of my own and several others. I went along field trips, school festivals, and band vacations. I can sleep with any amounts of noise, with people jumping on the bed or strangers staring in the window. There really is no cruise room I can't handle. LOL Really good list!
@lindadoucetowen2 жыл бұрын
I have slept on the couch, or bed with both my kids and my hubby talking and moving. If I'm tired, I'ma sleep
@beausmith56754 жыл бұрын
One caveat to #10. Lower decks near the middle of the ship are the least prone to motion. You'll have to decide which is more important to you - being near the activity or less motion. Of course, I agree that any cabin on a cruise is better than being at home.
@jjohnson21762 жыл бұрын
I have been on a number of cruises and have various rooms in different parts of the ship. I do agree with a few of your opinions, however I 100% disagree with cabins on deck 1 and 2. I will only book rooms on either of those decks as I have noticed that the higher up decks do not get as cool as the lower ones. I have even had to call maintenance a couple times as the rooms are VERY warm while sleeping. Never going to risk that again.
@mikey.1805 жыл бұрын
Give me the deepest, darkest room on board. I mean who really gives a damn as long as it's clean. I'm not there to look at the room.
@packman214215 жыл бұрын
Lol clearly you've never been on a cruise
@mariohall26315 жыл бұрын
I've been on plenty cruises and I don't care.
@Khaleesi_Of_Kittens5 жыл бұрын
Some people like to sleep after they've been having fun all day.
@gianna11985 жыл бұрын
Mario Hall yea your barely ever in the room
@mikey.1805 жыл бұрын
@@packman21421 5 to be exact
@jerseyforhawks5 жыл бұрын
I have only been on one long voyage, lucked out on deck 13 outward cabin in middle of ship. Norwegian Getaway, wonderful.
@elcamino51455 жыл бұрын
Did you like the food?
@faithnewman90815 жыл бұрын
2:50 and 3:10 cabins at the back down towards the bottom often get vibrated and noisily woken up, not just from the anchor but as the ship is reversing into a port. And if youre on a budget, you really dont need a balcony or even a window in your room. You save alot of money by opting for a smaller cabin without a window or balcony and its not a big deal since you will likely spend alot of time out of your cabin. Sometimes booking an interior room is better aswell, during summer when the sun rises at 4 or 5 am it gets bright quickly and can wake you up early whereas the interior cabins dont have windows to let the bright 5am light in.
@rhiannondragonfaine64105 жыл бұрын
Be careful if your're a fresh air fiend and even slightly claustrophobic. I had a partial view cabin, with no air besides the aircon. I thought I had my claustrophobia well in hand, but I woke up one night with a full on panic for air. Had to rush out to a deck to get calm again. From now on only open balcony rooms for me!
@CruiseFever5 жыл бұрын
Wow, so sorry you have that experience. Thank you for sharing it with us.
@l.1250 Жыл бұрын
I’m also claustrophobic and need air, space and natural light so I will only book spacious, balcony rooms or also go into panic mode.
@sherrellbennett13333 жыл бұрын
My last cruise was a cabin below the pool deck. Never heard a thing.
@mattjohnson31405 жыл бұрын
And don't forget the cabins underneath the kitchen. We had the one directly underneath the bread mixer and they made all the bread at about 2:00 to 5:00 in the morning. It sounded like somebody was on our ceiling pounding a sledgehammer right above us in a constant rhythmic beat. I did not get a decent sleep for 14 nights. I complained every night, and even the person that came and listened to it, said it was ridiculous. But carnival did try to make it right, at the end of the cruise they offered me a $4.00 bottle of champagne.
@jonathonbernard90345 жыл бұрын
Your first problem started out with booking Carnival, aka Motel 6 of the seas.
@mattjohnson31405 жыл бұрын
@@jonathonbernard9034 You are 100% right. We are usually princess cruise or Royal Caribbean cruisers. We were going with our extended family and we had to hit a price point. The crazy things you do for family
@MzSuzy26984 жыл бұрын
I really liked my cabin on the stern. No balcony of course. I preferred an inside cabin because I sleep late and enjoy the total darkness. Also it’s a lot cheaper. I went on ten cruises that way.
