If you are planning a cruise, there are certain cruise cabins you need to avoid. You don’t want to ruin your cruise vacation by staying in one of these worst cruise cabins. Luckily, we have put together this video of the worst cruise ship cabins. Plus, we let you know what cruise cabins you can book instead. That way, your vacation is smooth sailing.
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WORST CRUISE CABINS TO BOOK ON ANY CRUISE SHIP
0:00 Introduction
1:35 Completely Forward or Top Decks
3:06 Above (or Below) Entertainment Venues
4:58 Near Elevators and Stairs
5:48 Adjacent to Crew Areas
6:43 Next to the Anchor
8:03 Inside Cabins
9:04 Obstructed Views
10:29 Interior Balcony Cabins
11:57 Connecting Staterooms
13:06 Too Far from Venues
14:07 Guaranteed Cabins
14:55 Last Minute Cabin Upgrades
WORST CRUISE SHIP CABINS
If you are prone to motion sickness, one of the worst cruise ship cabins to purchase is a cabin that is completely forward or on the upper decks. In these locations, you will feel the movement of the ship the most. For those individuals, the best cruise ship cabin to select is a midship cabin on a middle deck (closer to sea level0.
When comparing the best and worst cabins, ones that are near any entertainment venue are certainly the worst. We can speak from personal experience as we had a stateroom right above the theater and the noise was unbearable. These cruise ship cabins to avoid are easy to spot if you look at the ship’s deck plans when selecting your cabin. Thus, you will want to find a stateroom location away from these venues.
For those who can get claustrophobic, one of the worst cruise cabins are inside cabins. While very cheap, they are also small and offer no views to the outside world. Our personal preference is always a balcony cabin. The extra space and access to fresh air make this stateroom category one of the best cruise cabins to opt for on your trip. Even an ocean view cabin is a better stateroom option.
COMPARING THE BEST AND WORST CRUISE CABINS
Other bad stateroom picks for travelers can be guaranteed rooms. While these rooms do promise cruisers a cabin in a particular category, there is no way of knowing the location until right before the trip. These cabins can be on any deck, next to loud areas, or have obstructed views. While it costs a bit more, picking your stateroom is a much better option if you don’t want to leave your cabin to chance. On the flipside, if you are not too picky, you can score a great deal by opting for a guaranteed cabin.
Other cruise ship cabins to avoid include those located next to crew areas. While not always labeled on the deck plans, you can often get a general sense of where these areas could be. So, avoid getting cabins in these areas as there is often a lot of noise and foot traffic.
Likewise, stay away from cabins near the anchor or other ship hardware like the lifeboats. Again, the crew will be using these to drop anchor into your morning ports of call, for drills, and other general maintenance.
Finally, other cruise ship cabins to avoid include connecting staterooms. Unless you are traveling with the party located next door, these cabins have no added benefit. Plus, they tended to be noisier and have less privacy.
