- What if I don't plan to spend a lot of time
in my cabin?
- Will I ever get a free upgrade?
- If I'm concerned about motion, which location
is best?
- Should I pay extra for an oceanview?
- How many people will fit into my cabin?
- What is the difference between upper deck and
lower deck?
What if I
don't plan to spend a lot of time in my cabin?
You may want to consider an "inside
guarantee." The rate is often a little lower than the rate for
the lowest category on the ship. With this type of booking, you
do not receive an immediate cabin assignment, and your cabin assignment
could be in any category on the ship. You could receive the lowest
category on the ship or the highest. You don't know where you'll
end up. It could be the front, back or middle, so if that's a
concern to you, we recommend avoiding this pricing program.
Will I ever
get a free upgrade?
This does happen and but not as frequently
as people think. Upgrades usually go to passengers who book early
and buy the lowest catagory cabin. This is called a "Catagory
Guarantee" and means that when you book your cruise you do
not get a cabin assignment. Most upgrades are from lower inside
cabins to higher inside cabins, and the same for outside cabins.
Passengers rarely go from an inside cabin to an outside cabin
Your chances of an upgrade are very
small if you are assigned a cabin when you deposit on your cruise.
Cabin assignments on guarantees are usually made between a few
weeks and the day of sailing. If you don't want to be at the front,
back, top, bottom,or under the dining room, then don't take the
chance. Take your cabin assignment at the time of booking.
If I'm concerned
about motion, which location is best?
If it's available, you should request
a cabin that is relatively close to the middle of the ship. Motion
sickness shouldn't be a major concern on today's ships. These
ships are fully stabilized making your cruise comfortable in virtually
any location.You may want to look for a cabin that's closer to
the bottom of the ship. To get your ideal location, remember to
book early!
Should I
pay extra for an oceanview?
The biggest advantage of having an
oceanview cabin is that it makes your cabin seem so much bigger
and gives you some perception of time. For some, an oceanview
cabin is worth it for this reason alone. Some clients feel that
the extra cost is not worth and would rather spend their money
on excursions, etc.
We highly
recommend upgrades on cruises to Alaska. Daylight hours are long
and the scenery in beautiful.
How many
people will fit into my cabin?
Carnival and Disney all have ships
that sleep five in one cabin. These cabins have a tendency to
go fast, so book early. The standard on most cruise ships are
accommodations for two passengers.
What is the
difference between upper deck and lower deck?
Deluxe Cabins and Suites are on
the higher decks of the cruise ship. A Standard Inside Cabin and
Oceanview Cabin are basically the same on any deck. The difference
becomes evident in the Cat 11 and Cat 12 Demi-Suites and Suites.
There are basically for types of
cabins. Inside Cabins are cabins without windows. Oceanview Cabins
are the same size as Inside cabins but have either a port hole
or a window. Deluxe Cabins are the same size as an ocenaview but
have private balconies which can add square footage to the room.
Suites are much larger with a private verandah.
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