Cruise Ship Cabins: How To Get The Best, And Avoid the Worst ?

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How can you get the best cabin on a cruise, no matter what grade you choose to cruise in. There are good and bad cabins what ever the category: Suite, Balcony, Oceanview and Inside stateroom. Not all cruise cabins are equal due to the design and nature of cruise ships and how they work. I share the 5 things you must do to ensure you get the best cabin and 5 things to check and insist on to avoid getting the worst cabin. Have a great cruise by following these tips. These are things I always do to get the best stateroom at any category I am cruising in.
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@travellinglady9484 4 года назад

Wonderful information because you are a man after my own heart, you can't stand noise. I notice that some commentators on your videos seem to be loud party animals who think you are boring or old fashioned. I think you are the perfect example of the sort of person I would like to find on a cruise, polite and considerate of others.

@curtiserecacho1401 3 года назад

Well said, me too especially on a small Luxury cruise. ☺️✈️💙🙏💙🙏💙🙏

@locutusdborg126 3 года назад

@Jordy Caspian This is a scam.

@barbarastuart3519 3 года назад

@@curtiserecacho1401 u,

@curtiserecacho1401 2 года назад

@@barbarastuart3519 U2?

@jonjeffries3265 2 года назад

Quiet is a must for me.. non negotiable.

@xulshaenlightened5860 Год назад

I love the engine rumble because it reminds me of happier days, but the person I’m cruising with might not appreciate it as much if they’ve not spent years on the other side of an engine room bulkhead. 😂

@brianpawlowski6498 4 года назад

I love Gary's take on things. However, he forgot one thing. Especially if you are in the front or rear and on lower decks, be aware if your cabin is above the bow thrusters. They are extremely loud. And if you plan on sleeping in, forget it. Those things will wake you up without fail. It will sound like a jet taking off.

@justSTUMBLEDupon Год назад

What is a bow thruster?

@misterg1157 11 месяцев назад

@@justSTUMBLEDupon They are small propellers mounted at a right angle to the ship, embedded in tunnels in the hull. They provide sideways movement, making the ship more manoeuvrable. They make docking easier as without them a ship can’t turn without forward movement. With them, a ship can for example crab into or away from a dock.

@FF-xl7yw 2 года назад

After a looooong time I have found a sensible person on youtube giving sensible advice in decent video lengths. I just subscribed! Thanks.

@tipsfortravellers 2 года назад

Awesome, thank you!

@lexzbuddy Год назад

I've spent years working offshore in the oil industry. Every cabin on these ships are an upgrade to my eye :)

@yesimsixtyfive Год назад

Thank you for this. I recently booked a cruise with a guaranteed cabin and realized by looking at the deck plan that I was right below the food court and the gym! A quick e-mail exchange moved me 2 levels down so I'm surrounded by rooms only.

@nicolezhang7715 Год назад

We had a cabin that was near a crew door and the banging never stopped. I feel for the crew members that are still working until 11 at night and get up at 4-5 in the morning but as a light sleeper it really bothered me and I’m glad you mentioned it in the video

@inthevault9603 Год назад

How can you avoid that? Will they give you a different cabin if you complain? Bc I certainly would.

@LadymaryC Год назад

How would you know where crew doors are when choosing a room from a plan? Are they shown?

@jenbrooks5872 Год назад

That happened to me too.

@tonymanero5544 7 месяцев назад

I don’t see crew and service doors displayed on the floor maps. And they’re noisy as heck.

@EfficientRVer 2 года назад

I'm somewhat impervious to noise, and have never been bothered by motion in 38 nights of cruising, including an Atlantic round trip on Canberra alone when I was 15, sharing a cabin with 3 strangers to go see a solar eclipse. That was just above water line, with a round porthole bolted shut more often than not, and many times providing underwater views in rough seas. I've also had a suite with a separate bedroom on the Regal Empress (formerly Olympia). The suite was in what Gary would consider a horrific location. Front of the ship looking out on where deckhands noisily cranked the anchor and ropes at each docking. My honeymoon was on Volendam (formerly Brasil) when a tugboat strike in NYC prevented fueling, so we spent a day sunbathing in Chesapeake Bay smelling fuel being pumped onboard, and had one less day in Bermuda. Yet every memory on every cruise, was a good one, and remains so. It was always smooth sailing, whether alone, blissfully coupled, with family groups, or even with a normally-difficult girlfriend. That one was a bit of a risk, being with someone who might have been troublesome, with nowhere to escape! I now waffle between choosing a great cabin with style and optimal location, versus taking the cheapest inside cabin class that has a wifi bundle offered with it. Solo, I'll probably go cheap. Coupled, I'll probably go more classy.

