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Cruise Stateroom Categories Explained

Doug Parker

• April 2, 2017
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One of the biggest challenges to booking a cruise is making sure you wind up in the stateroom you want. Whether you’re taking your first cruise or your 100th, it’s easy to get confused… especially when looking at the seemingly random number/letter combinations indicating the various stateroom types.

Because there’s no industry-wide standard, the designations are different for each fleet. Sometimes, they vary from ship to ship within the same cruise line.

So, what do you need to know about categories and what they mean? Let’s break it down.

On nearly every cruise line, there are four basic stateroom categories. (This does not include exclusive areas, often referred to as ship-within-a-ship categories, such as Norwegian’s Haven or MSC’s Yacht Club.)

Those four categories are:

Just to make things more confusing, these categories are almost always subdivided.

For example, Norwegian offers studios, which are inside cabins designed for single passengers, and several Royal Caribbean ships feature inside staterooms with “virtual” balconies, which, via LED screens, give occupants a simulated real-time view of the outside world.

What You Need To Know

Booking a cabin on a cruise ship is a lot like booking a hotel room. In both cases, the better the location, the more you’re going to pay. If a hotel is in the heart of the city and near all of its attractions, you’re going to pay more than one outside of town.

Similarly, if a cabin is centrally located on the ship, you’ll pay more. Midship balconies will usually cost more than those located forward or aft. Of course, as with everything, there are exceptions.

Over the past few years, aft-facing balconies — generally larger and with amazing views of the ship’s wake — have become wildly popular and, as a result, among the pricier cabins in the category.

For example, Carnival Cruise Line uses a number to indicate the type of cabin (inside, oceanview, or balcony) and a letter to indicate how desirable the associated location is. Category 7A would be an obstructed balcony, while category 7N would be an extended balcony.

While the various lines each use their own designations, the basic idea is the same.

How To Find Your Perfect Cabin

You’re spending a pretty penny on the cruise, so you want to make sure you wind up in exactly the right cruise stateroom. For some, that will mean getting a cheaper interior room — arguing that it’s just a place to sleep — in order to have more money to spend elsewhere.

Others can’t imagine setting sail without a balcony on which to sit and enjoy the view.

Once you’ve determined exactly what your priority is category-wise, go to the section of your cruise line’s website showing deck plans. Keep the deck plans open in a separate window as you’re perusing and pricing the options.

While doing so, keep the following in mind:

• Once you’ve figured out the type of cabin you want, use the deck plans to narrow down your choice of actual room. See what’s above and below to avoid sleeping atop a nightclub or beneath a bowling alley, either of which could mean late-night disturbances.
• Assume that the room you book is the one you’ll wind up in rather than hoping for an upgrade. They do happen, but if it doesn’t, you’ll be stuck in a room that you didn’t actually want in the first place.
• Once you’ve put down a deposit, make sure to set an alert so that if the price drops, you can look into the possibility of rebooking the room at the new price or perhaps getting some on-board credit. For details on how to set a price-drop alert, click here .

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Carnival Celebration cabins and suites

Carnival celebration staterooms review, floor plans, photos.

Carnival Celebration 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 Carnival Cruise Line en-suite amenities and services.

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

Carnival Excel Presidential Suite

Layout (floor plan).

Excel Presidential Suites (fleet's largest) feature spacious dining-living-sleeping areas and fleet's biggest balconies (with double sunbeds, lounging area, outdoor hot tub and shower). Both suites enjoy complimentary access to the Havana Pool complex and Spa's Thermal Suite.

Carnival Excel Aft Suite

Excel Aft Suites overlook Summer Landing and feature separate livingroom-bedroom with wraparound balconies (with outdoor hot tub and an alfresco dining area).

Carnival Excel Corner Suite

Excel Corner Suites are with starboard and portside locations and feature wet bar, separate lounging-sleeping areas, wraparound balconies (with dining and lounging areas).

Carnival Excel Suite

Excel Suites feature separate dining-lounging-sleeping areas and large balconies with a dining area and loungers.

Ocean Suite

Havana Cabana Suite

Family Harbor OceanView Suite

Havana Cabana Cabin

Balcony Cabin

Next are listed Balcony Cabin categories by deck:

• 7X-Junior balcony (decks 9-10-11-12)
• 7Y-Junior balcony (decks 14-15-16)
• 8A-Comfort (deck 9)
• 8B-Comfort (decks 9-10)
• 8C-Comfort (decks 10-11)
• 8D-Comfort (decks 11-12)
• 8E-Comfort (decks 12-14)
• 8F-Comfort (decks 14-15)
• 8G-Comfort (decks 15-16)
• 8K-8N-Comfort (decks 12-14-15)
• 8M-Comfort (decks 9-10-11)
• 8L-Comfort (decks 9-10-11-12-14-15) forward-facing
• 8J-Extended Balcony (decks 9-10-11)
• 8P-Cloud 9 Spa balcony (deck 17)
• 8V-Cloud 9 Spa extended balcony (deck 17) forward-facing

Junior Balcony Cabin

Cove balcony cabin.

Family Harbor Cabin

Oceanview cabin.

Interior Cabin

Next are listed Inside Cabin categories by deck:

• 4A (deck 4)
• 4B (deck 5)
• 4C (deck 9)
• 4D (decks 9-10)
• 4E (decks 10-11)
• 4F (decks 11-12)
• 4G (decks 12-14)
• 4H (decks 14-15)
• 4I (decks 15-16)
• 4N-Premium interior (decks 4-5-9-10)
• 4O-Premium interior (decks 11-12-14-15)
• 4S-Cloud 9 Spa interior (decks 4-5)
• 4T-Cloud 9 Spa interior (decks 5-17)
• HA-Havana (deck 8)
• FA-Family Harbor (deck 4)

Cloud 9 Spa Staterooms

All Carnival Cloud 9 Spa room bookings (regardless of cabin category) receive complimentary private access (to the complex) plus priority reservations (for treatments). All Spa cabins are located forward.

Carnival Celebration cabins review

Carnival Celebration has CCL fleet's first cabin bathrooms with glass-door showers and in-shower shaving bar and also fleet's first (and largest) "Carnival Excel" suites. Over 70% of all staterooms are outside, 300 pairs are connecting/family cabins. Cabin balconies are accessed via sliding floor-ceiling glass doors. The lounge area is furnished with new-type sofabeds (couch bed with footstools opening up for storage), under-bed storage (for suitcases), flexible reading lamps (bedside), mini-refrigerator with transparent glass door, plenty of power outlets, USB ports (on the vanity table and bedside), more shelving (for electronic devices), large wardrobe (with folding shelves, sliding shoerack, 2 pull-out bins).

Follows the review of Carnival Celebration staterooms as amenities, furniture, and complimentary services:

CCL Celebarion ship has a total of 80 wheelchair-accessible cabins (for disabled passengers). Handicap staterooms (80 total) are in categories OS-Ocean Suie (4), DS-Premium Suite (4), HE-Havana Cabana (3), Balcony (39), Oceanview (6), Interior (24).

Carnival Celebration Suites (Grand, Cloud 9 Spa, Ocean, Junior) have 2 twin beds (convertible to King-size double bed), dressing area (walk-in closet, vanity table, chair), private bathroom (WC, shower, bathtub, bidet, double-sink vanity). Some GS-OS suites have single/double sofabed for 3rd/4th person.

All balcony cabins feature a private (step-out) veranda accessed via sliding glass doors and furnished with 1 table and 2 patio chairs.

All Cloud 9 Spa cabins have exclusive access to the ship's Spa facilities on Deck 5 (forward-starboard). Their grades are Spa Suite (SS), Spa Balcony (8S, 8P, 8T), Spa Oceanview with obstructed views (6S, 6T) and the Spa Inside cabins (4S and 4T). Carnival Cloud 9 Spa rooms have the following complimentary amenities, services and perks (applicable for two guests per stateroom only): Thermal Suite and Spa Whirlpool (complimentary, unlimited access), 2 fitness classes (complimentary, Yoga or Pilates), 2 metabolism tests (complimentary), 1 Scrub Kit (complimentary, for the Thermal Suite), bathrobes, slippers, deluxe in-room bath amenities (by Elemis - shampoo, conditioner, sharp shower gel, vitamin-rich body lotion, 1 hand and 1 body soap disks), priority Spa reservations (must be made by 6 pm on embarkation day). Passengers booked in Cloud 9 Spa cabins also enjoy Spa treatment discounts while the ship is docked in ports of call - 20% off (1st), 30% off (2nd) and 40% off (3rd treatment).

