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It had a queen-size bed that becomes a couch, a balcony, a rainfall shower, and smart mood lighting.

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I booked a $5,910 balcony cabin on an adults-only cruise. The 225-square-foot cabin felt large and luxurious.

First publishedJul 30, 17:01 UTC

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I booked a 225-square-foot sea terrace room on an adults-only Virgin Voyages cruise in 2023.For $844 a night, the room had a queen-size bed that transformed into a couch and a balcony.It had luxury details like a rainfall shower and smart controls for mood lighting and entertainment.My 225-square-foot home for seven days of cruising the Mediterranean Sea felt bigger than I expected.When I booked the sea terrace room with the adults-only cruise line Virgin Voyages in 2023, I was prepared to feel cramped in the tiny space, especially since I was traveling with someone else.I'm glad I was wrong.My cabin on Virgin Voyages' Valiant Lady ship had a starting rate of $5,910 for a weeklong stay for two people, though Business Insider paid a media rate for the cruise.The cruise sailed round-trip from Barcelona to ports in Italy and France, including one overnight stay in Ibiza. I spent more time in my room than I thought I would because it was so comfortable and luxurious.

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I booked a balcony cabin on an adults-only cruise for $5,910. The cabin was 225 square feet and had a sea terrace. It included a queen-size bed that turns into a couch, a balcony, a rainfall shower, and smart lighting. During a seven-day Mediterranean trip, the room felt larger and more luxurious than I expected.

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This shows that even a small cruise cabin can feel spacious and comfortable with modern amenities. It helps travelers decide if paying extra for a balcony room is worth the cost.

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How much did the cabin cost per night?: About $844 per night.
What special features did the cabin have?: It had a queen-size bed that becomes a couch, a balcony, a rainfall shower, and smart mood lighting.

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