Inside cabin

[dancinman66]

I am happy to do inside cabins

Some cruises I must say I like balconies though

 

 

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[Melozone]

We've had Grand Suites and insides both, I'm ok with either. If it means I can go on more cruises I am happy to be inside. I do like the darkness sleeping!

[mjldvlks]

Almost all the way around but not quiet. The only Promenade deck that circled the entire ship was on Sovereign class I believe. Someone can correct me if Im wrong. :)

 

If you count the Helipad, the Radiance class does. However, I assume the Helipad is difficult to negotiate with your chair since you have to go up stairs to get there. Not sure about the Freedoms. You might have to go inside to cross from one side to another aft. Don't really remember on Splendour or Monarch (so I'll take your word for the Sovereigns).

[Folk Singer]

 

 

Thank you for the picture.

[woldig120]

We have cruised nearly 50 times with RCL. Most times we have had an inside cabin. Had a balcony when we went up the Panama Canal.

Prefer to have an inside as it is always dark at night. Also it means we can have more cruises.

Will have had seven this year including a TA.

[diesel]

Love the inside stateroom - over 300 days cruising - not interested in balcony - would never use it - it is a personal choice based on a lot of factors - have never had a bad experience with the inside stateroom - would rather cruise more often.

 

 

Diesel

[diesel]

Try to study the deck plan and request a specific cabin - it often works- there is a variety of inside stateroom categories -we are most familiar With

 

 

Diesel

[diesel]

Sorry for incomplete post - vision problem again - we are most familiar with HAL and they almost always accommodate our specific request.

 

 

Diesel

[slinkythecat]

A.All balcony cabins have blackout drapes which makes the room as dark as any inside cabin.

 

B. For us a large part of the cruise experience is to be able to sit on the balcony in the morning with a cup of coffee and watch the ship come into ports. With our PJS on.

 

C. At night sitting out before going to bed and looking at the stars is just priceless.

 

For us having our own space to sit and enjoy the ocean and other sites is a major part of the cruise experience. But then again "If everyone were the same could you imagine how long the lines would be?".

 

Just saying

[OrlandoD]

We just had an interior on Enchantment over a weekend and found we missed any sort of natural light and knowing whether we were at port or at sea. It was on the 7th deck so it was very convenient and very quiet. I picked location over porthole on a lower deck this time since it was a very last minute cruise. If you are a "never in the cabin anyway" person - save some $$ and book the interior!

[GonnaSailtoo]

I had a balcony on my first cruise with RCI too. I enjoyed it, but found I didn't miss it on my cruise last week. There are several balcony rooms still open for tomorrow's cruise. I called RCI and asked if I might have one if there is one empty. The Rep. told me to ask once I boarded - it's up to them. I remember my cruising friend was alone on the Jewel on the Canada cruise a couple years ago - and very unhappy with her noisy room. They moved her from her inside room to a balcony. I doubt that happens very often, but I might ask just in case. The Rep. made it sound like it could happen...

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[42CruiseCrazy]

I always get an inside cabin. Why pay more. Only problem I see now is that when I do want fresh sea air there will be more smokers on the public decks now that the cruise lines are banning it from the balconies. (Something that never bothered me of course being in an inside cabin). I think they should give the smokers back their balconies on one side of the ship and ban smoking in all public areas (including the casino and outdoors) Those of us who don't wish to breathe in their poison can choose inside cabins or balconies on the other side of the ship.

[A2Mich]

I always get an inside cabin. Why pay more. Only problem I see now is that when I do want fresh sea air there will be more smokers on the public decks now that the cruise lines are banning it from the balconies. (Something that never bothered me of course being in an inside cabin). I think they should give the smokers back their balconies on one side of the ship and ban smoking in all public areas (including the casino and outdoors) Those of us who don't wish to breathe in their poison can choose inside cabins or balconies on the other side of the ship.

 

I think they should allow the smokers to have the public decks on one side of the ship. They have rights too.

 

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[Starry Eyes]

Oh, does this have to turn into a smoking thread? Aren't there enough of those already.

The one side balcony smoking idea has been discussed many times with multiple issues pointed out. Obviously the cruiselines considered that obvious option and rejected it.

[A2Mich]

Oh, does this have to turn into a smoking thread? Aren't there enough of those already.

The one side balcony smoking idea has been discussed many times with multiple issues pointed out. Obviously the cruiselines considered that obvious option and rejected it.