@joehsu24544 жыл бұрын
Theres an easy systematic way to find what cabins right for you. Everyone's different. Just rank in orders of importance to you based on the following criteria and you will know which cabins right for you. Price - cheaper price gives you less of a selection Privacy - balcony or public views on deck Good night sleep - avoid front and back of ship: above or below public areas Motion sickness - stay low and near center of ship Distance to the place you will frequent most on board - for example: if you like the lido deck and goes often, the higher cabins in the back may be better and etc.. Rank these in the order of importance to you and you would have answered your question of which cabin best fits you
@karenvanzant16215 жыл бұрын
I agree with you 100 % on state rooms. If the balcony is not near the top and facing outwards, you might as well save money and get a state room below deck center. Not bad really.
@deronr75603 жыл бұрын
What about aft rear facing balcony rooms
@EricGeiple5 жыл бұрын
158 stairs from Deck 2 on the Carnival Conquest to deck 11.. which is where the gym was... so we got our workout before our workout! We were stateroom 2201 so the VERY front of the ship and I've actually grown to love rooms at the end of hallways on lower decks. I'll choose having a farther walk and almost rocking out of bed at night over having people constantly walking (or running) past the stateroom in the hallways. That and the fact that we've never had a balcony cabin (8 cruises) so we are happily ignorant to what its like to not wake up at 4 AM and have no idea what time it really is.. :D Plus the price point is worth it to be down in the "slums".
@ericam15445 жыл бұрын
I’ve been on 14 cruises and the last one was my first balcony. I didn’t love it to be honest and didn’t use it much. I enjoy a dark, quiet room when it’s time to sleep. Just keep saving your money in those interiors because you’re not missing much!
@persistentconsistency2 жыл бұрын
Going on our first cruise this year and I will be all about those stairs!
@jaengen2 жыл бұрын
Avoid inside staterooms at all costs! I did a 3 night cruise on Celebrity out of Seattle and slept though the whole thing. Finally woke up and it was all over!
@trains-of-canada4 жыл бұрын
Too funny... at 0:42 is the aft lounge on Royal Caribbean's Enchantment of the Seas (known as Carousel Lounge up until 2005 and the Spotlight lounge since then). I worked as the sound tech in this exact lounge for 2 years and I can tell you first hand that despite ship designers best efforts to isolate cabins from noise, sound leakage from nightly events like the band, karaoke, game shows, etc was a CONSTANT problem for guests above the stage area. This point is spot on... you defiantly want to avoid cabins near any venue that has a live band playing music.
@wendytabon30295 жыл бұрын
I cruise quite often and the best cabins are the decks that have cabins above and below in my opinion
@rachaelpaul74635 жыл бұрын
I'll take any stateroom.. As long as I'm cruising! Ear plugs people!!
@ericam15445 жыл бұрын
I’ve always been the cruiser who doesn’t care where I sleep but now that I cruise with a toddler, I’m in the room earlier than I used to be. On my last cruise, I had ear plugs and even had Carnival bring me a loud fan and I could hear the night club (open til 4 am). I learned very quickly to never book near a club or any loud area again! And my room wasn’t even under the club, just near it.
@TravelingDiva-vp1gt5 жыл бұрын
Rachael Paul Yep
@SandyToes753 жыл бұрын
@@ericam1544 I know there are loads of people that loudly disagree with bro g littles on ship. I first had mine at 10 mo. On Celebrity. She was a very good baby and the crew all loved on her and hugged her. She even made special friends and waved and played peek-a-boo with some of them. She loves cruising and says she doesn’t need to have all the things that are on the newer huge ships. She loves sea days and at 17wanted a cruise for her 18th BD. CV killed that one. Then wanted one for graduation. Again, CV killed it. Now we have the end of July and 1st week of Aug booked as a blow out before college. Our fingers were crossed that the port opens (it did), that the cruise line gets the ship approved by the CDC(not yet), and that we can cruise. She has even said she doesn’t care if it is decreased in length, or ports are cancelled and itinerary is changed. Toddlers that cruise become lovers of the sea. I wish you a ton of wonderful memories for when your little one gets ready fo college. I tried to be near the area of the kids camps, not over or under but just near. Not on the opposite end of the ship.