Premium Vista Balcony cabins are located around ship's aft corners and have same suite amenities (including wrap-around balconies). Extended Balcony cabins are in 2 grades - 8N and 8M (both with aft ship location). These staterooms have 50% larger balconies, 3 closets (in all grades balcony rooms), full bathroom (shower).

Oceanview cabins have a picture window and twin beds (non-convertible to King when both upper beds are in use). Some have sofabed and/or upper beds (Pullman) for 3rd/4th person. Spa Oceanview rooms are with obstructed views, and some are with upper bed (Pullman) for 4th person.

Inside cabins with windows have either Porthole Window (PT) or Picture Window (4J). Some Porthole cabins have sofabed for a 3rd person, some Picture Window rooms have sofabed and/or Pullman bed for 3rd/4th person. Small Inside cabins have bunk beds (upper/lower Pullman beds), living area (vanity, chair), bathroom (WC/shower).

New categories "Family Harbor" cabins include FS-Suites, FO-Family Harbor Aft Balcony, FM-Cove Balcony, FJ-Deluxe Oceanview, FE-Oceanview, FA-Interior. Staterooms for families are designed with larger living area and have bigger capacity (double sofabeds, additional bunk beds). Family Harbor cabins are all located near the Family Harbor Lounge (Deck 4 forward-midship). This exclusive complex for families offers 24-hour dining options, concierge service, board and video games, large screen for movies.

The new "Havana" category staterooms are advertised as "private island resort". All Havana cabins (located aft on decks 6, 8, 9) offer exclusive access to the Havana outdoor area (swimming pool, Cuban-themed bar. club lounge), Havana Cabana Suites feature a rain shower (in the bathroom) and a deluxe hammock (on the balcony).

The liner Carnival Celebration has 180+ suites in 11 categories, including company's new top-luxury category "Carnival Excel" suites (32 staterooms in 4 categories) with upgraded VIP amenities and exclusive access to Loft 19 (resort-style, open-air sundeck on Deck 19-forward). "Carnival Excel" suite passengers receive as additional amenities:

• Dedicated concierge phone line
• Unlimited access to Loft 19 (plus priority cabana reservations)
• Guaranteed specialty dining times (except Bonsai Teppanyaki, and Chef's Table)
• Complimentary room service, laundry, Bottomless Bubbles soda package
• (upon arrival) Fresh fruit basket and sparkling wine
• Upgraded bathroom amenities

All Carnival Celebration staterooms offer as standard/complimentary amenities a living area (vanity, seating), smart HDTV (infotainment system, Internet, on-demand-movies, bookings-reservations, Room Service ordering), direct-dial phone, electronic safe box and lifejackets (in the closet), hairdryer, en-suite bathroom (WC-toilet, shower, single sink-vanity, bathrobes, bathroom amenity basket/replenished upon request), custom-made beds (Carnival Comfort Bed System), beach towels, mini-bar/fridge, individual air-conditioning, complimentary 24-hour room service. Bibles (Gideon version) are provided upon request.

USB chargers (combined with power outlets) are located in the cabin's sitting area - right above the vanity desk (underneath its lighted mirror) and not near the beds. The available power plugs are three - two 120 V (3-prong, US standard) and one 220 V (European standard). USB outlets are 5 V (1000 mA). There is one power outlet in the bathroom (used only for electric razors). Guests are allowed to bring their own power strips, extension cords (without surge protectors), AC adapters and multi-plug boxes (powerboards with multiple electrical sockets).

Cruise ship's Sail & Sign card (cashless onboard credit account) doubles as stateroom key. The S&S credit program allows charges on purchases and tips/gratuities directly to a personal account throughout the Carnival cruise. The card has a designated owner and must be utilized for all money transactions on the ship as cash is accepted as a form of payment only at the casino. These cards are provided to all passengers (incl minors) immediately upon boarding the ship. Balance updates are provided at Guest Services desk (at any time). They can also be checked via the smart HDTV in each stateroom.

Ship's interactive TV system allows passengers to use Internet, purchase movies-on-demand, to order room service and to check Sail & Sign accounts. The on-demand movie list has approx 25 films available for ordering at USD 5 per movie. Adult-content films cost USD 10 per movie. Depending on satellite reception (Carnival Celebration location at sea), the complimentary in-cabin TV programming includes the following channels: ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, CNN (Domestic, International, Espanol), TCM (classic movies), cartoons (Boomerang, CN), TNT, TBS. There are 2 complimentary movie channels showing a film every 3 hours (both starting at 12 noon). One shows all-time favorites (PG -13 rated) and the other shows all-time family favorites (G / PG-rated). The following TV channels are Carnival-themed and also complimentary: Fun Finds TV, Cruise Director, Fun Aboard, Park West Art, Shore Tours, Ship Position, live cam views (webcams positioned forward and on lido deck), Audible Funtimes, Photo, Music. Sporting events (ESPN, ESPN 2) are shown only on big screens - at the ship's Sports Bar and Seaside Theatre (not in cabins/suites). All the TV's connection ports are intentionally disabled, which makes impossible to connect it with personal devices (cameras, DVDs, USBs, iPods, gaming consoles, etc).

• Bathroom amenities vary each time, so it's advisable you bring your own. Samples may include toothpaste, mouthwash, dental floss, body lotion, razor, antiacids. There is a wall-mounted dispenser in the shower stall (for liquid soap and shampoo).
• Electric power outlets are located in the desk/vanity area - one 110 V outlet (3-pronged, USA grounded) and one 220 V outlet (European standard). The bathroom's 2-pin plug can be used only for electric razors.
• The new Carnival beds are Europe-manufactured exclusively for the company. The ensemble includes custom pillows (trademarked "New Generation Pillows", 100% cotton), duvet (100% hypoallergenic, ultra-fine, satin-striped), cover, deluxe sheets (high-quality cotton), pillowcases (ultra-fine, satin-striped), 8-inch / 20 cm spring mattresses (trademarked "Carnival Comfort"). Alternative (non-allergenic) bedding is also available. It includes 100% polyester blankets, sheets and pillowcases (60/40 cotton-polyester) and New Generation Pillows (100% cotton). Note: Trundle beds don't have Carnival Comfort mattresses.
• Carnival-logoed Beach Towels are provided in each cruise accommodation for passengers to take ashore. Beach towels are also available for purchasing (at $22). Bathrobes (2) are provided in all cruise suites and also in "Cloud 9 Spa" cabins/suites. Additional bathrobes are provided upon request. For all other cruise accommodations, bathrobes are provided (upon request) during the turndown service on the first evening. Bathrobes can be purchased at $49 (adult size) and $24 (children sizes /2-4 yo and 6-8 yo).
• Life jackets are used in cases of emergency only (not at the ship pools). Lifejackets are located within passenger/crew cabins (in the closet). They are available in 3 sizes - adult, child, and infant.
• Each of the cabins has an electronic safe box (located in the closet) with approx dimensions (inches/centimeters) - width (10/25), height (9/23) and depth (8/20). Cabin safes can be accessed by any magnetic strip card. It is advisable not to use a valid credit card (or driver's license), but an old expired card (or some rewards card) instead. Some safes are with a keypad (personal code). Safes can be opened also by the ship's security.
• All cabin mini-bars are stocked with premium liquors ($6-9,25), beer ($6,25), energy drinks ($5), soft soda/beverages ($2), bottled water ($3,75).

In-cabin babysitting is not available (read more at Camp Ocean below). Cribs in cruise cabins are provided complimentary (upon request). In Main Dining Rooms are provided complimentary high chairs and booster seats.

Smoking in cabins/suites and on their balconies is prohibited. On the Carnival Celebration ship, smoking allowed areas (cigarettes /incl electronic cigarettes) are the Casino (designated areas on Deck 7) and Piano Bar 88 (Deck 6 lobby bar). Smoking (including cigars and tobacco pipes) is allowed on designated outdoor areas on Lido Deck 16 starboard (aft).

