Tips for Selecting a Cruise Ship Cabin:
Inside Cabins
by Linda Coffman
Your home away from home
An inside cabin is just that: a stateroom that is located inside the ship with no view—they have no window or porthole.
 |
|
Bright & cheerful—a standard inside cabin on Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Star
|
Often, to give the illusion of more space, you will find inside cabins rely on the generous use of mirrors for an airy feeling. On Royal Caribbean's largest vessels, there are even inside cabins with a view of sorts—some are designated "atrium staterooms" and feature bowed windows overlooking the the ships' interior grand promenades.
Inside cabins are generally just as spacious as outside cabins and decor and amenities are similar. On the newest vessels, you may find small refrigerators.
Many ships locate triple and quad cabins (accommodating three or more passengers) on the inside. Essentially, they look just like a standard double cabin, but have bunk beds that either fold down from the wall or disappear into the ceiling. Parents sometimes book an inside for older children and teens, while their own cabin is an outside across the hall with a window or balcony.
For passengers who want a very dark room for sleeping, an inside cabin is ideal. Use a bit of creativity and even your inside cabin can have a "window on the sea." Nearly every ship has a television channel that features a continuous view from the bridge (often accompanied by terrible elevator music). Turn on that channel before you retire and turn off the sound—it will be dark all night and you will awaken with a seascape!
Take a look at:
Return to: Cabin Selection Tips
Photos © Author's Collection
Related Articles:
Cabin Upgrades by George Leppla, Debunking the "Upgrade Fairy" Myth
Cruise Line Profiles - Get a flavor of what to anticipate and determine which cruise line will meet your expectations.
Cruising for Your Lifestyle - Cruise lines are generally termed Mainstream, Premium, and Luxury. Learn what distinguishes them from one another and which fits your style.
Ship Fun Facts - Interesting and obscure; individual ship facts and figures.
More from CruiseDiva.com:
Articles & Advice
Cruise Reviews
Cruise Line Profiles
