Selecting the Right Cabin Type for a Cruise
All-inclusive cruises are a great way to do business and have a holiday. Cruise meetings also make a great incentive for employees. Knowing how to select the cabin that suits your personality or agenda can make the cruise experience much more enjoyable. These are the cabin types from least to most expensive. Check your cruise line’s brochure for more details.
Location and windows (or lack of windows) can determine how much a cabin will cost. Standard cruise ship cabins are the least expensive. They are inside cabins without a porthole. The décor is tasteful but modest and fewer amenities are offered than with other cabin types. For example, the bathroom will be quite small, with a shower only. An outside ocean view cabin will of course contain a portal, but everything else is the same.
Balcony cabins are a bit larger than standard cruise ship cabins. The balconies are often too narrow for a lawn chair; however, opening the sliding glass door will allow the sea air to fill the cabin. These cabins may include a curtain that can be drawn to separate the sitting area from the sleeping area.
A suite includes a sitting area and a bedroom and is the largest cabin space. The bathroom is larger and is equipped with a tub. Most of the time, a suite includes a balcony.
