Have you stayed in an Inside cabin and would you again?

Have done 2 balconies and 2 insides. Either works for us I would probably not bother with a balcony to the Caribbean again we spent no time on it. Alaska was a different story we used the balcony often. Have a balcony booked for our upcoming 2nd Alaska cruise. If it means cruising vs not cruising we have no problem booking inside.

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I have stayed in everything from an inside to a suite, and would stay in any of them again if the price and circumstances were right.

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I've stayed in inside cabins a few times. I prefer having a window. Some sort of ability to look outside. I would choose an interior only if that was the only way a particular/highly desired cruise was affordable, though.

Only for shorter cruises, up to 11 days, or last minute bookings when we really didn't mean to spend that money but it was too tempting an itinerary... for longer cruises, we used to have balconies, but now we're quite happy with obstructed ocean view.

Started cruising we always did inside had no issues with that, but now we do suites would be hard to go back, but rather do a inside than no cruise at all.

First few cruises, we did oceanview & balcony. Then tried an inside, because we are usually only in the cabin to change clothes, sleep, & shower. Have done insides ever since! We spend most of our time in public areas; love to sit on deck chairs on Promenade deck or aft. On our Panama Canal cruise, we spent the whole transit at the bow where we had totally unobstructed views of everything (and are doing an inside on our upcoming repeat Canal cruise.) Same with Alaska cruise on the day we were in Glacier Bay.

When I have cruise with my husband we always got inside cabin he like to save money and he like the dark

I have enjoy balcony but myself I found only use a few time so price not worth it

My next cruise I got an ocean view

But I put in inside cabin just to see the price and I am only paying 80 more for the ocean so to me it worth the 80

Be sure if you do book an inside be aware that there differnt level you can do mock booking to see like one may be a bunk bed I did not know this when I first starting cruising so that only why I mention it I thought all inside cabins were the same .this is a great site to learn a lot

Have not read the other replies, but this is a highly personal and subjective question. Yes, we have cruised inside and no, will never do so again. Would not cruise an inside as opposed to not cruising at all. But my decision isn't your decision. :)

We started out with balconies and I hated all the light leakage around the sliding door when trying to sleep. Now it is inside only. We like the coziness of interiors and have no problem with the small space as we travel light.

One of my favorite sensations is crawling into bed with my hubby in an inside cabin after a long day of new experiences.

We have enjoyed balcony, ocean view and inside cabins. When we head back to Alaska, we will go for the balcony! For the most part, we are happy with an inside cabin. It's where we tend to get our best sleep. Perfect for catching up on rest cruises. Plus, we use the extra cash in the casino! lol

It's obvious that we all have different needs. You're going to have to make your own decision. We did an inside once, and yeah, we spent lots of time all over the ship. And it was fine. But it was just "wrong' to have to turn on the light in the middle of the day. I should have known this would be an issue for me - when young, we lived in a student housing apartment where the kitchen had no windows and I HATED having to turn the light on to make a sandwich at noon. Lesson learned (again).

I have stayed in everything from an inside to a suite, and would stay in any of them again if the price and circumstances were right.

^ Same. I've stayed in an inside once, and it was fine. I'm a little claustrophobic and the inside room was more spacious than I expected (on Royal Caribbean). The bathroom was the same size on the inside room as the balcony room. I prefer having some natural light, but I could do it again depending on the situation.

It's been a while since we've booked inside staterooms but they are always an option. Never say never.

It's been a while since we've booked inside staterooms but they are always an option. Never say never.

Agree! No plans to do so again ... but ... "Never say Never" :D

I'd book an inside every cruise if DH didn't put up a fuss. They're often half (or less) the price of a balcony. We've sailed in them before and nobody died; I like them fine and love the price. He's to the point though that he doesn't even want to consider them however there are several itineraries and cruiselines we're interested in that are so expensive it will have to be inside or nothing.

We used to book inside cabins when heading to Alaska, as DW doesn't like the long daylight hours. Current cruise line doesn't have inside cabins, so probably won't have one again.

However, we never had any problems, just consider the cabin as your bedroom and the ship's public rooms/outer decks are the living room, dining room, balcony, etc.

Yes & no

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We love inside cabins - besides saving money there is a cosy feel to it and best part is its pitch black when you put the lights out and have always had a good nights sleep.

Did it on our only 7 day and I wasn't a fan. I need natural light when I sleep and relax.

I may consider it again for a good price but it would have to be 7 days or shorter. Not on our longer cruises.

Yes, and Yes, mainly for short cruises (3 or 4 nights) but we have a 20 night cruise coming up in an inside cabin.

Since I sleep with my eyes closed, an inside doesn't bother me at all. :D I prefer the owner's suite, but that's not going to happen with our budget if I want to cruise more than once every five years.

We have sailed inside for almost three weeks this past year. Remember, these aren't prison ships. They do let you out of your cabin.

Insides were all we booked at first. Then scored a deal on a balcony and for D there was no turning back ... Until retirement budget rules were set in place. Now it's all about the total price, including how many excursions we want to take for the particular itinerary.

L is just fine in an inside, D still prefers balcony. As others have said, the sleeping is marvelous. We spend more time out and about the ship, using the cabin just to sleep, shower, and change clothes.

We have a flexible price differential formula we use, and a maximum per-day cabin fare we'll pay.

It must be working. So far this year we've done a back-to-back on the Roya Princess (balcony), a TA on the Regal Princess (balcony), and an Alaska B2B on the Star Princess (inside). All within our rather slim budget, and had a fantastic time on each one.

My first cruise was a short 4-day cruise in an Oceanview cabin with a tiny porthole. It felt like a prison cell. Sure, they let you out for chow, exercise and a bit of carousing but then it was back to the cell for lights out. Since then it has been balconies for us.

The price of insides makes them intriguing, but I don't think I'd ever sail in an inside cabin in the future. My ancestor came to Canada from Ireland in the bottom of a boat in the early1800's so , I figure, one inside cabin experience for the family line is enough. ;)

As a solo, I'd rather cruise more and book an inside. Luckily for me it's no sacrifice. I really don't spend time in my cabin -- I'd rather relax on deck (or in bad weather in a lovely inside lounge) with a wide view and ability to people watch. Or I'm doing something like attending shows, lectures, etc.

As a solo, I'd rather cruise more and book an inside. Luckily for me it's no sacrifice. I really don't spend time in my cabin -- I'd rather relax on deck (or in bad weather in a lovely inside lounge) with a wide view and ability to people watch. Or I'm doing something like attending shows, lectures, etc.

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