In this difficult choice, this review is designed to help you. First, let's see what types of cabins are. Let's start in ascending order.

INSIDE CABIN
Description: Low-budget type of cabin, located inside the ship and, as a rule, does not have windows. There is nothing remarkable or distinctive.
Recommendations: This type of cabin is perfect for those who do not sit still, love outdoor activities and come to the cabin only to sleep and take a shower. Especially relevant for young people who travel alone / two girlfriends / two friends. The inner cabin is conducive to “going out”, having fun and making new acquaintances.
In general, if you are active and do not like to "throw money down the drain" - feel free to take the inner cabin, you will not regret it!

INSIDE CABIN WITH PROMENADE VIEW
Description: An interior cabin with a window or balcony that looks out into the interior of the ship. It is quite rare, only on large liners.
*Promenade - a pedestrian zone inside the liner, with a transparent roof. As a rule, shops, restaurants, cafes, etc. are located on such a “street”.
Recommendations: For those who want to be aware of what is happening. From the window of the cabin you can watch all the events on board and the public walking actively, however, such cabins have a small drawback - they are usually noisier.

OUTSIDE CABIN WITH WINDOW
Description: This type of cabin has a window and offers its guests wonderful sea views and coastal landscapes. We will disappoint the "lovers of air" a little: in such cabins, the window is blocked, and no matter how you want it, it does not open. So that we admire the beauties through the glass;)
Recommendations: A cabin with a window is ideal for those who like to wake up with the first rays of the sun and watch what the weather is like outside, who are interested in what the port looks like when a ship has just arrived, or just romantics who like to look at the waves.

Cabin on a company ship

OUTSIDE CABIN WITH BALCONY
Description: Cabins of this type are usually located on the upper decks. The main advantage is, of course, the presence of a balcony and free access to fresh sea air, the opportunity to sunbathe and enjoy the picturesque views away from the public bustle.
Recommendations: This type of cabin is perfect for those who love comfort, appreciate personal space and would like to use not only public places in order to enjoy the seascapes. This cabin is ideal for a long cruise, especially if you have sailing days. It is also recommended for those who like to do morning exercises in the fresh air, sunbathe or read their favorite book in solitude.

Suite on a company ship

PREMIUM CABIN/SUITE
Description: The highest quality of service and comfort is represented by suites. They are larger than standard rooms and always have a balcony. Often there are separate bedrooms and living rooms. This type of cabin includes a wide range of additional services and privileges that make your stay even more enjoyable.
Recommendations: Cabins of the Suite category are ideal for those who do not deny themselves pleasures, love secluded relaxation and appreciate space.

PENTHOUSE CABIN (SUITE)
Description: The Penthouse type cabin is, in fact, the same suite, only better and bigger. These cabins are located on the uppermost decks, have panoramic windows and luxurious spacious balconies. Approximate area from 40 sq.m. There are even two-story cabins from 70 sq.m., for example, such as on Oasis of the Seas and Allure of the Seas (you can always find a detailed description and photo of the cabins of any ship on our website in the "SHIPS" section, "CABINETS" tab .) Usually cabins of this type include the following areas: bedroom, living room, dining area, shower, bathroom. Guests have private access to the private VIP area, which includes a spa and fitness center, swimming pool, sun deck and more. The Penthouse offers you the very best you can have on a cruise ship.
Recommendations: The Penthouse Cabins are ideal for those who travel to enjoy and experience a relaxing holiday without any budget restrictions.

CABIN FOR "SINGLES" (SINGLE CABIN)
Description: Single (from the English. Single - one) - a cabin, which in terms of its functionality is designed for one person, i.e. single cabin. These cabins are equipped with all necessary amenities. Also, on some ships, guests of single cabins have access to special areas, for example, the Studio Lounge (on the Norwegian Epic liner), where owners of other cabins cannot enter.
Recommendations: It is logical that a single cabin is ideal for those who travel alone. Such cabins are considered more economical, because. you do not have to pay extra for an "empty seat" in a regular cabin with single occupancy.

OUTSIDE CABIN WITH LIMITED VIEW
Description: The same as the previous type of cabins (a cabin with a window), however, the main difference is that a lifeboat or ship's gear hangs in front of the window, which limits the view.
Recommendations: For those who definitely need a natural source of light. Unfortunately, this type of cabin does not allow you to fully enjoy the beauty of the sea, but such cabins are cheaper than cabins with a window.

