"Choosing
a Cabin" Where
your cabin is located on board ship can
be an important decision.
Here are the guidelines you should consider:
Inside
vs. Ocean View
There
are two basic "kinds"
of cabins, Ocean View (also called "Outside"
cabins) and Inside cabins.
Ocean
Viewcabins are
located on the outside wall of the
ship, as shown in pink here, and
have a window so one can view the
ocean.
Inside
cabins, in blue, are located
inside the corridors of the ship
and have no windows.
Be
aware that windows on ships can
vary from port-hole size to full
length picture windows affording
a spectacular view.
The
choice between an Inside or Ocean
View cabin depends on your personal
preference and budget. Here are
things to consider:
Inside
Cabins
Ocean
View Cabins
Inside
cabins are less expensive than
Ocean View cabins as in the
deck plan shown above.
Having
a view from your cabin of passing
tropical isles or massive glaciers
while lounging, dressing or
romancing is a special treat.
On
newer ships Inside cabins are
usually identical to standard
Ocean View cabins.
There
is greater variety and selection
among Ocean View cabins ranging
from standard cabins to Deluxe
Suites.
Passengers
in Inside cabins are afforded
all the same ship's amenities
as passengers in Ocean View
cabins while taking advantage
of price savings,
There
are categories of cabins on
newer ships that include your
own Veranda affording privacy while passing
spectacular scenery.
Without
daylight, one can wake up and
not know if it's morning or
the middle of the night, or
what the weather is outside.
Would
you like a Butler? Some Deluxe
Suites include 24-hour butler
service.
There
are two possible features
of inside cabins which you
should know about before hand:
Some inside cabins may have
only upper & lower berths.
Some
older ships have some real
closet-sized inside cabins.
Not
all Ocean View cabins are truly
ocean view. All ships have Coast
Guard-required life boats. These
must hang along the sides of
the ship, usually up high and
can sometimes obscure the view
from some Ocean View cabins. Non-Stop Travel makes you aware of this when
booking. However, these cabins
are less expensive.