Inside€
Sleep cheap. You'll be out on deck all day anyway.
Who it's forBudget travellers, port-heavy itineraries, first-time cruisers.
No window
Trade the view for the price. You'll be on deck or in port anyway.
Sleep through breakfast
The cabin stays dark in the morning. Perfect for catching up after a long port day.
The deck is your terrace
Pools, bars and sun loungers are a flight of stairs up.
12–18 m²
Compact and efficient. Built for sleeping, designed to send you out exploring.
Port-heavy itineraries
A new port every day, so you're barely in the cabin. Great for short cruises and solo travellers too.
Mid-ship rides steadier
If you're motion-sensitive, pick a mid-ship cabin on a lower or middle deck. That's where the ship moves least.
Oceanview€€
Sea-view window, no balcony, no premium price.
Who it's forAnyone who needs natural light but doesn't want to pay a premium.
Sea view
A window onto the ocean; on some decks a lifeboat sits in the frame, so it's worth checking the deck plan.
Natural light all day
Daylight fills the cabin from morning to sunset.
Sealed window
The window doesn't open. For ocean breeze, the deck is a short walk away.
14–20 m²
Similar footprint to an inside cabin.
Sea days
Longer cruises with plenty of sea days, when it's nice to watch the water from your cabin.
Check the view first
A few lower-deck cabins get partial lifeboat coverage. Pick one above the lifeboat row for a clean view.
Balcony€€€
Coffee at sea, in your slippers.
Who it's forThe most popular choice: view, space and price meet best here. For couples and anyone who values morning coffee and evening drinks at sea.
Sea air on tap
Open the door and the ocean is right there. Sea view, sea breeze, your own slice of deck.
Floor-to-ceiling glass
The sliding glass door fills the cabin with light and a sea view.
Your own terrace
4–6 m², usually with 2 chairs and a small table. Morning coffee in the sea air.
16–22 m² + balcony
Inside space plus the terrace.
Scenic itineraries
Fjords, glaciers, honeymoons, longer cruises.
Sizes vary by ship
Balcony depth and width change a lot between ships and categories. Peek at the deck plan before booking.
Suite€€€€
Cabin? More like a hotel suite at sea.
Who it's forTravellers who want space, premium service and a separate living area.
Panorama
Large balcony or wraparound window.
Glass wall floor-up
Floor-to-ceiling glass, flooded with light.
6–15 m² balcony
Sun loungers, sometimes a hot tub.
30–100+ m²
From junior suite to full suite. Categories vary a lot, layout varies more.
Luxury + space
Long crossings, families wanting a separate living area.
Ship within a ship
Top tier: MSC Yacht Club, NCL Haven, RC Suite Class.
