We are going on a cruise in September. We decided to save money by choosing the most inexpensive interior cabin, which happens to be on the bottom level and is at the far end of the ship. Did we make a mistake? Any suggestions?
2006-07-18 06:27:37 · 13 answers · asked by dukeblueforlife 3 in Travel ➔ Cruise Travel
Unlike what a lot of people believe, the lower you are on the ship, the less you will feel the boat moving and such. Most people think you pay more for the higher rooms, so it would be less noticeable, but it is the opposite.
However, being on the bottom of the boat isn't as luxurious. Most people describe it like a Navy ship or something, very basic, and very small. It is going to be darker, especially in the room, a window is really nice to have, but not needed by all. The inside rooms on the upper levels are nicer, just because of the nicer hallways and such.
The only other problem is how far you will be from things. Depending on the line/ship, being on the bottom, end can mean there are longer walks and such to get to places. But really, the walks aren't that long. For most ships, you can walk from one end to the next in about five minutes, give or take depending on how fast you move. Usually, it will be a lot quicker to take the stairs than the elevator. The elevators move a lot of people and you can wait longer on them than to just take the stairs.
If you want to spend the money and an upgrade is available, I don't think you will be dissapointed. But, I think you will be happy no matter what, cruising is wonderful.
Have a great time!
2006-07-18 08:35:39 · answer #1 · answered by tech_fanatic 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Most people don't spend much time in their cabin. I don't see the need to spend a lot more for a window or "living area" when there are so many places you can be all over the ship. I think the people who go for the larger rooms are often less social and don't want to mingle.
I always check the deck layouts to see if my cabin is near or below an auditorium or restaurant, next to an elevator, or at the far end of the ship. In those cases you might be disturbed by noise. You can request a different cabin in the same category if your assigned cabin is in a bad location.
2006-07-18 19:04:58 · answer #2 · answered by _me_ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the lower you are the less you will feel the seas. However being near one of the ends will cause you to feel the seas a little more than being in the center. the most stable part of the ship is actually on the lower passenger decks near midship. The service and ammenities will be the same whether you are in a cheap cabin or expensive one (except of course a suite). The only issue though is like someone mentioned, is that when you will miss being able to look out the window when you wake up.
2006-07-18 14:28:08 · answer #3 · answered by Sportsterjohn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been on a cruise and slept on the interior cabin. Though the sleeping area is crowded you are rarely there.
People are saying that you will feel all the waves. In fact you are at the same level of the waves and water, so you will not get the movement that you would get in the upper decks.
Plus most cruise ships are built with stablizers in them so that they will cushion the effect of choppy waves.
2006-07-18 16:56:44 · answer #4 · answered by walking2health 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your encounter any kind of rough seas you will feel it at the very worst. I stayed in the very last cabin and the other end of the ship and I will never do that again. Normally you don't feel the waves but when you are in the very front and very end you will, trust me.
Try to upgrade a bit and it will be worth it. You may not spend a lot of time in your cabin, but what time you do, you want to enjoy. I've taken 12 cruises and you want to enjoy the entire experience.
2006-07-18 13:48:21 · answer #5 · answered by proud mom ♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's only a mistake if you want that view of the ocean, but you probably aren't going to be in your room that much and you'll get that great view from the deck chairs. Other than waiting longer for an elevator and walking farther to some events and activities it would be ok. Being closer to the center and lower on the ship you will not really feel the same pitch and roll that others will feel who have rooms on ther outer sides and higher up. Perfect for people with motion sickness and low equilibrium.
2006-07-18 13:38:57 · answer #6 · answered by mr.mister 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A good choice!!
You rarely spend time in your cabin except to sleep/change clothes/drop packages off. You should be fine. There is a chance that if you're in the front of the ship you could hear the anchor being lowered and raised, or if at the back some vibrations, but I doubt that it would wake you or keep you from sleeping.
2006-07-18 17:12:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will feel every wave and bump. If you are at all afraid of enclosed spaces-this is not a good idea.You will never know if it is day or light or what the weather is like. Upgrade and get a cabin with a window. You are spending so much money on a once in a lifetime trip-spend a little more.
2006-07-18 13:32:07 · answer #8 · answered by grouchyeve 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it's closer to the water level and is more stable. If you're near the engines you feel a little vibration but it's nothing that will bother you or keep you awake. There's so much to do on the ship that you won't be spending that much time in your room anyway. You did fine, and saved money!
2006-07-18 13:29:50 · answer #9 · answered by Justsyd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no u made a great decision, ur only in your room to sleep and thats it unless u are a completely boring person, or wierd, so u saved a ton of money and u will not see any difference.
2006-07-18 13:30:55 · answer #10 · answered by rodie5582 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