I booked a $5,910 balcony cabin for a 7-day Virgin Voyages cruise. The 225-square-foot room was big on luxury.

Joey HaddenMar 5, 2024, 22:19 IST

Insider's reporter booked a sea terrace stateroom on a Virgin Voyages cruise.Joey Hadden/Business Insider

On a recent Virgin Voyages cruise, I booked a 225-square-foot sea terrace room.
Starting at $844 a night, the room has a balcony and a queen-sized bed that transforms into a couch.

I took my first luxury cruise last summer, sailing on a seven-day Mediterranean adventure with Virgin Voyages, an award-winning, adults-only cruise line that's been operating since 2021, according to the company's website.

Aboard Virgin Voyages' Valiant Lady ship, I slept in a cabin with a sea terrace. It had a starting rate of $5,910 for a weeklong stay for two people, a representative for Virgin Voyages told Business Insider.

The cruise sailed round-trip from Barcelona to ports in Italy and France. And my room was so glamorous that I spent more time in my cabin than anticipated. Here's a look at every detail that made it worth the price.

Virgin Voyages' Valiant Lady ship has 1,408 cabins and suites. My room was toward the back of deck 12.

The back of the ship docked in Marina di Carrara.Joey Hadden/Business Insider

The room was 225 square feet, including the balcony. I thought the cabin made great use of the tiny space while including luxury details.

A wide view of the statement.Joey Hadden/Business Insider

At the front of the cabin, the bathroom was stocked with toiletries and had storage spaces to keep the counter free of clutter.

The bathroom had clever storage, toiletries, and a rainfall showerhead.Joey Hadden/Business Insider

Next to the closet, the desk against the wall had an ottoman tucked underneath it. I thought this made the room feel bigger.

The stateroom's desk.Joey Hadden/Business Insider

At the back of the room, there was a queen-sized bed I found comfortable. Next to it, a thin nightstand was light enough to be moved around the room as needed.

The back of the cabin.Joey Hadden/Business Insider

The cabin also had an in-room tablet with entertainment and smart controls. So I didn't have to leave my bed to change the lighting or close the curtains.

The author uses the tablet to watch a movie.Joey Hadden/Business Insider

I thought the best part of the cabin was the balcony. It had a table and chairs as well as a large, netted hammock.

A hammock, two chairs, and a small table on the balcony.Joey Hadden/Business Insider

With multipurpose furniture and plenty of storage, I thought the 225-square-foot room was just big enough to keep my partner and me comfortable.

The author and her partner shared the room.Joey Hadden/Business Insider

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