@marlysmith10565 жыл бұрын
I've been on deck 1 mid before and it was fine. Lower deck mid is the best place to be to not feel much of any movement. You're also close to disembark in port.
@CruiseFever5 жыл бұрын
Good point, Marly. Being that low on the ship does make for quick and easy trips to and from port.
@baileymadison90195 жыл бұрын
Really because when I was on my cruise and we got the second deck always smell was sewage in the hallways and sometimes in our room it was not pleasant
@sarah667665 жыл бұрын
I once stayed in a room advertised as ‘Obstructed view’ there was nothing in front of my window, and the cabins advertised with just a window and no obstructed view were around £150 more. Hehe.
@lelandbrowniii51685 жыл бұрын
I'm saving up for a 7 day cruise. Is this ture the manager of the restaurant were I work told me that if I go out on my belcany and jerk off that it will attract whales
@picantel5 жыл бұрын
He forgot cabins under the galley. One time I stayed in a cabin under galley and it was loud. There were clanging noises all night. I am usually picky about where I stay but this was a last second cruise so I had no choice. I think rooms on level 1 and 2 are great because they are super quiet(just watch for the auditorium though). Finally, if you like to sleep in then get an interior room. I got a balcony on my last cruise which was nice but I am a light sleeper and was woken up at 6am every morning even with the drapes closed. In interior rooms it is pitch black at all times of the day which makes sleeping in and taking naps very nice.
@CruiseFever5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for mentioning cabins below the galley. That would have been a good #11 for this video.
@penelopepitstop7625 жыл бұрын
Yes, that is probably the worst location! Did that once and it was the only time we left a cruise completely exhausted due to lack of sleep. It was absolutely horrible! Lesson learned to study the deck plans.
@diamondblack195 жыл бұрын
My cabin was right above a hot tub on my first cruise. I wanted to leave the curtain open during the day and just take in the ocean as I relaxed in my room, but I was fairly paranoid. It was hard to enjoy the balcony when there was always a bunch of people staring at you
@pjc20012 күн бұрын
When my wife and I were much younger, we just wanted the cheapest cabin possible which happened to be inner, low and to the very front. It was a “z” shaped room with a single bed on one end and a sofa bed on the other. We kept hearing the waves crashing against bow of the ship all night but we didn’t care, we just wanted cheap. Now that we’re older, it’s only balconies for us
@dougronald5613 жыл бұрын
There’s also mildew often in lower deck, interior cabins.
@SandyToes753 жыл бұрын
In the shower, bring to cabin attendant’s attention. If on carpet or chair (soft surfaces) talk with housekeeping manager. I have never encountered that problem.
@dougronald5613 жыл бұрын
@@SandyToes75 I did tell them. But when you’re allergic, you still feel it. They’ll say they’ve cleaned it, but it still doesn’t matter. It’s a reason I’d try a balcony cabin next time.
@SandyToes753 жыл бұрын
@@dougronald561 Then I would agree with you. Try the fresh air option. Enjoy the balcony. Have a great cruise with no respiratory response or restrictions.
@jimstark91713 жыл бұрын
Passengers ought to sign disclosure forms informing them the cabin is sub par. Its only fair. You can choose any cabin you wish, even inside the noisy engine room if you wish, but it ought to be disclosed. Its all about disclosures. I'm in the legal business. I got a cabin under the basketball court and it drove me crazy with the banging of basketballs non stop for 12 hours a day for 4 weeks.