 

I was just posting my opinion. I get sick and tired of one or two sides always shoving their agendas down the throats of everyone else and then getting all upset when they don't get their way--like their rights and opinions are the only ones that matter. Anytime there is any controversial issue there will be generally be a compromise of some sort to try and please everyone, yet someone will always be upset because it ended up as a compromise instead of the extreme position on the opposite side of the issue

 

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[riclop]

Freedom interiors are 150 sq ft and the Oasis/ Allure are 172 sq ft.

[semichigan]

We always booked balcony cabins...for 11 cruises, had balconies. Then, we decided to book a last minute, 4 day cruise out of Galveston on the Carnival Triumph. Yep, the one with the fire. The inside cabin was perfect - until we had no power. Luckily, the couple across the hall was nice enough to prop open their doors so we could have light and air :) real nice for our 4 day cruise that turned into 9.

 

Will this happen to you? Probably not. But I, for one, will never book an inside cabin again :)

 

 

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[42CruiseCrazy]

We always booked balcony cabins...for 11 cruises, had balconies. Then, we decided to book a last minute, 4 day cruise out of Galveston on the Carnival Triumph. Yep, the one with the fire. The inside cabin was perfect - until we had no power. Luckily, the couple across the hall was nice enough to prop open their doors so we could have light and air :) real nice for our 4 day cruise that turned into 9.

 

Will this happen to you? Probably not. But I, for one, will never book an inside cabin again :)

 

 

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I would hate having an inside cabin if that happened. The odds are that it will not happen but if it did you would find me in my cabin much less than normal (which for me is about 6 out of 24 hours). Did they at least give out flashlights to the insiders?

 

 

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Edited September 9, 2014 by 42CruiseCrazy

[WetToes]

... Did they at least give out flashlights to the insiders?

 

 

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We always carry flashlights, but I'm guessing a lot of folks would just use their phone.

Our flashlights are about 2 1/2" long. They take up no room at all.

They can also be used for those bathroom trips at night, instead of turning on a bright light. We bring a nightlight for that, but others may not.

[palofmine]

I figure that for about 90% of the time I spend in the cabin, I'm either lying on the bed or in the bathroom, neither of which make a difference whether I have a balcony or not!!!

 

 

Depends on how much time you are spending in THe room. Alaska and. Jamaica are a must for balconies.. Other than that i was never in my room, and when I was i was either showering or sleeping. We had 4people in our cabin, we simply hog dressed and then went and got the kids to come down and wash up.

[GLYNAGP]

We have had Inside,Outside and Balcony Cabins over the years. yes a balcony is very nice especially if you are on a cruise with something special to see ie. Alaska etc . However the savings on having an inside cabin on 3 or 4 cruises can mean an extra cruise. If we have an inside cabin we leave the Bathroom light on at night even with the door shut there is sufficient light from around the door to take away the total darkness. You can get some really good deals on inside cabins so don't miss out on them. We have booked insides in the past and nearer the departure date have called the cruise line and got upgrades to outsides or balconies at very little extra cost.

[GLYNAGP]

We always booked balcony cabins...for 11 cruises, had balconies. Then, we decided to book a last minute, 4 day cruise out of Galveston on the Carnival Triumph. Yep, the one with the fire. The inside cabin was perfect - until we had no power. Luckily, the couple across the hall was nice enough to prop open their doors so we could have light and air :) real nice for our 4 day cruise that turned into 9.

 

Will this happen to you? Probably not. But I, for one, will never book an inside cabin again :)

 

 

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We had an outside cabin on Thomson Majesty earlier this year and the ship conked out in the night between Barcelona and Toulon in a Storm. It took them 90 Minutes to get the ship going again during which time the ship was leaning at quite an acute angle. and amazingly some people in inside cabins slept through it all.

[Philly Steve]

For me, a cruise of seven days or longer requires a balcony or at least a window/port hole.

 

An inside cabin can be a problem if you're traveling with a sleepyhead. ;)

[42CruiseCrazy]

I always get inside cabins. One benefit that I don't think was mentioned yet is there is no problem falling asleep for an afternoon nap. Day is the same as night in an inside cabin. (But don't forget to set an alarm or you'll miss dinner LOL)

 

 

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[slinkythecat]

All balcony cabins have blackout curtains. If fully closed as dark as night.