How the cheapest interior and balcony cabins on Carnival's new cruise ship compare — and why the pricier one is worth it

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composite of two cruise cabins on Carnival Firenze
An interior stateroom on Carnival Firenze is $160 cheaper per person than a cabin with a balcony. I recommend paying more for the private outdoor space.

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I paid $1 to see Zurich from a train that's been around for 130 years. It was unlike any railway I've taken.

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Left: A red elevated railway car, Polybahn, stopped at a station with trees in the background. Right: A view of a railway leading to a building with blue skies
The Polybahn in Zurich is a train that runs on a steep incline. It's also known as a funicular.

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I stayed in Carnival's cheapest, $90-a-day cabin on its new ship. It was ugly and windowless but shockingly spacious.

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bed in my Carnival Firenze cruise cabin
For about $90 a day, guests staying in Carnival Firenze's interior cabin get an ugly but surprisingly spacious hotel room at sea.

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Carnival is known for ultra-cheap cruises. I sailed on its new ship — and I'm not sure that's completely true.

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seafood on ice with price tags on Carnival Firenze
Carnival is one of the most affordable cruise lines. Just don't fall victim to all the onboard pay-to-play amenities and up-charged food.

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