What’s the best cabin location on the ship? I get asked this
a lot. How can you make sure you pick
the best location in your chosen stateroom category? The truth is, it depends on your likes and
needs.
One of the best ways to find the right cabin
for you is to view the ship’s deck plans in the cruise line brochure or website. While the plans may not be exatly to scale
and cabin size is not always in proportion to the drawings, there are a few things
to keep in mind. Knowing the surroundings will help you avoid a less-than-ideal
stateroom.
Here are the top 5 things to look for in cabin selection:
1) Look for elevators and staircases: Some people want to be close to the elevators
and staircases. However, with the convenience of elevators and stairs comes a
higher volume of traffic and possibly more noise. What is more important to you?
2) Look up: What’s
above your cabin? A basketball court,
jogging track, the kid zone. If you have
children, having the kids’ zone above you, might not be a bad idea. However, if
you are a honeymoon couple, this might not be the best location for you.
3) Look Down: Is the
bandstand for one of the show lounges right below your room? Even with good sound proofing there is a
chance for ambient noise.
4) Look across the hall: Is there a room service pantry
shown or other service area. If so, this
might be an area you want to avoid.
5) Look right and left:
If you are at the end of a hallway, make sure the disco or other high-energy
lounge is not adjacent. Unless you are a night owl, you’ll want to avoid
hallways that lead to these lounges. Late night revelers can carry on with the
partying outside your door. If you are an early-to-bed person, you might want
to choose another location.
Today’s modern cruise ships have been designed with
passenger comfort in mind. Architects
strive to develop deck plans that confine public rooms and lounges to areas
far from the staterooms. Advance review
of the deck plans and advice from a good cruise specialist can help deliver an
extra measure of peace and quiet in your stateroom.
Have you ever booked a stateroom that was an oops? I’d like to hear more.
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