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The worst cabin on any cruise ship is the
one that doesn't suit your needs while it Is true that one Cruiser's horrible cabin
experience might be another's best vacation There are some general cruise ship cabins
to avoid and are like most Cruisers and You're picky about things like slamming doors
lack of views or dance music after midnight To help ensure you have the best vacation possible
we put together this list of the 12 cruise ship Cabins you need to avoid for your next Cruise
plus the cabins you should book instead up next Welcome board Cruisers I'm Don B from eat
sleep cruise we hope you plan the perfect Cruise so you can see the world one port at a
time now unlike hotels many cruise lines that You actually pick your cruise cabin and the
worst possible thing you do is pick the wrong Cabin because let's be honest you're probably
gonna be stuck with that cabin for the duration Of the cruise as most cruise ships sail at
essentially 100 occupancy but don't worry We have you covered as in this video we have
12 cruise ship cabins to avoid when booking A next cruise and we break them down by the
most common complaints we hear from Cruisers So let's Dive In whether you're new to cruising or
cruising the past a common complaint we have from Individuals is that they get a little bit seasick
or are sensitive to the movement of the ship That sounds like you then you need to avoid cabins
located forward or on upper decks the motion of The ocean depends on many factors like the time
of year you're sailing the weather conditions And the speed of your cruise ship while captains
and officers do their best to avoid rough Seas Sometimes a little rocking is unavoidable thus
if you're concerned about seasickness on your Cruise cruise ship cabins to avoid are the ones
that are either extreme end of The Vessel all the Way forward or the front of the ship is where
the pitching that lurching forward feeling is More likely to occur you're also going to feel
more of the motion the higher you are on the Ship or the higher you are above sea level so the
worst cabins on a cruise ship if you're aiming to Avoid motion sickness afford cabins at the top
of the ship now what should you book instead Well luckily this is an easy fix if you're prone
to seasickness you should book a mid-ship app [ __ ] cabins are exactly what they sound like
in the center of the ship and you should try To get a deck that's kind of in the middle of the
ship maybe one in two decks above the centralized Promenade which depending on your cruise
ship could be anywhere from decks 5 through e Now honestly the wife and I have been on over
65 cruises and we almost never feel the ship Moving and when we do encounter Rough Waters
the motion of the ship doesn't bother us but We are individuals who like to get a good night's
sleep and if you're like us then there are several Cruise ship cabins you need to avoid because quite
honestly they're the worst and the number one on Our list are cabins that are either directly
above or directly below entertainment venues Now this applies to many different venues
either the theater the bustling bars and
Lounges and especially the nightclubs during
the day nothing seems out of the ordinary in These cabins underneath the discount however this
will all change around midnight when you're trying To sleep and all you can hear is 1970s music the
easiest way to identify one of these Cruise cabins Is to work with a travel advisor who will help you
navigate where the central hubs of activity are Located on your cruise ship of course you can also
do your own research you can locate your ship's Deck plans typically found on a cruise Line's
website to pinpoint those busy decks that'll be Hopping late Into the Night now of course if you
plan to be one of the individuals in the nightclub Or in these venues till late in the evening then
the noise might not be as big a concern for you When you Cruise might also be a factor
are you cruising during spring break Are you cruising on the brand new virgin voyages
just do a little homework on the party Vibe before A booking cabin that is located too close to any
entertainment venue and we can actually speak from Personal experience here as we were booked in a
cabin next to Norwegian prima's Main theater and There were several nights that we could hear the
Disco happening below us in fact one night it got So bad we actually went and complained what can
you do instead well again really simple fix just Don't book a room near any of the entertainment
venues the main theater is always located forward On this ship and it's usually in the lower decks
like decks two through five so don't get a cabin Near there likewise the nightclubs and other live
music venues tend to be located midship also on The lower decks so going up a couple decks maybe
to decks eight nine or ten or a little bit higher Will most likely eliminate any noise you would
hear from the entertainment venues down below Likewise another cabinet you definitely want to
avoid if you're sensitive to noise are cabins Too close to the elevator Banks now first
glance it might feel appealing to have a Room that's close to the elevators and the
stairs but if you're looking to avoid noise Then you might want to think again these areas
are almost always busy with elevators dinging People laughing and chatting in the lobby and of
course kids stomping around up and down the stairs Again you might not notice this noise while you're
out and about during the day but the moment you Try to retire for the evening and the lights go
out you might be surprised how loud elevator Banks Can actually be this is especially true when
Cruisers might have had one too many to drink Choosing a cabin that's a little ways down the
corridor and not admittedly facing the elevator Banks and stairs should diminish much of this
noise other cabins you definitely want to avoid Are those located next to the crew areas now
this might be hard to locate from just looking At the deck plans so you can check with a travel
advisor or a cruise line rep for help locating The crew areas on your particular ship if you
cruise we don't have to tell you that the crew Members keep insanely busy and usually work
long hours or there are multiple shifts so as Much as we love the crew no one wants to hear the
sounds of door slamming morning at noon and night
Crew areas are tucked around the ship either
leading to service entrances or the crew quarters There's a whole secret part of the ship designated
for crew only though the doors that lead there Might be located at the end of the hallway and
right across from your cabin for security many of These doors are heavy and automatically slam shut
behind the person entering crew access to other Parts of the ship it's a necessity but booking
room across from these off and Loud areas is not Likewise one of the worst cabins on any
cruise ship are cabins next to the anchor The anchor is a hidden piece of ship equipment
that makes a less hidden sound when raised or Dropped larger cruise ships employ various
types of Technology including stabilizers To keep the ship in place this means that the
anchor is infrequently dropped but when it is it's Usually very early in the morning upon arrival at
a port the anchor on every ship is located at the Front of the vessel if you're looking to avoid
any unexpected wake-up calls or a clinging medal Do not book a forward cabin on the lower decks
you might be right above the anchors storage area On smaller ships the anchor is more obvious
and less avoidable on Expedition vessels the Itinerary is typically less structured meaning
you might drop anchor at various points throughout The day the kayak or a whale watch be aware of
your cabin's position Nexus active anchor and If you want to avoid any noise we suggest
booking a cabin midship or on upper decks Now we know some people a little apprehensive
about going on a cruise they don't want to be Stuck on the same vessel for a week with thousands
of strangers or they're often concerned they're Going to be stuck in tight quarters with nowhere
to escape now that sounds a little bit like you Whether it's a little bit of crowd anxiety or just
feeling claustrophobic one of the worst cabins you Can pick are inside cabinets now of course inside
cabins can be a great value particularly if you Don't plan to spend a lot of time in your room
however for many first-time Cruisers making the Mistake of booking the cheapest cabin only
find out they're in a small windowless box Manage your expectations if you're booking
an interior room for your next Cruise While these entry-level accommodations allow you
and your travel party to set sail on a budget Not having any windows can be jarring for
some in addition the lack of any view the Square footage is also low in the state roads
waking up in an inside room can also be tricky There's no natural light which means the
room is Pitch Black unless the lights are on A really simple fix here is to Simply upgrade
to the next cabin category in Ocean View Along with getting a little bit more room in the
stateroom you'll get coveted views of the ocean Or the Landscapes without too much added costs
another one of the worst cabins you can pick on A cruise ship our cabins with obstructive views
if you're a pain I have a view make sure you know Exactly what you're getting a view of obstructed
cabins are typically listed as such these cabins Usually offer a lower price point than rooms
with unobstructed views however some of these
Cabins are only partially obstructed one part of
a tender bow is covering the corner of the window While others are fully obstructed from an ocean
view by ship Hardware while some obstructed cabins Might let in a little natural light the experience
might be more similar to an inside cabin than a Balcony look up reviews of your obstructive View
cabin online before booking there's a very good Chance someone has stayed in your room before
and may have posted a picture in their review Whether a cabin has an obstructive view will
most likely be noted on the deck plans for your Particular cruise ship but if it's unclear if a
cabin has an obstructive view another good rule Of thumb is is to get a cabin that's a little
bit higher up in the ship typically obstructive View Cabins tend to be on the lower decks because
that's where more the hardware is like lifeboats So if you're not sure if a particular cabin has
an obstructed view going up a couple decks might Alleviate any concerns now we're all for making
friends but when we return to our cabin we want Some privacy or at least as much privacy as you
can get being on a cruise ship if you're like us Then one of the worst cabins you can purchase
are interior balcony cabin now you might be Saying wait a second how can a cabin facing
