What is the code A on a cruise ship?

Signals can be in the form of blasts on alarm bells, sounds on the ship's whistle or code names paged over the PA system. Alpha, Alpha, Alpha is the code for a medical emergency aboard Royal Caribbean ships. Alpha Team, Alpha Team, Alpha Team is the code for a fire emergency aboard Carnival Cruise Line ships.



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The number corresponds to the type of stateroom (inside, oceanview, verandah) and typically the higher the number the more economical the stateroom is. The letter that follows it (A-E) corresponds to the location on the ship and typically the higher decks have either an A or a B, but that is not always the case.

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An “Alpha” is a medical emergency, a “Bravo” is a fire, and “Kilo” is a request for all personnel to report to their emergency posts, which happens in the event of, say, a necessary evacuation. Be wary of “Echo,” which is called if the ship is starting to drift, or “Oscar,” which means someone's gone overboard.

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Category 7A: Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Navigator's Verandah. Category 8C: Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom.

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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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Category 07A - Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah. Description: The perfect home away from home, this room type features generous square footage and a private place to admire the view. Disney Cruise Line has thought of everything to ensure first-rate comfort and convenience during your voyage.

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Code Red: Outbreak of norovirus or other illness. It means the ship must undergo deep cleaning and sick passengers should stay in their rooms. Code Green and Code Yellow indicate less severe problems.

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Carnival Cruise Line's distinctive red funnel is shaped like a whale tale and can be spied miles away; it has been patented as a brand identifier.

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One short horn blast: This communicates to another ship that you intend to pass it on your port side. Two short horn blasts: This communicates to another ship that you intend to pass on your starboard side. Three short horn blasts: This means that you are operating in reverse, such as backing away from the dock.

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The single cruise market is fast-growing with most modern ships including dedicated single cabins for solo passengers, rather than asking them to pay a single supplement for a double stateroom. Do single guys go on cruises? It's perfectly normal for single guys to go on a cruise.

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On most cruise ships, the most luxurious accommodation is on the upper decks. Here, you'll find a selection of elegant suites, with generous outdoor space, separate living areas, and amenities ranging from all-inclusive drinks to the service of a concierge.

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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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Category 11B - Standard Inside Stateroom. Description: Standard Inside Staterooms have a queen-size bed and a split bathroom with tub/shower combination. There is a living room with sofa bed, and privacy divider.

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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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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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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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But what if you add a third person into the cabin? You might not realize it, but while most people cruise with two to a cabin, you can cruise with three people… and even a fourth cabinmate. For some passengers this is a great way to sail with family or friends, without the cost of an additional room.

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