What constitutes your choice as being the best cabin and why
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What constitutes your choice as being the best cabin and why
Hi all,
After having used the forum’s search facility, I have found numerous posts which mention “Favourite Cabins”, but I have not found a specific topic on this subject, which I believe may assist those new to cruising.
So once again I would like to pose a question:
What constitutes your choice as being the best cabin and why?
After having used the forum’s search facility, I have found numerous posts which mention “Favourite Cabins”, but I have not found a specific topic on this subject, which I believe may assist those new to cruising.
So once again I would like to pose a question:
What constitutes your choice as being the best cabin and why?
John
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Re: What constitutes your choice as being the best cabin and
It is the type of cabin most applicable for the cruise of choice and regardless of Cruise Line ... for example ... on our 50th Anniversary it was a Suite, in the Greek Islands and the Fjords a Balcony whereas cruises without scenery an outside will be just fine but never an inside.
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Re: What constitutes your choice as being the best cabin and
An inside or outside, never anything more, as the price does not justify what you get
mid ship or low deck
middle of the chosen deck
it is a room on a floating hotel, cant see the point of spending hundreds, if not thousands more for a couple of chairs and a table outside, there are plenty of those for free on deck
mid ship or low deck
middle of the chosen deck
it is a room on a floating hotel, cant see the point of spending hundreds, if not thousands more for a couple of chairs and a table outside, there are plenty of those for free on deck
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Re: What constitutes your choice as being the best cabin and
I don't think that there will ever be a definitive answer as to what is the "best" cabin as so much depends on personal preference, budget and past cabin experience.
One of the big problems with cabins is that it is very easy to go up a category but difficult to go down - by this I mean that once you have had, say, a balcony cabin then becomes the "norm" until you move up to a mini suite etc.
For us an inside is a definite no, no as there is no daylight. The major factor in deciding on which type of cabin is right for us is space - we do not like "falling over" one another all the time.
Some people will say that the position of the cabin on the ship is an important factor but for us that has no bearing - unless it is Arcadia where it will be an aft cabin whenever possible.
There are however two groups who have little or no say in which cabin is best - those who require "adapted" cabins and those who want single cabins.
One of the big problems with cabins is that it is very easy to go up a category but difficult to go down - by this I mean that once you have had, say, a balcony cabin then becomes the "norm" until you move up to a mini suite etc.
For us an inside is a definite no, no as there is no daylight. The major factor in deciding on which type of cabin is right for us is space - we do not like "falling over" one another all the time.
Some people will say that the position of the cabin on the ship is an important factor but for us that has no bearing - unless it is Arcadia where it will be an aft cabin whenever possible.
There are however two groups who have little or no say in which cabin is best - those who require "adapted" cabins and those who want single cabins.
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Re: What constitutes your choice as being the best cabin and
We've had everything from insides to suites and if I'm honest if funds permit the choice would always be a suite.
We are finding it more and more difficult to get insurance at a reasonable cost ( due to my OH's pre- existing ) so we tend to make the ship our destination rather than the itinerary, there are many places in the world that we haven't been to and if circumstances were different then I would happily have an inside cabin if it enabled me to cruise more and to the places I would like to visit but that isn't going to happen so luxury all the way as far as I'm concerned.
We are finding it more and more difficult to get insurance at a reasonable cost ( due to my OH's pre- existing ) so we tend to make the ship our destination rather than the itinerary, there are many places in the world that we haven't been to and if circumstances were different then I would happily have an inside cabin if it enabled me to cruise more and to the places I would like to visit but that isn't going to happen so luxury all the way as far as I'm concerned.
Jo
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If going to the Land of the Midnight Sun I would go for an inside. I found it very difficult to get to sleep when it was virtually light outside. I sleep like a log in an inside cabin. However the problem with inside and outside cabins is the fact you are relying on the air conditioning for temperature control. It's wonderful to be able to open the balcony door and let some fresh air into your cabin.
We enjoy sitting on the balcony but likewise we like sitting on the promenade deck, people watching just as the mood takes us. To a great extent we are not too concerned which cabin we are in as long as we are on the cruise.We can adapt our cruise lifestyle to suit.
We enjoy sitting on the balcony but likewise we like sitting on the promenade deck, people watching just as the mood takes us. To a great extent we are not too concerned which cabin we are in as long as we are on the cruise.We can adapt our cruise lifestyle to suit.
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Re: What constitutes your choice as being the best cabin and
Always a balcony with one exception of an outside on a late booking , due to price (it was a squeezed in extra holiday)
Never an inside under any circumstances.
Best cabin to date was an Aft balcony on Arcadia. Huge balcony that was very well used.
The only downside is that you tend to mix less because you have your own private domain.