Funville@Sea is free of charge Intranet service providing information on onboard activities and events schedule, bar and restaurant menus, deck maps, Fun Times (newspaper), FunAshore (tour guides), Carnival cruise news, itinerary-related weather reports, onboard social network (tracking/messaging other passengers). The complimentary service is available via the Infotainment system (in all cabins) and also at the FunHub stations around the ship.

Carnival Celebration gratuities (per day per person) are USD 12,95 (for standard cabin passengers) and USD 13,95 for suite passengers. The list of perks for all suites includes: priority embarkation/debarkation/tendering (all ports), priority main dining room reservations, complimentary bottled water in cabins, premium plush bathrobes, a complimentary bag of laundry (one per cruise), enhanced turndown service.

Carnival Cruise Line allows ship passengers to customize their steward service by choosing to have the cabin serviced in the morning, at night or both (twice daily). All guests can choose from a list of additional cabin amenities, among which are bathrobes, extra pillows, blankets, closet hangers. All guests can also specify how often the bed linens to be changed during the cruise. Your personal preferences can be selected from a services menu card left in each of the ship's staterooms. By default, if you make no selections on the card, your room service steward will service the accommodation twice daily.

Cruise Ship Room Service

Carnival Cruise Lines offers fleetwide for-fee (chargeable) room service menu, which items can be ordered 24/7. The menu has free-of-charge items - hot and cold sandwiches, salads, desserts, beverages, Continental Breakfast selections. At extra cost (ranging between USD 1,50 and 6) are items like shrimp, sushi, pizza, quesadillas, cheesesteaks, chicken wings/tenders, fries. Bar drinks orders through room service are at regular bar menu prices (no extra fee added).

Complimentary room service menu

• Continental Breakfast (upon request)
• Sandwiches are served with potato salad, coleslaw, potato chips/pretzels, bread (white, whole wheat, rye, gluten-free). The list of sandwiches includes Tuna Salad, Roast Turkey, Ham & Cheese, Peanut Butter and Jelly, Bacon-Lettuce-Tomato, Grilled Cheese, Grilled Reuben (corned beef, Swiss cheese).
• Salads - Garden, Caesar, Vegetable Platter (with dips)
• Desserts - cheesecake, cookies, chocolate cake
• Beverages - juices (tomato, orange, apple, grapefruit), tea (hot, iced), hot chocolate, milk, soft drinks (club soda, ginger ale, tonic water, coke, and sprite /also diet)
• Beers - domestic (Budweiser, Bud Light, Miller Lite, Coors Light, Samuel Adams), imported (Heineken, Corona, Stella Artois), also available are beer buckets and wines by the bottle.

For-fee room service menu

The following items are available for ordering 24 hours but are at an additional charge.

• Chicken Wings ($5) - choice of Honey BBQ, Teriyaki, Garlic Parmesan, Buffalo Sauce, Caribbean Jerk
• Chicken Tenders ($5) - choice of sauce (BBQ or Honey Mustard)
• Firecracker Shrimp ($6) - fried with chili ginger, served with fries
• Chicken Quesadilla ($5)
• Philly Cheesesteak ($5) - served with fries
• Pan Pizza ($5) - handmade and baked-to-order (Cheese, Pepperoni, Ham, and Pineapple)
• French Fries ($1,50), Sweet Potato Fries ($2), Banana Split ($4).

Continental Breakfast room service menu

The following items are available for ordering free of charge.

• Cereals and Fruits - Banana, Melon, Frosted Flakes, Special K, Raisin Bran, Rice Krispies, Corn Flakes, Fruit Loops, Cheerios, Lucky Charms, Cinnamon Toast Crunch
• Bakery - toasts (white, wheat, gluten-free), danish pastries, muffins, croissants, bagels
• Yogurt - plain, strawberry, peach, raspberry
• Drinks - juices (orange, apple, tomato, grapefruit), hot tea, milk (also skim and chocolate), fresh coffee (regular and decaf)
• Half-and-half (milk-cream), butter, margarine, cream cheese, jelly (grape, diet, strawberry, guava), honey, orange marmalade.

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The 5 most desirable cabin locations on any cruise ship

What is the best location for a cabin on a cruise ship?

As a cruise writer for more than 20 years , I've heard that question a lot, and it's not an easy one to answer. On any given cruise vessel, the best cabin location for one person might not be the best choice for another.

The ideal cabin for a light sleeper on a particular ship, for instance, might be a room tucked away in the quietest corner of the vessel. But another passenger on the same ship who cares more about the view might be happiest with a completely different spot.

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On a typical cruise ship, cabins are spread out all over the place — high and low, and to the front, middle and back. Not that that's always the case.

Some cruise vessels — particularly river ships — have cabins clustered at their backs with public areas at their fronts. Other vessels, such as most of the ocean ships operated by luxury lines Seabourn , Silversea Cruises and Scenic Luxury Cruises , have cabins clustered at their fronts with public areas at their backs.

Cruise cabins also come in all shapes and sizes and with a variety of amenities and benefits. Some lines, such as Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Line , offer a huge range of room options , from tiny, windowless "inside" cabins to palatial suites, in all sorts of locations on their vessels.

Indeed, there's such a wide variety of not only cabin locations but also types of cabins on ships that the best way to narrow down the choices of accommodations on any given vessel might be to assemble a list of cabins you definitely don't want to choose.

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As it happens, we've already done that here at TPG in our guide to cabin locations you definitely should avoid .

Still, there are some broad categories of cabin locations on cruise ships that always are in high demand due to their prime locations.

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Midship cabins

These are the cabins that you should seek if you're particularly prone to seasickness.

The big allure of a midship cabin is its stability. You won't feel the rocking of the sea in a midship cabin nearly as much as you will in a cabin toward the front or back of a vessel. This is because ships are like teeter-totters. They pitch forward and back around a central axis that barely moves.

If you are in the center of a ship, you are at the equivalent of the center of a teeter-totter. Even in very rough seas, you're not going to move nearly as much when the ship goes up and down in the waves as someone located at either of the far ends of the ship.

Note that it also helps to be low to the water if you're worried about seasickness.

On very large ships, where activity areas are spread far apart, midship cabins also offer the advantage of being at the center of everything. The main pool deck, for instance, is likely right above you when you are in a midship cabin — not a long walk away. Ditto for central interior areas.

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Cabins at the back

There's something mesmerizing about being at the back of a ship overlooking its wake. When you are in the open ocean, you can see the long trail of churned-up water behind you, stretching seemingly forever like a road in the sea. It is tangible evidence of your journey. When you are pulling away from a port, you have the best view in the house.

I admit I could stand at the back of a ship for hours looking out over the water, and I'm a big fan of rear-facing cabins — as long as they have a balcony. I'm firmly in the camp that says rear-facing balcony cabins are among the best balcony cabins on any ship.

Often, the balconies on rear-facing cabins are bigger than the balconies on side-facing cabins, and they also feel quiet. There are far fewer balcony cabins at the back of a ship than on the sides of a ship, so you don't hear a lot of noise from your neighbors.

If your cabin is at the rear corner of a ship, you might even have a balcony that wraps around two sides of the vessel. Those sorts of balconies are the ultimate in cool.

Note that on some ships, all or most of the rear-facing cabins are large, pricey suites, but this isn't always the case. Carnival Cruise Line ships, for instance, typically have quite a few non-suite accommodations at their backs.

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Cabins at the front

I'll admit, I'm not a huge fan of forward-facing cabins. For starters, there is nowhere on a ship more prone to movement than the front of a ship. Forward-facing cabins also often lack balconies, for reasons I will explain in a moment.

All that said, many cruisers just love forward-facing cabins. They love them because the view can be spectacular, particularly as you arrive at a new port. Also, some people love the idea of being at the very front of a ship and being able to see where they're going.

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Forward-facing cabins also sometimes come with extra space. This is because they sometimes incorporate the oddly angled interior spaces that exist at the front of ships, which often have slanted fronts. As mentioned above, forward-facing cabins often will not have balconies, as the wind over the bow of a ship that's underway is such that a balcony isn't practical. Instead, they'll have large windows — sometimes floor-to-ceiling windows — that offer stellar views.

