Hey Cruisers! Its Sheri from CruiseTipsTV. One of my favorite things about cruising is the planning and research. In f I usually start researching a new cruise on the way home from the last. Its like a puzzle for me, and I want to make sure all the little pieces fit perfectly; from choosing the ship and itinerary, right down to picking the perfect cabin. If youre new to cruising, selecting a cabin might seem a little overwhelming, so be sure to do your research and work carefully with your travel agent to make the right choice for you. Cruise lines offer many cabin choices – like 20-30 different categories. It sounds crazy, but, like doing a puzzle, you can sort through the obvious stuff and then narrow it down to the remaining options.\r
In this case the obvious stuff can be broken down into essentially four basic types of cabins:\r
Inside Cabins: which will have no window and are typically the smallest.\r
Outside Cabins: which in many cases will be about the same size as an inside cabin but will have a window or porthole with some kind of view.\r
Balcony Cabins: This is pretty obvious, but yeah, youll have a balcony.\r
And finally a Suite: Theres a ton of variety in this category, from mini suites, to owners suites, but basically, A suite is a larger cabin, sometimes with separate rooms and upgraded services and amenities…mmm…amenities.\r
Okay, first step is to choose from these four basic categories. If moneys not a concern, its a no-brainer. Go for a suite. Moneys always a concern though, isnt it? So, pick the best one you can afford. \r
And there are other things to consider as well. Maybe you can afford a balcony, but youre more of an out and about type of person, and see your cabin as just a place to sleep and shower. Or maybe its a short cruise. Why spend the extra cash? You could Use the money you save on a fun excursion instead, and get an inside cabin. On the other hand, if you like hanging out in your room, or its a longer cruise, or perhaps you have kids and need more space, then we strongly recommend a balcony. There have been a few occasions where we chose an inside cabin to save money, and later regretted the decision. You should also consider a balcony on cruises like Alaska when there may be beautiful vistas. It will cost you more, because balcony cabins are popular on scenic cruises, but it may be worth the splurge.\r
All right… on to the next piece of the puzzle. Lets talk about location. There are many fors to consider when selecting where you want your cabin. For us, noise level is the first consideration. We try to pick a cabin far away from nightclubs, elevators, buffets, and other high traffic areas. Typically we are looking for something at the end of a hall. Thats usually going to mean well have to walk a lot farther to the main areas of the ship, but we dont mind.\r
Now, if youre prone to seasickness, then that may be your primary concern when picking a cabin. You may want to choose a cabin on the lowest deck around mid-ship. Youll avoid the rocking and rolling at the forward and aft areas of the ship. That extra movement tends to aggravate seasickness.\r
You may also want to make your decision based on proximity to areas important to you. Some people like to be really close to the pool, spa, buffet, casino or other hotspot to cut down on walking. And along those lines, if you have difficulty getting around youll want to look for a cabin as close to the elevators as possible.\r
Theres a lot more we could cover in this area, and perhaps well come back to this topic in in another . But before we close this one out we have two tips for you. \r
First, if you decide on a cabin with “a view” make sure you know what that view is. Some cabins have obstructed views – like lifeboats, poles etc. And some have deck views. While these cabins may be less expensive, if youre expecting a full ocean view, you may be disappointed.\r
Second, if youll be cruising along a coastline, you could consider choosing your cabin based on the side of the ship with the best view of the coastline.
In this case the obvious stuff can be broken down into essentially four basic types of cabins:\r
Inside Cabins: which will have no window and are typically the smallest.\r
Outside Cabins: which in many cases will be about the same size as an inside cabin but will have a window or porthole with some kind of view.\r
Balcony Cabins: This is pretty obvious, but yeah, youll have a balcony.\r
And finally a Suite: Theres a ton of variety in this category, from mini suites, to owners suites, but basically, A suite is a larger cabin, sometimes with separate rooms and upgraded services and amenities…mmm…amenities.\r
Okay, first step is to choose from these four basic categories. If moneys not a concern, its a no-brainer. Go for a suite. Moneys always a concern though, isnt it? So, pick the best one you can afford. \r
And there are other things to consider as well. Maybe you can afford a balcony, but youre more of an out and about type of person, and see your cabin as just a place to sleep and shower. Or maybe its a short cruise. Why spend the extra cash? You could Use the money you save on a fun excursion instead, and get an inside cabin. On the other hand, if you like hanging out in your room, or its a longer cruise, or perhaps you have kids and need more space, then we strongly recommend a balcony. There have been a few occasions where we chose an inside cabin to save money, and later regretted the decision. You should also consider a balcony on cruises like Alaska when there may be beautiful vistas. It will cost you more, because balcony cabins are popular on scenic cruises, but it may be worth the splurge.\r
All right… on to the next piece of the puzzle. Lets talk about location. There are many fors to consider when selecting where you want your cabin. For us, noise level is the first consideration. We try to pick a cabin far away from nightclubs, elevators, buffets, and other high traffic areas. Typically we are looking for something at the end of a hall. Thats usually going to mean well have to walk a lot farther to the main areas of the ship, but we dont mind.\r
Now, if youre prone to seasickness, then that may be your primary concern when picking a cabin. You may want to choose a cabin on the lowest deck around mid-ship. Youll avoid the rocking and rolling at the forward and aft areas of the ship. That extra movement tends to aggravate seasickness.\r
You may also want to make your decision based on proximity to areas important to you. Some people like to be really close to the pool, spa, buffet, casino or other hotspot to cut down on walking. And along those lines, if you have difficulty getting around youll want to look for a cabin as close to the elevators as possible.\r
Theres a lot more we could cover in this area, and perhaps well come back to this topic in in another . But before we close this one out we have two tips for you. \r
First, if you decide on a cabin with “a view” make sure you know what that view is. Some cabins have obstructed views – like lifeboats, poles etc. And some have deck views. While these cabins may be less expensive, if youre expecting a full ocean view, you may be disappointed.\r
Second, if youll be cruising along a coastline, you could consider choosing your cabin based on the side of the ship with the best view of the coastline.
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