Claustrophobia going from balconey/window to inside?

[april47]

I have an inside cabin booked on the Carnival Legend British Isles cruise. I have always had a balconey or large window. Is there a way to help not feel claustrophobic? I was thinking at least one of those push in battery lights might help. Any suggestions?

[imnance]

I have no suggestions, but I do wish you luck.

 

I spent about 15 min in an inside cabin once and had to leave. There's no way I could do an entire cruise in one.

[vacruizer]

Sleep on deck?:p It drove me nuts not to be able to look out the window and see the world going by. Thankfully I only had insides on a couple of cruises to nowhere. My DH was worse off than I was. He actually felt claustrophobic and like he was in a dark closet at night. If he couldn't get a balcony, he wouldn't cruise. A lot of people say to leave the TV on to the bow camera for light in the mornings and to see but it wasn't the same for me.

[samikitty]

A lot of people say to leave the TV on to the bow camera for light in the mornings and to see but it wasn't the same for me.

 

That's what we do. It's not the same, but at least it lets you see what the weather looks like outside.

[mikefox2hotmail.com]

We had one inside cabin a couple years ago and did not have any feelings of claustrophobia. We did sleep A LOT more than we care for but we booked another inside to Europe this October. I have a slight case of claustrophobia and my wife has a pretty serious case but we really didn't have didn't suffer as we sleep in the cabin and spend the rest of the time out and about!

[Butterbean1000]

If all we could get is an inside cabin, we would not cruise. I wouldn't able to take it.

 

Enjoy your cruise :cool:

[FantasyLineAddict]

Keep the TV on the station showing the Lido 24/7.

[steve4031]

The most recent inside was on a long baltics cruise on the NCL sun. Having enjoyed a window and a balcony, I was concerned a bit. However, the inside was not a problem for us. We basically took slept and took showers in the cabin. Otherwise we hung out in various public areas on the ship or were on shore. I think we left a light on in the bathroom with the door shut, or there was some light from the hallway. If necessary, bring a night light.

 

You should be fine, unless you know you are claustrophobic.

[Martini Mom]

We have only done an inside once (our 1st cruise of course ;)). I would leave the TV set to the bow camera. You will have a virtual window that will show daylight as it breaks. I also like battery operated candles.

 

Also, it you have fun until you are super tired, then you will just go straight to bed and not notice the room much at all. :)

[K&P Luv2Cruise]

I have an inside cabin booked on the Carnival Legend British Isles cruise. I have always had a balconey or large window. Is there a way to help not feel claustrophobic? I was thinking at least one of those push in battery lights might help. Any suggestions?

 

Since you are booked on Legend, check out the 4K's (inside with French Doors). You will have natural light, and be able to open the french doors for fresh air...they are a little picier than a regular inside, however you could keep an eye on the cost (right now it is only a difference of $200 for past guest and $500 for Early Saver). If you are a past guest, and booked ES, you would qualify for the lower cost.

 

Personally, I did an inside on the Destiny on Lido deck, and while it wasn't the ideal cabin for me (small and no light), it did allow us to cruise that year when we weren't really considering it.

 

Good luck, and have a great cruise !

[Gazelle2]

Good luck. The first time I went from a balcony to an oceanview I was claustrophobic. An inside room is out of the question for us. I would rather go on fewer cruises than try an inside cabin.

[sum1savage]

Stay in the casino until they close it down every night, drink about 11 Meyer's and Coke's while you're there, and I promise you'll never even notice how small the room is. It's the best sleep I get all year! We actually book inside cabins strictly for the sleeping benefits now!

[pianogal83]

We've only done an inside one time, a cheap, last minute cruise that we took strictly for an incredibly low price, $300 for a 7 day on the Crown Princess. I would not book one by choice, but it wasn't that bad. The thing I missed most was the lack of natural light during the day. Sleeping at night was wonderful and I did find that like most others, I would often oversleep in the mornings.

 

I have tried almost every category of cabin except a suite and while I loved our extended balcony cabin the best (7258 on the miracle), find that I can enjoy a cruise, regardless of the cabin! After all, I don't spend that much time in my room, and I'm eating the same food, enjoying the same entertainment and ports as the folks spending $$$$$.

 

My choice is to cruise more often and enjoy great excursions, the room isn't that important to me.:D

[MadManOfBethesda]

I have tried almost every category of cabin except a suite and while I loved our extended balcony cabin the best (7258 on the miracle), find that I can enjoy a cruise, regardless of the cabin! After all, I don't spend that much time in my room, and I'm eating the same food, enjoying the same entertainment and ports as the folks spending $$$$$.