@EKA201-j7f2 жыл бұрын
Seems like a great idea - disclosure. Not the basketballs.
@taraharris65455 жыл бұрын
That aft view got me all in my feels....I need another cruise asap!!!
@bevgreer88665 жыл бұрын
Very expensive, I'm in cabin 7458 this year
@Svetlana-jf9vo5 жыл бұрын
Bev Grier I went on Carnival Horizon. I was in cabin 9275.
@emmettdja4 жыл бұрын
I was on Norwegian Dawn room 8566 today.
@ReneeStevens985 жыл бұрын
Wow... a very complete & accurate list! On my last cruise (Star Princess, Vancouver > Whittier), I got an obstructed ocean view room for the cost of a lower interior one!
@kenescobio23675 жыл бұрын
You forgot the end cabins where the exit to the outside of the ship has a hallway door on the other side if your cabin. That door will rock your bed and stateroom wall every time the door closers slam he door shut
@CruiseFever5 жыл бұрын
Ahh, good catch, Ken! You're absolute right about that.
@chrise.3213 жыл бұрын
Cabins near the main elevators, especially if cruising during big holidays (New Year's Eve!), and if you aren't the ones out partying.
@QualityChildcare15 жыл бұрын
I’m just HAPPY to be on the Ship😂but I’ll invest in a pair of ear plugs to keep in my suitcase.
@ronschultz17524 жыл бұрын
Cabins next to the galley. They start cooking breakfast at 5 am. We heard pots clanking and carts rolling around.
@eagleso5 жыл бұрын
The worst cabin is below the lido deck at night time, music is playing until early in morning (12Am-1AM)
@AcerDyan Жыл бұрын
I always purchase the least expensive cabin on cruise liners, the only time I’ve had anything more is when I’m lucky enough to receive an upgrade
@tammymathis58935 жыл бұрын
So, as long as there isn't a pool deck or theater above you, a bar above or below you, you're not too close to an anchor, a lifeboat isn't outside your window, your room isn't an a joining to another, your balcony isn't exposed, or you aren't in the lower decks, your golden. Guess we fight for that one cabin that's perfect in all the ads.
@elliephillips67765 жыл бұрын
wonder if we could kip up on the bridge?!
@Nelphoto5 жыл бұрын
I try and avoid lower cabins in the front of the ship. On my first cruise back in ‘09, my crew booked an interior room on deck 2 on RCCL Rhapsody of the Seas. The engine noise was quite loud. The last 2 cruises I stayed on carnivals spa deck and while the cabins are right below the sun deck, I liked that there were only 5 cabins in our wing! I couldn’t get the spa deck for my next one, so I will be staying in my first aft balcony in January. I am excited to give it a try!
@CruiseFever5 жыл бұрын
I love the aft balcony! Hope you enjoy it!
@Nelphoto5 жыл бұрын
Cruise Fever thanks!!!
@gregoryray42535 жыл бұрын
We are booked in a spa balcony on deck 14. How is the noise if you do want a little quiet time during the day? Thank you for the great comments by the way.
@cruiseaddicts4 жыл бұрын
We always check our deck plans before ever booking a cabin. Most cabins are good but, you should know where it is located before booking it.
@2dollarbill6505 жыл бұрын
Directly across from the elevator. But I have stayed in most the worst rooms. Still better then at work!
@CruiseFever5 жыл бұрын
Oh true, that's another one to watch out for. Good call.
@felishasweet75795 жыл бұрын
When booking our cruises, I always study the diagram and pick a cabin in the middle of the ship. You can't go wrong at all. Plus the middle cabins are closer to the elevators.
@elisolomon87415 жыл бұрын
We do that every time, Felisha. You do more walking but it's worth it.
@CruiseFever5 жыл бұрын
That's very smart, Felisha. I would venture to say that very few people study the deck plans of their ship before they board, but I highly recommend it as well, especially before choosing a cabin.