the inside of the ship still have a balcony Well there are ships like Royal Caribbean's Oasis
class which feature this specific class of cabin These Mega ships have spacious sections called
neighborhoods and state rooms located throughout Overlooking public areas like the boardwalk and
Central Park and other bustling ship promenades For Cruisers like people watching booking one
of these cabins could be a fun way they feel Like part of the action from your stateroom
however remember the view goes both ways if You're booked in a cabin location where you can
see other passengers just remember they can also See you plus everything you're doing inside of
your cabin if you're nervous about forgetting to Pull the curtain before you begin changing maybe
should opt out for more private choice of cabin Fortunately when you go to book your cruise with
Royal Caribbean it clearly indicates what type of View your balcony has whether it's an interior
view or an ocean view now this is where we need To caution you because getting an ocean view
balcony on several of these ships does cost Quite more and several other cruise lines are
rolling out these type of State rooms so just Because you book a balcony doesn't necessarily
mean you're actually going to be getting an ocean View with that state route for Cruisers who value
their privacy another one of the worst cabins you Could possibly book would be connecting staterooms
cabins with connecting doors and balconies can be In fish away from families and friends to cruise
together these staterooms are designed to flow Into one another creating a larger living space
or one massive balcony but if you're not cruising As a group staying in a stateroom outfit is
a connecting cabin might be really awkward If you're not sharing with the adjacent cabin
the inside connecting door will be locked There will be a partition dividing both of your
balconies as well but beyond any issue of safety
These rooms are far less soundproof than cabins
that don't connect not only will you know what Your neighbor is watching on TV but you'll
probably be able to peek into their balcony If you're not using both rooms reconsider
booking a connecting cabin for more privacy Luckily most Cruise Lines indicate where
connecting cabins are on cruise ship deck Plans so you can easily pick a cabin of the same
category that doesn't indicate its connecting Cruising is great for everybody even individuals
who have mobility issues however if that's the Case then you definitely don't want to book
a cabin that's too far from the elevators Yes getting closer to the elevator might be
a little noisy however access to an elevator Could be key if you or someone you're traveling
with has a Mobility concern again reviewing this Ship deck plans will help you hear it so you
can see the exact location of your cabin to the Nearest elevator other considerations might be
the distance from your cabin to popular venues Like the buffet the pool deck the theater or your
favorite Lounge on the ship if you're going to be Making the same commute from the cabin to these
spaces each day it might make sense to book a room That will be within an easy walk or wheelchair
ride and as we mentioned earlier one of the Benefits of cruising say over staying in a hotel
is that often you can pick your cruise ship cabin We'll be honest it's a lot of fun to pick to go
through the deck plans and identify what cabins Are available and pick that exact cabin that
you're going to stay in for the week so if you're Like us and you know what to expect then one thing
you should definitely not do is book a Guaranty Cabin the alert of a low price date room could be
hard to resist but booking a guaranteed cabin is A Gamble so be prepared to lose out just in case
it's not what you're anticipating while you're Able to select the minimum cabin category that
appeals to you your cabin location will be a total Surprise it's also information you might not find
out until just weeks before the departure the pure Flexible traveler and willing to take your chances
the guarantee cabin could be one way to save money However if you're concerned about any of the
complaints we just mentioned like noise elevator Access or a seasickness then it's not worth the
hassle to leave your vacation to fee an easy Remedy is just to make sure you pick your exact
cabin for your cruise likewise you probably want To avoid booking a last minute cabin upgrade now
we admit it does sound tempting you've selected The perfect room in a particular category but told
you're eligible for a room upgrade while a better Room category of paper might seem like a nice
gesture the locations room is not up to you this Could lead Cruisers in a conundrum of qualifying
for an upgrade but then wishing they actually Stuck with their original booking because the
upgraded room is in a worse location of the ship Also once you take the upgrade you can't switch
back to your original cabin selection remember That a higher cabin category doesn't automatically
translate to a suite or even a room with a balcony Be Savvy about what you're actually getting and
where if offered the option for an upgrade of
Course you can always decline and it's also
possible to mark your camera selections as no Upgrade with a cruise line or your travel advisor
so you don't get a little surprise when you go to Board the ship now that you know exactly what
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