Most cruise lines price the cabins assuming there will be two people per cabin. If you sail solo, they will charge you double, minus tax and port fees. Some ships do have solo cabins, which don't charge double, but usually only a few rooms.
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Most cruise ship cabins are designed for two, and the cruise rates you see advertised for these cabins are per person, based on double occupancy. That means the rates are only available to customers who will be sharing the cabin with a second paying passenger.
Our largest Concierge-level suites can sleep 7 Guests, while all other stateroom types accommodate at least 3 people. It's easy to find the right-size stateroom for your party. When booking your cruise, provide the number of Guests you want to share your stateroom (one of whom must be an adult).
That's why many Carnival staterooms can be configured in different ways — some sleep up to five! Keep the group together. Some cabins have connecting rooms with a common door between them. When it comes to bathrooms, an extra might be a good idea.
Many regular cruise rooms, also called cabins or staterooms, can sleep up to four people. All rooms have two twin beds that can be pushed together to form a queen or king; additional sleeping spots might be a pullout sofa or upper bunks that fold down or pull down from the wall or ceiling.
Standard Staterooms That Sleep Five – (the Cheapest Option) Cruise ships cabins that accommodate five people do exist, but only on certain cruise lines. Even then, you'll only find them on some of the ships, and they may be very limited in availability.
Grand Suite with BalconyWith two twin beds that will convert to a Royal king in the bedroom and a sofa turned into a double bed in the living area, this suite sleeps up to four people. The suite accommodates with a full bathroom with two sinks and a separate changing area.
Book two rooms. No way around it. There are no rooms set up for 6. Once they get to their cabin, they can sleep however they wish but they will have to get two rooms.
Norwegian Cruise Line offers two levels of family suites that can accommodate four to six people on the Norwegian Dawn, the Norwegian Star, and Pride of America ships.
A few cruise lines feature a limited number of cabins designated for single occupancy sparing the solo cruiser from having to pay double. While cruise lines advertise these single cabins as having no supplement, the single rate is usually slightly higher than the per-person rate of comparable double occupancy cabins.
Cruise fares are priced based on the assumption that each cabin will be occupied by two passengers. So, for example, if the cruise fare for each person in a cabin is $10,000 then the cruise line pricing assumes they will be paid $20,000 in total fares for the cabin.
The fareIt's possible to find an inside cabin on a Carnival for $50/night, but a balcony cabin or suite on the same cruise could cost $200/night, so there's a lot of range here. Tip: Unlike hotel prices, cruise fares are listed per person, not per cabin, with rates based on two people occupying a stateroom.
Most cruise lines price the cabins assuming there will be two people per cabin. If you sail solo, they will charge you double, minus tax and port fees. Some ships do have solo cabins, which don't charge double, but usually only a few rooms.
Most modern cruise ships have many dining options, and for ships with main dining rooms, guests are generally assigned a table for the duration of the cruise. That table assignment might have you dining with others on your cruise, or you might only be seated with those in your traveling party.
Both standard inside and balcony categories are designed for double occupancy, but some rooms in either category can sleep up to four. The cabins will have two twin beds that can convert into one queen-size bed, a small desk or vanity with a mirror and chair, and a private bathroom.
Cruise ship workers are not supposed to hook up with passengers, but that doesn't mean it doesn't happen. It is rare though – most crew follow the rules because they know they'll lose their job if they're caught. You won't be surprised to hear that cruise lines ban crew from having sex with passengers.
Each of these bigger ocean-view cabins has two twin beds that can convert into a royal king bed, one double sofa bed and either one Pullman bed and one twin bed or two Pullman beds. These bigger cabins can hold up to six people, making them popular with families.
Can You Sleep on a Cruise Ship Balcony? There are no rules that say that passengers on cruise ships can't sleep on their balconies. That said, cruise lines do generally advise against it. Despite this many people enjoy sleeping on their balconies and you won't have any problem doing so if you want to.
How do I reserve staterooms for a large group? Currently, only up to 4 staterooms can be reserved through our online booking system. If you would like to make a group reservation for more than 4 rooms, please call our customer service agent line, or work with a local travel advisor.
While they vary quite a bit, on average the single supplement fare is charged at a rate that is 75% higher than the double occupancy fare. In our example above, where the double occupancy fare per person is $10,000, the single supplement fare would be 75% higher or $17,500.