Cabins surrounded by other cabins

Light sleepers, take note: The best place to be if you want the best chance of not being bothered by noise is a cabin that is surrounded by other cabins. This means a cabin that has a cabin directly above it and a cabin directly below it, as well as cabins on both sides.

To find such a cabin is harder than you might think. On the typical ship, the top deck of cabins is directly below the pool and activity decks, which can be noisy during the day and even into the night (yes, the noise sometimes will waft through your ceiling). The cabin deck just below that top deck of cabins can be a good choice.

But go a couple more decks down, and you're often right on top of interior entertainment decks that are home to music lounges, theaters and other noisy venues.

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If the ultimate in quietude is your goal, you'll also want to avoid cabins anywhere near elevators, passenger launderettes and other areas that draw foot traffic. It can take some studying of deck plans, but as seasoned cruisers know, it's worth holding out for a cabin that is far away from anything that could keep you up at night.

Cabins near the spa

If you're a big spa fan — the kind who can spend hours on vacation getting treatments — you'll want to get a cabin right near your ship's spa. Trust us. Walking long distances across a bustling ship in your robe and slippers for a spa appointment can be a bit, well, weird.

Cruise lines cater to spa lovers with special spa cabins that are close to the spa and come with special spa amenities. These might include plush bathrobes and slippers to wear on your way to the spa, upgraded toiletries, scrub kits, aromatherapy diffusers and even yoga mats. The cabins sometimes also come with spa discounts, unlimited spa lounge access and other spa-related perks.

Lines that have designated spa cabins on some or all ships include Celebrity Cruises , Carnival, Holland America , Azamara and MSC Cruises .

On Celebrity, the spa cabins — called AquaClass cabins — come with exclusive access to a special spa restaurant called Blu.

If you're interested in a spa cabin, you'll want to book far in advance. They often sell out early.

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There is no right answer to the question of what is the best cabin location on a cruise ship. The perfect location for a cabin for one passenger might not be the perfect location for another.

That said, there are certain places on cruise ships that are better than others when it comes to cabin location, including the front and back of vessels. There's nothing quite like being able to look forward from your room when on a ship approaching a port or to watch the wake of the ship from a rear-facing cabin.

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When it comes to the cruise ship, your cabin is your home away from home. It’s where you’ll sleep (of course), but it’s also where you’ll relax, get ready for the day, and it serves as your own little private spot away from the rest of the ship.

But there are a lot of little things that you may not know about a cruise cabin, or things that you should understand in order to make your vacation even better.

Below, we cover every aspect of your room while you sail. If you have even more questions, simply let us know in the comments below.

What Types of Cabins Are There? What Are the Differences?

On a modern cruise ship there is no shortage of different cabin types — especially when you get into high-end suites that can offer all sorts of different features, sizes, and amenities. However, for the most part cabins fall into five categories:

Inside : The lowest-priced cabins on the ship are the inside or interior cabins. These rooms are just what they sound like; they are on the inside of the ship meaning they don’t have any windows. While they have everything you need, inside cabins offer a budget-friendly way to get on the cruise ship (and get really dark with the lights out!).

Oceanview : Want to save money but also have a little light and be able to see the scenery? Oceanview cabins offer a room with a window. It can’t be opened, but will give you the chance to take in a view and not feel so enclosed while also not breaking the bank.

Balcony : Just as the name implies, with these rooms you get your own little balcony that allows you a spot to sit out, get some fresh air, and have your own private view. For many people a balcony is a must-have, but just know that they are more expensive than lower-tier cabins.

Suites : Suites won’t have the largest number of rooms on the ship, but they can have the largest variety. On the largest ships they can span everything from a cabin with a little extra space all the way to massive two-level penthouses on the highest levels of the ship. Expect to spend considerably more for the luxury.

Specialty Cabins : Some cruise lines are offering more and more specialty cabins (such as Carnival’s ‘Havana’ rooms) that fall into one of the categories above, but also have special features or perks. This can range everything from different styles than the rest of the ship to access to special lounges, restaurants, and pools.

How Big Is a Cruise Cabin?

If you’re thinking of a big hotel room on the ship, then temper your expectations (unless ponying up for one of the mega-suites on some ships). Rooms will vary in size, but usually they fall in the 160-200 square foot range. A 12’x12′ foot bedroom in your home is under 150 square feet, so it’s slightly larger than a normal bedroom.

But in that space you’ll have your bed, a sitting area, closet/storage, and the bathroom. Space is used efficiently, and it’s plenty of space for two adults for a week. Still, it can feel a bit small if you don’t keep the room organized or are in the room for an extended period of time.

How Large Are the Balconies on a Cruise Ship?

Like cabins, balconies can vary in size. However, most cruise balconies are around 40-60 square feet (roughly 4-6′ x 10′). It’s large enough for a couple of chairs and a table, but don’t think that you’ll have a massive spot to hangout, sunbathe, or do much more than just sit and enjoy the view.

Even so, having this extra space in addition to the enclosed cabin is a nice perk that can make your cabin feel much larger.

How Many People Can Sleep in a Cabin?

Despite the small size, cruise cabins can often sleep three to four people. There are traditionally two twin beds that can be separated or joined together to make one queen bed that sleeps two people.

In addition, sometimes there is a couch that can have the pillows removed to make a flat space to sleep another person. Some cabins have drop-down or fold-down beds to sleep multiple people as well.

Note that just because a cabin can sleep four people doesn’t mean it will do so comfortably. In our opinion most traditional cabins have enough space for two adults and one/two kids. If your kids are older or you have more adults, then going with a larger cabin like a suite or booking two rooms might be a better idea.

Do I Have to Sleep in the Same Bed as Someone Else?

If you are traveling with friends and walk into a cabin with one large bed, don’t worry. Cruise cabin beds can be separated or joined together. So a couple can have them together while friends traveling can take them apart.

Your cabin attendant can form the beds how you like. Just let them know if it’s not in your preferred configuration.

What’s the Bathroom Like?

For most people, let’s just say their bathroom in the cruise cabin will be… cozy. Bathrooms are small, with a sink and vanity, a toilet, and a shower.

The commode in the cabin is built into the wall (and actually seems to sit an inch or two higher than normal). Instead of a lever you push to flush, there is a button above the toilet for when you’re done.

Unless opting for a higher-end suite, there won’t be a tub. Instead you’ll have a shower (often circular, but not always) with a shower-head wand. Just know that the showers are small. Often you can simply extend your elbows out to your sides and be touching opposite walls of the space.

Within the shower you’ll have a dispenser for soap and shampoo. In addition, there is usually a retractable line that extends across the shower where you can hang clothing to dry.

Are There Accessible Cruise Cabins for Handicap/Disabled Passengers?

As you can likely tell, the traditional cruise cabin isn’t that accessible. There isn’t much room for wheelchairs, there are things like a high threshold to the bathroom, and no grab bars around toilets or in showers.

If you need more accessibility, don’t worry. On cruise ships there are a number of accessible cabins that you can book. These rooms are tailor-made for those needing accommodations that fit their needs.

Instead of high thresholds between the bathroom and cabin balcony, there are gentle inclines. Rooms feature more space to maneuver a wheelchair (including a larger balcony), and things like grab bars and shower seats to help passengers with these needs sail comfortably. 

Can I Adjust the Temperature in the Room?

Most likely you can adjust your room temperature. Every room your sail will have some sort of thermostat. But to be honest, we’re not convinced that all of them actually adjust the temperature.

We’ve sailed in cabins where you adjust the thermostat and can instantly hear the air kick on. Other rooms we’ve sailed we have noticed absolutely no correlation between what we place the thermostat on and what the temperature in the room does.

In general, cruise cabins are cool, so you don’t have to worry about getting too hot. In our view, we’ve had issues with the room being too cold for our taste and not being able to warm things up a bit.

Is There a Refrigerator in the Cruise Cabin?

Yes, any cruise cabin will have a fridge in it. Just know that it’s more of a cooler than a refrigerator. Don’t expect it to get too cold, and it certainly won’t freeze anything.

Sometimes the fridge in the room doubles as a stocked mini-bar. These items aren’t free and you’ll have a price list posted nearby. If you want to use that space to keep items cool, you can let your cabin steward know and they can remove the items to give you space.

