What is a mid sized cruise ship?

1,000 - 2,400. Mid-sized ships in terms of cruising are cruise ships that carry between 1,000 and 2,400 passengers. Not so long ago these were the largest passengers ships at seas, but are now seen as a more refined option when compared to the super liners of today.



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Small cruise ships, on the other hand, carry no more than 1000 passengers and as little as 70. The smaller the size, the more exclusive your experience becomes.

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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. There are also a couple of secondary categories to consider, including river/barge and specialty cruise lines.

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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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Steerage is a term for the lowest category of passenger accommodation in a ship.

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Balcony cabins are great for giving you that much needed bit of personal space when you're both in the room. If he wants to nap but you're wide awake, a balcony offers you a place to hang out without worrying if you're making too much noise or using too bright lights.

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If you only have a long weekend to spare, a 3 day cruise could be your perfect match. If you're bringing the whole family, a 5 or 7 day cruise might be the best way to make sure everyone has an awesome getaway.

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To reduce motion sickness, choose a stateroom in the middle of the ship on a lower deck. You will feel any sway of the ship less in this section. Although it may seem counterintuitive, if you're worried about seasickness on a cruise, book a stateroom with a window or a veranda.

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No. Cruise ships have railings — usually about chest height on the average person — on all open deck areas and cabin balconies. They are placed intentionally to ensure passenger safety. The only way you risk a fall is if you're standing on furniture to peer over the side or climbing somewhere you're not supposed to.

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Technically, you can..... but the cruise line will discourage it for obvious reasons (if the A/C or heat is running, you get the idea). If you leave the door open, your cabin steward will keep shutting it. We turn our air off this time of year while cruising, and do sleep with the door open.

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If you plan to remove tips from your onboard bill, you will need to plan in advance to bring enough cash for personal tipping, then wait in a potentially long line at the guest services desk to remove the auto-gratuities and chase down all the crew members you wish to thank on the last evening.

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You can choose the Senior (Age 55+) box to see if a discount is available. If you're interested in learning more about which itineraries have senior discounts, call the cruise line to ask.

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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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A split bathroom is where the a bathtub and sink is in one room and the toilet and a sink are in another room. Standard inside staterooms have a traditional bathroom while almost every other stateroom has a split bathroom.

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