Luxurious, bright special suite of 75 m² on deck 11. Living room, bedroom with double bed, dressing room. Bathrobes and slippers, LCD TV, CD, radio, bar and private sauna with Jacuzzi. Room service and special breakfast at Bon Vivant Restaurant. Refreshments and fruits in the cabin. Free entry to Sunflower Oasis saunas.

Own bar and saunas in the Commodore lounge. The administrator of the "Commodore lounge" will help organize your leisure time on the ferry, including booking a table in a restaurant. The ship offers light meals, coffee and tea. There are also newspapers and magazines.

SUITE

Spacious (26-31 m²) double cabins aft of the vessel on decks 8 and 9 with a window to the sea. Two-room cabin with double bed, sofa/corner sofa, LCD TV, office area, refrigerator, mini-bar, hair dryer, telephone, shower and WC. The cabin price includes in-cabin drinks and a special breakfast (on evening departures).

DELUXE

Comfortable double cabins 11-14 m² with a window to the sea on decks 8 and 9. The cabin has a double bed, toilet, shower, hair dryer, LCD TV, telephone and refrigerator. The cabin price includes in-cabin drinks and a special breakfast (on evening departures).

FAMILY CABIN (FAMILY)

All family cabins are cabins with a window. The family cabin has two rooms separated by a door. The Quadruple Family Cabin is designed for a family of 4 with at least 2 children. The six-bed family cabin is designed for a family of at least 5 people, of which 2 are children. The eight-bed family cabin is intended for a family of at least 6 people, of which 4 are children. All family cabins are located on deck 5 of the ship. Each cabin has a toilet, shower and LCD TV.

A - CLASS

Cabin with private facilities 11 m² for 2-4 people with sea view. The cabins have TV, telephone, air conditioning, hair dryer. The lower beds can be combined into a double bed. Cabins are also available for passengers with mobility difficulties and for those with small pets. Decks 5 and 8-11.

PROMENADE

Cabin with private facilities 11 m² for 2-4 people with a view of the Promenade. The cabins have TV, telephone, air conditioning, hair dryer. The lower beds can be combined into a double bed. Cabins are also available for passengers with mobility difficulties and allergies. Decks 8-11.

B - CLASS

Cozy cabin with amenities 11 m² without a window for 2-4 people on decks 5 and 9-11. In some cabins, the beds are arranged one above the other. The lower beds can be combined into a double bed. Cabins are also available for passengers with allergies and for those with small pets.

C - CLASS

Cabin with amenities 11 m² without a window for 2-4 people on deck 2 (below water level). In some cabins, the beds are arranged one above the other. The lower beds can be combined into a double bed. Cabins are also for those who have small pets with them.

E-CLASS

Cabin without a window for 2-4 people on the 8th and 9th decks. The cabins have WC, shower and TV. Cabins are located above the nightclub and may be noisy in the cabins.

14/07/2016

For a person who has been on a cruise at least once, the questions of choosing a cabin no longer arise. But if you are going on your first cruise and are faced with the problem of choosing a cabin, this article is for you.

Equipment for cruise ship cabins

A cruise ship cabin is very similar to a hotel room, only usually smaller. The size of a standard cabin is 14-18 square meters (excluding suites).

Here you will find everything the same as in a hotel room: a bed, a desk with a chair, a large wardrobe for storing clothes, mirrors, bedside tables, a telephone, a TV, a safe for storing valuables. The temperature in the cabin is usually controlled by an individual thermostat. The beds in the cabins are usually collapsible, they can be pushed together in the form of a double bed, or separated separately. You do not need to move the beds yourself if you do not like their configuration. It is enough to ask the steward, and the next time the cabin is cleaned, he will do it for you.

Cabin cleaning

The cabin is cleaned twice a day. Each cabin is assigned a steward who cleans in the morning when you have breakfast and in the evening when you have dinner. Of course, if you wish, you can refuse cleaning and unnecessary anxiety by posting a “do not disturb” sign on the doorknob. Whether or not to tip the steward is up to you, but it is generally understood that they are included in the centralized service fee charged to each passenger.

