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Princess Cruises ship cabin and suite guide: Everything you want to know

Is a balcony cabin a must for you when you cruise? Princess Cruises could be your line.

The California-based brand was a pioneer in adding a large number of balcony cabins to ships, and even its oldest vessels are loaded with balcony cabins — something that can't be said for many of its rivals.

On the flip side, Princess offers relatively few suites on its ships compared to some of the big-ship lines with which it most directly competes, including Celebrity Cruises , Norwegian Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean. Just 46 of the 1,830 rooms on the line's recently unveiled Discovery Princess are suites, for instance. Believe it or not, that's an improvement from earlier vessels in the same series, some of which have as few as 36 suites.

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Princess also isn't known for enormous and amenity-filled suites.

What this means is there aren't a lot of ways to live large on a Princess ship or pack a lot of people into a single accommodation. Until the debut of Sky Princess in 2019, the line didn't have a single cabin that could accommodate more than four people.

That said, on Princess ships, you can often create larger living spaces by booking two connecting cabins.

A Princess Cruises cabin primer

As is typical for many cruise ships, Princess vessels offer cabins in four broad categories: Windowless "inside" cabins, ocean-view cabins, balcony cabins and suites.

As noted above, a significant portion of cabins on all Princess ships are balcony cabins — the category of cabin that everyone wants these days. About 80% of the 1,834 cabins on Princess's six-month-old Enchanted Princess are balcony cabins or suites with balconies, for instance. Compare that to the 72% of cabins on Royal Caribbean's four-year-old Symphony of the Seas that are balcony cabins or suites with balconies.

Notably, every single cabin facing the sea on three of the newest Princess ships — Royal Princess, Regal Princess and Majestic Princess — has a balcony. These three vessels are completely devoid of ocean-view cabins (cabins facing the sea that only have a window). That's relatively unusual in the world of big mass-market ships — the niche of cruising in which Princess plays. It's more common with luxury cruise vessels.

Related: The ultimate guide to Princess Cruises ships

At the same time, as noted above, Princess vessels have fewer suites than you'll find on the ships operated by such big-ship brands as Royal Caribbean and Celebrity.

Here's a breakdown of the broad cabin categories on Royal Princess, which is typical of the line's newer ships (it's the prototype vessel for the line's new, six-ship Royal Class series):

Inside cabins: 342 (19%) Ocean-view cabins: 0 (0%) Balcony cabins (including mini-suites): 1,402 (79%) Suites: 36 (2%)

On older Princess ships (and, in general, all older cruise ships), there are fewer balcony cabins. However, the ratio of balcony cabins to non-balcony cabins is much higher on older Princess ships than it is on older vessels at many other big-ship lines. An impressive 72% of the 1,000 cabins on Princess's 2003-built Coral Princess, for instance, are balcony cabins.

On Coral Princess, inside cabins and ocean-view cabins only make up 26% of all rooms. A breakdown of the cabin categories on that ship:

Inside cabins: 108 (11%) Ocean-view cabins: 157 (16%) Balcony cabins (including mini-suites): 719 (72%) Suites: 16 (2%)

The takeaway here is that you'll have an easier time locking down a balcony cabin on a Princess ship — even an older Princess ship — than you will when booking many of the ships operated by competing big-ship lines.

Just note that you'll want to book early if you're aiming for a suite on a Princess ship since there are so few of them. Note, also, that suites tend to sell out early on cruise ships in general. An old saying in the cruise industry is that "ships sell from the top and the bottom." That is, the first cabins on any vessel to sell out are the most expensive cabins, which are the suites, and then the least expensive cabins, which typically are the inside cabins. The mid-priced "middle" cabins sell last.

Design-wise, Princess's cabins and suites are fairly basic and comfortable, if not super stylish.

When it comes to rooms, Princess is sort of the Marriott of the big-ship cruise world. Its rooms are comfortable and functional, but a bit bland. Avant-garde style is not a Princess thing.

Inside cabins on Princess Cruises ships

These are the cabins you stay in when you're on a tight budget. On any Princess ship, they are almost always the least-expensive option when you're booking a cabin. You often can save considerable money by booking an inside cabin versus an ocean-view or higher-level cabin.

