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I vacationed on one of the world's largest cruise ships. Next time, I'll choose a smaller ship — or travel in the offseason.

• My partner and I spent two weeks on P&O's Arvia, one of the world's largest cruise ships.
• I had a fantastic time but found the ship was crowded, making it challenging to make friends.
• Next time, I'd be more likely to choose a smaller ship with fewer guests or travel in the offseason.

My partner and I weren't experienced cruise-goers before setting foot on one of the world's largest cruise ships in December of this year.

The British cruise line P&O launched Arvia in 2022. The ship has 19 decks, 30 bars and restaurants, and even an obstacle course on board.

It can host 5,200 guests, making it the largest ship built for the UK market, a spokesperson for P&O Cruises told Business Insider. It's also one of the biggest cruises in the world, along with its sister ship, Iona, as The Times of London reported.

Naturally, I jumped at the chance to spend a two-week vacation on Arvia as it sailed around the Caribbean earlier this month in the lead-up to the holidays. The ship ported in Tortola, Dominican Republic, St. Maarten, Antigua, St. Kitts, Martinique, St. Lucia, and Barbados.

My partner had never been on a cruise before. Meanwhile, I had cruised two years prior — albeit on a much smaller ship — around Northern Europe.

We had an amazing time, and particularly enjoyed the variety of food and entertainment on board. However, we also experienced a couple of obstacles that seemed to be a result of being on a large ship at a peak time.

It was so busy, I found it hard to get a poolside deck chair and a table for dinner

Arvia spans 1,131 feet in height and weighs 184,700 tons, according to P&O's website. But despite its large size, I noticed that many areas of the ship felt overcrowded.

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To be fair, we were on the cruise from December 9 to December 23 — a particularly busy time of the year. Many of the other guests I met said they planned to stay on board through Christmas and New Year's, so I knew it was likely to stay busy.

The ship's four main pools were often crammed with people and I witnessed guests arguing over deck chairs on a couple of occasions. The restaurants were also crowded during my visit.

I had looked forward to the ships's two celebration nights, where guests were asked to dress in formal attire and were treated to a five-course menu created by celebrity chef Marco Pierre White.

When we attempted to book a table before each celebration night, we were told that the two restaurants serving the speciality menu had already been fully booked several days in advance. This was a surprise to me, as all guests had been allocated tables on celebration nights during my previous cruise on Cunard's Queen Elizabeth in October 2021. Still, that was a much smaller cruise.

A P&O spokesperson told BI that speciality dining on the Arvia is available to book online two weeks before departure and that guests are also welcome to book on the day.

Luckily, we were able to join a virtual waitlist for one of the restaurants and were seated a couple of hours after the guests who had been able to book. I'm thankful that everything worked out, but not knowing whether we were going to get a table had been stressful.

It's something I hadn't prepared for, but looking back it makes sense that something like this would happen on a larger ship during a busy period. And next time I'm in a similar situation, I'll book ahead if I can.

I found it difficult to make friends on board such a large ship

There was always something new and exciting to do on the Arvia, whether that meant dining at a new restaurant, discovering live music, or exploring the ship's casino.

But the downside, in my experience, was that it became difficult to make friends with other passengers.

Of course, we had plenty of opportunities to meet people, and we often found ourselves chatting with other couples at dinner or while seated by the pool. But there were thousands of passengers on board, and the likelihood of bumping into the same guests more than once was slim.

My partner and I didn't let these things stop us from enjoying our cruise. We still had the time of our lives.

But next time, I'd definitely consider choosing a smaller ship —  or travel on a larger cruise in the offseason — for a more relaxed experience.

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• I live and work remotely from a cruise ship 300 days a year. It's helped my social life and costs just as much as an apartment — here's how I do it.

I live and work remotely from a cruise ship 300 days a year. It's helped my social life and costs just as much as an apartment — here's how I do it.