Is There a Safe in the Room?

Yes, any cruise cabin you book will have an in-room safe. This is normally in the closet area.

The safe is small, with a footprint about the size of a small laptop computer. Still, it’s enough space for things like passports, phones, cash, and cards. The safe is operated with a four-digit code that you create on your own. So you enter any four digits, press “close” or “lock” and your valuables are stored. Enter the code again to open the safe up.

What Amenities Are in a Cruise Cabin?

Your cabin may be small, but it comes with everything that you would need for several days at sea.

We’ve mentioned the refrigerator and cabin safe. As well, there is a television, an in-room hair dryer, vanity area with desk, outlet(s), and closets with hangers. In the bathroom you’ll have soap/shampoo provided, along with a line for drying clothes, and towels.

How Is TV in the Room?

Each cabin will come with a television. On newer ships the TV menus are usually interactive, providing you with a way to explore things going on around the ship, check your onboard account, and even watch pay-per-view movies.

However, when it comes to channel options, there’s a lot to be desired. In general, cruise ship cabins have only a handful of channels (around 20 or so). Of those, many will be the cruise line’s own channels, which show information about safety on the ship, shopping information for port, and a map of the ship’s location.

In addition, there are usually a few channels that show movies throughout the day and then a few regular channels you’re used to back home, like HGTV, CNN, Cartoon Network, and the like. There is also usually ESPN, but it’s an international version showing sporting events from around the world.

If you have a favorite program that you love to watch each week, chances are you WON’T be able to watch on the ship. Major sporting events (like NFL Sundays) are usually shown.

You can read more about TV on a cruise here .

Who Is the Cabin Steward? What Do They Do?

The first day that you arrive on your cruise, the Cabin Steward should introduce themselves. This person is the housekeeping service, and you’ll see them plenty. They typically come twice per day — once in the late morning and once in the evening — to clean, ready your room for the night, and restock anything you might need.

If you need anything, don’t hesitate to ask your room steward. From extra towels to separating beds, they can do it all. 

Don’t need service twice a day (in our opinion, it’s too much!)? You can let the steward know or simply hang the “Do Not Disturb” tag on the door.

Is Room Service Available?

Don’t feel like changing out of your pajamas for breakfast? Just want to eat a meal without having to fight through other passengers? You’ll be happy to know that room service is available for your cabin. 

You’ll normally find a menu somewhere in the room (check the vanity/desk area) that has the full listing of what’s available and the number to call. Room service is available around the clock, but know that there is generally a charge. It’s also customary to tip the person bringing the food a few bucks.

When you are done with your meal, you can stack them in the cabin or place them outside your door. Either way, the room steward will take them away for you when done.

How Much Storage Space Is There?

For the size of the cabin, there is lots of storage space. First there are usually large closets that feature shelves, drawers, along with hangers. So no matter if you’re wanting to put away folded clothes or hang up nice items so they don’t get wrinkled, you’ll have a spot.

Then there are other storage spaces, such as under the bed and the vanity. Cruise bed frames are metal and sit up off the floor with lots of empty space underneath. It’s the perfect spot to put empty suitcases or other large bulky items so they are completely out of the way.

If you run into a situation where you think your room doesn’t have enough storage, chances are you overpacked.

What Should I Bring to Make a Cabin More Comfortable?

Over years of cruising, there are a few cabin items that we’ve found can make your cruise more comfortable. These items aren’t must-haves, but you’ll often be happy you brought them.

Outlet Adapter : We all carry a lot of electronics these days, but many ships (especially older ones) may only have one or two outlets to plug things in. That’s why we like to bring an outlet adapter that plugs into one spot and provides multiple places to plug in chargers, hair straighteners, and anything else you might need. Just make sure that whatever you bring doesn’t have a surge protector as they are not allowed.

Fan : If you’re the sort of person that needs airflow or the white noise provided by a fan, then you’ll want to pack one. Cabins don’t have ceiling fans, and while the air does flow from the vent, it does so pretty soft and quiet. Packing a small fan may make you more comfortable and sleep better.

Shoe Organizer : One great idea is packing a cheap plastic shoe organizer. These can hang over the bathroom door and provide a ton of little pockets to store items. There’s lots of storage in a cruise cabin, but an organizer puts all those small items in one place and within easy reach.

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Good Cabin overview, I did not see the handicapped cabin category. On carnival that can be fully accessible to single side (automatic door, larger floor space, flat floor into bathroom, shower bench and grab bars, and more room getting into bed).

The picture of the bathroom is on the new Mardi Gras right? I have not been on there, that is really small I see and hear. Most bathrooms on older carnival ships are larger, with room from the toilet to the shower…lol.

Great comment. Will look to add some info on accessible cabins.

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Below is a spreadsheet with cabin reviews from Thomson and Island cruisers. The spreadsheet includes information such as the cabin number, category, any noise issues, storage space etc.

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To use, simply click the link above, and you can then filter the reviews by clicking on the drop down box in Column A, and choosing the cabin number you wish to find a review on. Or, you could filter it by choosing only the cabins that have a bath, those that are recommended or the cabins that have the highest score out of 10 etc.

If you want to save the spreadsheet to your computer, click the Go to spreadsheet view at the top, and click on File > Download as , then choose the type of document you want to save it as.

The spreadsheet is to help and advise those to which cabins are the best to book, and those that might have some issues. To do this, we need your reviews. When you return from your Thomson or Island Cruise, copy and paste the Cabin Review Format below into a post, and fill it in. If you have taken any images of the cabin, then add the link to where these can be found on the 'Link to any Images' line. The more reviews there are, the more helpful this spreadsheet will be to many. :)

Cabin Review Format

Cabin Number:

Cruise Ship:

Date of Cruise:

Bed Formation:

Bath/Shower?:

Adjoining Cabin?:

Comment on the Size of the Cabin:

Comment on any Noise Issues:

Comment on Storage Space:

Comment on the Bathroom:

Any Other Comments?:

Would You Recommend this Cabin?:

Link to any Images:

Score out of 10:

An Example of How to Fill in the Cabin Review (this review is entirely fictitious)

Cabin Number: 5002

Cruise Ship: Thomson Dream

Date of Cruise: June 2011

Bed Formation: Double bed but could be converted into a twin.

Bath/Shower?: Shower only

Adjoining Cabin?: No

Balcony?: No

Comment on the Size of the Cabin: Spacious cabin with plenty of room around the sides of the bed.

Comment on any Noise Issues: Fairly quiet, although you can hear the neighbours TV sometimes because of the thin walls.

Comment on Storage Space: Plenty of wardrobe space, although there was little drawer space.

Comment on the Bathroom: Large bathroom in a good condition. Could have done with a shower door instead of a shower curtain.

Any Other Comments?: A well-sized cabin, with light wooden walls. In a good condition, out of the way at the front of the ship. Could have done with some more drawers.

Would You Recommend this Cabin?: Yes

Link to any Images: N/A

Score out of 10: 7.5

Many thanks for anyone who submits their review, as I'm sure it will help many cruisers. :) :)

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Doesn't matter when it was you stayed in the cabin, as long as you have and can fill in the form. If you don't remember certain criteria on the form, then don't worry, just put N/A or something.

I've emailed CC asking for it to be a sticky thread so that it should remain at the top. :)

Thanks Joe for the first review! :D

Also thanks for all the photos. Much appreciated. ;)

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What a Brilliant Idea !

I enjoyed the photos too. Thanks for putting them on the forum.

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Sorry to be dim (again!) sailaway. I can see the review on there, but I can't see how you put one on :o

Fill in this form in a post:

Then, I transfer it over to the spreadsheet. I could do it as a public edit spreadsheet, but I thought if I did that then, as anyone can edit it, we'd probably end up with people messing about with it, deleting reviews, so I thought it was best to make it read only.

Joe added his review on my blog. I'm guessing that is probably what confused you. ;)

Just copy and paste the Cabin Review Format above into a post, and then fill it in. :)

Gotcha! here it is :)

Cabin Number:426

Cruise Ship: Majesty

Date of Cruise:01 Feb 2013

Bed Formation: Double

Bath/Shower?: Shower

Comment on the Size of the Cabin:Very good

Comment on any Noise Issues:Very quiet

Comment on Storage Space: 2 big wardrobes plus 12 drawers

Comment on the Bathroom: Wet room design. Shower not very powerful. Hairdryer not very powerful.

