No bed making or bathroom cleaning. Is there a bad room?
If you are a cruise-newb, know that cruise ship hotel rooms are known as ‘cabins’ and ‘staterooms’. Also, ‘berths’ determine the number of people a cabin can sleep. Now that you know, you won’t be taken aback when you come up against those sharky cruise enthusiasts!
Beyond budget, choosing the right cruise cabin will help you maximize your vacation. It’s important to sleep and be active when you want to. Here, CruiseAlly compiled this listicle exploring the various types of cruise cabins and their descriptions for an informed pre-vacation decision.
The Different Types of Cruise Cabins
Cruise lines label four main types of cruise cabin designations with variations. However, with this guide, you can navigate any labeling with ease!
This article presents cabins, by price, in order of lowest financial investment to greatest. This, generally, covers the diverse types of cruise cabins available.
Inside Cabins
Inside cabins are typically the most affordable option. They’re perfect for people who plan to spend most of their time outside exploring and don’t need much space. Additionally, they offer almost complete control of light and dark conditions. If pitch black is the only way you can sleep, this is the cabin for you. Vampires and many gamers living in their mother’s basements (shots fired!) universally book inside cabins.
Ocean View Cabins
Ocean view cabins provide a bit more luxury than inside cabins, as they usually include a porthole or window offering scenic views of the ocean. Plus, these cabins usually come with a bit more space than inside cabins do. These may be a good solution for cruisers who feel claustrophobic but can’t spend at the balcony level. Day walkers and mixed-blood fairies commonly tolerate these types of cabins.
Balcony Cabins
Balcony cabins give guests plenty of privacy and outdoor space. Each balcony has designated outdoor space, but there are some things that you should be aware of when considering one. For instance, does it overlook an area with heavy foot traffic or have an obstructed view due to structural support or lifeboats? These are generally less friendly to the undead, no amount of sunscreen can save you from this amount of daylight if the curtains are askew. However, these cabins provide excellent access to vitamin A and D for adventurous gamers.
Suites
Suites are the cream-of-the-crop when it comes to cruise ship accommodations. Luxurious cabins can include multiple rooms, bathrooms, and amenities like Jacuzzis and butler services. However, suites come with a premium cost, so if you’re on a budget, this might not be the right fit for you. If your family busted out of the two child household stereotype and managed a three kid household, we applaud you and appeal for your Sainthood– there are suite level cabins that accommodate up to five (or more) people.
Guarantee (GTY) Rooms
We did say four types of cruise cabins, but this fifth option is applied like an umbrella over each category, sometimes abbreviated ‘GTY’. A guarantee room is where guests book a certain type of cabin — like an ocean view — but don’t know what specific room they will get until they arrive onboard. While the unknown may be daunting to some people, it is far more palatable than that Harry Potter and Jelly Belly monstrosity half of you participated in. If anything tastes like earthworms in your cabin, report it to the front desk and proceed to the sick bay…
This type of cabin suits cruise-goers who are flexible about their stateroom’s location on the ship (e.g., near elevators or under a dance floor). The upside is that ‘guarantee’ cruise cabins often have discounted rates!
No matter what type of cruise cabin you choose, consider all options before making a final decision — from budget-friendly inside cabins to luxurious suites with private balconies! With this listicle on types of cruise cabins, you can now actively make an informed decision based on more than just budget.
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