What you'll give up, of course, is that ocean view. Your room will have four walls and no windows offering a glimpse of the outside world.

You'll also be in a relatively small room. The typical inside cabin on the new Discovery Princess measures 166 square feet, with some as big as 175 square feet. By comparison, the typical balcony cabin on Discovery Princess measures 181 square feet, not including a 41-square-foot balcony (for a total of 222 square feet).

Still, the inside cabins on Princess ships are bigger than the inside cabins on ships operated by some of the line's main competitors.

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Inside cabins on Royal Caribbean's Symphony of the Seas, for instance, measure just 149 square feet — quite a bit less than the inside cabins on Discovery Princess.

Note that older Princess ships sometimes have smaller inside cabins than newer Princess ships. On the line's 2003-built Coral Princess, inside cabins measure just 156 to 166 square feet. On the line's 1998-built Grand Princess, most inside cabins are 160 square feet (some wheelchair-accessible inside cabins on Grand Princess measure 182 square feet).

Many inside cabins on Princess ships have pull-down bunks that will allow for up to four people to stay in the rooms.

Ocean-view cabins on Princess Cruises ships

With an ocean-view cabin, you get a window looking out to the sea, but not an attached balcony where you can sit outside and enjoy the fresh air.

As noted above, three of Princess's newest vessels — Royal Princess, Regal Princess and Majestic Princess — don't have a single ocean-view cabin. Every outward-facing cabin has a balcony. However, you'll find ocean-view cabins on the line's older vessels and also on the line's three newest ships, Discovery Princess, Enchanted Princess and Sky Princess.

In general, ocean-view cabins on the Princess ships that have them are a tad bigger than the inside cabins found on the same vessels. On the line's Emerald Princess, for instance, the typical ocean-view cabin measures 178 square feet. The typical inside cabin on Emerald Princess measures 163 square feet.

On many Princess ships that have ocean-view cabins, the rooms are mostly found just above the promenade deck, where the lifeboats hang, and have obstructed views. You'll also sometimes find a few ocean-view cabins at the back of Princess vessels, facing the wake.

Related: The 3 classes of Princess ships, explained

On the line's two Coral Class ships — Coral Princess and Island Princess — there are a few "premium" ocean-view cabins that measure a more spacious 212 square feet. If you're the kind of traveler who needs a lot of space, these rooms can be a good choice.

There also are a handful of "premium" ocean-view cabins on the new Discovery Princess, Enchanted Princess and Sky Princess that measure 172 square feet and have unusual slanting windows.

Balcony cabins on Princess Cruises ships

Balcony cabins are what everyone wants these days, and Princess is delivering with huge numbers of balcony cabins on all its newest ships. On the line's new Royal Class series of ships, which began debuting in 2013, nearly 80% of rooms are balcony cabins.

On these newer vessels — Royal Princess, Regal Princess, Majestic Princess, Sky Princess, Enchanted Princess and Discovery Princess — the typical balcony cabin has an interior space of 181 square feet plus a balcony that measures 41 square feet (for a total of 222 square feet). However, there also are bigger "premium deluxe balcony" cabins that can measure as much as 233 square feet on the inside (not including the balcony). Some of these have larger-than-normal balconies that can stretch the total square footage to 312 square feet.

In addition, the Royal Class vessels have even larger balcony cabins that Princess calls mini-suites. Including their balcony space, these cabins measure anywhere from 299 to 329 square feet. While these mini-suite cabins have the word "suite" in their name, we are including them in the balcony cabin category as they generally resemble very large balcony cabins vs. true suites.

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The typical Princess balcony cabin has twin beds that can be converted into a queen bed, a built-in desk with a chair and a built-in miniature refrigerator. In addition to beds, a desk and a miniature fridge, premium balcony cabins have a seating area with a sofa bed that can be used for a third passenger in the room. Some also have a pull-down bunk that can accommodate a fourth person.

Suites on Princess Cruises ships

As mentioned above, Princess ships generally have fewer suites than the ships operated by some of its biggest competitors. The line also isn't known for particularly giant suites.