Bathroom in a cruise ship cabin

All cabins on cruise ships are equipped with private bathrooms. Bathrooms in standard cabins are usually equipped with showers to save space, but there are also full baths. The bathrooms are equipped with shampoo/shower gel dispensers, so there is no need to bring them with you. The photo below shows a standard bathroom on the MSC Divina cruise ship.

As you can see, there are towels, shampoo, shower gel, and a separate soap faucet in the sink + some accessories like shower caps on the shelf. To the right of the showerhead there is a pull-out rope for drying swimsuits and linen. The flush in the toilet, by the way, is vacuum, that is, water is sucked inward, as in an airplane.

The main types of cruise ship cabins

Of course, all cruise ships are different from each other, and even within the same ship there are many categories of cabins. But in general, they can all be reduced to 4 main types:

• Inside cabins(English: Interior cabin,Inside cabin)
• Cabins with a window or outside cabins(English: Outside cabin, Oceanview cabin)
• Cabins with balcony(English: Balcony cabin,Verandah cabin)
• Suites(Suites)

Let's take a closer look at each of them.

Inner cabin

Looking at the plan of the living deck of almost any liner, you can see that the cabins on it are located on both sides of two long corridors that run through the entire ship.

At the same time, some of the cabins look, as it were, inside the liner, and some outside. Those that look outward have the opportunity to make windows and balconies, since one of the walls of their cabin is, in fact, the outer skin of the liner. In those that look inward, it makes no sense to make windows, since the window will go into the interior of the liner, without sunlight, and you will not see anything interesting there. Hence the name - inside (inside) cabin.

The main disadvantages of internal cabins are:

• lack of windows
• lack of sunlight (you always wake up in complete darkness in the morning)
• small area of ​​the cabin, interior cabins are almost always smaller than all the others

As you can see, there is very little free space here. If the two are more or less comfortable here, then it will be crowded with children. To accommodate children, interior cabins are usually equipped with folding shelves as in a train compartment. It looks like this:

On more expensive cruise lines, interior cabins can be a bit more spacious, sometimes with a seating area with sofa and coffee table.

Choose the inside cabin if you don't plan on spending a lot of time in it. If during the day you are going to spend time on excursions in the port, in the evening in the bars and restaurants of the liner, and only sleep in the cabin, then the inner cabin is what you need. Cheap and cheerful. And the sea air and views can be perfectly enjoyed on the open decks.

By the way, for some reason, many people think that the inner cabins are located below the ship's waterline, and therefore they are afraid to buy them. This is nonsense, all passenger cabins of cruise ships are located much above the waterline.

Cabin with a window

Looks like this:

Its main advantage is, of course, the window. But you need to understand that it does not open. Airing the room with sea air will not work. But you can see where the liner is sailing, and in the morning you wake up not in pitch darkness, but from the rays of the sun

Window cabins tend to be larger than interior cabins. Here and in the examples above there is a seating area with a sofa. Both in terms of price and comfort, window cabins are intermediate between interior and balcony cabins.

When choosing a cabin with a window, keep in mind that sometimes the windows can overlook the promenade deck and then people will constantly walk past your window.

Cabin with balcony

The most popular type of cabins today. If in the old liners of the 90s almost all cabins were internal or with a window, and only suites were equipped with balconies, then on modern giant liners most of the cabins have balconies.

A private balcony allows you to fully enjoy the atmosphere of a sea cruise, breathe the sea air whenever you want, meet sunrises and sunsets, have breakfast in the open air overlooking the sea.

The size of a standard balcony is approximately 3-4 square meters. On the balcony you will find a couple of sun loungers and a table. Usually the balcony is enclosed by a solid glass partition, for the safety of passengers, in particular children. Access to the balcony is through floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors that provide breathtaking views and plenty of sunlight.

Cabins with a balcony have enough space to accommodate children. Children in these cabins sleep on a fold-out sofa or reclining shelves.

The only disadvantage of cabins with a balcony is their price, which is 1.5-2 times higher than the prices for interior cabins.

Suites

For those who are used to traveling in comfort and paying for it, cruise companies offer exclusive types of cabins with increased space and improved service. It is impossible to describe all the options for the suites, on each liner there are cabins of a personal layout: from simple one-room cabins with an increased area to two-level lofts with their own Jacuzzi on the balcony and a butler.

