Cruise Ship Cabins

What are the different types of cabins on a cruise ship? Which cruise ship cabins to avoid? What are the best cabin locations on a cruise ship? What are the amenities offered, what is the average price (rates) - what is what!

Cruise ship cabins are often referred to as cruise staterooms or cruise accommodations. Their furnishings can range from "comfy" to "luxurious", the cheapest tend to be smaller than an ordinary budget hotel room, while the largest of them rival many land based luxury resort suites - both as sizes and amenities, but mostly as prices. As to the prices - they range widely, determined by the cabin type, size and location, the line's and ship's ratings, destination and season, itinerary, travel agency, inclusions and bonuses, etc.

All main cruise ship cabin types are categorized in several grades, but on big ships you'll find a number of cabin categories within each cabin type. This is done according to location, size, features, quality of view, etc. The cruise ship cabin cost varies not only by type and size but by categories as well. For any particular cabin type, the brochure and on-line prices usually apply to the lowest category. In your cabin every square inch is usable since the price of ships is generally determined by the number of beds (called berths) on board. So luggage fits under the bed, while the items you unpack will be stored in closets and in drawers. 

which cruise ship cabins to avoid

After analyzing their deck plans, we'll list here the most famous ships and their "worst" cabins. The "bad cruise cabins" issue is not about amenities, but location - and noise. Cabins located nearby the ships' elevators or with some public areas above (restaurants, bars/clubs, kids areas), or near public bathrooms may present some noise concern during the day or late at night. The following table also shows the total number of cabins by ship and category (Inside, Outside, Balcony & Suite). Having a row filled with numbers means data was updated 2013.

 cruise ship cabin details

All cabins have twin beds, usually convertible to create a queen bed, while suites may have king-sized beds. Family cabins may also have pull-down or bunk-beds (loft beds attached to the wall), sleeper sofa or an additional twin bed. All have a small safe to lock in it all valuables while on-board (passports, credit cards and cash, fine jewelry), at least 1 large wall-mounted mirror, individually controlled air conditioning and heating. All have private bathrooms with showers, basic bathroom amenities (typical for a motel, including a hairdryer), ship toilets operate by power suction. All with a phone (wake-up call option, synchronized to ship's time). Nowadays all ship cabins also feature a flat TV and a DVD player, a mini-bar and a small refrigerator (cans and bottles for sale; if you bring your own drinks, ask the steward to empty it first). At least a reach-in closet, a shelf for your life-vests, storage drawers (suites usually have walk-in closets with several shelves). Higher categories cabins also have a desk with a chair. Power outlets are minimized to avoid fire risk. Near the bed (and the desk) there are  1 or 2 low-wattage (120V 60Hz) outlets for laptops.

A good cruise travel agent could be of a great assistance to you (using an agency services is highly recommended for first timers) guiding you through all the grades and cabin codes for the nuances of features, best locations and the best-worst cabins on a particular passenger ship. This article is integrated with 

• best and worst cabins on cruise ships. 

And here's the surprise - Cruise Cabin Cost! It's all about the big money your cruise ship cabins cost to be build. Then you'll know for how much exactly you "rent" your "sea room" as a percentage of its real cost.

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