Princess's three newest ships — Discovery Princess, Enchanted Princess and Sky Princess — have the line's first truly large standalone suites, dubbed Sky Suites. There are two of them on each of the vessels, and they measure a generous 1,792 square feet (though more than half of that space is taken up by a huge wraparound balcony). With two bedrooms plus a living room with a pullout sofa, the Sky Suites are the first Princess accommodations designed for up to five people.

Still, even the Sky Suites on Discovery Princess, Enchanted Princess and Sky Princess aren't the sort of truly epic suites with huge interior living spaces that you'll find on the latest ships from such competitors as Celebrity and Royal Caribbean. The latest Celebrity vessels, for instance, offer so-called Iconic Suites that have twice as much interior space as the Sky Suites.

If you're the kind of cruiser who is only happy in a cabin of truly giant proportions (and are willing to pay up for it), Princess probably isn't your line.

Still, you'll find at least a few suites of a decent size on every Princess ship. The line's seven Grand Class vessels each offer two "family suites" at their fronts that can be created by connecting a mini-suite with an adjacent inside cabin to create a six- to eight-person complex.

Each of the line's Royal Class ships (the line's six newest ships) has at least 36 suites.

Related: 7 reasons you should splurge for a suite on a cruise

Bottom line

Princess offers a relatively wide range of cabins on its ships, including lots of the sort of cabins that everyone wants — balcony cabins. If you're a fan of balcony cabins, you'll find plenty of options on Princess ships, including standard size balcony cabins and bigger "premium" balcony cabins. You'll also find a lot of larger "mini-suite" balcony cabins on Princess ships. However, you won't find a lot of truly large suites with multiple rooms.

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I sailed on one of Princess Cruise's biggest ships. Look inside my 233-square-foot deluxe balcony room with 2 closets and a tiny bathroom.

• I stayed in a deluxe balcony stateroom during my 11-day cruise  aboard the Sky Princess.
• My 233-square-foot room had two closets, a queen-sized bed, a sofa, and a private veranda.
• The exceptional service made me feel like I was staying in a concierge-level accommodation.

When I booked my 11-day voyage on the Sky Princess, I knew I wanted my own balcony.

I used a cruise credit to book my 11-day voyage through the Caribbean aboard the Sky Princess, a 3,560-guest ship  that joined Princess Cruise's fleet in 2019.

I wanted to ring in the new year on the water, but I also wanted to be able to relax in a private outdoor space  away from crowded pool decks. 

I opted for a 233-square-foot deluxe balcony stateroom and paid extra to choose its location.

I paid an extra $100 to choose my own cabin location , and it was well worth the money.

I selected stateroom M201, which faced forward on the ship's right side, also known as the starboard, near the front of the vessel. I didn't hear any noise the entire time , not even from neighboring guests or the captain's daily announcements.

A touch screen outside of my door informed the cabin stewards when I was in my room , so there was never intrusive knocking when I was inside. Also, the keypad used technology to automatically unlock the cabin door as soon as I approached it.

My room's main hallway had just enough room for one person.

To the right of the entrance, the stateroom had a generously sized closet and a slim wardrobe.

To the left, there was a full-length mirror. 

The main area had a queen-sized bed flanked by nightstands.

Each nightstand had two large drawers and one shelf. The drawers were spacious enough to store extra clothing, but I kept mine empty.

The bed was very comfortable, which made my stay extra enjoyable.

I slept on an exceptionally thick mattress with four king-sized pillows and linen sheets. 

A TV was mounted on the wall at the foot of the bed.

I could watch live satellite television, movies, TV series, or the Bridge Cam , which tracks other Princess Cruises' locations. Alternatively, I could listen to music or audiobooks that were preloaded on the TV.

My room also had a sitting area with a twin-sized sofa bed and an oval-shaped coffee table.

Above the sofa, there was the room's lone piece of art: a photograph of king penguins at Volunteer Point in the Falkland Islands.

I noticed that the ship was filled with similar destination photography that resulted from Princess Cruises' Sea to Sky Princess photo contest .

