Shadygap Posted March 26, 2019 #1 Share Posted March 26, 2019 I just returned home yesterday from first solo cruise. It was only a 4 day cruise on Carnival. It was delightful. I would do it again in a heartbeat, however I'm not sure I could go for 7 days, that's just me. I would go for 5 days. Maybe I just need to work up to a longer cruise alone. I'm scheduled on Norwegian Escape in November and there are people I know going but I have a studio cabin. The price on inside cabins have dropped. I debated on an inside cabin to begin with and now the debate in my head is even louder. I know you aren't in your cabin much but I'm a bit claustrophobic and I'm just not sure I can handle the studio cabin. I keep going back and forth about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSnJW Posted March 26, 2019 #2 Share Posted March 26, 2019 If you have a studio cabin then you will be close to the Studio Lounge. I only used my cabin for sleep, shower, and getting dressed. The lounge is much better for relaxing and reading. The only place to sit in a studio is the bed. I liked it but I really liked soloing in a balcony room this past February. To each their own but there is so much to see and do on the larger ships, I would only get half of it done on a 4 or 5 day cruise. I hope you have another great cruise in November. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traveling Mike Posted April 3, 2019 #3 Share Posted April 3, 2019 On 3/26/2019 at 8:46 AM, Shadygap said: I know you aren't in your cabin much but I'm a bit claustrophobic and I'm just not sure I can handle the studio cabin. I keep going back and forth about it. I am going on a 12 day cruise in a couple of weeks on Norwegian and am looking forward to all the actives associated with the Studio Rooms. After being on 14 cruises I only book inside rooms unless the price is really good. I use the cabin like I do my bedroom at home, shower and sleep. If I look at my bedroom at home there is a window but I always have my blinds pulled. Go look in your bedroom; do you worry about seeing outside or is a place for a nice bed to sleep in? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lab_love123 Posted April 3, 2019 #4 Share Posted April 3, 2019 I think that if the price of a regular interior is good, I would choose that option in this specific case. While you're in a cabin solo, you know others travelling, so how likely are you to take advantage of the studio lounge and its benefits? For me, I don't think the size of the cabin would bother me, but I would almost certainly appreciate more space if it was available at an affordable price. I had my first solo cruise last year - also a 4 day on Carnival. It was a very positive and rewarding experience, so I have my next solo booked for the fall - a 5 day cruise. I'm slowly building myself up, because like you I'm not sure if I would like to do 7 or more days solo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin13 Posted April 8, 2019 #5 Share Posted April 8, 2019 On 3/26/2019 at 10:46 AM, Shadygap said: I just returned home yesterday from first solo cruise. It was only a 4 day cruise on Carnival. It was delightful. I would do it again in a heartbeat, however I'm not sure I could go for 7 days, that's just me. I would go for 5 days. Maybe I just need to work up to a longer cruise alone. I'm scheduled on Norwegian Escape in November and there are people I know going but I have a studio cabin. The price on inside cabins have dropped. I debated on an inside cabin to begin with and now the debate in my head is even louder. I know you aren't in your cabin much but I'm a bit claustrophobic and I'm just not sure I can handle the studio cabin. I keep going back and forth about it. I also did my first solo cruise on Carnival but it was a 5 day. I then did my 2nd solo cruise on The Escape last April. I was in a studio cabin which I was in before on the Epic with a friend. I like the studio cabins because of the price; however, if the inside or a balcony cabin go down in price and it is something that I can afford then I would definitely go for it. I found that after a certain number of days the studio cabin started feeling like I was in a large closet. The cabin is very cute but very cozy!! I'm going on a 15 day TA at the end of April and I knew that there was no way that I could be in that cabin for 15 days. I splurged and got a balcony and then I was upgraded to a mini suite. I will be loving this cabin and probably won't want to leave it (lol). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted April 8, 2019 #6 Share Posted April 8, 2019 On 3/26/2019 at 11:46 AM, Shadygap said: I just returned home yesterday from first solo cruise. It was only a 4 day cruise on Carnival. It was delightful. I would do it again in a heartbeat, however I'm not sure I could go for 7 days, that's just me. I would go for 5 days. Maybe I just need to work up to a longer cruise alone. I'm scheduled on Norwegian Escape in November and there are people I know going but I have a studio cabin. The price on inside cabins have dropped. I debated on an inside cabin to begin with and now the debate in my head is even louder. I know you aren't in your cabin much but I'm a bit claustrophobic and I'm just not sure I can handle the studio cabin. I keep going back and forth about it. Glad you had a good time....I am leaving for an 11 nighter tomorrow...……..5 nights is way too short for me and even 7? The longer the cruise the better I say! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadygap Posted April 9, 2019 Author #7 Share Posted April 9, 2019 4 hours ago, robin13 said: I also did my first solo cruise on Carnival but it was a 5 day. I then did my 2nd solo cruise on The Escape last April. I was in a studio cabin which I was in before on the Epic with a friend. I like the studio cabins because of the price; however, if the inside or a balcony cabin go down in price and it is something that I can afford then I would definitely go for it. I found that after a certain number of days the studio cabin started feeling like I was in a large closet. The cabin is very cute but very cozy!! I'm going on a 15 day TA at the end of April and I knew that there was no way that I could be in that cabin for 15 days. I splurged and got a balcony and then I was upgraded to a mini suite. I will be loving this cabin and probably won't want to leave it (lol). Thank you for verifying what I worried would happen to me! Closet-cabin! I just told my travel agent two days to change mine to a balcony. I said I was splurging but I can be on the same deck as everyone else that is traveling now. There are few others going this time that I know but I am the only one not sharing cabin with anyone. I’m fine with that. I will do own thing and probably just meet with some of them for some meals. But I was really stressing about the studio. Now I’m not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin13 Posted April 9, 2019 #8 Share Posted April 9, 2019 1 hour ago, Shadygap said: Thank you for verifying what I worried would happen to me! Closet-cabin! I just told my travel agent two days to change mine to a balcony. I said I was splurging but I can be on the same deck as everyone else that is traveling now. There are few others going this time that I know but I am the only one not sharing cabin with anyone. I’m fine with that. I will do own thing and probably just meet with some of them for some meals. But I was really stressing about the studio. Now I’m not. So glad that my post helped you make the decision. I know that people say that your never in your cabin but I always liked to spend a couple of hours relaxing after laying out at the pool so I did spend time in my cabin. You will love having the balcony cabin to yourself and it does make it easy when you are near your friends. BTW, I loved the Escape and wouldn't hesitate to go on the ship again. Hope you have a great time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bottomfeeder Posted April 22, 2019 #9 Share Posted April 22, 2019 The only problem with a balcony is that, after the first time I booked one, I ALWAYS have to book one! I just really love the fresh air and being able to get a full view of the ocean from my bed...I would really miss that if I didn't book a balcony. If my budget didn't stretch to a balcony, I would choose another cruise where I could get one. Or not cruise at all until I had enough saved up to get one. But, somehow, not everyone feels this way. 🙂 You won't know how you feel until you try it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSnJW Posted April 22, 2019 #10 Share Posted April 22, 2019 I too love a balcony but after getting a oceanview once and a solo cabin once, I found that I love cruising no matter where the room. I will try for a balcony when available, but I won't miss a cruise that I want because the balconies are sold out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowardK Posted April 22, 2019 #11 Share Posted April 22, 2019 I usually book a studio and then wait until a week before to see if the price has dropped- sometimes if the ship isn't sold out you can pay the difference and upgrade to a balcony and even receive the 2nd promo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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