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For a person who has been on a cruise at least once, the questions of choosing a cabin no longer arise. But if you are going on your first cruise and are faced with the problem of choosing a cabin, this article is for you.

Equipment for cruise ship cabins

A cruise ship cabin is very similar to a hotel room, only usually smaller. The size of a standard cabin is 14-18 square meters(excluding suites).

Here you will find everything the same as in a hotel room: a bed, a desk with a chair, a large wardrobe for storing clothes, mirrors, bedside tables, a telephone, a TV, a safe for storing valuables. The temperature in the cabin is usually controlled by an individual thermostat. The beds in the cabins are usually collapsible, they can be pushed together in the form of a double bed, or separated separately. You do not need to move the beds yourself if you do not like their configuration. It is enough to ask the steward, and the next time the cabin is cleaned, he will do it for you.

Cabin cleaning

The cabin is cleaned twice a day. Each cabin is assigned a steward who cleans in the morning when you have breakfast and in the evening when you have dinner. Of course, if you wish, you can refuse cleaning and unnecessary anxiety by posting a "do not disturb" sign on the doorknob. Whether or not to tip the steward is up to you, but it is generally understood that they are included in the centralized service charge charged to each passenger

Bathroom in a cruise ship cabin

All cabins on cruise ships are equipped with private bathrooms. Bathrooms in standard cabins are usually equipped with showers to save space, but there are also full baths. The bathrooms are equipped with shampoo/shower gel dispensers, so there is no need to bring them with you. Pictured below is a standard bathroom on the MSC Divina cruise ship.

As you can see, there are towels, shampoo, shower gel, and a separate soap faucet in the sink + some accessories like shower caps on the shelf. To the right of the showerhead there is a pull-out rope for drying swimsuits and linen. The flush in the toilet, by the way, is vacuum, that is, water is sucked inward, as in an airplane. The first time you use it, it's a little intimidating.

The main types of cruise ship cabins

Of course, all cruise ships are different from each other, and even within the same ship there are many categories of cabins. But in general, they can all be reduced to 4 main types:

• Inside cabins(English: Interior cabin,Inside cabin)
• Cabins with a window or outside cabins (English: Outside cabin, Oceanview cabin)
• Cabins with balcony(English: Balcony cabin,Verandah cabin)
• Suites(Suites)

Let's take a closer look at each of them.

Inner cabin

Looking at the plan of the living deck of almost any liner, you can see that the cabins on it are located on both sides of two long corridors that run through the entire ship.

At the same time, some of the cabins look, as it were, inside the liner, and some outside. Those that look outward have the opportunity to make windows and balconies, since one of the walls of their cabin is, in fact, the outer skin of the liner. In those that look inward, it makes no sense to make windows, since the window will go into the interior of the liner, without sunlight, and you will not see anything interesting there. Hence the name - inside (inside) cabin

The main disadvantages of internal cabins are:

• lack of windows
• lack of sunlight (you always wake up in complete darkness in the morning)
• small area of ​​the cabin, interior cabins are almost always smaller than all the others

As you can see, there is very little free space here. If the two are more or less comfortable here, then it will be crowded with children. To accommodate children, interior cabins are usually equipped with folding shelves as in a train compartment. It looks like this:

On more expensive cruise lines, interior cabins can be a bit more spacious, sometimes with a seating area with sofa and coffee table.

Choose the inside cabin if you don't plan on spending a lot of time in it. If during the day you are going to spend time on excursions in the port, in the evening in the bars and restaurants of the liner, and only sleep in the cabin, then the inner cabin is what you need. Cheap and cheerful. And the sea air and views can be perfectly enjoyed on the open decks.

By the way, for some reason, many people think that the inner cabins are located below the ship's waterline, and therefore they are afraid to buy them. This is nonsense, all passenger cabins of cruise ships are located much higher waterline

Cabin with a window

Looks like this:

Its main advantage is, of course, the window. But you need to understand that it does not open. Airing the room with sea air will not work. But you can see where the liner is sailing, and in the morning you wake up not in pitch darkness, but from the rays of the sun

Window cabins tend to be larger than interior cabins. Here and in the examples above there is a seating area with a sofa. Both in terms of price and comfort, window cabins are intermediate between interior and balcony cabins.