 

My choice is to cruise more often and enjoy great excursions, the room isn't that important to me.:D

 

This is the most sensible post in the entire thread. I, too, have sailed in every category of cabin - - including suites - - and can categorically state that sailing in an inside cabin is no problem. In fact, last year I paid more for a very large inside cabin than a smaller OV cabin on the same cruise. Space is a bigger issue than merely having a window. Here is how I booked my most recent cabins:

 

30-day cruise to South America on RCL in Jan 2011: balcony

16-day transatlantic cruise on HAL in April 2011: inside

14-day transatlantic cruise on RCL in Oct. 2011: inside

14-day transatlantic cruise on Celebrity in Dec. 2011: balcony

13-day transatlantic cruise on RCL this coming April: grand suite

30-day cruise to South America on CCL in Jan 2013: inside

 

As others have mentioned, leaving the tv turned on to the bow camera is a great way to experience daybreak from an inside cabin. And if you want to take a nap in the middle of the day, nothing beats the pitch-black darkness of an inside cabin.

[Colorado Kat]

Our first cruise was a balcony, from advice from a friend. We decided it wasn't worth the extra money, and we loved the ocean view cabins. (Many times more spacious.)

 

Last fall, I did 3 cruises with inside cabins. I was cruising alone, and wanted the cheapest room possible. I prefer the ocean-view, but when alone, I will try insides again. Not a big deal.

[prettyrainyday]

I've done both and I agree, you definitely sleep great in an inside cabin! As far as feeling claustrophobic, I've never had a problem with it and I actually have claustrophobia. We just spend a lot less time in our inside cabins that we did in the balcony cabin we had.

[geoherb]

After we sailed in our first balcony cabin, DH said he could never sail without one. So I booked us an inside cabin on the following cruise. We still had a great time, and the $1,200 we saved paid for our airlines tickets, excursions, and onboard expenses. Since then, we've sailed in insides, obstructed views, ocean views, and a few more balcony cabins. Having a balcony is great, but I can't see spending more than a couple of hundred dollars total to upgrade ourselves to one. I taught DH that it's better to go on a cruise even in an inside cabin than to stay home.

[Frank12]

I've stayed in all three and honestly, If I'm not showering or sleeping I'm not in my cabin, so it really does not matter to me!

[imnance]

and can categorically state that sailing in an inside cabin is no problem.

 

For you. For me, it would be a huge problem.

[golfadj]

I am uncomfortable in a crowded elevator but inside cabin never bothered me.

 

We have had inside, ov and balcony and we cruise to cruise.

 

Do leave bathroom light on all night with door closed as night lite.

[Frank12]

I like it dark. Those inside cabins are like sleeping in a cave! :)

[ParksFamily5]

We have always had some kind of Balcony on all our cruises until last year. We tried an inside cabin. It did not bother us one bit. In fact, that was the best sleep I have ever had. I just went on a girls cruise and had an ov for th first time and I really liked it. I liked being able to have some natural light coming through. I really can't look out of the side windows while we are cruising though b/c it will make me sick.

 

So in the future I will look at pricing and weigh my options. If it is a big discount I would't think twice about staying in an inside.

[golfadj]

This is the most sensible post in the entire thread. I, too, have sailed in every category of cabin - - including suites - - and can categorically state that sailing in an inside cabin is no problem. In fact, last year I paid more for a very large inside cabin than a smaller OV cabin on the same cruise. Space is a bigger issue than merely having a window. Here is how I booked my most recent cabins:

 

30-day cruise to South America on RCL in Jan 2011: balcony

16-day transatlantic cruise on HAL in April 2011: inside

14-day transatlantic cruise on RCL in Oct. 2011: inside

14-day transatlantic cruise on Celebrity in Dec. 2011: balcony

13-day transatlantic cruise on RCL this coming April: grand suite

30-day cruise to South America on CCL in Jan 2013: inside

 

As others have mentioned, leaving the tv turned on to the bow camera is a great way to experience daybreak from an inside cabin. And if you want to take a nap in the middle of the day, nothing beats the pitch-black darkness of an inside cabin.

 

Wow you have taken some long cruises. For longer cruises would probably want to have ov or balcony. Shorter inside is fine.

[Jifner]

I'm glad to see this thread pop up. I just booked my first interior for us a 4-night on the Triumph on a pack and go. I've had one ocean-view and the rest of my cruises have been balcony rooms, so this will be a new experience for us.

 

While I really love spending time on a balcony, I figure we will just spend time out by one of the pools this trip. I'm just looking forward to being on a ship and getting away for a few days. Sounds like we should sleep great in an interior cabin, so we should be plenty rested when we get back :)

[BeccaBecca1713]

Upgrade to an Inside category 4K. Cost a tad more, but still cheaper than OV and Balconies. They have french doors that open, but there is a bar going across preventing you from going out. The underbellies of the lifeboats are your view, but if you research deckplans and cruiselinerooms dot com, you can get a room between lifeboats and actually see ocean.

 

We're doing this on Legend in October. Booked room 4114, between lifeboats with a decent view!!

 

EDIT: here is apic someone else took of cabin 4114 Inside Cat 4K: