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Choosing the Right Cruise Cabin

February 21, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

Article by Kyle Bruening

Choosing the right cruise cabin.  All cruise staterooms are designed to  be relaxing and comfortable to rest after your
adventures.

Cabins

There are four basic types of cruise cabins: inside cabins, outside cabins, balcony cabins, and suites.  Cruise cabins offer
luxurious suites to inside bunk-bed cabins, the choices are numerous.  Cruise cabins offer three types of views: inside (no window), window
and balcony. Inside cruise ship cabins are comfortable, practical and peaceful, just like the outside cruise ship cabins, which have the added
feature of a window or porthole

with sea view. Cruise cabins are much smaller than hotel rooms, so if you’re worried about feeling claustrophobic or have more than two people
sharing a room, you may want to consider booking two rooms or a suite.

The price of a cruise ship cabin or stateroom (the terms are interchangeable) is dependent on its size, layout, and location. For the most
part, standard cruise cabins are sensibly decorated and offer comfortable beds, reading lamps, ample storage space, bathrooms that have either a
shower (but no tub) or a small tub with shower, and individual climate control.  In addition, most cruise cabins come with a television,
telephone, hair dryer, personal safe and a writing area with a desk and chair. staterooms have wall-to-wall carpeting, individually
controlled airconditioning/heating, dresser or storage space, closet, telephone, and satellite television.  Some cruise cabins have VC Rs or
DVD players, and some televisions also have radio/music channels.  If you book early you have the added advantage that you have the best
choice of cruise cabins.

Staterooms with balconies have sliding glass doors, giving you access to the outside. Cruise cabins might appear small in size, but you will
soon find all the luxuries you wanted properly fitted into the room.  Family-sized suites are cruise cabins for more than two people are
harder or impossible to find the later you book.

While inside cruise cabins are the least expensive, they have no windows and are often quite small. Cruise ship cabins vary from
smallish, economical inside cabins to elaborate penthouse suites, with everything in between.  All cruise cabins are created for comfort
with a sensible design where you can move with ease. Cruise

ship cabins are not all created equal; however, they are all designed for comfort, convenience, and practicality.

While most cruise ship cabins are insulated quite well, residual noise can be a problem in high-traffic areas. Most cruise ship cabins have
in-room safes, which is where you will want to store your passport when you are on-board the ship.  Most cruise ship cabins are built to
accommodate two passengers. Please remember that cruise ship cabins tend to be smaller than hotel rooms and therefore, as space can be limited it
is worth bringing only those items which you know will need.

Luxury Staterooms

There are several grades of cruise ship cabins on each cruise ship. These lovely Luxury staterooms offer a king size bed, balcony with
loungers and tables and a bathroom with bath and shower.  Luxury staterooms also have hot tubs and several extra luxuries. Larger luxury
staterooms offer over-sized balconies some with hot tubs. Luxury cabins may offering custom Italian down bedding & Italian linens, European
white goose feather beds & pillows, Atrium playground with projection theater screen, Cable or Satellite TV, Turkish towels, central Heat
& Air, exclusive European soaps and a butler.

Conclusion

Nonetheless, all cruise cabins are not created equal. The best advice is to be informed about cruise cabin and make the right decision
for you.

About the Author

The Captain (Kyle Bruening) is Senior editor at http://www.theluxuryships.com. He writes informational cruise articles relating to all aspects of cruising. Kyle is a Master Cruise Counselor, has more than 20 years cruise experience with 70 actual sailed cruises. He represents the finest cruise lines that are prefered by
most people. Kyle specializes in assisting people to have fun and relax by sending them on cruise vacations worldwide. 1-877-22-SHIPS

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Choosing the Right Cabin for Your Cruise – Exploring Your Options

February 21, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

Article by Chris Everiss

When you’re thinking of booking your next cruise holiday, one of the big decisions is choosing the right cabin. Learn more about your options…

Choosing the Right Cabin for Your Cruise

Choosing the right cabin for your cruise can make a real difference to your holiday on the ocean waves. If you’ve not been cruising before and aren’t sure which type of cabin is right for you, read on to find out more.

Introduction to cruise accommodation

While the specifics of cruise accommodation will differ between companies and individual ships, the guide below will give you a general overview of what to expect.

Inside cabin
An inside cabin is the most affordable cruise liner accommodation and is ideal if you’re on a limited budget or if you plan to just make the most of the facilities and entertainment on offer. Many people use their inside cabins much like a hotel room and with so much to keep you busy on board, you’ll have no problems getting off to sleep.

Outside cabin
If you don’t like the idea of being on a cruise and not having a sea view then an outside cabin could be for you. Waking up every day to the sight of the ocean waves can really enhance your cruise holiday and set you up for a relaxing day on board.

Balcony cabin
A balcony cabin is a step up from an outside cabin and lets you sit outside and enjoy the weather and scenery close at hand. There’s nothing quite like starting and ending your day listening to the ocean below you as you relax with a drink on your balcony.

Suite
For the ultimate in relaxation and a real home from home, a suite is the perfect choice. Suites are at the top end of cruise liner accommodation but are worth every penny for the extra space and splendour. If your cruise holiday is a once in a lifetime trip, booking a suite will provide you with the ultimate on board experience and the epitome of luxury.

Cruise cabin facts and figures
A recent poll by a leading cruise company on Facebook surveyed regular cruise passengers to find out what cabin they usually pick when booking a cruise.

The results were as follows;

Inside Cabin – 22%
Outside Cabin – 19%
Balcony Cabin – 56%
Suite – 4%

The figures from this survey are in line with recent numbers published by Royal Caribbean International which saw 66% of passengers on their new liner booking either a balcony cabin, deluxe accommodation or a suite.

Summary
The choice of cabin you make for your cruise holiday will come down to personal preference or your available budget. Some people are happy to have an inside cabin and make full use of the cruise ship’s facilities and entertainment but if money’s no object you may want to enjoy an early morning coffee or night cap on your own private balcony.

About the Author

Cruise.co.uk which is an online travel agency. Followers of the agency have posted over 90,000 cruise reviews and opinions. The agency’s cruise forums have over 300,000 questions and answers about cruising all asked and answered by the community.

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How to Choose the Perfect Cabin for Your Next Cruise

February 21, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

Article by Eric Brooks

Choosing the perfect cabin for your next cruise can make the difference between a fun-filled trip and a miserable experience. I have been on several cruises and booked several of the different cabin types. Each cabin type has it’s advantages and disadvantages. Room sizes and types can vary between cruise lines, but many of the major cruise lines have basic categories that rooms are grouped into.

The cheapest cabins on the ship are usually inside cabins. Because these cabins are located on the inside of the ship, they don’t have windows. The first time I booked an inside cabin I was a little apprehensive about whether I would feel claustrophobic. I was pleasantly surprised to find that the inside cabin still had plenty of room and I didn’t feel constrained at all. For cruisers that enjoy sleeping in late in the morning, an inside cabin provides a nice dark place to sleep. If you are considering booking an inside cabin, you should take a look a deck plan of the ship you will be cruising on. Make note if your potential cabin is located next to a stairwell, because these rooms can be noisier from people using the stairs.

Outside cabins are the next step up and are the same size or slightly larger than inside cabins. Depending on where on the ship the cabin is located, the room will either have a porthole or a larger size window. Although having the ability to peek out the window to see what was going on was a nice perk, I probably looked out the window only two or three times.

The next step up is the balcony cabin. These cabins are usually slightly larger than the standard outside cabin. Your cabin will have a door with access to your own “private” balcony. I have to admit that I was a bit disappointed with our balcony because only a thin sheet of metal separated us from our neighbor. When they were out on their balcony I could clearly hear all of their conversations. However, the experience of sleeping at night with the balcony door open was an unforgettable experience.

The most expensive and luxurious cabins on the ship are the suites. These cabins can range in size from slightly larger than standard balcony rooms to small apartments. If money isn’t an issue and you want to experience the most luxurious way to cruise, these are the cabins to choose. If you intend to spend a lot of time in your cabin, the added cost of a suite may be well worth the cost.

Before booking your next cruise, give some additional thought to the type of cabin you will be booking. Your lifestyle and personal preferences may make a particular room type more appropriate for you. Happy cruising!

About the Author

The author enjoys writing about a wide variety of topics including pet vacuums and vacuum attachments.

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