When choosing a cabin with a window, keep in mind that sometimes the windows can overlook the promenade deck and then people will constantly walk past your window. Use our detailed deck plans to avoid this.

Cabin with balcony

The most popular type of cabins today. If in the old liners of the 90s almost all cabins were internal or with a window, and only suites were equipped with balconies, then on modern giant liners, most of the cabins have balconies.

A private balcony allows you to fully enjoy the atmosphere of a sea cruise, breathe the sea air whenever you want, meet sunrises and sunsets, have breakfast in the open air overlooking the sea.

The size of a standard balcony is approximately 3-4 square meters. On the balcony you will find a couple of sun loungers and a table. Usually the balcony is enclosed by a solid glass partition, for the safety of passengers, in particular children. Balcony access is through floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors providing breathtaking views and plenty of sunlight.

Cabins with a balcony have enough space to accommodate children. Children in these cabins sleep on a fold-out sofa or reclining shelves.

The only disadvantage of cabins with a balcony is their price, which is 1.5-2 times higher than the prices for interior cabins.

Suites

For those who are used to traveling in comfort and paying for it, cruise companies offer exclusive types of cabins with increased space and improved service. It is impossible to describe all the options for the suites, on each liner there are cabins of a personal layout: from simple one-room cabins with an increased area to two-level lofts with their own Jacuzzi on the balcony and a butler.

Royal loft suite (Royal Caribbean):

The heaven deluxe owner's suite(NCL):

Bathroom in Reflection suite (Celebrity Cruises).

On cruise ships, a special concierge service is offered for passengers of luxurious cabins.

Among the main types of cabins on cruise ships, it is customary to distinguish the following:

Inner cabin
- ocean view
- cabin with balcony
- suite
- deluxe suite

Cruise cabins: inside cabin

The cheapest type is the inside cabin. It has no porthole and is the smallest type of cabin on board. At the same time, such cabins can be equipped with TV, shower and spacious beds.

Cruise Cabins: Cabins with Ocean View

Ocean view cabins offer their obvious advantage - the window. They are also more spacious than the interior cabins. It is worth noting that the windows in most view cabins do not open. View cabins have their own gradations. In a number of cabins with ocean views can be presented in several classes: cheaper and smaller, bigger and more expensive.

Cruise cabins: cabin with balcony

Cabin with balcony - here the level of comfort allows you to go beyond the room and enjoy the fresh breeze. The size and quality of the furnishings of these cabins is higher than in cabins with ocean views. The presence of a balcony in the cabin is a kind of indicator of "basic luxury" in.

Cruise cabins: suites

Suites are superior rooms with extras such as a minibar, an extra-large bed and special services included in the price of the room. At the same time, the suite can be with or without a balcony. The suites have a privileged location on the central deck, away from noisy areas, or on the upper decks, where there are fewer and quieter tourists.

Cruise cabins: deluxe suites

Deluxe suites or deluxe suites are the most luxurious cabins on a cruise. Here you can accommodate a large company or a large family. These rooms have several bedrooms plus a guest room. The quantity and quality of furnishing depends on the particular cruise operator. The room may have a jacuzzi, sauna, mini-pool or a spacious terrace with excellent views. These cabins can be serviced by concierges or even have their own sommelier. There is no doubt about one thing - there are no cabins on the liner better than a deluxe suite. At the same time, such cabins are not available on all cruises, moreover, their number on liners is often very limited.

Cruise cabins: features

The types of cabins listed above are basic. Many companies have their own special cabin classes, with special names and titles. There are also types of cabins that are not included in more than one class. For example, there are cabins with a so-called "garbage" view. These are rooms, which, as a rule, are located in places where the architectural elements of the ship block the view. At the same time, such cabins can be both with an ocean view and with a balcony. The price of accommodation for such cabins can be reduced. However, the issue of cost often depends on the desire of the cruise company itself to allocate this type of room separately.

Types of beds - they can also be different. Bunk bed, double bed, large bed, extra beds, bed for people with disabilities, folding chairs - in the description of the cabins, as a rule, the types of beds are indicated.