• Ryan Gutridge started working remotely from a Royal Caribbean cruise ship in 2021.
• Since then, he's spent almost every week on the same cruise ship.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Ryan Gutridge, an IT professional who spends more than 300 days a year on a cruise ship. It has been edited for length and clarity.

I've been told I'm crazy for trying to live full-time on a cruise ship , but it's not just for retired people.

I work in IT as a cloud-solution engineer for a cloud-solution provider and started working from home in 2012. But because of the pandemic, my team was able to work from home and access the data they needed from anywhere.

At that time, cruise lines hadn't announced when or if they were coming back. I thought that if they returned, I'd want to try taking my job with me on a short cruise. I wanted to see how the WiFi would work and if I could access some elements of my job with heavy security.

That summer, in 2021, I booked two four-night cruises on Royal Caribbean's Freedom of the Seas , and went on both in September. Everything worked great, and since then, I've been on a cruise pretty much every week, except for a few weeks due to the holidays.

I've been to CocoCay and Nassau in the Bahamas more than 70 times each over the last two years

The ship does the same route twice a week, and both stops are on the same cruise. I primarily cruise on the same ship, but I've done cruises on larger ships too.

I do meetings in the morning and afternoons, but I can also go to lunch and socialize or meet people at the gym. I've even met people that I stay in contact with and that have come back and cruised on this ship with me multiple times since.

Working from home was isolating. I don't have kids or pets, so it's easy to become somewhat introverted, but cruising has really helped and made me a lot more social.

If you want to cruise full-time, you have to get your financial house in order

Think about your strategy. It's about coming up with a transition plan — it doesn't happen overnight.

I wanted to really look at the cost of cruising full-time before I began. I have a spreadsheet that automatically records all my expenses, which helps. I also set a budget every year. This year, my base fare budget is about $30,000, and last year when I started really looking at the numbers and evaluating how much base fare I paid to be on a ship for 300 nights, I found it was almost neck-and-neck with what I paid for rent and trash service for an apartment in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Now, because I cruise so often with Royal Caribbean, I've moved up in its loyalty program

My drinks and internet are free. If people are going to do something like what I do, I recommend trying different brands because they all offer something different. But once you commit to one, you should stick to it so you reach those loyalty levels .

I found that Royal Caribbean has, by far, the most valuable benefits to me — discounts, free internet, and free drinks. The highest loyalty level for Royal Caribbean is the "Pinnacle" level, which I will reach after exactly two years of cruising on this ship.

Because of the loyalty program, I'll actually spend less money cruising this year than I did last year, even though I cruised more.

If you have a phone that's two or three years old, you're going to struggle on a ship

I read Reddit boards and Facebook groups, and the biggest complaint I see from people is that their phones or device don't work as well as they expect. The two biggest reasons are that people don't update their operating software before getting on a ship or they don't have WiFi calling set up on their device, which is a must.

I understand people don't want to spend the money, but if you have newer equipment, it tends to work a lot better.

To get good WiFi , you also have to explore the ship and find where the WiFi works the best. I often work from the top deck of a lounge that's not open during the day, so it essentially becomes my office space, which is great because it's very quiet.

Keeping up a healthy and productive lifestyle on a ship requires personal discipline

Mondays through Fridays, on the ship, I do the exact same routine I'd do on land. I work, eat healthy, and go to the gym.

On the weekends, anything goes, but during the week, I stay diligent about finding healthy food options that are available on the ship. I stay away from desserts, and I absolutely don't drink sugary drinks. If I drink alcohol at all, I save it for the weekend because come Monday morning, it's back to work and back to being responsible.

When I first went on cruises, I was also testing if I could have a nice work-life balance

I spend about 20% of my time on land to go to the dentist and the doctor and to visit with some friends — but most of the time, I'm cruising. When I'm cruising, I spend about 90% of my time on board and about 10% in port because, during the week, I'm working.

Unless it's a port I haven't been to before, or it's one I really enjoy, I remain on the ship — even on the weekend sailings. When we are at a location I enjoy, I use a day of my PTO from my job and enjoy the day away from work.

