Cruise Ship Accommodations

With lavish suites, plenty of balcony cabins and stunning ocean views, your ship accommodations rival those of the finest hotel resorts.

Shipboard accommodations (staterooms) are typically grouped into the following categories:

• Suites – the largest rooms and can vary in size, typically with a private balcony
• Balcony or veranda staterooms – rooms with a balcony
• Ocean view or outside staterooms – rooms with a picture window or porthole
• Interior or inside staterooms – rooms without a window or porthole

What’s Included: Standard amenities in most staterooms include:

• Two twin beds that convert to a queen size
• Direct-dial telephone and voicemail
• Thermostat-controlled air conditioning
• Individual safe
• Vanity area and hair dryer
• Private bathroom with shower and bath amenities

More Amenities: Depending on the cruise line and room category, additional amenities may include:

• Chilled bottle of “bon voyage” champagne and fresh fruit
• Flat-panel television & DVD player
• In-stateroom internet access
• Separate sitting area & desk
• Refrigerator and mini-bar
• Spa-grade skincare and bath products
• Bathtub and shower, double vanity sinks
• Tea and coffee makers

Premium and luxury ship staterooms might also feature:

• Fresh fruit and flowers, replenished daily
• Personalized stationery
• Beverage cabinet stocked with guest’s selection of wines, spirits, bottled water and soft drinks (luxury ships)
• Pillow menus and aromatherapy bath selections
• Premium massage showerheads
• Spa robe and slippers
• Fine Italian espresso machines
• Ice service & nightly shoe shine service

Suite Life: Many top suites and “concierge class” staterooms include:

• Personal butler and concierge service; access to a private concierge lounge
• Expansive balconies and separate sitting and dining areas
• Entertainment centers and internet stations
• In-suite course-by-course dining
• Complimentary laundry, dry cleaning and pressing services
• “Courtyard Villas” include access to a private courtyard with pool, sun deck, hot tub and fitness equipment

Refer to Berlitz: Cruising in the Lap of Luxury or Largest Suites Afloat

Better beds: After a full day of meetings or sightseeing, your group deserves a restful retreat and a good night’s sleep. On luxury and premium vessels, as well as many contemporary ships they’ll find:

• Pillow-top beds with duvet covers
• High thread-count premium linens
• Finely crafted mattresses

Service Plus: With a higher staff to guest ratio, cruise ships offer more personalized service than hotels. Standard in most staterooms:

• Twice daily housekeeping and nightly turndown service
• The ship’s daily newsletter delivered each evening so everyone can plan their next day
• Complimentary 24-hour room service

Stateroom Price and Size: The cost of the stateroom depends on the type, size, location and included amenities. Size varies according to room category, and can range from 150 square feet for a standard room to 2,500 square feet for a royal suite up to a staggering 5,000 square feet for a “Garden Villa”. Most rooms have 2 twin-sized beds that can be combined into one queen sized bed; some rooms can accommodate a 3rd and 4th guest in the same room by using a pull-out sofa, a built-in additional bed or a rollaway. Please refer to the individual ship pages for specific details.