No matter what else happens on the cruise, your cabin can be the deciding factor between a great and a terrible trip. If you are not lucky enough to be staying in one of the spacious super suites that cruise lines offer on each ship, and who is, you will be choosing between variations of three room categories: inside, outside and balcony cabins. Each has its strengths and weaknesses and weighing these is the key.
Inside cabins are the smallest rooms but also the best deal on the ship and are perfect for those who just want to take the journey and plan on spending as little time as possible in the room. Outside cabins tend to be slightly larger than inside, and offer a porthole or large bay window view of the sea outside at a fractionally higher rate than an inside. Balcony cabins are the most desirable and largest of the standard cabin classes, and are priced accordingly, but may be worth the investment if you are taking a longer cruise.
Cruise lines list the square footage of each cabin category and subclass on every ship in their fleet. When researching your cruise, make sure to visit the official website for each line you are considering, search for the ship on which you will be traveling and then the room category of your choice. A description of the room, its square footage and photos will be provided with which a comparison can be made against any other lines or ships you may be considering as well.