There was a vanity, a mirror, and a cushioned chair across from the couch

There was a small wet bar with a mini fridge, tray with two glasses, paper cocktail napkins, and bottle opener. I noticed that my room didn't have a wine opener .

Above the mini fridge, I saw a large drawer that contained a blow-dryer .

The covered balcony measured 70 square feet and had plenty of room for two people.

The outside area featured two reclinable chairs and a white plastic table that was large enough to accommodate a plate and a couple of glasses.

The main closet was so massive that my clothing only took up a minor fraction of it.

When I opened it, I found around 40 hangers, including some skirt hangers. There was also a long shelf at the top that stored life vests and a decorative bed runner. 

The second closet didn't have a door, which made the stateroom feel larger.

I was able to easily store my suitcase, carry-on bag, and large purse in the closet area and was relieved I didn't have to stash them under the bed.

I used the space as a dressing area when I emerged from the cramped bathroom. 

I could also take advantage of the shelves in the narrow wardrobe.

Perpendicular to the second closet, a narrow wardrobe featured six shelves, which offered more than enough space for all my clothes. One shelf had a safe that was wide enough to accommodate my 13.6-inch MacBook Air.

I had to climb a stair to enter the bathroom, which had a tiny walk-in shower.

The bathroom's corner shelves provided plenty of space to store my toiletries, but I also could've used the shelf beneath the sink.

The shower was so narrow that the curtain clung to my body when it got wet.

The handheld showerhead wasn't centered, which meant I had to lean on the shower wall to stand beneath the water stream. Because the space was so narrow, the shower curtain frequently clung to my body. 

On the plus side, the shower had a grab bar, a soap shelf, and a shaving pedestal.

The bathroom had full-sized bottles of soap and lotion, plus extra paper products.

The shower had full-sized bottles of shower gel, lotion, and a mixture of shampoo and conditioner. They were nice, but I didn't like the scent.

I ended up buying travel-sized bottles of shampoo and conditioner at the duty-free shop.

The service was so reliable that it made me feel like I was in a concierge-level accommodation.

Whenever I left my cabin in the morning, whether it be for an excursion or a coffee, my cabin steward cleaned my entire room and bathroom. They completed this service twice per day.

Housekeeping didn't leave any animal-shaped towels or chocolates at turndown, but they did leave the next day's Princess Patter, a double-sided sheet with all the ship's activities and important announcements.

The service was exceptional and made it feel like I was staying in a concierge-level accommodation . For example, I requested a bucket of ice through the Princess MedallianClass app. After that, my steward kept bringing ice, and I never had to repeat the request.

When I did leave my stateroom, there was so much to see and do.

I hardly had any incentive to stay in my stateroom, as the Sky Princess offered endless activities including jazz shows, ballroom dancing, comedy, and more.

My favorite places on the ship's 19 decks were The Enclave  — the Lotus Spa's thermal suite that features hydrotherapy, steam rooms, and heated beds — and The Sanctuary , an adults-only deck space with cabanas and al fresco massages.

Despite its tiny bathroom, the stateroom had impressive storage, a fantastic bed, and a lovely private balcony.

Even though the shower was very narrow, the rest of the deluxe balcony stateroom's features made up for it.

I loved having my own private balcony to get away from the crowds, and it ended up being the perfect, most peaceful way to welcome in the new year.

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Front Row Seat for Beautiful Scenery

This impressive stateroom offers the added indulgence of a balcony and gives you more space than a standard stateroom. Enjoy your own private outdoor space with a table, two chairs, and a relaxing view of the inspiring scenery surrounding you, whether a beautiful sunset over the ocean or a new city to explore. It’s also perfect to enjoy cocktails before dinner or a leisurely breakfast.

• Approx. 214 to 222 sq. ft., including balcony
• Balcony with 2 chairs and table
• Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors
• Comfortable queen or two twin beds ▲
• Refrigerator.
• Flat-panel television
• Private bathroom with shower
• 100% cotton, high-thread count linens
• Spacious closet
• Desk with chair
• Hair dryer & bathroom amenities
• Digital security safe

▲3rd/4th berths available in select cabins.

Photos, floor plan diagrams, and amenities represent typical arrangements and may vary by ship. Certain stateroom categories may vary in size and configuration by ship. Square footage varies based on stateroom category and deck location.

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Grand Princess cabins and suites

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Grand Princess cabins and suites review at CruiseMapper provides detailed information on cruise accommodations , including floor plans, photos, room types and categories, cabin sizes, furniture details and included by Princess Cruises en-suite amenities and services.

The Grand Princess cruise ship cabins page is conveniently interlinked with its deck plans showing deck layouts combined with a legend and review of all onboard venues.

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Grand Princess cabins with balconies are 717 (76% of all the 935 outside rooms). Wheelchair-accessible cabins (for disabled passengers) are 27 (of which 1 window suite, 12 balconies, 4 outsides, 10 insides).

Follows the review of Grand Princess staterooms as amenities, furniture and included (complimentary) services:

Grand Princess Suites with private balcony (Grand Suites, all grades Balcony Suites, and Mini-Suites) have walk-in closet (ample storage space), living room (sofa bed, desk), vanity, table, armchairs, bathroom (WC, shower stall, whirlpool bathtub, double sinks).

Family Suites are with 3 connected rooms (the living room is in between). Both bedrooms are with ample closet space, bathroom (shower, bathtub), desk, drawer. The living room has a sofa bed, floor-ceiling sliding doors leading to a large balcony.

Window Suites are with picture window, walk-in closet, fridge, bathroom (separate tub/shower), living room.

Bonus amenities in all Suites are the deluxe mattress/pillows, 2 smart HDTVs, CD/DVD player, upgraded bathroom amenities (massage showerheads, luxury bath products), luxury furniture on the balcony, complimentary services (Spa Thermal Suite, Internet Cafe, laundry/dry cleaning, one-time minibar).

All balcony accommodations feature sliding glass doors (floor-ceiling) opening to a private verandah, equipped with a round table and patio chairs.

Balcony cabins have ample closet space, bathroom (shower), desk, drawer, and some have additional beds for 3rd/4th person.

Oceanview cabins have a picture window (category OE has Porthole Window). Categories OV, OW, OY and OZ are with an obstructed view. Category O3 Deluxe ocean-view rooms (located on Lido Deck only) are with a larger seating area.

Inside cabins have the same size and amenities as Ocean-View rooms but lack the window.

All Grand Princess cabins as amenities have living area (vanity, desk, seating), 2 twin beds (convertible to queen), deluxe bedding sets (Egyptian cotton linens), closet, desk, smart HDTV (infotainment system, Internet, on-demand-movies), direct-dial phone, electronic safe box and lifejackets (in the closet), hairdryer, bath products (shampoo, body lotion, conditioner), mini-bar/fridge, individual air-conditioning, evening turndown service, complimentary 24-hour room service.

During drydock 2019 refurbishment, all Grand Princess staterooms were upgraded with the company’s new signature “Princess Luxury Bed”. The new “cruise bed” was developed in collaboration with PhD Michael Breus (commonly known as “The Sleep Doctor”) and the designer Candice Olson. The new cabin beds feature a luxury pillow-top mattress, individually wrapped coils (reducing surface sway) and hypoallergenic duvets.

“Club Class Mini-Suite” is a new cabin category that was rolled out fleetwide in 2017. The new (VIP-guest) Mini Suite cabins offer the following complimentary services and amenities – “Club Class Dining”, Elite Lounge exclusive access, complimentary in-cabin dining (hours d’ oeuvres), priority embarkation/disembarkation/tendering. Club Class Dining includes a separate area part of the MDR (main dining room) reserved for Club Suite guests only. The exclusive dining experience includes expedited seating, dedicated waiter staff service, exclusive menu (featuring chef’s specials) and tableside preparation of some dishes. Club Class Dining is available for breakfast and dinner every day, and also for lunch on sea days only. The new suites replaced some existing mini-suites. Their cabin size and layouts remained the same as the other mini suite grades.

Grand Princess cabin and suite plans are property of Princess Cruises . All floor plans are for informational purposes only and CruiseMapper is not responsible for their accuracy.