@danautore3977 4 года назад

The one time I did a guaranteed cabin, I elected an inside stateroom and could've been put into the worst possible situation. Instead, we were upgraded to a balcony cabin because the inside and outside staterooms were sold out. It worked out well for us.

@nancyseifert9399 2 года назад

@sam60727 3 года назад

Had a balcony room directly under the gym one time. Folks in the gym would allow the weights to slam down, even at 6am. Annoying for sure.

@scotsolomon2729 3 года назад

We definitely had the worst cabin; but it was $199 person for 7 nights Western Caribbean!

@katielemos8590 4 года назад

I LOVE when I get a Tips for Travelers notification!

@tipsfortravellers 4 года назад

😀😀😀👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 thanks for watching

@Rocky100fl 3 года назад

The first time I took a cruise I ended up in a cabin under the midnight buffet. Good thing I was young enough to spend the evenings in the bars and casino.😊

@angeliquehill4605 Год назад

I’ve had good luck with guarantee cabins, paying for a balcony and getting placed in a deluxe balcony on Princess and paying for a suite guarantee and getting a sunset veranda junior suite with an enormous balcony on RCCL. But you do have to have the mindset that you’ll live with what you get if you choose that option.

@dakg8034 3 года назад

Of the numerous cruises I have been on, I have only stayed in balcony staterooms so I am unable to compare my experiences with those who have had broader experiences. However, I am the type of person who is not bothered by noise around me. I can literally fall asleep next to a sound system 😂😂

@ericericson3535 3 года назад

Thanks for your informative videos. As a travel agent for more than ten years, a lot of the tips you show are the same as I gave to my clients. There is a lot more to cruising than just getting on board. As my supervisor used to say, "there is no bad cruise, just bad cruises for people who don't know"

@ruff113s 4 года назад

Two cruises ago I got an upgrade that put me on the aft on the next to top level. That was the best room I've had, so chose an aft balcony on my last cruise. I have to say I prefer the aft. I don't get sea sick, and having a cabin looking out the back was easy to locate with little to no traffic in the hallways.

@jenbrooks5872 Год назад

I always book Aft!

@AllySa33 4 дня назад

Is there a diesel smell from the aft? I’ve never heard it mentioned. I am prone to sea sickness but I find the wake of boats to be so relaxing 😌

@jeannehandley5801 3 года назад

I really enjoyed the far rear cabin, because I wanted to force myself to walk all the way to the dining room at the front. Just my preference.

@amandareiche9083 2 года назад

We do the same--noise levels are non-existent in mid level cabins aft--another thing is to avoid elevator, stair and laundry noise.

@cubeweaver 4 года назад

Also try to avoid cabins near lifts and laundromats

@Solstice2820 3 года назад

Whenever my family cruised we always liked when we get a cabin that's is close to the elevators. You don't have to walk down a long, claustrophobic corridor.

@jackandersen6761 3 года назад

This could be a personal thing. We were in a cabin that was visible when you stepped off the lift. Best cabin we have had as we are getting on in age and really appreciated the short walk (just a few steps) from the lift.

@tlangdon12 2 года назад

@@Solstice2820 There is probably an optimum distance to be from the lifts; not very close to them, but not far away either. There is so much fun to be had picking out the one cabin that you think is going to be the best!

@johnleslie9493 3 года назад

I’ve only been on 3 cruises, however my best experience was in an aft cabin. The balconies are generally larger, there is virtually no wind and the view is wonderful!

@RedRoseSeptember22 Год назад

Is the aft the back of the ship?

