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| I don't plan to spend much time in my cabin. What's the most affordable way for me to get on the ship? |
The most affordable way to get on the ship other than stowing away is to book an "inside guarantee." The rate is often a little lower than the rate for the lowest category on the ship. You will not receive a cabin number when booking. It will be assigned as late as the day of sailing. And your cabin assignment could be in any category on the ship. You could receive the lowest category on the ship or the highest. You never know. However, expect an inside cabin. You could receive a cabin in the front, back or middle of the ship, if that's a concern to you, we recommend booking a cabin assignment.
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| Where is the best location for my cabin if I'm concerned about the ship's motion? |
While motion sickness shouldn't be a major concern on today's ships, you should still know the best way to avoid it if possible. If it's available, you should request a cabin that is relatively close to the middle of the ship. If you can imagine a see-saw in the play ground, it's the ends that go up and down, not the middle. (No, cruises are not like see-saws). You should also look for a cabin that's closer to the bottom of the ship, not the top. The higher you are, the greater the potential to feel a left to right rolling motion. Example, the top of a tall palm tree will always sway more in the wind than the bottom of the tree.
Again, today's ships are fully stabilized making your cruise comfortable in virtually any location. As a matter of fact, if motion discomfort were such an issue, the suites on a ship wouldn't be at the top and near the front.
To make sure you get the best cabin for you, book early.
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| Is an oceanview cabin worth the extra money? |
Our clients tell us the biggest advantage of having an ocean view cabin is that it makes your cabin seem so much bigger. It's amazing what natural light will do for a room. It also gives you some perception of time. When you wake up at 7:00 am in an inside cabin, you can't tell if it's 2 in the morning or 3 in the afternoon. Want to know what the weather's like? Open your curtain. With an inside cabin, you throw on some clothes, run outside and run back again.
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| How many people can I get into my cabin? |
Most cruise ship cabins are built to accommodate two passengers. However, there are many on each ship that can accommodate three and four passengers. Carnival and Disney have ships that sleep five in one cabin. These cabins are obviously very popular among families and go quickly during family vacation times. So book them early if you need them.
Is there any difference between cabins on the lower decks and cabins on the higher decks?
On today's newer ships, there are basically four types of cabins:
Inside Cabins - these are cabins without windows
Ocean view Cabins - basically the same size as inside cabins only they have port holes or picture windows.
Deluxe Cabins - about the same size as an ocean view cabin, except it may have a private balcony which adds to the overall square footage of the cabin.
Suites - significantly larger than other cabins on the ship, often with a private balcony or verandah.
You find the Deluxe Cabins and Suites on the higher decks of a cruise ship, so, yes, there is a difference. However, Standard Inside Cabins and Ocean view Cabins are usually the same on any deck.
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