Any Other Comments?: Window seal had failed making window misty inside

Link to any Images:N/A

Score out of 10: 9

Gotcha! here it is :)   Cabin Review Format Cabin Number:426 Cruise Ship: Majesty Date of Cruise:01 Feb 2013 Bed Formation: Double Bath/Shower?: Shower Adjoining Cabin?: No Balcony?: No Comment on the Size of the Cabin:Very good Comment on any Noise Issues:Very quiet Comment on Storage Space: 2 big wardrobes plus 12 drawers Comment on the Bathroom: Wet room design. Shower not very powerful. Hairdryer not very powerful. Any Other Comments?: Window seal had failed making window misty inside Would You Recommend this Cabin?: Link to any Images:N/A Score out of 10: 9

Would You Recommend the cabin Linda?

Oops :o - sorry - yes :)

Start submitting your reviews now! :D   Doesn't matter when it was you stayed in the cabin, as long as you have and can fill in the form. If you don't remember certain criteria on the form, then don't worry, just put N/A or something.   I've emailed CC asking for it to be a sticky thread so that it should remain at the top. :)

Great idea to keep it at the top of the forum for easy access especially for people like me that has never cruised before.

It's like playing BINGO / LOTTO. Waiting for my ship to come in and my number to come up.

Come on DREAM number 9021

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  Then, I transfer it over to the spreadsheet. I could do it as a public edit spreadsheet, but I thought if I did that then, as anyone can edit it, we'd probably end up with people messing about with it, deleting reviews, so I thought it was best to make it read only.  

Good idea Sailaway, it makes more work for you but otherwise there would always be someone messing it up for devilment.

Jim The Scot

Sailaway,Three Cabin Reviews For The Price of One

CABIN REVIEW (Deck 6 Outside Plus)

Cabin Number: 6103/6109/6117

Date of Cruise: 2010/2011/2012

Bed Formation: Double bed(Queen Size)

Bath/Shower?: Bath & Shower

Comment on the Size of the Cabin: Large cabin with plenty space around the bed and a spacious lounging area with sofa.

Comment on any Noise Issues: Quiet .

Comment on Storage Space: Plenty of storage.

Comment on the Bathroom: Large bathroom in fairly good condition.Shower had two shower heads :confused: and a sticky fight for your life shower curtain as opposed to a shower screen/door.

Any Other Comments?: Although a bit dull due to the dark wood panelled walls i mpressed with the size of the cabins and in fairly good condition.Ideally located to stairwell and lifts.

Would You Recommend this Cabin?: Yes to all three

Score out of 10: 9(always room for improvement which will hopefully see this year)

Cabin Number: 9029

Date of Cruise: June/July 2012

Bed Formation: Queen, converts to twin

Bath/Shower?: Bath+Shower

Comment on the Size of the Cabin: Very spacious

Comment on any Noise Issues: Music from Medusa Lounge but not an issue

Comment on Storage Space Excellent

Comment on the Bathroom: More than adequate

Any Other Comments?: Easy access to Prom. Deck and all facilities

Would You Recommend this Cabin?: YES YES YES YES YES!!!!!!!!!

Link to any Images: n/a

Many thanks both of you. Will input them in a minute.

If anyone else has got a review they can give of any cabin from any date, please do here. :)

Only given you the years we cruised.Can give you the specific months if required later.Will have to ask Mrs Jim The Scot

many thanks for doing all this work for us sailaway...v much appreciated

here’s mine

haven’t included island escape or destiny....sorry no cabin pics

Cabin Number: 672

Cruise Ship: Spirit

Date of Cruise: 2009

Bed Formation: double bed

Bath/Shower?: shower

Adjoining Cabin?: no

Balcony?: no

Comment on the Size of the Cabin: spacious

Comment on any Noise Issues: quiet

Comment on the Bathroom: spotlessly clean

Any Other Comments?: outside midship deck 2 porthole window

Would You Recommend this Cabin?: yes

Cabin Number: 660

Bed Formation: twin converts to double

Any Other Comments?: outside deck 2 porthole window

Cabin Number: 508

Date of Cruise: 2010

Bed Formation: 4 berth twin with bunks over

Comment on Storage Space: 2 double wardrobes

Any Other Comments?: outside midship deck 3 porthole window

Cabin Number: 654

Bed Formation: twin beds in L shape

Comment on any Noise Issues: restaurant above but no noise issues

Score out of 10: 8

Cabin Number: 6084

Cruise Ship: Dream

Bed Formation: 4 berth with twin/converts to double and bunks over

Comment on the Size of the Cabin: adequate

Comment on the Bathroom: spotlessly clean powerful shower

Any Other Comments?: standard inside midship

Score out of 10: 10

Cabin Number: 5040

Comment on any Noise Issues: no issues

Comment on the Bathroom: spotlessly powerful shower

Any Other Comments?: standard outside with picture window

Cabin Number: 859

Date of Cruise: 2011

Comment on any Noise Issues: noise from trolleys being pushed allong next door crew area/white space

Any Other Comments?: standard inside deck1

Would You Recommend this Cabin?: no

Score out of 10: 5

Cabin Number: 5134

Date of Cruise: 2012

Bed Formation: 4 berth twin converts to double and sofa bed with bunk over

Bath/Shower?: bath with shower

Comment on any quiet

Any Other Comments?: outside plus with picture window

Cabin Number: 6031

Bed Formation: twin/converts to double

Any Other Comments?: standard outside

Cabin Number: 5142

Date of Cruise: 2013

Comment on any Noise Issues: significant vibration from white space opposite

Cabin Number: 5144

Comment on any Noise Issues: significant vibration from white space opposite toilet prone to flooding

Comment on the Bathroom: toilet prone to flooding

Score out of 10: 1

Dreamgirl1957

Hi , am i being thick , cant find the form !!

Also i never keep a note of cabin numbers so struggling, can rem one from Spirit 2 years ago so i'll do that for now (and a royal caribbean one if thats any use :D ) but apart from that its a blank! will start and save my door cards from now on! ;)

Hi , am i being thick , cant find the form !!   Also i never keep a note of cabin numbers so struggling, can rem one from Spirit 2 years ago so i'll do that for now (and a royal caribbean one if thats any use :D ) but apart from that its a blank! will start and save my door cards from now on! ;)

If you look at post#1 on this thread and read through (as I should have done:o) you will see how to do it. You just copy and paste the questions into a new post, fill it in and send it :)

Hi Vic, Hope you are feeling better :)   If you look at post#1 on this thread and read through (as I should have done:o) you will see how to do it. You just copy and paste the questions into a new post, fill it in and send it :)

Bless you Linda, im feeling a bit better thanks!:D

Just going away for weekend so will have a bash on Monday !

Thanks again ;)

Bless you Linda, im feeling a bit better thanks!:D Just going away for weekend so will have a bash on Monday ! Thanks again ;)

Cabin Number:60?? Midship

Cruise Ship majesty

:Date of Cruise:6/7/12

Bed Formation twin with one b

:*Bath/Shower? Shower:

Adjoining Cabin?no

:*Balcony?no

:*Comment on the Size of the Cabingood size

:Comment on any Noise Issuesno noise

:Comment on Storage Spaceplenty

:Comment on the Bathroomno problems

:Any Other Comments?:

Would You Recommend this Cabin yes

?:Link to any Images

:Score out of 10:8

:o apologies for my previous post. Struggling with my phone. Blaming the tools.....

Ps our cabin had twin beds and one bunk

Really good & helpful work you are doing here Sailaway.

Have an older cabin review from the Island Escape for your collection

Blowed if I can find the cabin number from our last inside room sailing. Also seem to have review details stuck in bold print... Never mind still learning

Cabin Number: 8044 Premier Cabin

Cruise Ship: Island Escape

Date of Cruise: October 2011

Bed Formation: Double, could be converted into a twin

Bath/Shower: Shower

Adjoining Cabin: Yes

Balcony: No

Comment on the Size of the Cabin: Space at both sides of the bed. A longer than normal room, accommodating mini table & 2 armchairs.

