MiL just chimed in, hugely against a cheap room. She went on a cruise where the room was tiny tiny tiny, and the ship lost power. Their room was completely dark, the people across the hall had to open their doors so there would be enough light to get out of the room to the public areas. She said she wished they'd paid another $600 for a better room.
But generally people here seem to feel, especially for a first cruise, that an interior room is fine. Any additional comments on that? I really question what we'd get for another $600. And from my Navy days, I'll be carrying a small flashlight with me at all times.