What do the different categories mean on a cruise?

On cruise ships, the basic cabin categories are inside, outside (often called ocean view), balcony and suite — but there are subcategories, as well. Typically, inside cabins are smaller and cheaper; suites are larger and more expensive.



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Category 4B - Spacious Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony. Description: Spacious Balcony staterooms have two twin beds that convert to a Royal King, a private balcony, a sitting area with sofa, and bathroom.

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In this video I discuss the four different cruise line classes and grades (mainstream, premium, luxury and ultra-luxury) and what lines are in each and how they differ. This should help you decide which is likely to be the best grade and category of cruise line for you.

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Cruise ship balcony cabins are the most popular cabin category. So many travelers choose this type of cruise ship cabin that some ships put private verandas on all of their outside cabins.

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Cove Balcony Staterooms (7C) - the balcony has a cove-like enclosure and the bottom half of the balcony rail has a solid steel panel. Standard Balcony Staterooms and Suites - the rail has a glass panel with the exception of the following: Forward-View Extended Balcony Staterooms (8L) - the rail has a solid steel panel.

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Category 6V - Interior Stateroom. Description: Interior staterooms have two twin beds that convert to a Royal King, and a private bathroom. Location: Deck 3.

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Category 1B - Spacious Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony. Description: Spacious Balcony staterooms have two twin beds that convert to a Royal King, a sitting area, a private balcony, and a private bathroom.

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Bravo, Alpha Team, Red Party: Different cruise lines have their own alert codes to signal that there's a fire, either onboard the ship or at sea. These are three of them. Alpha, Star Code, Code Mike: Similarly, cruise lines have their own alert codes for medical emergencies, including the above four.

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Code 7. Code 7 is one of the few codes meant for crew and passengers. If you hear a Code 7, it means that everyone aboard the ship must report to their muster stations. Muster stations are emergency meeting points, and you will be briefed on the process on your first day on the ship.

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All of the D-category staterooms are oceanview balcony staterooms. D1s are known as Superior Oceanview Staterooms with Large Balcony because these are the hump staterooms, the ones located where the ship bulges out in two places on either side of the ship, creating larger, deeper balconies.

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Category 4C - Ocean View Stateroom with Large Balcony. Description: Large Balcony staterooms have two twin beds that convert to a Royal King, a sitting area with sofa, a full bathroom and private balcony.

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Category 4M - Spacious Ocean View Stateroom. Description: Spacious Ocean View staterooms have two twin beds that convert to a Royal King, and a private bathroom.

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Category 6A - Ocean View Stateroom. Description: A picture window gives you views of scenery you won't find anywhere on land, all from the comfort of your stateroom.

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Each day you cruise is another VIFP point earned, so whether you like long cruises or spontaneous getaways, every one is totally worth it.
  • Blue First sailing.
  • Red 2nd sailing – 24 points.
  • Gold 25–74 Points.
  • Platinum 75–199 Points.
  • Diamond 200+ Points.


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