@francisbtube 8 месяцев назад

@@RedRoseSeptember22Yes !

@BanAvtai 4 года назад

You give THE best info of all the travel channels! Thank You!

@Lord.Kiltridge 4 года назад

Get a cabin near the middle of the ship to be close to all activities but stay away from areas of activity where noise can be problematic. Got it.

@beverlymorabito3206 3 года назад

Love cabins with a curtain dividing the room which is difficult to fine. I personally prefer forward or aft cabins as opposed to midship because of less traffic in hallways.

@smitajky Год назад

I chose the guaranteed cabin for our trip to Tasmania. We booked early. The way demand worked we paid for a cabin for two but were given a cabin for four. We were very happy with the extra space.

@ZoliAkiApa 4 года назад

On our first cruise Enchantment of te Seas. The lowest deck (5), just right in the middle, ocean view. It was amazing, had big part in falling love with cruising.

@LJSkyistBigskyMT 4 года назад

Well done! We have gone on 17 cruises, your advice is excellent for anyone booking a cruise.

@pxn748 4 года назад

Not all cabins on the back are bad. We had an aft facing balcony on the HAL Rotterdam, and it was amazing. We were 3 decks down from the pool deck and the way the ship was built no one could see into the balcony. It was about 2.5 times deep as a side facing balcony and it was fabulous!

@MrSteveCee 4 года назад

pxn748 Agreed. An aft facing balcony cabins can offer a terrific view and extra balcony space ( I have booked several) however on my most recent Celebrity Silhouette cruise our balcony (and those of our neighbours) was repeatedly showered with ash from the stack. It was an issue that guest relations acknowledged. I expected the ship to make an extra effort to clean our balcony but they did not. It was constantly dirty through our 10 day cruise. I probably would not book an aft cabin again for this reason.

@glamp63 4 года назад

Great tips! Some information I hadn’t thought about before. Thank you!❤️

@angelaterranova1577 4 года назад

Just booked our family’s first cruise and am learning lots from your videos! Very helpful, thank you!

@stevemcneal9191 3 года назад

One more from experience, do not go at time colleges are on spring break unless you are a parties.

@ashman4827 2 месяца назад

unless you're one of the college kids.....

@billpaul6675 3 года назад

Nice video as usual, thanks. Two things: If you have an inside stateroom, make your own virtual verandah by tuning the TV to the bow or stern camera, mute the volume, and watch the sun rise when you wake up. Your own balcony! And for a "free" upgrade, check out the deck plans when you book your cruise. On three fairly recent cruises, we have nailed staterooms near the "bump out" section of the ship. If your ship has this, getting a room where the "bump out" happens can result in a HUGE verandah for the same price as your neighbor with a lesser "normal" verandah! You might also get more room inside, often in an odd, but very cool looking, room layout. But beware of the location, it's often near an elevator... not an issue for us, but it might be for you.

@bonnitaclaus2286 3 года назад

Once upon a time, I worked as a mate on a boat. It was not a cruise boat. But I was sleep right above the engine or should I say I would take a nap. That always put me to sleep listening to the engine. On the other hand is the engine sound changed, I’ll be awake in an instant. Of course it depends upon what kind of change. If I hear it laboring I know something is wrong. I guess I’d be a strange duck, because I would want a cabin where I could hear the engine grinding away, the heartbeat of the ship.

@Smellynelly67 Год назад

Never take a cabin under the pool area,We had a suite onboard P&O and EVERY morning at 5.30am the staff scraping loungers & tables was the pits,we complained and were basically lied to saying it wasn't so but after reading reviews we knew IT WAS the staff, unacceptable no matter what grade of cabin you're in

@jfelix7650 4 года назад

Thanks, Gary, for this video. We got stuck right above the ship's designated smoking area (Celebrity Cruise Line). Terrible location and we were unable to use our deck. Now we know but that ruined that cruise for us.

