I booked a $5,910 balcony cabin for a 7-day adults-only cruise. The 225-square-foot room screamed luxury.

For seven mornings in a row, I took rainfall showers, prepped for the day in front of a mirror with an iridescent glow, and kicked back in a roomy hammock overlooking the Mediterranean Sea — all in a 250-square-foot cabin.

In the summer of 2023, I took my first adults-only cruise with Virgin Voyages, a luxury cruise line reserved for grown-ups.

For the seven-day Mediterranean adventure aboard Virgin Voyages’ Valiant Lady ship, I slept in a cabin with a sea terrace. My room was so glamorous that I spent more time in my cabin than anticipated.

The cruise sailed round-trip from Barcelona to ports in Italy and France. It had a starting rate of $5,910 for a weeklong stay for two people, a representative for Virgin Voyages told Business Insider.

While this ship isn’t sailing the same itinerary in 2025, the room is still available on all Virgin Voyages cruise ships.

Here’s a look at every detail that made it worth the price.

Virgin Voyages’ Valiant Lady ship has 1,408 cabins and suites. My room was toward the back of deck 12.

I booked a third-tier stateroom with a balcony — a step above sea-view cabins, which only have a window, and two steps above an interior room with no view.

The room was 225 square feet, including the balcony. I thought the cabin made great use of the tiny space while including luxury details.

Inside, there was a queen-sized bed, a desk, a bathroom, and plenty of hidden storage compartments. Considering the room’s small size, I was surprised by the ample floor space. I never felt cramped in my cabin.

The bathroom at the front of the cabin was stocked with toiletries and had storage spaces to keep the counter free of clutter.

The bathroom felt luxurious thanks to a rainfall shower head.

Across from the bathroom, a clever curtain hid the closet. Inside, I spotted a shelf with two empty bins for extra storage and a cabinet holding emergency life vests, towels, a safe, and 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.

The circular mirror was layered over iridescent glass, which made getting ready feel like a luxurious experience.

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 comfortable queen-sized bed. Next to it, a thin nightstand was light enough to move 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.

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. 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 the balcony. It had a table and chairs as well as a large, netted hammock.

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

With multipurpose furniture and plenty of storage, I thought the 225-square-foot room was just big enough to keep two cruisers comfortable.

I traveled with a buddy on this cruise, and we felt like we had enough space for the two of us. I’d definitely book a sea terrace cabin with Virgin Voyages again. I’d also recommend it to any adult travelers who want to feel wrapped in luxury while at sea.

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