Comment on any Noise Issues: Only the men hosing down on promenade deck outside early in mornings... Sounded like rain, quite comforting.

Comment on Storage Space: Plenty, but with stiff old squeaky draws.

Comment on the Bathroom: Standard small & functional. Very dated with grotty tiles but new basin & loo seat. (2011)

Any Other Comments: Surprised to see a monster sized hairdryer provided with its cable bolted to the dressing table. The window looks out onto promenade with net curtains for privacy. Have to draw heavy curtains before putting on light or the smokers outside can see you and start waving.

Would You Recommend this Cabin: Yes

I can't remember all the cabin nos. but I'll fill these in just to get the file going if you get duplicates you can delete my older ones.

Cabin Number:5075

Cruise Ship:Dream

Date of Cruise:2011

Bed Formation:double

Bath/Shower?: bath and shower

Comment on the Size of the Cabin: excellent, loads of room

Comment on any Noise Issues: none

Comment on Storage Space: plenty

Comment on the Bathroom: very good especially the shower

Any Other Comments?: the furniture was light wood which made the cabin light and spaceous

Would You Recommend this Cabin?: definitely

Link to any Images:n/a

Cabin Number:1019

Cruise Ship:Thomson Dream

Date of Cruise:2 NOV 2012

Bed Formation: Double can convert to 2 singles

Comment on the Size of the Cabin:Ample size for Wheelchair

Comment on any Noise Issues: Did have a loud banging clanging outside, But was rectified

Comment on Storage Space:Ample cupboard and Drawers

Comment on the Bathroom:Sink has various chips and rust, shower head would not stay just flopped down,

Any Other Comments?:Square window but Lifeboat blocks any view, not suitable if confined to Wheelchair as door does not open fully

Would You Recommend this Cabin?:not if confined to wheelchair, see Members reviews, http://www.cruisecritic.co.uk/memberreviews/memberreview.cfm?EntryID=111001

Score out of 10:5

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My invoice and the Celebrity website show different cabin numbers on the Silhouette- 3149 online, 3170 on my invoice. I want whichever one has the bed near the bath and not near the window but not sure how to figure which one that would be. And how do I get this sorted out- guess I call my TA although trying to get through to Celebrity these days takes many hours. Since I am hoping to be able to upgrade using MoveUp when the time comes- (we don't sail until April) am I okay just leaving it for now? 

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We often stay in 3162 or 3154. Both those cabins have the bed by the window so 3170 should be by the window. 

If you haven’t looked at the deck plan 3170 is one cabin down from the corridor entrance by the Passport Bar. This may be noisy though there is a door that can be closed to seperate the corridor from the bar (we have never been disturbed 2 doors down). 

3147 is on the portside corridor close to guest relations. I’m afraid I have no info on the bed placement for that cabin. 

Maybe talk to your TA and if they can’t advise you on bed placement on the portside see if they can move you to one of the alternate numbers 3166, 3158, 3150, 3142, etc. 

You could also review the Solstice class cabin thread at the top of the forum. 

Cheers, h. 

Generally the cabins with a sofa bed will have the normal beds closest to the bathroom, so 3149 would be like that...

Thanks- I will stick to 3149. Now I have to get the invoice and online booking showing the same cabin. I did look at a travel website and they show 3170 to be open so I think that the website is the correct one. 

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Viking cruise cabins and suites: A guide to everything you want to know

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Is a balcony something you can’t live without when staying in a cabin on a cruise ship? If so, Viking could be your line.

Viking is one of the only cruise brands in the world that offers a balcony with every cabin on every ocean ship it operates — even the least expensive, smallest cabins. That’s something that even the most upscale of Viking’s ocean cruise rivals — including Oceania Cruises , Azamara , Seabourn , Silversea Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises — can’t say.

Viking’s ocean ships also offer a large number of suites, many of which are quite spacious. If you’re looking for a room that is big and open on an ocean cruise (and are willing to pay extra for it), Viking has plenty of options.

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Viking also offers many balcony cabins and suites on its river ships — something that isn’t always the case in the river cruise business, where space on vessels is at a premium. However, unlike its ocean ships, Viking’s river ships aren’t all-balcony-cabin vessels. Some can have as many as 25 cabins per ship that are below the waterline and have windows high in the walls.

Still, even on Viking’s river ships, most cabins are balcony cabins.

A Viking cabin primer

Cruising regulars know that most cruise ships offer cabins in four broad categories: windowless “inside” cabins, ocean-view cabins, balcony cabins and suites.

As noted above, though, you’ll only find the latter two types of cabins on Viking ocean ships. Viking currently operates nine traditional ocean ships aimed at the English-speaking market and two oceangoing expedition ships. Every single passenger room on all 11 of the vessels is either a balcony cabin or a suite with a balcony. As previously mentioned, that’s highly unusual in the cruise business.

Viking is also known for a relatively simple-to-understand array of subcategories of rooms within its balcony-cabin and suite categories. Unlike some cruise brands such as Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Line, which offer as many as 36 different sub-types of cabins, Viking’s ocean ships offer just six.

The bottom line is that you’ll be much less flummoxed when trying to choose the perfect cabin for you on a Viking ocean ship than when trying to choose a cabin on most other vessels.

Related: The ultimate guide to choosing a cruise ship cabin

When it comes to size, even the smallest cabins on Viking’s ocean ships are large by cruise ship standards at 270 square feet, and the largest suites measure nearly 1,500 square feet.

Design-wise, Viking cabins and suites across all categories are modern and elegant in an understated sort of way, with Scandinavian-influenced furnishings and decor that tie to the Norwegian heritage of the company’s founder.

You’ll find beds topped with crisp, white duvets and Scandinavian throws, comfortable contemporary sofas and chairs in neutral tones, and light wood desks and side tables that combine to offer a residential feel in bedroom areas. Soothing, minimalist colors — think creams, grays and lighter blues — are the order of the day.

Bathrooms in Viking cabins are serene, modernist escapes with luxurious travertine marble-lined walls; Scandinavian-influenced, wood-veneered vanities; shiny white sinks; and chrome fixtures.

Viking is an upscale line — some might even call it a luxury line, though Viking doesn’t market itself that way — and Viking cabins and suites have a lot of thoughtful and elegant touches, from sumptuous bedding that envelops you to heated floors in bathrooms. The rooms aren’t overly flashy, though.

Instead, they are eminently functional, with storage in all the right places, lots of outlets for charging your devices and lighting right where you need it. We love the reading lights built into the fabric headboards of beds, which come in addition to the lamps on bedside tables. You won’t have trouble seeing the pages of the Viking Daily activity newsletter while lying in a Viking cabin bed.

Related: The best destinations you can visit on a Viking cruise

Other little touches in Viking cabins that show the line’s attention to functionality include the large and clear lettering on the Freyja toiletries that you’ll find in every Viking cabin bathroom. The toiletries were specifically designed with bigger and clearer lettering than is common for toiletries so that the line’s older customers (Viking’s core market is in the 55- to the 75-year-old range) would have no trouble differentiating the body wash from the shampoo.

In a similar nod to functionality and ease of use, Viking had the remote controls for cabin televisions specially designed so they would only have a few buttons.

Balcony cabins on Viking cruise ships

Viking keeps it simple with the array of balcony cabins on its ocean ships. The line’s nine traditional ocean vessels aimed at the English-speaking market each have 418 balcony cabins that can be broken down into three categories:

• 42 Veranda Staterooms (10% of the total).
• 272 Deluxe Veranda Staterooms (65% of the total).
• 104 Penthouse Veranda Staterooms (25% of the total).

The first two categories, Veranda Staterooms and Deluxe Veranda Staterooms, are the same size at 270 square feet (a figure that includes balcony space). They basically look the same. However, the Deluxe Veranda Staterooms, which cost more, have better locations on the ships and come with more amenities and services. These extra amenities and services include:

• Earlier access to shore excursion reservations (67 days in advance of sailing versus 60 days).
• Priority access to spa treatment bookings (60 days in advance).
• One guaranteed priority reservation at every alternative restaurant on board, which can be made 60 days in advance of sailing.
• Binoculars in the room.
• Coffee machines with premium coffee and tea selections in the room.
• A traditional, super-soft Norwegian Marius-weave blanket for use in the room.