@bradh3139 4 года назад

Only a few cruises under my belt so far, but four more booked. Most recent cruise we had a mini suite below the “adult” pool area. Only so-called noise was chairs scraping the above floors about 1 am. No biggie. Kept balcony door open and ocean sounds were beauteous to sleep to

@suepresley2986 3 года назад

If you do end up in a cabin with a connecting door, I found that placing a blanket against the door and then placing my suitcase and backpack against the door helped muffle the noise, also I always bring some extra magnetic hooks for convenience, so I hung my bathrobe, pajamas, coat , there too, not a perfect sound barrier, but it worked pretty good!

@tipsfortravellers 3 года назад

Good tip!

@phil-bailey-cox 4 года назад

One of our last carnival cruises we had a room in the back of the ship. The room was spacious and we had a great big window. The vibration almost knocked out our teeth filling. It was horrible. I swear a few times I also almost rolled out of bed because of waves. Never never again. Middle low is our top choice now. We also never use carnival.

@Tremonius 4 года назад

I love your videos, excellent production value and great insider info.

@tipsfortravellers 4 года назад

Thanks. Great to hear. Really appreciate you watching

@HOlsen-xe1xy 4 года назад

Thank you for the tip about cabins on all four sides of the cabin to get the best experience. Your tips are the best. We look forward to them. Your videos are well made with a vast amount of clips. Keep up the good work.

@paveladamek3502 Год назад

I heard that suites, i.e. the "best cabins" are at the very back, which is to be avoided for other reasons (noise, motion). Suites often overlook the stern pool. So any cruise will certainly be a lesson in compromise and there is really no "avoiding" everything. Also, if you are on a SHIP, listening to the anchor being lowered a handful of times is just part of the experience. Once on a holiday I specifically chose a hotel near an airport so that I could watch takeoffs and landings during breakfast and dinner on my balcony. :) Fun times.

@cruisingthroughlifewithalj5606 4 года назад

Thanks Gary! Great advice for new cruisers and great reminders for seasoned cruisers. Nice job!

@tipsfortravellers 4 года назад

Thanks. Great to hear. Really appreciate you watching

@karonhamilton7314 3 года назад

Yes i have learned all of this years ago when we first started cruising! He is right.

@jayward8237 3 года назад

Definitely true about the loud areas of noise. Made that mistake a couple of times. I would Never again book a room over the engines & the anchor . We did that one time & it was a nightmare. The entire room shook every time we came into port.

@DianeRoma1 4 года назад

I cruised many times but watching your videos, I still learn quite a bit. Thank you so much! Hope cruising will be back to or closer to normal by fall of 2021.

@francisbtube 8 месяцев назад

I’m was thinking it might be amusing if you answered your own comment!

@katwoman6523 4 года назад

This is rapidly becoming my favorite channel. Thank you ever so much!

@tipsfortravellers 4 года назад

Thanks. Great to hear. Really appreciate you watching

@noregrets7469 4 года назад

Thank you so much for taking the time to make us cruise smart. I enjoy your videos and have learned a lot with you so again Thank you🌹

@Solstice2820 3 года назад

Something that we noticed about room #8556 on Norwegian Star is that it is relatively close to the theater at the front of the ship so whenever we were in our room we could hear the music from the theater.

@johndittmer8488 4 года назад

I agree aboiut the avoiding the upgrades offers, especially if you already have an accessible cabin.

@dlb4299 4 года назад

Ours was not so much and upgrade as 'we will lower that price slightly and give you some extras if you agree to change rooms.' Don't fall for that. The room we got was so small I could barely get into the bed. It was the worst.

@alsoekko 3 года назад

3:23 I miss them so much 🥺 Me and my family have been on one for a long time, we have a chain of them. My mom takes pictures from the cruise and turn in into a magnet, we have had ones from the past couple of years, there will be no 2020 one though, hopefully a 2021 though D:

@steveroyer7619 4 года назад

We have done 30 cruises and he nailed this! Great advice.

@tipsfortravellers 4 года назад

Thanks. Great to hear. Really appreciate you watching

@dwicruise 4 года назад

Great.. Have you Cruise on Celebrity?

@ericjohnson4230 3 года назад

THIRTY!? Ok I’m jealous! Teach me! How you’ve done this! I’m at like 3 and still struggle to find the tome and money to go!

