The Truth About Cruise Cabins: What Every Cruiser Should Know

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.😊

I'm loving the 6000 cloud and the :O face above 4500

I always go for the lowest level at midship, to minimize the risk of seasickness

Thank you, Gary, for helping me "wise up."

Just think about all other surfaces on these ships? Just how many people have walked over the same carpet? Or touched the same railing, or whatever? Quite a lot... Very many people have touch anything you touch or interact with...

But doesn't the market drive this too? For example, in the post-Covid world, I won't NOT have a balcony. Not only for the fresh air, but JUST IN CASE we get stuck for weeks in our cabin, I want to have a balcony. But aren't balconies the more popular option? Personally, I love that forward cabins are less money. We LIKE those. We like the rocking of the ship! They also have less traffic outside the door. We have to remind our TA every time....no...we want forward, REALLY.

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!

For some cruise ship, more than 52 sets of guests per bed/cabin, with so many now doing 3-4 day excursions, effectively doubling the amounts heads on beds. Yikes!

Very interesting Gary!

In the run down you gave for a great deal of the cruise lines, you missed out our first, Fred Olsen. It’s a smaller, traditional line popular with Brits.

I need a balcony on my cruise.. and not one of those "infinite verands"

I fell, on my first ocean liner transatlantic, in the MDR in rough seas. I lost my balance and hit my cheekbone on a metal reinforced corner of a table, in heavy waters. Even at 8 yo I wonder why have such corners😇

Thank you for the video!