Passengers staying in Deluxe Veranda Staterooms can also access their rooms one hour earlier on embarkation day than those staying in Veranda Staterooms.

Both of the first two categories of balcony cabins come with minibars stocked with complimentary soft drinks, water and snacks. In the case of Deluxe Veranda Staterooms, staff replenishes these minibars once per day.

Penthouse Veranda Staterooms offer more space than the latter two categories, at 338 square feet, plus additional amenities and services, including:

• Priority shore excursion reservations that can be made 77 days in advance of sailing.
• Two guaranteed priority reservations at each alternative restaurant on board, which can be made 70 days in advance.
• Priority spa treatment bookings that can be made 70 days in advance.
• Minibars that include complimentary alcoholic beverages as well as soft drinks, water and snacks (replenished once daily).
• Complimentary clothes pressing and shoeshine services.
• A welcome bottle of Champagne.
• Earlier access to cabins on embarkation day.

Viking’s two expedition ships, Viking Octantis and Viking Polaris, also have three categories of balcony cabins with a similar array of amenities and services. Named Nordic Balcony, Deluxe Nordic Balcony and Nordic Penthouse, the cabins of these three categories are slightly smaller than the cabins of the three balcony cabin categories on the traditional Viking ocean ships at 215, 215 and 269 square feet, respectively. They also have a different type of balcony that makes them feel more spacious than their square footage suggests.

Viking Octantis and Viking Polaris have what some in the cruise industry call an “infinite veranda” — a balcony-like space created by a window wall that opens from the top down. Viking calls them Nordic balconies.

Related: How to get a free or cheap cruise ship cabin upgrade

The majority of Viking river ships, known as Viking Longships, have 61 balcony cabins broken down into two categories: 205-square-foot Veranda Staterooms and 135-square-foot French Balcony Staterooms.

The latter has doors that open onto simple balustrades and not full balconies that you can step onto. This feature is known as a French balcony or Juliet balcony (a nod to the balcony of this type made famous in Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet”). Technically, these French balconies are balconies, even if they’re not quite as satisfying as a balcony with space to lounge.

Including the French balcony cabins, nearly 75% of the cabins on Viking’s Longships have balconies.

Viking also offers smaller versions of its Longships that have fewer balcony cabins, as well as a few different types of river ships with varying numbers of balcony cabins.

Suites on Viking cruise ships

The suite choices on Viking ships also are relatively easy to understand. On Viking’s traditional ocean ships, there are 47 suites broken down into three categories:

• 32 Penthouse Junior Suites.
• 14 Explorer Suites.
• One Owner’s Suite.

The Penthouse Junior Suites measure 405 square feet, including their balcony space, and come with such extra amenities and services as:

• Priority shore excursion reservations that can be made 87 days in advance of sailing.
• Three guaranteed priority reservations at each alternative restaurant, which can be booked 80 days in advance.
• Priority spa treatment bookings that can be made 80 days in advance.
• Minibars with complimentary alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, water and snacks.
• Complimentary laundry, dry cleaning, pressing and shoeshine services.

In addition to a bed area, Penthouse Junior Suites have a large sitting area with a sofa, coffee table and chairs, and a separate television. The bathrooms are large, too.

Life starts really getting good in the 14 Explorer Suites on Viking’s traditional ocean ships. They range in size from 757 to 1,163 square feet, including balcony space, and bring even more enhanced amenities and services.

Related: The ultimate guide to Viking ships and itineraries

Each of the Explorer Suites is a two-room complex with a well-appointed living and dining area complete with a table that seats four people. Very large master bathrooms feature a double-sink vanity, a spacious glass-enclosed shower and a bathtub (something you won’t find in any of the lesser cabin categories on the vessels).

The Owner’s Suites, of which there is just one on each traditional Viking ocean vessel, are truly sprawling and impressive complexes that measure 1,448 square feet. They are true owner’s suites in that they are used by Viking founder and chairman Torstein Hagen when he sails on the ships, and they feature some of his personal mementos, including family pictures.

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

Each of the Owner’s Suites has a separate bedroom, living room, dining area that seats six people and master bathroom that includes a sauna with a glass wall facing the ocean.

In addition, each of the complexes has a boardroom with a long table that seats 12 people for meetings and catered dinner parties. There’s an adjacent pantry that can be used by staff serving room service or catering hosted events. Among other personal touches related to Hagen, the company founder, are book, wine and music collections that he curated for the rooms.

Viking’s two oceangoing expedition ships, Viking Octantis and Viking Polaris, also have three categories of suites:

• Nordic Junior Suites (322 square feet).
• Explorer Suites (548 square feet).
• Owner’s Suites (1,238 square feet).

The typical Viking river ship has nine suites broken down into two categories — 275-square-foot Veranda Suites and 445-square-foot Explorers Suites.

Bottom line

Viking operates ships with a very easy-to-understand array of cabins, unlike some of its competitors.

Every passenger room on its ocean ships is a balcony cabin or a suite, something that is unusual in the cruise world, and these cabins break down into just a few subcategories. This makes the process of booking a room on a Viking vessel relatively simple compared to booking a room on many other ships.

Design-wise, Viking’s cabins are relatively upscale, with soothing, Scandinavian-influenced decor and lots of luxury touches like heated floors in bathrooms.

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Passengers flock to cruise ships as pandemic fears abate

By Khristopher J. Brooks

Edited By Anne Marie Lee , Alain Sherter

May 30, 2023 / 3:41 PM EDT / MoneyWatch

Americans are booking trips on cruise ships at rates not seen since before the pandemic, a sign travelers are more comfortable boarding vessels that were once vectors for coronavirus.

Florida-based Royal Caribbean  said earlier this month that the load factor, or percentage of seats filled, of its cruise ships rose to an average of 102% in the first quarter of 2023. By comparison, the occupancy rate was 57% a year ago and 107% in 2019 just before pandemic lockdowns. 

Norwegian Cruise Line reported an average 101% occupancy rate during the first quarter, compared to 48% last year and 105% in 2019. The jump in cruise goers is helping revive the industry, which lost billions of dollars during the pandemic.

"COVID has dissipated as a concern for a lot of travelers" Wall Street Journal reporter Jacob Passy told CBS News. "People are raring to get out there, and cruises are a great way to see multiple locations (and) multiple countries."

Cruise lines are reporting more than 100% capacity because passengers are piling more than the suggested two people per cabin, Passy said. Cruise tickets this year are running between $130 and $260 a day depending on the ship, cabin type and destination, according to online price tracker Cruzely.  

Overbooked ship cabins serve as visual proof of the industry's rebound. Cabin occupancy rates will stay in the triple digits between now and into 2026,  fueled mostly by millennial travelers , the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA)  estimated . 

"Cruising is back and is one of the fastest growing segments of tourism, outpacing the recovery of international tourism arrivals," CLIA spokesperson Sally Andrews said. "Consumer intent to cruise is also higher than it was in December of 2019( pre-pandemic) among both experienced cruisers and those who have never cruised before."

In 2021, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advised travelers to stay away from cruise ships  after a number of ships reports COVID-19 outbreaks. Bookings plunged, forcing companies such as Royal Caribbean and Norwegian to furlough workers. Cruise companies globally saw their income sink from $24 billion in 2019 to $8 billion in 2021, according to the most recent CLIA  data . 

The CDC ended its warning about cruise ships last year and is no longer requiring companies to only host passengers who have been vaccinated against the virus.

One of the biggest problems cruise operators faced during the pandemic was passengers booking trips, then backing out weeks before the departure due to health safety concerns, Passy said. These days, cruise lines are more likely to overbook travelers because they're still expecting some to change their minds last minute.

"The issue right now is fewer people are canceling because of COVID, so they're having to readjust that algorithm a bit to account for the fact that more people are just going no matter what," Passy said. 

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• Royal Caribbean

Khristopher J. Brooks is a reporter for CBS MoneyWatch. He previously worked as a reporter for the Omaha World-Herald, Newsday and the Florida Times-Union. His reporting primarily focuses on the U.S. housing market, the business of sports and bankruptcy.

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