best place to sleep on the cruise?

Question

It will be my first cruise and I wanted to know whats the best economical place to be at on the cruise , main, deck what level? and whats the best month? I'm going on a 3 day cruise to the bahamas.

Why are all the expensive cabins, etc. at the higher levels and thats where the captain is. do I assume that is the best, cause if it wasn't then the high priced cabins would be at the bottom wouldn't they?

Answer 1

I always choose the cheapest inside room. I have always been upgraded to a better inside room free. I also choose a room near the middle of the ship, close to the elevators. I chose a room next to the elevator once. I will not do that again. All you could hear all night was the thig going up and down.

My first cruise was a three day to the Bahamas out of Port Canaveral. It was great, but too short. It did get me hooked, however. They are habit forming.

The best time is September or December. That is when I go. Less kids, and lower prices.

Answer 2

The best cabin to limit the effects of the ship's motion are mid-ship and on the lower levels. However, on most cruise ships these day you will experience very little motion anyway. Some people worry about getting sea sick, but the ships being used these days have automated stabilizers which minimize the rocking. The larger ships cut through the water so easy that you don’t even feel like you are moving. When there is bad weather the cruise lines will steer around and away from it, sometimes changing the order of port stops. Also, the ships generally move overnight and dock in the mornings so you don’t feel much movement. Consequently, your chances of getting sea sick are minimal. There is generally less motion than on an airplane. If you do get sick, all ships have a doctor and they will dispense sea sick medicines. If you are prone to motion sickness, just get pills or a patch from your own doctor before you go, or go to a boating store and get a sea sickness bracelet.

The cabin on the higher decks cost more because they have a better view of the ocean and most often the suites and penthouse cabins are located on the higher floors.

The best time to go on a cruie to the Bahamas or anywhere in the Caribbean is in the spring from about March through June, before the hurricane season. Caribbean cruises in November, after the hurricane season can be nice. If you go in the winter months the overall weather may be nice but the water may not be warm enough unless you go past the Bahamas to San Juan or St Thomas, etc.

Answer 3

the best place is anywhere on the ship

however a lot of people like to closer to the lido deck, or have the thought the higher up the better. that is all opinion. I personally book through Carnival directly and have always been upgraded to a higher deck on a deal, but i prefer an inside room because if you want to nap during the day it is easier with out the sun in the room.

the best months are Sept - Dec, the weather is nice and it is a quieter crowd as well as lower prices

also there are tons of tour guides that swarm the dock so you don't have to book an excursion threw the ship, it will most likely be cheaper too. there are tour guides and cabs both will take you to see the sites the cabs are more flexible with where than the tours. at straw market prices are flexible, haggle if you feel daring, it is normal

the only other thing is we started with the same 3 day cruise and it was not nearly long enough, have fun!

Answer 4

For seasickness, lower and towards the middle is the best.

However, more expensive rooms are usually higher up because they are closer to the dining rooms, clubs etc. I have been in both a suite on the top deck towards the front of the ship and an inside cabin on the 2nd lowest deck in the middle.

The inside room was much better in terms of location for me. The suite room seemed to sway a lot more and was noisy since it was near the nightclub. However, I had to wait a long time for the elevator from the inside cabin.

If you don't get seasick, then I would pick something towards the front - you get some great views.

Best time to go is off peak - the prices are cheaper and the cruises are quieter. I prefer April - early May

Cheers,

Answer 5

Try to get a stateroom in the middle of the ship and as high up as you can afford. The more expensive ones are on the top 2 or 3 decks because they usually have balconies or windows and most people feel the cruise is smoother on higher decks.

Answer 6

Go to the cruise providers website and look at the layout of the ship.

Avoid cabins that are over the theater, casino and other high traffice areas unless you are a heavy sleeper!

You really don't spend that much time in your room, so pay for an inside stateroom.

Check out www.vacationstogo.com to compare cruise ships and itineraries.

They also have a 90-day ticker and bargain search engine for discounted cruises.

Answer 7

It depends upon your cruise line. We took our 18-month old niece with us on a family reunion cruise on Carnival in 2005. The "crib" we requested in advance was a roll-away bed that collapsed the first night we were on the ship. If you are sailing on Carnival, you might want to take along a Pack and Play type portable crib. That way you are sure the crib is in good working order and not full of germs from previous guests or from being in storage. If you are in a level 4 stateroom on Carnival, it will be a tight fit but you don't spend much time in your stateroom anyway. The harder baby item to handle but is necessary is a stroller. Avoid the heavy duty stroller and only take along a light umbrella stroller.

Answer 8

ive had rooms in high middle and low levels. i actually liked the low ones because it is more quiet and you can not feel anything. i know on rc the lower decks are all rooms. on carnival the upper deck and atlantic deck are cheap but not too far from the action. i was also on empress deck on carnival and you can hear people all the time. you are never in your room so i would getthe inner. also cruise lines do have free upgrade deals so look for those. my faviort time to cruise is the fall. hurricane season is finsihing up, cruises are little cheaper, and it is not 100 degrees only 80

Answer 9

All the decks are different, and the Category 11 and 12s are usually the best, but think about it, you're not going to be spending that much time in your room anyway! So you don't necessarily have to spring for the most expensive one. Most of the beds are just as comfortable in most of the rooms.

Answer 10

Inside is usually the lowest price, and yes the lower you are on the ship the lower the price of the room. You are further from the action such as the food and casino and theater but closer to getting off the ship in ports. Sea sickness is going to be less the lower and closer to the middle of the ship you are.