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3 people in a standard balcony cabin

By Jeter02 , January 7, 2009 in Princess Cruises

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I have never sailed with no more then 2 people on a princess ship before. I have had a balcony cabin onboard Holland Americas and shared a cabin with 3 others, and the room set up was rather comfortable. How is the the room set up for three in a room, I know there is pull down bed but is it really all that comfortable?

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Personally I feel it can be done, but it's tight. I feel a bit cramped with 2 in a standard balcony on Princess. The rooms seem smaller than other lines for some reason. I guess because no couch and just that chair. If possible, you would be better off in a mini suite on Princess. There must be a pull down because there is no couch to use.

I know I questioned a princess personnel 2 cruises ago about cabin size, she told me on Holland there larger for the fact most people like to stay in their cabins, I slept on the pullout couch o nthat trip and was very comfortable, just don't know about this pull down bed thing.

does any one have pictures of this, just so I can get a better idea. Thanks! all is appreciated!

The pull down bed is just as comfortable as the regular beds. Course, I don't think any of the beds are all that comfortable so it's not saying much.

Still, my only real complaint is that underbed storage is pretty vital in the smallish Princess cabins, so with 3 or more people, it gets cramped cuz anyone after the first two doesn't have underbed storage.

We had our son (9) in a standard balcony with us. I think it would be very tight for 3 adults though. The bed is a pull down and my son did fine in it but he only weighs 85 lb.

DrivesLikeMario

Just be aware that the HAL ships have more room in their balcony cabins that Princess ships do - quite a bit more - and a couch. Princess balcony cabins only have a single person chair.

It's do-able, but it will be tight.

hmmmm are the mini suite cabins really all that much bigger then a standard balcony cabin?

oh -forgot to mention that the pull-down beds are very comfortable. It's not too easy to go up & down on the ladder though. Here is one picture that shows the pop-down bed coming down:

http://myphotos.homestead.com/tn_DSC02394.jpg

Yes, and they have a sofa bed couch and two TVs, a bath tub and a deeper balcony that most reg. balcony cabins (with the exception of Cat. BA).

Thank you for the picture!

Sure! It's not the best though. Maybe someone else has a better one?

liverpool08

ime also stayin in a 3 berth balcony cabin.

I still havnt dound out if the bed comes down from the ceiling or the wall.

On that picutre above, it shows it from the wall but this is because it is a quad cabin.

Ime pretty sure that with a 3 berth it comes down from the ceiling, but would need someone to confirm this.

We have a 3 berth balcony cabin booked on the Ruby. I was told by Princess that the bunk comes down from the ceiling.

I agree with ladyjag,they are about 20 squ ft bigger

Very tight but doable on the Royal for three in a balcony room. You had to climb over a sleeping person to get to the balcony. A mini-suite would give you far more room.

My husband, daughter (30 yrs old) are leaving January 18th on Crown Princess . We are also in a balcony room. There were no mini suites available. Hopefully it will not be too tight. Where are the beds in relationship to the doors to the balcony?

BayCalif-Ariz R Us

We were in C502 on the CB in November it had two bunk beds that dropped down from the ceiling over the Queen bed . I did not see it opened as we did not use, but there were two ladders in the closet to use to get up to the bunks.

I would think the other Grand ships would be similiar.

cacy6893076

minis are roughly 100 sq ft bigger, have second tv and sofa bed ,tub as well as shower. avg balcony sq footage except for caribe deck 232 sq ft, on caribe deck 272 sq ft. avg mini sq feet 323. all include balcony.

I have a related question... We're booked with 3 people in a mini-suite, and I was wondering whether the cabin steward will put away the sofa bed during the day, so that we can use the sofa area. I've seen photos where the sofa bed was unfolded in the middle of the day and heard people mention that it's a little hard to access the balcony with the extra bed out.

cruises r us

Yes they do. We just got off the Grand Princess. My three teens shared a cabin and every morning, they put the bed back up.

I should add that the sofa is long enough to lie down on if someone wants to rest a little during the day.

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I've stayed in 3 types of rooms on cruises, and the cheapest was never worth it. Here's what to book instead.

