Yahoo News 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.
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.
With a rainfall shower and smart controls for mood lighting and entertainment, it felt luxurious.
I recently took my first luxury cruise onboard Virgin Voyages' Valiant Lady ship for a seven-day Mediterranean adventure.
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.
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The cruise sailed round-trip from Barcelona, Spain, to ports in Italy and France.
The ship has 1,408 cabins and suites, according to Virgin Voyages. My room was towards the back of deck 12.
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I booked a mid-tier stateroom — a step above sea-view cabins, which only have a window.
The room was 225 square feet, including the balcony. I thought the cabin made great use of the tiny space while including luxury details.
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.
Across from the bathroom, a clever curtain hid the closet, which had a shelf with two empty bins for extra storage.
The closet also had a cabinet to store emergency life vests, towels, and a safe, as well as drawers I filled with clothing.
Next to the closet, the desk against the wall had an ottoman tucked underneath it. I thought this made the room feel bigger.
Beneath the desk, I spotted a hidden mini fridge, which I used to keep my drinks cold.
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.
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 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.
From "Hangover" to "Photoshoot," different settings on the tablet changed the mood lighting around the room.
I thought the best part of the cabin was balcony. It had a table and chairs as well as a large, netted hammock.
Read more: I upgraded to a balcony cabin on a Virgin Voyages cruise, and it's the only way I'll ever sail again
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.
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.
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