My husband and I went on a 22-day cruise for $108 per person per day. Here's what our 212-square-foot room was like.

My husband and I stayed in a 212-square-foot balcony room for 22 days.Rebecca Reuter

• My husband and I went on a 22-day cruise aboard Holland America Line's Oosterdam.
• The discounted fare for our balcony stateroom was $2,500 per person, or $108 per person per day.

My husband and I went on a discounted, 22-day cruise aboard Holland America Line's Oosterdam for only $2,500 per person.

The fare for our cruise through South America and the Antarctic Peninsula was over 50% off.      Rebecca Reuter

We selected a 212-square-foot stateroom with a 54-square-foot verandah, a queen-size bed, a sitting area, a flat-screen TV, and a mini fridge.

Most cruises to the Antarctic peninsula are on expedition-sized boats, but the Oosterdam is almost 1,000 feet long and accommodates just under 2,000 guests.      Rebecca Reuter

Upon opening the door, I squeezed through a narrow corridor that was lined with three closets.

A bigger room would've likely doubled or tripled the price we paid.      Rebecca Reuter

These closets provided ample storage space, which kept the room from feeling too small.

My husband and I only had to unpack once and had plenty of space to store our belongings.      Rebecca Reuter

We used two closets for our personal items, and the third one contained life vests, blankets, a safe, and a few shelves.

The only things we didn't stow away were everyday items such as backpacks, water bottles, and jackets      Rebecca Reuter

The bathroom was a nice size, and the shower was tall enough for my 6-foot-2 husband.

Holland America Line provided shampoo, conditioner, soap, and lotion.      Rebecca Reuter

The staff changed the towels whenever we needed and cleaned the bathroom at least once per day.

If we elected to have complimentary turndown service, the staff cleaned our bathroom again.      Rebecca Reuter

A curtain separated the entrance from the main bedroom, sitting area, and balcony.

Staff converted two lower beds into a queen-size bed.      Rebecca Reuter

Our verandah gave us plenty of privacy and scenic views during the 22-day voyage.

The Oosteram is a huge ship with amenities including a pool, a promenade, cafes, a lido deck, and a theater.      Rebecca Reuter

Overall, the stateroom didn't disappoint, and the space didn't feel too small since we could explore the ship's amenities and public areas.

The ship wasn't too crowded and I loved doing laps on the promenade deck.      Rebecca Reuter