I shared a 220-square-foot junior suite with 2 other people on a Carnival Cruise. Here's a look inside.

Megan duBoisJun 3, 2023, 19:52 IST

During my family's four-night cruise, the Elation sailed to the Bahamas from Jacksonville, Florida.Megan duBois

My family spent four nights in a 220-square-foot junior suite aboard the Carnival Elation.
The space's picture windows and ample storage space made it feel larger than it actually was.

My family of three shared a 220-square-foot junior suite during our four-night voyage to the Bahamas aboard the Carnival Elation.

I was initially hesitant to book a junior suite instead of a stateroom, but the added amenities and great use of space made it worth the $950 we paid.

Plus, reserving the junior suite had perks. We got priority check-in; express boarding during our embarkation in Jacksonville, Florida; and priority disembarkation at all ports of call, helping us get to our excursions faster and make the most of our time.

Take a look inside our junior suite.

When we entered the 220-square-foot accommodation, I was surprised by its spaciousness.

The suite had a narrow hallway by the entrance that led into the main room.Megan duBois

All three of our suitcases fit underneath the king-size bed.

My parents shared the bed, and I slept on the couch.Megan duBois

There was a large TV on the wall across from the bed.

I had a clear view of the TV from the couch, where I slept during the trip.Megan duBois

Even though we overpacked for the four-night cruise, we still had plenty of storage space.

The suite never felt cluttered during our voyage.Megan duBois

We could also keep any valuables in the suite's safe.

The safe was directly next to the closet.Megan duBois

The desk drawers were the perfect place to put items like charging cords and jewelry.

To free up space in the bathroom, we could also use this mirror to get ready.Megan duBois

The junior suite's bathroom was small but usable.

The bathroom was roughly the same size I expected it to be.Megan duBois

The shower had a tiny ledge separating it from the rest of the floor, so water got everywhere whenever one of us showered.

I would've liked there to be more of a barrier between the shower and the rest of the bathroom.Megan duBois

Despite its small size, the balcony was a major plus for my family.

The balcony had two seats and a small table on it.Megan duBois

The key to sharing a cruise room this size is to stay organized and make the most of the space.

Each day of our trip, my family took time to tidy our suite.Megan duBois

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