@RedNekLvr225 жыл бұрын
Funny. I'm actually going on the Carnival Vicotry in July and I'll be right above the piano bar in an inside cabin. :) I kinda like a little noise when I sleep. I hate sleeping in a quiet tomb-like setting. I'll have enough time for that when I'm dead. I like some ambient noise, so a little talking and piano music won't hurt my feelings. Besides, I don't go to bed till at least 2am usually.
@CruiseFever5 жыл бұрын
Haha, well then see.. those cabins were made just for you. One persons worst cabin can be someone else's best cabin.. No harm there. Thanks for stopping by.
@MillseyYT Жыл бұрын
Yes! Number one 0:34 is: Cabins below or above lounges or clubs. We were directly above a casino on a cruise ship and it was so noisy at nighttime when we were trying to get to sleep!
@theof23persong45 жыл бұрын
The one you messed up on for me was the anchor one because it will wake you up at port so you don’t miss your activity but if you’re having no activity then trust him
@alicea1535 жыл бұрын
Cabins below the exercise room!
@ProcoreCupSeries4 жыл бұрын
I personally like cabins on the lower decks
@feronar-warsongus2214 жыл бұрын
Cabins above the engine room. And worst cruise cabin of all: The brig.
@ohauss3 жыл бұрын
I didn't mind the lower deck cabin on the only cruise I was on so far. While it had only a limited view outside, I was in the cabin chiefly for sleeping anyway, and spent my day elsewhere.
@dasian90055 жыл бұрын
My first cruise last week our cabin was at a good location on the 2nd deck and not near anything
@MaureenAO5 жыл бұрын
I also try to avoid cabins opposite the elevator area and public laundry rooms
@jesseb.81715 жыл бұрын
On most ships the elevator does not open unto the hallway of cabins. There is an area that the lifts open onto and then you go to the hallways where your cabin is. On older ships, the former may be true.
@italiansal30005 жыл бұрын
Went on the carnival dream when it was nearly brand new, was in a room right above the theater. The problem wasn't the shows ending at 11 or even midnight, the problem was performance practices going on until 3a.m. on a few different nights.
@sherowtexas3 жыл бұрын
Been there and done that, but still had good times.
@christineeells81955 жыл бұрын
I’m rarely in my cabin, so placement isn’t a huge issue. EXCEPT, I am a non-smoker and having my cabin on the same deck as the casino (the only place you are allowed to smoke indoors) was a bad idea. That was my first cruise... lesson learned and I haven’t made that mistake since.
@kesslermontijo6304 Жыл бұрын
Been on a number of cruises and have been in everything except the interior cabins. Am going on next cruise in an inside room, as this will be a solo cruise to get away for a while) (recent widower). my own suggestions, bring a set of ear plugs, ear buds etc in case. ALWAYS check the deck plans before booking to avoid unpleasant situations. The rear facing balcony suites are the best, (take Dramamine with you in case of rough seas) Purchase the Wi Fi package when booking. .Bring a small travel clock with illuminated numbers.And unless you're going to Antarctica travel light!!!! Just about everything you could possibly need is readily available on the ship or at port. Everything you'll need on a 3-7 day cruise should fit on your carry on and carry it on yourself. My wife (a handicapped Cancer survivor) found we didn't need half the things you think you do! P.S. if on the Mexican cruises our favorites) remember with tequila it's "1, 2, 3, floor!"
@happycola26895 жыл бұрын
The Ocean view cabins can sink into sea when you meet with storm. Our ocean view window were in the sea for a good amount of time. That is a main reason we start booking a balcony cabin.
@katlynbrooks22615 жыл бұрын
I like cabins under pool decks because you get something to wake you up slowly
@senpintravelsandmore3 жыл бұрын
Cabin next to the disembarkation ramp. At 4 am upon arrival, the clunking noise of the disembarkation preparation will wake you up for sure.
@ckbcustomshop5 жыл бұрын
Agree with the one below the the pool deck. Just experienced this a couple of weeks ago. Aft facing balcony is my favorite.
