LifestyleI stayed in the smallest and cheapest cabin on one of Royal Caribbean's largest cruise ships: this was my 13.8-square-meter room

I stayed in the smallest and cheapest cabin on one of Royal Caribbean’s largest cruise ships: this was my 13.8-square-meter room

This is the smallest and cheapest cabin on the Symphony of the Seas | Business Insider Spain

My family took a week-long cruise on Symphony of the Seas.

Amanda Adler

  • My family sailed on Royal Caribbean’s Symphony of the Seas for a week in December.
  • Our group of 3 stayed in a 150 square foot Inside Stateroom, the cheapest and smallest option for us.
  • With a double bed, a sofa bed and no windows, the cabin was cozy and functional.

My family of 3 spent a week on Royal Caribbean’s Symphony of the Seas, one of the largest cruise ships in the world.

We embark on Royal Caribbean's Symphony of the Seas in Miami, Florida.We embark on Royal Caribbean's Symphony of the Seas in Miami, Florida.

The Symphony of the Seas has 2,759 staterooms and can accommodate 6,680 passengers.

Symphony of the Seas began sailing in 2017 and is part of the Oasis class.Symphony of the Seas began sailing in 2017 and is part of the Oasis class.

Our 150 square foot Inside Stateroom was the smallest and cheapest option for us. I paid about 1,768 dollars (1,656 euros) for 2 adults and a child.

The inside cabin had no windows and very limited seating space.The inside cabin had no windows and very limited seating space.

The main bed can be configured as a double bed or 2 single beds.

The main bed could be made into 2 singles, but we kept it as a double.The main bed could be made into 2 singles, but we kept it as a double.

I like to have my mobile close at night, so I was surprised to see only one power socket by the bed.

side of the bed in interior cabin, plug on the right symphony of the seasside of the bed in interior cabin, plug on the right symphony of the seas

Our cabin seemed modest, but functional, with 2 tall cabinets that helped us avoid clutter.

cut out drawers and closet with hangers at symphony of the seas (interior room)cut out drawers and closet with hangers at symphony of the seas (interior room)

My suitcase fit under the bed and I kept it there for the entire trip.

blue suitcase underneath the bed in interior cabin symphony of the seasblue suitcase underneath the bed in interior cabin symphony of the seas

The room also had a desk, a mini-bar, and a chest of drawers that provided additional storage.

dressing area in interior cabin symphony of the seasdressing area in interior cabin symphony of the seas

The sockets in the desk area had different types of pins.

symphony of the seas, outlets on desksymphony of the seas, outlets on desk

The cabin also had a simple sofa.

couch in symphony of the seas room with photos hanging on the wall above itcouch in symphony of the seas room with photos hanging on the wall above it

We made it into a small bed for our 9 year old, but I wouldn’t recommend it for an adult.

The sofa bed was small and very firm.The sofa bed was small and very firm.

We kept the sofa open, so we squeezed into bed to watch TV.

The TV swiveled to face either the sofa or the bed so we had no problem watching it while relaxing.The TV swiveled to face either the sofa or the bed so we had no problem watching it while relaxing.

Like the rest of the cabin, the bathroom was practical in design but tiny.

bathroom of interior carbin on symphony of the seas, view of sink, toilet, showerbathroom of interior carbin on symphony of the seas, view of sink, toilet, shower

I was surprised at the amount of space to prop things up, which was great for getting ready.

bathroom sink on symphony of the seasbathroom sink on symphony of the seas

Luckily I brought my own toiletries as the dispenser in the shower only had a mix of shampoo and body wash.

The absence of complimentary conditioner was a big miss for me.The absence of complimentary conditioner was a big miss for me.

There were no windows, and I found the art and decor lackluster.

three photos hanging on the wall in symphony of the seas interior cabinthree photos hanging on the wall in symphony of the seas interior cabin

Seating areas were limited so we had room service breakfast at the desk.

room service breakfast on counter space in interior cabin symphony of the seas shiproom service breakfast on counter space in interior cabin symphony of the seas ship

I spent most of my time in the common areas, like the Boardwalk, which was close to our room.

The Boardwalk, or promenade, had a carousel, arcade machines, restaurants, climbing walls and the AquaTheater.The Boardwalk, or promenade, had a carousel, arcade machines, restaurants, climbing walls and the AquaTheater.

The stateroom was also next to the ship’s Royal Promenade.

The Royal Promenade was home to various bars, cafes, shops and daily activities.The Royal Promenade was home to various bars, cafes, shops and daily activities.

The Ultimate Abyss slide on the upper deck was a fun way to descend 10 stories, to my stateroom.

the Ultimate Abyss slide on the symphony of the seasthe Ultimate Abyss slide on the symphony of the seas

Overall, the size of the stateroom and the lack of views were worth the lower rate, and the other parts of the ship made up for the shortcomings.

The Symphony of the Seas docked at its private island, CocoCay.The Symphony of the Seas docked at its private island, CocoCay.

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