What does category mean on a cruise ship?

For example, Carnival Cruise Line uses a number to indicate the type of cabin (inside, oceanview, or balcony) and the letter to indicate how desirable the associated location. Category 7A would be an obstructed balcony while category 7N would be an extended balcony.



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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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Category 8E - Balcony Stateroom. Description: Balcony staterooms were designed for maximum sea breeze and the most stunning views, so look to a balcony if you're looking to cruise aboard Carnival Miracle.

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Category 4A - Interior Stateroom. Description: This is an affordable way to cruise without leaving out the comfort or convenience! Great for curling up after a long day of fun.

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Category 4A: Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah. Category 5A/5E: Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah. Category 11A: Standard Inside Stateroom.

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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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Midship staterooms on the lowest passenger deck are the most excellent spot to be on a cruise ship in this instance because you don't feel the vessel sway as much.

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The best cruise ship deck for many people is a lower deck because less movement will be felt there. However, for the best views, you should choose a higher deck. If you want to avoid taking the elevator, a mid-level deck would be best.

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Cabins in Category BF have a private enclosed balcony. These Staterooms have room for up to 3 guests and feature floor-to-ceiling glass doors that open to the balcony. They include a separate bathroom with shower, two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed, a sitting area, and additional bedding to fit one more.

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Some of the differences are subtle, but today's cruise lines largely fall into three basic categories: mainstream, premium, and luxury.

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For example, Carnival Cruise Line uses a number to indicate the type of cabin (inside, oceanview, or balcony) and the letter to indicate how desirable the associated location. Category 7A would be an obstructed balcony while category 7N would be an extended balcony.

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Rear-facing balcony cabins are among the best balcony cabins on any ship. Often, their balconies are bigger than balconies on side-facing cabins and they also feel quiet. There are far fewer balcony cabins at the back of a ship than on the sides of a ship, so you don't hear a lot of noise from your neighbors.

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The back of the ship tends to be considered the next best cabin position after midships. Whilst the front of the ship gets the most movement the back also does get some. Whilst it's nowhere near as bad as the front of the ship, you may still notice some movement in rough seas.

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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 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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Carnival Dream Interior Stateroom 4B Amenities: Two twin beds that can convert to a king-size bed a private bathroom with shower ample drawer and closet space mini-bar mini-safe hair-dryer interactive TV complimentary use of bathrobes bathroom amenities kit and telephone.

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