@kdlove3118 3 года назад

Hell I’d love to have 1 cruise. Take me I never get to go 🤣

@brieromie9301 3 года назад

I also cruise all the time(except this year and I miss it!) I agree this is great advice!!

@noeldillabough 4 года назад

I once booked a junior suite under the gym....didn't notice but my wife sure did lol.

@mikkiduf 4 года назад

Great advice Gary- thank you!!!

@ysbel 2 года назад

I’d like to thank you. Because of this video, I found a great balcony cabin on the Oasis of the Seas midship with cabins above below and across from mine. I really wasn’t bothered by noise except for the slamming of doors which surprisingly I was able to tune out after awhile. The best part is that I was two floors away from the Solarium which was my favorite part of the ship.

@silviaeaston Год назад

About tuning out the “slamming on doors”… I was inadvertently was doing such until my next door neighbors one day came out and told me so and it didn’t happen again. I strongly urge to mention it to whoever is doing so, and the worst that can happen is that nothing will happen! AND I cannot “tune out “ slamming of doors, sorry

@ysbel Год назад

@@silviaeaston this is an old comment. On this trip, I didn’t see the need because I literally stopped hearing the door slams the second day. If people had been talking in the hallway late at night, I would have said something. That I can’t ignore. But it was all good and I had a wonderful time.

@riohenry6382 Год назад

Thank you for this wonderful information ! I have a tip for you on flying. I recently chose to fly ‘premium economy' with Air Canada. While I had more legroom, I was sitting directly over an A300 jet engine for 12 hours. I was still vibrating in tune with the jet engine going to bed that night

@Hattonbank Год назад

I thought that all engines on Airbus and Boeing’s were mounted under the wings not under the fuselage.

@riohenry6382 Год назад

@@Hattonbank yeah. I was on the wing which was on the engine. I could see it from my window

@ajruther67 Год назад

I've never been on a cruise so this was very insightful. I'm a light sleeper so I need to find the most quiet area on the ship. I am also going to read the comments as I'm sure it will also be helpful.

@lisabill3478 3 года назад

I've been on several cruises & I let the cruise line chose my cabins never had a problem with the room or location. However my only complaint was who i choose to go on the cruise with.😭

@sct4040 3 года назад

Lisa Bill So true!

@dakg8034 3 года назад

Lisa, that last statement 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@tlangdon12 2 года назад

There are many things the Cruise Line can't control and that's one of them!

@travelnomad2128 Год назад

I know, there's no perfectly located cabin. Never had a problem with guaranteed cabins, not bothered by noise at all.

@DavidPopowich 4 года назад

Thanks so much for this!

@debstarcrazy 3 года назад

Interesting ! We gave gone mostly for guaranteed cabins, usually insides and we have been fine. In fact I would say that the best sleep I ever get us in an inside cabin, they are like cosy cacoons! We got upgraded to an outside when we went to Russia and it was amazing, right at the front with extra space and a fantastic view over the bow. When we sailed into Copenhagen there were VIP guests who paid to stand up front so we got out our champagne and laughed at them as we had a better view! Like you say it is rolling the dice. I have only struggled once when MSC put us high up right near to the front, its the only time I have been seasick. I suppose in an ideal world it is better to know and I love your tip about cabins on all sides.

@alsuzy1345 4 года назад

All great points Mr. Gary. We were on a cruise once were a couple took an upgrade. You mentioned it but the couple took it. What a mistake. They were right below the pool deck. No afternoon rest or quiet evenings.

@jkokich 3 года назад

What a great video! I’m looking at taking my first cruise, and this is invaluable! Thank you!

@scjohnson1987 4 года назад

Great advice!

@karenswidzinski6071 4 года назад

All good tips! However we had a cabin on the back of the ship on our cruise around Hawaii and really loved it! Our balcony was deeper and watching the water was mesmerizing!

@bessamemucho 4 года назад

I stayed in cabin you described and did not like it. While balcony is deeper , room itself is smaller. It was like staying in a shoe box.

@karenswidzinski6071 4 года назад

@@bessamemucho also true.

