Cabins

After you have picked the perfect cruise ship and itinerary, you will have to decide what stateroom you want. From interior cabins with no windows to expansive suites that come with some pretty neat perks, you will have a lot of different choices!

You must narrow down your stateroom options once you've picked your cruise ship, itinerary, and sail date. From compact interior cabins to multi-level suites, there are a ton of accommodations that can be considered.

Choosing the right cabin for your cruise vacation is as important as selecting the right ship. From tiny interior staterooms to lavish suites, there are a variety of options available. When booking, it's important to establish your budget and evaluate your expectations for your cabin experience. 

Let's assume, for example, you're a family of five excited to go on your first-ever cruise. Most cruise ship cabins accommodate a maximum of four passengers, so you'll either have to split your family into two separate staterooms or book a larger cabin. 

What's smaller than a cruise cabin? A cruise ship bathroom! 

Rather than focusing on size, they're designed to maximize comfort and functionality with what little space they're allotted. To make the most of your cabin experience, we suggest being creative and utilizing some hacks to fully optimize your stateroom and tiny bathroom.

Cruise hacks extend past surge-free power strips and magnetic hooks. From tips to increasing storage to DIY laundry solutions, here are 12 bathroom hacks for your cruise ship cabin. 

You booked that cheap inside room, but you’d love to have a free or cheap cabin upgrade. Is it possible to get a cruise ship cabin upgrade for free? 

“Unfortunately there is no secret password or magic wand that will guarantee an upgraded stateroom without actually paying for one,” says Beci Mahnken, president and CEO of MEI-Travel, and a travel agent with the inside scoop. “Complimentary upgrades are not very common in the current cruise climate.”

When booking a cruise, you might be overwhelmed by all the cabin options. Sometimes, it is not as easy as simply choosing an interior or balcony. There might be different room categories and layouts, ranging from spacious rooms that are able to accommodate larger families to balconies that overlook the interior of the ship versus the ocean.