How big are rooms on Carnival Cruise ships?

On most major cruise lines (such as Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, Celebrity, Princess and Holland America), the size of a standard inside cabin will most likely fall between 150 and 185 square feet, a standard outside 160 to 200 square feet and a standard balcony 175 to 220 square feet.



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The largest suite in the Carnival Cruise Line fleet is the Excel Presidential Suite, which first debuted on Carnival's Mardi Gras in 2021 and continues with the line's newest ships, Carnival Celebration (2022) and Carnival Jubilee (2023).

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Ocean-view: Most Ocean View cabins (185 to 230 square feet) feature 4-by-3-foot windows (either with full or obstructed view), though a handful have a porthole instead. Deluxe outside cabins are slightly larger (230 square feet) and can sleep up to five.

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For passengers looking to enjoy views, especially the scenery in the wake of a ship, we recommend higher decks and the back of the vessel. The higher you pick, the farther you'll see. If you're after views, the best room on a cruise ship will be a balcony cabin at the ship's rear end.

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Cabins are designed with two passengers in mind. With three, things get crowded. If you plan on sailing with three, we'd suggest a balcony cabin (which offers a little outside space) and/or plan on spending time in the public areas around the ship or in port.

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Upper deck: Consider a stateroom on the upper deck of your ship. You'll be closest to the entertainment, fun and outdoor deck areas. Midship: You'll be right near the pool or waterslide areas, a kid's dream.

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Family-Friendly: Designed with families in mind, these staterooms accommodate up to five people and thankfully come with an extra bathroom. Great for groups too, thanks to connecting doors. Upper deck: Consider a stateroom on the upper deck of your ship.

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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.

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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.

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All cabins have mini fridges for your convenience. We advise that these fridges may not be suitable for storing medication.

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Some have even outfitted older vessels to offer accommodations for solo travelers. Although they can be pricey, single cruise cabins usually represent some savings versus what you'd pay for a voyage in a cabin meant for two. These are the best types of cabins for solo cruisers to book across the major cruise lines.

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When you're on a Carnival cruise, you have your choice of stateroom styles and locations designated as Interior, Ocean View, Balcony or Suite.

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Eastbound cruises get the most sun on the port side; westbound on the starboard side. Watching a sunset over the ocean or seeing the sun slip behind distant islands can also be a reason for a side preference. To catch sunsets, you'll want to be on the port side on northbound cruises and starboard on southbound cruises.

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Many river cruise lines include the gratuities, but for those that don't, the suggested range is between $10 and $20 per passenger, per day. Similarly, some expedition cruise lines include gratuities while those that don't recommend a gratuity of around $10 to $15 per person, per day.

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Choose a port side stateroom for sunsets. Go with starboard for sunrises. Headed south or east? Go port side for sunrises and starboard for the sunset.

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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.

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Grab the remote, order room service and catch a movie or TV show ... all from the comfort of your stateroom. We pride ourselves with providing our guests with a variety of TV programming that is both entertaining and informative.

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