@CruiseFever5 жыл бұрын
Nothing like those views from the aft balcony.. my favorite spot.
@bastionn_30534 жыл бұрын
I'd actually recommend a lower deck stateroom, as with it, you don't have to worry much about noise and while some cruises may do this differently, on the Carnival Freedom trip me and my family went on, the lower cabins were the first to be called to leave the ship following the Cruise's end.
@ElloImNoodle2 жыл бұрын
It’s not like that anymore it’s by muster station then debarkation tag
@Sally-rn9rm2 жыл бұрын
"....my family and I went on....." NOT "me & my family...."
@pattieduffy49925 жыл бұрын
Very good video.. It IS good to know where the window washer station is located. It is NOT considered an obstruction and not printed in the brochure. We had a beautiful cabin on Celebrity Constellation only to have the window washer station to the left 1/2 of our balcony. Photography is my hobby, I was NOT happy. All else was great.
@CruiseFever5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment. I've been on Constellation myself. Great ship. Funny, I had an obstructed view in my oceanview cabin as well, so I know what you mean.
@tallytigers4 жыл бұрын
We were in a cabin directly under the basketball court. Never heard thing. Oasis and RC rules!
@danasandoval6245 жыл бұрын
The best cabin we had was on deck royal Caribbean deck seven our balcony was over the boardwalk and it was great to watch all the going on and the water theater which is located at the back of the ship was in perfect view from our balcony, we could watch the shows we could hear most of it well enough not to really miss anything just a wonderful view and once we went in and closed the balcony doors no noise very quiet. We plan on getting our next cabin in the same location could not have been happier.
@lothean20995 жыл бұрын
This was informative. Never been on a cruise. Been on a ship. Would love to have stayed longer, but the kids said my turn was over when the ride stopped.
@CruiseFever5 жыл бұрын
Glad you learned something from it, so thanks for stopping by. And if you ever do decide to hop on a cruise let us know how you liked it.
@krissy42654 жыл бұрын
We went on our first cruise in December and had an ocean view room in the front the ship, and I loveddddddd the rocking of the ship!
@beautifulfever903 жыл бұрын
Seasick kind of rocking? Or cradle rocking? Please elaborate lol I'm a bit nervous as I seem to be located in the same section you speak of. My 1st cruise also in December.
@newhope86575 жыл бұрын
I try to get a cabin about 3 or 4 doors away from an elevator, without a cabin one directly across from ours. It is much quieter with half the foot traffic.
@CruiseFever5 жыл бұрын
Great tip!
@spoerlx3 Жыл бұрын
Love love love the lower decks. Especially the front of the ship porthole rooms. I hope everyone watches this so maybe they will book somewhere else 😊
@zekomo63835 жыл бұрын
My last cruise was Disney and we had a stateroom around 9th deck mid back but super loud since over engine. Disney did upgrade us to a balcony room for free and gave us free arcade play.
@CruiseFever5 жыл бұрын
Interesting. Thanks for letting us know and glad they took care of you.
@patrickmooney41355 жыл бұрын
Had a beautiful aft-facing balcony one cruise but I didn't realize it was just above a lounge that turned into the ship's disco from 10PM to 2AM every night with raging pounding music from floor to ceiling speakers right below me that made everything in my cabin vibrate. It was a miserable 10 days. Never do that again.
@mharmon12095 жыл бұрын
Patrick you could've been my neighbor on our cruise. Couldn't get a good nights sleep for 7 days😵.
@lesleyfordham6554 Жыл бұрын
What I take - a photo - someone suggested this is clutter, but it seems to take little space - no travel wash, etc, but washing line and pegs, magnets, magnetic hooks and clipboard, for daily news bulletins, clips.
