![]() I’ve booked a few cruises with an obstructed view before, but it wasn’t on purpose. Obstructed View Cabins A lifeboat obstructing the ocean view on Caribbean Princess. ![]() This is why a quick look at the ship’s deck plans can help clarify what you’re paying for. Near the forward part of the ship the exterior of the vessel will narrow, impacting how much space you actually have. The square footage may vary even in the same class if a set of cabins are at the bow of the ship, for instance. ![]() I always like to look at the square footage of the cabin as well, so I know if I’m just getting a better view or some extra space on top of it. Sometimes these are obstructed views or smaller porthole windows, but if you’re looking for the cheapest cabin on the ship, make sure you don’t overlook this option.Ĭombine an ocean view with a guaranteed cabin selection and you can get a cheaper rate than an interior cabin as well, so don’t assume you have to settle with a windowless room if you want to save money. I have even seen some ocean view cabins that were the same price as the inside cabins, making it an easy decision for those wanting a little more space. It may be only a few dollars more to book an ocean view stateroom over an interior stateroom, making it will worth it to have some natural light and a bit of a view. But I have seen prices between the two categories that were practically identical. Normally, an ocean view cabin will cost more than an inside or interior cabin. You may end up in a less than desirable location, and there’s nothing you can do to change it.Īfter booking your cruise your stateroom will remain unassigned for a while until the cruise line works their magic and finally reveals where you will spend your vacation.Īgain, you can check out our full list of cruise ships with solo cabins for a more comprehensive list. This is why it’s one of the cheapest cabins you can get on the ship, and it works across many categories.īut while this gets you a better deal on a cabin, it also comes with a risk. You can get a guaranteed stateroom in the interior, ocean view, balcony, or even suite category, which will guarantee a lower rate than if you had personally selected the exact stateroom location for that category. This simply means that you pick the category and the cruise line will select the cabin for you and make sure you get at least that category or higher. When selecting your cabin on a cruise booking you may see something called a guaranteed cabin rate. Guaranteed Staterooms Photo Credit: Cruise Fever Read more: Best cruise cabins and how to find them These staterooms still have all the other amenities of other cabins such as two twin beds that make into a king, nightstands, a desk, TV, closet, and mini-fridge.īefore you’re tempted to stretch your budget for a balcony cabin, remember that you’ll get to enjoy the same food, shows, and amenities on the ship as everyone else, even if you opt for the cheapest cabin on the vessel. All things being equal, this means you can go on three cruises with an inside cabin for the same price as you would pay for just two cruises with a balcony.Īs long as you don’t get claustrophobic and don’t mind a tighter space, getting in the habit of booking one of these cabins will allow you to go on more cruises. In many cases an interior stateroom is 50% to 90% cheaper than a stateroom with a balcony or veranda. How much cheaper is an inside cabin compared to a balcony cabin? But if you don’t mind the darkness, meandering the interior halls of a cruise ship to find your cabin, and wondering what time of day it is when you wake up, an interior cabin fits the bill. These cabins have no balcony, no window, and often not quite as much space. So, they show you the cost of the very cheapest cabin on the ship: an inside cabin. Cruise lines like to show a really cheap rate to make a cruise vacation look even more affordable. The advertised price you see for a cruise on a brochure or website is almost always the price for an interior cabin. ![]() Interior Cabins Interior cabin on Symphony of the Seas
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