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I stayed in a 225-square-foot room on a Virgin Voyages cruise that starts at $5,910 for a week. For a tiny space, it was big on luxury.

Joey Hadden   

I stayed in a 225-square-foot room on a Virgin Voyages cruise that starts at $5,910 for a week. For a tiny space, it was big on luxury.
Insider's reporter booked a Sea Terrace stateroom on a Virgin Voyages cruise.Joey Hadden/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 recently took my first luxury cruise onboard Virgin Voyages' Valiant Lady ship for a seven-day Mediterranean adventure.

I recently took my first luxury cruise onboard Virgin Voyages
The author's cruise stopped in Toulon, France.      Joey Hadden/Insider

I slept in a cabin with a sea terrace that has a starting rate of $5,910 for a weeklong stay for two people, a representative for Virgin Voyages told Insider. Insider received a media rate for the cruise.

I slept in a cabin with a sea terrace that has a starting rate of $5,910 for a weeklong stay for two people, a representative for Virgin Voyages told Insider. Insider received a media rate for the cruise.
The author enjoys her stateroom.      Joey Hadden/Insider

The cruise sailed round-trip from Barcelona, Spain, to ports in Italy and France.

The cruise sailed round-trip from Barcelona, Spain, to ports in Italy and France.
Valiant Lady docked in Ibiza.      Joey Hadden/Insider

The ship has 1,408 cabins and suites, according to Virgin Voyages. My room was towards the back of deck 12.

The ship has 1,408 cabins and suites, according to Virgin Voyages. My room was towards the back of deck 12.
The back of the ship docked in Marina di Carrara.      Joey Hadden/Insider

I booked a mid-tier stateroom — a step above sea-view cabins, which only have a window.

I booked a mid-tier stateroom — a step above sea-view cabins, which only have a window.
The sea view rooms are below the terrace rooms.      Joey Hadden/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.

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/Insider

At the front of the cabin, the bathroom was stocked with toiletries and had storage spaces to keep the counter free of clutter. To me, the rainfall showerhead was the most luxurious part of the room.

At the front of the cabin, the bathroom was stocked with toiletries and had storage spaces to keep the counter free of clutter. To me, the rainfall showerhead was the most luxurious part of the room.
The bathroom had clever storage, toiletries, and a rainfall showerhead.      Joey Hadden/Insider

Across from the bathroom, a clever curtain hid the closet, which had a shelf with two empty bins for extra storage.

Across from the bathroom, a clever curtain hid the closet, which had a shelf with two empty bins for extra storage.
The curtained closet in the cabin.      Joey Hadden/Insider

The closet also had a cabinet to store emergency life vests, towels, and a safe, as well as drawers I filled with clothing.

The closet also had a cabinet to store emergency life vests, towels, and a safe, as well as drawers I filled with clothing.
Inside the cabinet.      Joey Hadden/Insider

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

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/Insider

Beneath the desk, I spotted a hidden mini fridge, which I used to keep my drinks cold.

Beneath the desk, I spotted a hidden mini fridge, which I used to keep my drinks cold.
A door hides the mini-fridge.      Joey Hadden/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.

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/Insider

I learned from the Virgin Voyages app that crew members could transform the bed into a couch upon request. This made the cabin feel more like a living room during the day.

I learned from the Virgin Voyages app that crew members could transform the bed into a couch upon request. This made the cabin feel more like a living room during the day.
The room in couch mode.      Joey Hadden/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 cabin also had an in-room tablet with entertainment and smart controls. So I didn
The author uses the tablet to watch a movie.      Joey Hadden/Insider

From "Hangover" to "Photoshoot," different settings on the tablet changed the mood lighting around the room.

From "Hangover" to "Photoshoot," different settings on the tablet changed the mood lighting around the room.
Mood lighting above the bed and behind the mirror.      Joey Hadden/Insider

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

I thought the best part of the cabin was 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/Insider

I spent a lot of time on my balcony during the voyage. From fresh air to sunset views, I thought it was totally worth the upgrade.

I spent a lot of time on my balcony during the voyage. From fresh air to sunset views, I thought it was totally worth the upgrade.
The author enjoys the balcony.      Joey Hadden/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. I'd definitely book it again.

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