@sassyinscrubs52065 жыл бұрын
I was in 1211 on carnival freedom recently. Liked the cabin except the night of the huge waves. No sleep at all. Sounded like a war zone with all the booms
@traveler320ak74 жыл бұрын
Pamela Travis we mighta been on that cruise as well...January 5-12? A couple of really bad sea days
@jamesd31682 жыл бұрын
Its relaxing
@Tigers5295 жыл бұрын
Agree with all of that but add high traffic areas near kids club and elevators/stairs
@CruiseFever5 жыл бұрын
Good point.. thanks for passing that along.
@murfman37712 жыл бұрын
I've cruised staying in most cabins including the cheap and some of the most expensive on high end cruise lines. I would have to say that those people who chose the least expensive are quite honestly the smartest choice when it comes to getting the most value out of their vacation. I am hardly ever in my room so why choose something that you're not going to use unless you've got money to burn or think there is going be a COVID outbreak. Stay with the cheaper and generally quieter inside or smaller balcony cabins. The ocean with always be at your doorstep no matter where you are on the ship. I sometimes will purchase a bigger cabin when my wife comes on the trip because she snores.
@Ashley-bp4js5 жыл бұрын
We have definitely made the anchor mistake! My family is not full of early birds so it was quite annoying!
@Lord.Kiltridge2 жыл бұрын
I was on deck one in the solo cabins located in the bow of the Koningsdam. The first port day, the bow thrusters were activated only about three minutes after my alarm woke me. I think that it would have been quite a shock had I not already been awake. Honestly, I don't mind ship noises and activity. I'm one of the people who drink until midnight and am up looking for breakfast by half seven.
@suzieq52592 жыл бұрын
From my experience on over 200 cruises over 40 years your thoughts are well taken. I look at the deck plans first. The worst are ones under and above the show rooms.i had one on Carnival that the noise so loud I thought the dancers were in my room.
@richane225 жыл бұрын
I like lower level cabins. Much less movement and noise.
@SarahLarsonwgm5 жыл бұрын
I love the pitch black of an interior and I choose the lower level for less movement and noise.
@carlaevans7515 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. I always enjoy your videos and cruise information. Yes, you are correct about the noise level in regards to the room location. Although my husband and I have taken many cruises, we have learned over the years to choose our room location wisely. Since we are avid cruisers and have sailed on so many different cruise lines, our lesson was learned on the Carnival Magic, where our room was located directly under the Lido deck. We decided to turn in early one evening and enjoy or balcony and room service, but quickly chose alternate plans and headed out to the casino. All we heard were chairs moving, people dancing and the bass of the music. Also, very early in the morning, we could hear the crew moving, dragging and in some cases dropping the chairs - this was a rude awakening. So yes, choose your room location carefully.
@CruiseFever5 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for your thoughts on this. So true about noise in relation to location on the ship. Hope this helps other cruisers choose their staterooms wisely too.
@tonywihapi47605 жыл бұрын
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@cicispizzalakecharles Жыл бұрын
Ended up having the same experience on Breeze. Complained 3 times and ended up with a $200 same-cruise credit! Trust me, they dont want to see you every night at guest services raising cane. They want happy guests. The squeaky wheel gets greased! But yes, never booking on 9 mid again.
@Goonie_Guy4 жыл бұрын
Any cabin above or below a noisy area is an easy fix.... white sound machine. Works wonders.
@Agarico5 жыл бұрын
One time We we’re getting onto a royal Caribbean cruise and on the last trip there was a flood in the electrical room and half the cabins on board the ship were out of power we were one of the lucky ones who got on but the cabin directly beside us was out of power so we didn’t have neighbors and also half the people weren’t on the ship it was a very relaxing cruise
@jimig.6885 жыл бұрын
It's horrible when the website says something like "The cabins are located on decks 5,6 and 9" and then our cabin is always at the lowest deck possible. And also we cant choose the cabin location, even though I have pretty bad motion sickness.
@RoosterQ5 жыл бұрын
The only bad experience we have had with any of our state rooms was once we had one in the lower back area of the ship and you could smell the garbage when you were in the hallway outside of the state room, so it was only an issue when going to and from the room.