I have a strong relationship with the crew on this ship. It's become a big family, and I don't want to rebuild those relationships on another ship — I joke that I have 1,300 roommates.

Eventually, I'd like to get rid of my apartment

I've scaled back my cruising budget for next year because of inflation, but by 2025 I'd like to get rid of my apartment, sell my car, and purchase a scooter that I'll store at a friend's garage. When I'm home, I'll have groceries delivered, and if I need to go somewhere farther away, I'll be happy to just take an Uber or Lyft.

Sometimes I get tired of going to the same port , but it's been an interesting experience, and I'm still loving it. Most of the time, I'm so busy that I don't even notice we're at the same place — I just know I'm not in an apartment staring at the wall. I'm stress-free.

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A new residential cruise ship will let travelers live at sea while it sails around the world every 3 1/2 years — take a look at its condos starting at $100,000

A new residential cruise ship startup has plans to begin sailing around the world in May 2024. But unlike the only one currently in operation (a luxury concept with multimillion-dollar condos), cabins on Villa Vie Residences' future ship start at $100,000 .

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I worked on cruise ships for 6 years. Here are the 5 best and 5 worst rooms to book for your trip.

When I worked on cruise ships , I learned that choosing the right cabin can make a big difference.

Staterooms vary in view and location, and each cruiser should select the best one for their needs.

Avoiding certain staterooms can minimize outside noise, extra fees, and other inconveniences.

During my six years working for two different cruise lines, I learned how much a cruiser's cabin can affect their onboard experience.

Although I ultimately ended up as an entertainment host, I started my career in guest services, where I frequently dealt with passengers' room complaints .

Here are what I consider to be the best and worst staterooms to book on a cruise.

BEST ROOMS TO BOOK ON A CRUISE

Ocean-level cabins.

If you're prone to seasickness, the center of the ship, also called the midship, is the place to be. It's the closest you can get to water level, where you'll feel the least amount of rocking .

The smaller the ship is, the more movement you're likely to feel, so those who feel queasy on the water may want to consider booking one of these rooms on a mega ship, which is a vessel with at least 1,500 cabins.

Passengers who suffer from seasickness should avoid sailing during hurricane season, which loosely runs from June to November, or traveling on rough bodies of water, such as the Drake Passage.

Studio rooms 

Certain cruise lines — such as Norwegian Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, and Virgin Voyages — offer single-occupancy staterooms.

In the past, cruise lines expected solo cruisers to pay a single supplement , a surcharge for individuals staying in staterooms designed to accommodate more than one person. I've never seen a single supplement required for those staying in a studio or solo cabin, which are intended for one person. It's always a good idea to check for extra fees ahead of booking though.

Some cruise lines, like NCL , have lounges near these cabins that are only accessible to people staying in single-occupancy rooms. There, solo cruisers can mingle and enjoy social events hosted by the entertainment staff .

Port or starboard staterooms

You might want to consider your ship's route before booking a stateroom with a window or balcony.

If you're going down a scenic coastline in one direction, know which side of the ship will face it. That way, you'll know whether to choose a port room, which is on the left side of the ship, or a starboard room, which is on the right side of the ship, to get the best views.

Cabins close to popular attractions

If you expect to spend a lot of your time in one place — such as the spa, pool deck, or casino — you may want to book a nearby stateroom, or at least one that's on the same side of the ship.

As an entertainment host who was often running around the ship to host different activities, I found that it was a lot easier to move around vertically than horizontally.

Having a cabin on the same side of the ship as your favorite attractions will save you a lot of time, especially on bigger vessels.

Rooms by elevators

Those who don't want to walk far or are physically unable to do so may want to book a room close to the elevators so they don't have to travel far to get to the ship's public areas.

Even though all US-based cruises are somewhat accessible because of the US Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) , travelers with disabilities should always check each specific ship's layout, features, and accessibility beforehand.

Potential downside: Being located near an elevator may be convenient, but the extra foot traffic in the hallway can result in noise directly outside your room.

