Making the most of your inside cruise cabin
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- čas přidán 17. 08. 2016
- Hey cruisers, I’m Sheri with Cruise Tips TV, back with another subscriber-inspired episode. Wayne Sheng writes “we’ve booked an inside cabin for an Alaskan cruise, what are your tips to make the most of an inside cabin”? We’ve sailed twice to Alaska in inside cabins, and yes the first time was a little cramped, but we’ve learned how maximize the space since then. Here are a few tips, mostly focused on how to organize your stateroom and get the most out of limited cabin space:
#1- On embarkation day, unpack and slide your luggage under your bed. It will be out of sight and out of the way for your entire cruise and won’t take up valuable closet space.
#2- Use your wall space wisely by packing some super strong magnets, like these. We like to create a “grab and go” area near our front door where we hang sweatshirts, cruise cards on lanyards, hats, and anything else might we not want to forget on the way out the door.
#3- Pack a pop up hamper to pop in your closet to keep dirty clothes in their place.
#4- Maximize your closet space by packing hanging organizers, for jewelry, watches and other small items. You’ll likely have more closet space than countertop space, so planning ahead in this area can really pay off. If you have a lot of devices that require charging, look into a USB charger like this, and leave the other chargers home.
#5- And lastly, this isn’t really an organization tip, but it’s something we think is useful. On most ships, you can set your tv to a bridge cam channel, so you can always see what’s going on outside. You can watch the ship glide in and out of ports, and even check the sea conditions. This helps minimize that cooped up feeling that sometimes comes with an inside cabin.
If you like these tips, be sure to check out our video on how to organize your stateroom where we go into a little more detail about how we lay out our stateroom, use our drawer space, and maximize storage space in the bathroom.
That’s it for this episode. Thanks for watching. If you have any tips you’d like to share with Wayne, please leave them in the comments below.
I would have never thought of placing the tv on the deck views I like that idea! My May cruise is an interior cabin
Hey Sheri! I just LOVE watching your videos. I have been counting down my days since it was like 158 days until cruise day. Watching your many videos has helped pass the time. I can't wait to go on my cruise on SATURDAY! Three days! Thanks Sheri! You're the best.
Thank you so much for the kind comment! Okay, you are in serious countdown mode here, so BON VOYAGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Love the last tip.
These tips were very helpful! Thank you so much!
+Wayne Sheng our pleasure. Thank YOU for the terrific idea- we had so much fun putting it together.
I want to ask something, my mom and I are planning a Carnival Cruise and we know its cheaper to get one room instead of two separate rooms. In total, 4 people, (me, my mom, my bf and my sister) will be sharing a room. I found the best room to be the "Captains Suite" in the back of the ship
What are the pros and cons of having a room at the back of the ship?
Great tips (1 year later) -- late to your channel but gives me some ideas as I may want to cruise next year alone (my partner not into cruises) and those RCI Inside Cabins with virtual windows may do the trick!
Just came back from an Alaska cruise in the Grand Princess, and we had an inside cabin. We were super lucky since we were on the Aloha Deck in the aft. At the end of the corridor (4 or 5 staterooms away) was the glass door to one of the terrace pools. We only needed to peek out of our door and see if it was day or night, or even get an idea of the weather, not bad for an inside cabin! Next time I'll definitely book a cabin like this!
That sounds like a fabulous cabin Monica! Did you love the Grand?
+CruiseTipsTV Every minute of it! I still get beady eyes when I remember it. It was MY boat for 10 unforgettable days, and I miss Alaska so much!
The pop up hanger is SUCH a good idea. lol Thanks
+Bradly C Yes! Total space saver!
Your channel is actually very helpful. All these things that I just don't think about b/c I turn off my brain (when is it ever on? lol) when I vacation. Keep up the amazing job!
Since I just discovered your videos I have been on overdrive trying to get all your tips. Discovered the shipmate app for my phone. Thanks. Only 77 days til the Caribbean Princess and Panama Canal. Am getting excited,
What does the shipmate app do? I was going to download it, but for some reason I couldn't see exactly what it was for.
Great tips! We use a USB hub also and love how not only do they save space in the luggage but you can save your power outlets for other more important things like hair dryers and curling irons. Personally I'm an Anker fanboy so I have their 6 port with Quick Charge feature(if your phone supports that).
One thing we really find handy in an interior cabin is a small flashlight. Since there are no windows its pitch black in there so it makes getting up to use the bathroom much easier. Theres nothing worse than stubbing your toe on something and waking up your cabin mates. Plus Should an emergency every happen we will be prepared!
+jimjaz01 Brilliant, this is such a great tip. Mind if I borrow it??
+CruiseTipsTV you're always welcome to use any ideas I have, I always use yours!
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What do you usually do with that hamper full of dirty clothes? Do you wash it in the cruise laundry room or do you keep it in there until you put it in your luggage to go home?
Hi Sheri! Could you tell me where you purchased the magnets? You obviously know how well they work, so I wouldn't want to buy a different brand that didn't work as well, or at all. Thanks!
No problem! Here's a link: amzn.to/2bgHlx6 Thanks for the question.
Sheri I love all of your videos! Getting ready for a cruise is stressful were heading out in 20 days and I'm still getting stuff together. Right now I am working on a packet with our boarding passes, public health questionnaire, driving directions, money for tips, extra paper for notes and other things. I am also working on a Grandparent folder with a contact list, doctor consent form and our itinerary. I was wondering if you do anything like this for when you travel and if so what do you include in your packets. Thank you in advance.
yes, we do! I'll try to address this in our next vlog. Thanks for the great question.
Do most cruise staterooms have hangers in the closet?
Hi Sheri.. could you do a video on how to make the most of shorter duration cruises between 2-5 days thanks love your vids
Great idea. Have you watched our Carnival Imagination vlogs? Those may give you an idea.
Stevie- I'll give some tips on Tuesday's vlog.
Hi Sheri, Would provide more info on behind the scenes tour? Do you think it's worth it?
YES! and I'll say more about this in our next vlog.
What are some tips for knowing when to be on the decks outside to get the most views even when having an interior room? How to make the most out of not having a personal view outside?
Hey Amber! During sail in (arrival), departure from any port and sunset are some great times!
Great tips. Can you tell me the name of the USB hub?
Hi RacerGirl88, Thank you! The name of the USB hub is "Key Power 60 watt USB Hub" Here's a link to our video about it: czcams.com/video/9fLNsrA_2Ls/video.html and on Amazon: amzn.to/2bgGpcb
right now I talk with crew members
You can get free lanyards at the casino!
I did not know that! Do you have to spend a certain amount of time or money in the casino, or is it just a nice freebie? Tell us more!
+CruiseTipsTV That's what they told my 11 year old on embarcation, but on one at the casino had any idea....
You don't spend any money!