@niarooster1029 4 года назад

Subscribed :) I’m hoping to go on my first cruise with hubby for our 10year wedding anniversary in April 2020 and your videos are super helpful! Thanks.

@juanitamitchell7080 2 года назад

Just wondering. Have you taken that first cruise yet?

@aidenjones4585 4 года назад

Love your videos and they really help keep doing them

@tipsfortravellers 4 года назад

Thanks. Great to hear. Really appreciate you watching

@mikemahon6164 Год назад

The very first thing you suggested, choose a cabin that is surrounded by other cabins, is exactly what I do to avoid noise. Always enjoy your videos.

@nolieman79 4 года назад

I always try to find out where the smoking areas are and avoid cabins that are nearby. Nothing worse than walking near or through the smoking area to get to another part of the ship.

@winonayvette4615 3 года назад

I agree! I'm HIGHLY allergic to cigarette and cigar smoke!

@chadhemingway3335 3 года назад

Thanks for sharing this. I appreciate you sharing your experiences.

@joeconn4 3 года назад

We usually try to book a cabin surrounded by other cabins, right left top bottom. But last cruise we were on, Oasis OTS, we got an inside balcony the deck below the pool deck. This was a busy late February western Caribbean cruise. Perhaps Royal Caribbean has worked on their sound proofing, because we never had any issues with excess noise.

@patricialyseng6309 4 года назад

I watch all your videos and have learned so much from you....

@watersbey25 3 года назад

Sounds like a lot of trouble. I'm just going to fly to some resort, do a lot of tipping, and take the easy way out.

@robertgriggs8984 3 года назад

Never been on a cruise line and never want to be. When I go on vacation I like to be where there are fewer people. Preferably no more than four people. Vacation is meant for relaxing. The fewer peopke the better.

@shashonda8 3 года назад

Yes what same thing happened at resorts to they have a lot of noise problems to sometimes

@watersbey25 3 года назад

@@robertgriggs8984 fewer people is a good thing for you: others will feel differently, enjoying more people..

@bobneedham6224 3 года назад

I have never taken a cruise and don’t ever plan to, but I love your videos.

@marjoriecoleman8280 2 года назад

I’ve never been on a cruise ship before, just on a day cruise. These are some great and useful tips. Tfs Happy sailing! 🛳❤️

@katherynedarrah4245 Год назад

Another problem prevalent in hotels (less so on board a cruise ship but I've still had it be an issue) with the interconnecting doors is the locks are often bypassable from one side with enough pressure. This is usually due to age and lack of use. The more often the door is used (or at least checked) the less likely for this to happen, the last thing you want is 251's 4 kids barreling into your room at 2 AM.

@jeannettehoward7990 4 года назад

You are so right, we had base noise coming up from 2 decks below, so bad, it made us ill.

@paulseoighemcgee5772 3 года назад

Great helpful content - well told .

@silviaeaston Год назад

You mention on here about avoiding interconnecting cabins. Since then, I’ve looked to avoid these until I noticed that on a particularly ship, interconnecting cabins were significantly larger (20sq ft) for same price so will note these in the future.

@xiomarat451 3 года назад

Thank you!! It is a great advice, it will be my first time next year.

@BigBry65 3 года назад

Excellent advice! Thanks for sharing! Definite subscribe!

@gailabert7976 4 года назад

Thanks, Gary, interesting video. Happy New Year to you! :-)

@tipsfortravellers 4 года назад

Thanks. Great to hear. Really appreciate you watching. Happy New Year

@thierrypauwels 3 года назад

I had a cabin intended for 4 people, but fortunately I was alone. This gave me just enough room in my cabin to sleep, put my luggage an still being able to sit somewhere. It must have been 2.5 m x 4 m or so. I could not imagine how 4 people could put their luggage in it and still find some place to sleep.

@carolannkaplan Год назад

So glad you recommended this video on the last one I just viewed. You rock your role!!!

@Batters2000 Год назад

Hi Gary, thanks for this! I am travelling on the MSC Virtuosa in October and was allocated cabin 14082 which is directly below the pool area. I have now changed this, at a small extra cost, but its better than two weeks of noise.

@maryelizabeth6082 4 года назад

Thanks Gary! Great tips as always! Happy New Year to you!

