Despite the fact that cruise lines offer as many as 20 or more cabin “categories” per ship, it's helpful to remember that there are essentially only four types of cabins, the majority are for double occupancy, plus, you might find a limited number of single occupancy cabins.
Inside: no window, in an inside corridor.
Outside: window or porthole with a view to the outside, which may be clear or obstructed view.
Balcony: includes a Balcony or Verandah that gives you that outside space without going up to a public deck, which may be clear or obstructed view.
Suite and/or Mini-Suite: a larger cabin, often with separate living and sleeping areas, and a wide variety of extra amenities and perks.
Now after that basic information, what about those cruise lines that have their own special twist on some cabins types to give added benefits or just that little differentiator, so what are they?
| Cruise Line | Inside | Outside | Balcony | Suite | Singles | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azamara Club Cruises | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Disabled accessibility cabins |
| Carnival Cruises | Y | Y | Y | Y | - | Cloud 9 Spa accommodation |
| Celebrity Cruises | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
| Costa Cruises | Y | Y | Y | Y | - | Samsara and Wellness Cabins and Suites |
| Cruise & Maritime | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | - |
| Crystal | Y | Y | Y | - | - | |
| Cunard | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
| Disney | Y | Y | Y | Y | - | |
| Fred Olsen | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
| Holland America Line | Y | Y | Y | Y | - | Spa Suite or Stateroom |
| Hurtigruten | Y | Y | - | Y | - | - |
| MSC | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | MSC Yacht Club |
| NCL | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
| Oceania | Y | Y | Y | Y | - | Concierge level Verandah Staterooms |
| P&O Cruises | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Superior Deluxe Balcony Cabins on Ventura & Azura, which give a little more s pace than standard balconies and a sofa/sitting area. Mini suites on Arcadia, Aurora, Oceana & Oriana, deluxe balconies on Arcadia, Aurora & Oriana. |
| Pullmantur | Y | Y | Y | Y | - | - |
| Princess Cruises | Y | Y | Y | Y | - | |
| Regent | Y | Y | - | All Suites, and those from Category C upwards includes a butler. | ||
| Royal Caribbean | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | On Oasis and Allure of the Seas there are the Boardwalk and Central Park view balcony cabins, not a sea view but a balcony; the Loft accomodation being some of the biggest cabins at sea, and also the Aqua Theater Suite with Balcony with amazing views of the Aqua Theater. |
| Seabourn | - | Y | - | Y | - | Not all Suites have a balcony some are oceanview |
| Seadream | - | Y | - | - | - | |
| Silversea | - | - | - | Y | - | All suites most have a balcony |
| Star Clipper | Y | Y | - | Y | - | Deluxe Suite on Royal Clipper has a private verandah |
| Thomson | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Some suites have a balcony |
| Voyages to Antiquity | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Limited number of single cabins |
| Windstar | - | Y | - | - | - | - |
| Please note - cabin sizes are approximate and not all facilities and features are available on all ships. Please check before sailing. | ||||||
Suites, Balconies, Outside and Inside cabins, sizes from 185 sq. ft. to 323 sq. ft., extra benefits include:
Balcony cabins located near to the AquaSpa, size 194 sq. ft., extra benefits include:
Balcony cabins set in the most desirable locations of each ship, where little details make a big difference to the passenger, size 194 sq. ft., extra benefits include:
Balcony cabins set in the most desirable locations of each ship, where little details make a big difference to the passenger, size 194 sq. ft., extra benefits include:
Special amenities for Signature Suites, size 441 sq. ft., extra benefits include:
Suite and other cabins which give direct private access to the Spa, size from 161 sq. ft. to 355 sq. ft., extra benefits including:
Balcony cabin with a few extra benefits, size 242 sq. ft., extra benefits include:
Suite cabin, size 335 sq. ft., extra benefits include:
Suite cabin, size 508–2249 sq. ft., extra benefits include:
Suite and Balcony cabin with extra service, sizes from 306 sq. ft. to 1781 sq. ft., extra benefits include:
Suites, Balcony, Outside or Inside cabins located near the Greenhouse Spa and Salon, sizes from 152 sq. ft. to 393 sq. ft., extra benefits include:
Suites in a private area of the ship, which can only be accessed by the room key, sizes vary from 226 sq. ft. to 570 sq. ft., benefits include:
Suites in a private area of the ship, which can only be accessed by the room key, sizes vary from 323 sq. ft. to 6695 sq. ft., benefits include:
Specially designed and priced for the solo traveller and located in a private key card access complex with the exclusive Studio Lounge, size 100 sq. ft.
Cabins close to the Spa, sizes from 215 sq. ft. to 323 sq. ft., extra benefits include:
Category A Concierge level Verandah cabins, size 282 sq. ft., extra benefits include:
Approx. 461- 687 sq. ft (Including balcony):
Up to 932 sq. ft:
The above information is to be used as a guide only. Please check with individual cruiselines or your cruise consultant before booking a cruise. Each cruiseline reserves the right to change their policy at any time without notice for which Cruise.co.uk cannot be held responsible. The information is compiled and calculated by Cruise.co.uk - this information is not to be reproduced without prior permission.
