I spent $2,000 for 7 nights in a 179-square-foot ocean-view room on one of the world’s largest cruise ships

My ocean-view stateroom was a step above interior staterooms with no windows, a category below staterooms with a balcony, and two steps below a stateroom suite.

I thought Central Park was the most relaxing outdoor deck on the ship — and often, the least crowded. So I enjoyed being close by.

Right away, I thought the cabin made great use of a small space.

I’m always looking for more sustainable ways to travel, so I appreciated the energy-saving system.

I used the desk to eat meals and sort daily flyers about the goings-on.

The desk drawers were mostly empty, save for a hair dryer, which I didn’t use.

I found a rack of hangers, shelving, and a small safe inside each closet. I thought it was plenty of space for a weeklong journey.

In the bathroom, there were two glasses, a bar of soap, and a two-in-one hair and body wash.

The trash can and toilet paper were situated under the counter to save space.

At the top of the shower, a pullout clothing line was useful for drying my bathing suits.

Sometimes, the towels were folded creatively to look like animals.

All Royal Caribbean cabins come with this configuration so that they may be separated for additional guests. I often woke up in the crevice.

Skinny nightstands on either side of the bed held lamps, charging ports, and a room phone on one side.

The window had an electronic shade that could be opened during the day for grand views and closed when I was ready to sleep.

And watching the sun rise over the Caribbean Sea from the comfort of my room was the best part.