@tipsfortravellers 4 года назад

Thanks. Great to hear. Really appreciate you watching. Happy New Year

@carolmassero5699 3 года назад

You always have the best news and tips thanks a lot! Especially during this time! My best!

@trishkeller8228 3 года назад

We had an aft cabin on Disney fantasy it was the most amazing cabin ever. It was huge with a wraparound deck, huge shower because it was handicap. You really felt it when the ship was doing maneuvers and turns but I’m really OK with that. It was an amazing cabin

@RedRoseSeptember22 Год назад

Hi, how much is a Disney fantasy cruise? For our first cruise (still a few years away yet) we're thinking of going with Disney, maybe on dream, what would you recommend for first-timers?

@Liendoelcm 2 года назад

All good stuff in your Tips for Travellers. You have about talked me into taking my wife on a trip this early winter on HaL down to the Mexican Riviera. We went on HaL once and more recently Celebrity which we thought wonderful, but you do a good job of convincing me to give HaL another go. Thanks!

@evelynhillier2877 3 года назад

Thanks, Gary - you confirm that what we do gives us the best chance of a peaceful and stable cabin. We generally get midships balcony cabins. If our next cruise goes, however, we're going Aqua class on Celebrity and whilst midships, we're below the pool deck. Aarghh!

@loveistheonlyword 3 года назад

I’ve never had a problem in the midship aquaclass cabins. Looking forward to our next cruise on August 14!

@BuoysAhoy 8 месяцев назад

Super content Gary. I’m currently binge watching 🤗

@davidrn2473 3 года назад

A few cruises ago, we went with a guaranteed ocean view, knowing it would be obstructed. Fortunately we got a nice cabin, but underneath the kitchen (did close at 9pm) . So no issues at first with noise, but in the middle of the night, we awoke to leaking. Seemed the discharge pipes from the kitchen had a rupture, and we got moved fairly quickly to another cabin. The next morning they asked us to stop at the desk and select another cabin. We got a nice midship balcony. Worked out, if instead of having the leaking cabin, we were next door, we would have been miserable. We walked by a few days after the leak and the hallway still stunk, and the neighbors were not moved.

@123ALERA 2 года назад

This video was spot on ! Thank you for this video.

@kknutsen49 Год назад

I'm not going on a cruise, but I love this guy's videos.

@jelmcd1 4 года назад

Gary, you're the best.... love the impressions, suggestions and overall commentary. About a decade ago, I took my large, extended family on a Carnival Cruise out of San Pedro/Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta. It was one of the most unpleasant experiences of my life. I put some family/friends into inside-cabins... which they did not like.... I was not impressed by the windows-only cabins... worst of all, it was clear that mngt was abusing the mostly Philippine staff... which did a fantastic job. Then on the last day of the cruise, we were gotten out of bed very early, told to pack and taken to the disembarkation area where we stood for hours... (I felt like I'd seen this movie before.... and it was called Schindler's List).... to cap it all off, we all got sick the next day... and spent Xmas in bed... we just missed a "ship-wide" mass infection, which apparently had occurred on the same ship on its previous tour. You videos have put cruising into a different light... and all the suggestions have made me wonder if I might not do a cruise sometime in the future?... but definitely not on a mega-ship.... and not with the new fake-balcony rooms, where you sit in lawn furniture in front of a "picture-window", which when lowered is a view thru two panes (pains?) of glass... All the very best, Luke, an Arizona Cowboy...

@cathies8655 Год назад

Love love love your videos!

@CamtengTv Год назад

Thank you for all the videos been binge-watching them. I'm a new cruiser hoping to do a lot more.

@sweetypatnett6123 2 года назад

Thanks Gary, great info! I will definitely make a mental note. 😊🙏😊

@michaelmulligan5407 3 года назад

Great videos, tips and information

@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel 4 года назад

Great tips as always! We used to always book guaranteed cabins but are now a little more selective. We have always thought about suites and why they are always high up and often under the pool deck. The perception too is always about deck numbers and it seems most passengers think the higher the deck the better the cabin but that obviously isn't the case.