• I booked a 225-square-foot sea terrace room on an adults-only Virgin Voyages cruise. • Starting at $844 a night, the room had a balcony and a queen-sized bed that transforms into a couch. • It felt luxurious with a rainfall shower and smart controls for mood lighting and entertainment.

My home for seven days of cruising the Mediterranean Sea felt larger than I anticipated.

When I booked the 225-square-foot sea terrace room with the adults-only cruise line Virgin Voyages in 2023, I expected to feel cramped in the tiny space, especially since I was traveling with someone else. I was happy to be wrong.

My cabin on Virgin Voyages' Valiant Lady ship had a starting rate of $5,910 for a weeklong stay for two people. Business Insider paid a media rate for the cruise.

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