WORST ROOMS TO BOOK ON A CRUISE

Think about your priorities before selecting your room. Debbie Ann Powell/Shutterstock

Staterooms directly above or below busy areas 

Not every ship has noise issues, but if it does, those problems tend to originate from public areas rather than other staterooms.

Look at deck plans before booking to make sure your cabin isn't above or below the casino, buffet, galley, main theater, bar, gym, or pool deck. When I worked in guest services, noise complaints often came from people staying in staterooms located near these busy areas.

Staterooms surrounded by other staterooms tend to be the quietest. If noise issues do arise there, guest services can send security to deal with noisy neighbors .

Obstructed ocean-view rooms 

Partially obstructed ocean-view staterooms have a window that's usually at least a little blocked by a lifeboat.

Although many people book these rooms because they're slightly cheaper than ocean-view rooms, the view ends up being more obstructed than expected most of the time.

I've heard many complaints about heavily obstructed ocean-view rooms, so I suggest saving your money with an interior stateroom or splurging on an ocean-view room to manage your expectations.

Cabins near the anchor

If your cruise goes to a tender port , where the ship anchors off the shore and transports guests to land on small boats, avoid rooms near the bow on the lower decks.

Crew cabins are usually located there , so I'm very familiar with the loud clunking and ticking sounds the anchor makes as it's lowered, which usually happens very early in the morning.

Adjoining rooms with other parties 

Some cruise ships have adjoining staterooms with an internal door separating the two neighboring cabins. This option is convenient for families or groups that are traveling together and want to feel like they're sharing one large room.

If you don't know the people staying next door, the conjoining door remains locked for the duration of the cruise. However, the sound may carry through it a lot more than it would through a wall.

The wrong room for your personal preferences

Introverts and those who need their own space may find public areas crowded and overwhelming . They should consider booking balcony rooms, as having a private space overlooking the ocean provides a sense of calmness.

Extroverts who want to spend most of their time engaging in activities and enjoying the ship's features are unlikely to spend much time in their staterooms and might as well cut costs by getting an interior cabin . The lack of natural light may also help them sleep well and recoup for the next day's activities.

This story was originally published on February 21, 2023, and most recently updated on January 30, 2024.

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After a volatile six months, Carnival (NYSE: CCL ) is trying to give investors some hope for the future. The leading cruise line operator recently announced that it has reached an agreement with German shipmaker Meyer Werft to produce a new luxury cruise ship. The vessel will be a sister ship to the company’s well known Carnival Jubilee ship.

Unfortunately for investors, it won’t be hitting the high seas until 2027. That’s likely why this news hasn’t boosted CCL stock by much today, despite the fact that it certainly stands to benefit the company in the long run.

How should investors react to a far-off catalyst for a company that is currently facing some significant problems? Let’s take a closer look at Carnival and assess what the future likely holds.

What’s Happening with CCL Stock

Since the Covid-19 pandemic wreaked havoc on the tourism industry, CCL stock has been trying to make up lost grown. It hasn’t been easy. Shares are up more than 25% for the year but they are nowhere near where they were before 2020. It’s hard to be optimistic about a company that used to trade at almost $60 per share but since the pandemic, has had trouble breaking $15.

Now the company is facing new obstacles and assessing its prospects is complicated. If the Federal Reserve moves forward with interest rate cuts, it could easily spur the type of growth that could boost CCL stock.

However, rising tensions in the Middle East have caused Carnival to reroute “12 ships across seven brands” in order to have them avoid the Red Sea. If these international problems persist, cruise lines could face negative impacts as consumers opt against traveling by ocean liner.

On the date of publication, Samuel O’Brient did not hold (either directly or indirectly) any positions in the securities mentioned in this article. The opinions expressed in this article are those of the writer, subject to the InvestorPlace.com Publishing Guidelines .

Samuel O’Brient is a Reporter for InvestorPlace, where his work focuses primarily on financial markets, global economic trends, and public policy. O’Brient writes a weekly column on recent political news that investors should be following.

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