• I'm a frequent cruise traveler who's stayed in a variety of onboard accommodations.
• The least expensive rooms have no view and are usually cramped, especially if shared by a family.
• Splurging on a higher-category cabin on my last cruise was the best decision I made.

Automatically booking the cheapest room on a cruise ship without doing proper research first can ruin a trip. 

As someone who's been going on cruises for over 10 years, I've learned that the price tag for these vacations can vary based on a number of factors — from cruise line to trip duration to room category.

Staying in the most standard-level cabin seems like an obvious way to keep costs down. But after trying out three different room categories, both with and without my kids, I've found that a ship's least expensive option is almost never worth it.

Based on my experience in three different cruise-room categories, here are the ones I recommend skipping and the ones I recommend splurging on.

Interior staterooms are limited in space and privacy

The standard (and least expensive) room on any cruise ship is typically called an inside or interior stateroom.

These cabins often sleep three to four people and are located in the middle of the ship, with no exterior view of the vessel's surroundings. 

I've stayed in interior staterooms on a Carnival Cruise Line ship and a Disney Cruise Line ship . Aside from different decor styles and a few small touches, this room category is fairly standard across the board. 

When I'm on a cruise, I like to wake up and open my curtains to look at the ocean or the port where the ship is docked , which isn't an option in these inward-looking cabins.

Apart from having no view, interior staterooms are very small. The exact square footage varies but, for reference, the Disn ey Fantasy cruise ship's interior stateroom is 169 square feet and a Royal Caribbean ship's version is around the same size at 164 square feet .

To put those numbers into perspective, standard hotel rooms in the US are, on average, around 330 square feet , almost double the size of the entry-level cruise accommodation.

I want to be able to maneuver around without tripping over luggage, accent furniture, or my own family members. And because of the lack of space in interior staterooms, that's a challenge.

This category is definitely the most economical option, making it ideal for travelers on a budget .

However, if families, especially ones traveling with teens, can swing an alternative, they should steer clear of cramming into an interior stateroom and opt for a category with more space and privacy.

Ocean-view staterooms provide slightly more space but can still feel cramped

The next category up is usually an ocean-view stateroom.

With an outward-facing window, ocean-view staterooms are a solid mid-tier option for travelers who want more space than an interior stateroom offers but don't want to spend extra for a balcony room.

Their exact size and capacity range from ship to ship, but Disney Fantasy's ocean-view staterooms are 204 square feet , and Royal Caribbean's Symphony of the Seas' version is 179 square feet .

Many of these accommodations fit up to five people. If you have more than four family members (yes, infants who are six months and older are part of the headcount), making the jump from an interior stateroom to an ocean-view stateroom is absolutely worth the extra money.

Some cruise lines sell ocean-view rooms as the entry-level category for families of five or more travelers , simply because many interior staterooms can only accommodate a maximum of four guests.

My top pick is balcony staterooms, which offer privacy and plenty of space 

Balcony staterooms, also known as veranda staterooms, are usually the largest accommodation option you can get without concierge service or extras.

I recommend this category to all travelers setting sail in the future for one reason: the private balcony.

You can open your curtains and enjoy the sights outside, similar to the experience of staying in an ocean-view stateroom. But in this room type, you can step out onto a balcony and take in the sounds and smells, too. 

The rooms' sizes and capacities depend on the ship, but balcony staterooms are usually larger than ocean-view staterooms and tend to sleep up to five guests . Even if the rooms' living spaces aren't substantially bigger, they have the added space of the veranda. 

Including the terrace, balcony staterooms on the Disney Fantasy are 246 square feet and are between 214 square feet to 279 square feet on Princess Cruises' fleet.

When my family stayed in a balcony stateroom on a seven-night cruise, we made great use of the outdoor space. On a shorter cruise, where the balcony itself might not get as much use, I would still book this category for my family.

The upgrade was completely worth the price increase, especially because we were traveling with two sets of grandparents .

To make the most of the balcony staterooms, we even turned our individual verandas into one large terrace by having our steward remove the partitions between rooms. 

This story was originally published on May 25, 2022, and most recently updated on February 5, 2024.