Again, it is all very subjective.
Never an inside under any circumstances.
Best cabin to date was an Aft balcony on Arcadia. Huge balcony that was very well used.
The only downside is that you tend to mix less because you have your own private domain.
Again, it is all very subjective.
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Re: What constitutes your choice as being the best cabin and
For us always a balcony; having had one we can never go back. We like our own little bit of outside space and the ability to get fresh, rather than air-conditioned, air into our cabin from time to time. Because Trish is not a great sailor we also go for mid-ships, to minimise movement, and not the top deck under the public space to minimise noise from early morning feet and sunbed shuffling.
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Re: What constitutes your choice as being the best cabin and
I'm not too fussed about whether it's midships - and I do prefer a slightly higher deck, but is has to be a suite. Nothing to do with being a snob, it's just that we like quiet time and our own space - therefore, a suite seems the best option for us.
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Re: What constitutes your choice as being the best cabin and
There is no right or wrong answer to the cabin question, just different people with different priorities making different decisions.
For our own part we usually book an inside cabin because we spend so little time in the cabin (sleep & change) and prefer to socialise and spend time out and about partaking in the activities offered by the ship (not the other way around as some idiots would suggest). Secondly if we book an inside cabin the money saved over a balcony/suite goes a long way towards paying for a second holiday. If the price of an outside is only a few pound more we have occasionally upgraded.
Also having seen the basic balconies on offer we have decided that, FOR US, the space they offer is not worth the money.
For our own part we usually book an inside cabin because we spend so little time in the cabin (sleep & change) and prefer to socialise and spend time out and about partaking in the activities offered by the ship (not the other way around as some idiots would suggest). Secondly if we book an inside cabin the money saved over a balcony/suite goes a long way towards paying for a second holiday. If the price of an outside is only a few pound more we have occasionally upgraded.
Also having seen the basic balconies on offer we have decided that, FOR US, the space they offer is not worth the money.
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Re: What constitutes your choice as being the best cabin and
We are now limited to accessible cabins which are few in number, however these are generally 50% bigger than a standard cabin which is a significant advantage and makes the cabin far more comfortable.
Prior to this we would always go for a balcony cabin and one with a large, glass fronted, balcony and preferably one with a sofa and if possible a "glass" shower door to avoid being attacked by a shower curtain.
Location has never been a major issue for us and we have been fortunate in never finding we had chosen a noisy cabin, other than the occasional late night reveller passing noisily down the corridor.
Prior to this we would always go for a balcony cabin and one with a large, glass fronted, balcony and preferably one with a sofa and if possible a "glass" shower door to avoid being attacked by a shower curtain.
Location has never been a major issue for us and we have been fortunate in never finding we had chosen a noisy cabin, other than the occasional late night reveller passing noisily down the corridor.
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Re: What constitutes your choice as being the best cabin and
For us it depends on the ship, the itinerary and the cost.
We loved the aft deck balcony cabin on Arcadia but didn't think the port balcony cabin on the same ship was worth the extra expense to the outside restricted view cabin.
We would rather book an Inside and cruise more often occasionally with a balcony, than cruise less often always with a balcony.
Over the last few years we have cruised 4 times a year with a mixture if cabins. As long as we are on a cruise that is the main criteria.
Sue
We loved the aft deck balcony cabin on Arcadia but didn't think the port balcony cabin on the same ship was worth the extra expense to the outside restricted view cabin.
We would rather book an Inside and cruise more often occasionally with a balcony, than cruise less often always with a balcony.
Over the last few years we have cruised 4 times a year with a mixture if cabins. As long as we are on a cruise that is the main criteria.
Sue
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Re: What constitutes your choice as being the best cabin and
Ditto........Suekersh wrote:As long as we are on a cruise that is the main criteria.
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Re: What constitutes your choice as being the best cabin and
oldbluefox wrote:Ditto........Suekersh wrote:As long as we are on a cruise that is the main criteria.
Tritto (is that a new word? )
For a laugh, we visited the stateroom on Deck 11 of the QM2 that my inlaws were going to occupy. It was absolutely identical to the one we had on Deck 5. The only difference was they paid a lot more because it was much higher up. It made us decide to go as low in the ship as possible, to save money. We see no point in having an outside cabin since there are plenty of places around the ship where we can sit and watch the waves.
If possible, we'd go for a cabin in a width-ways corridor, rather than in a corridor that ran the length of the ship, as there should be fewer people walking past the door and therefore, should be quieter. Failing that, midway between stairwells, for the same reason. Also, not above or below bars or theatres, where there could be late-night noise.
This is our personal choice and it's what suits us. Obviously other people have difference requirements and expectations.
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Re: What constitutes your choice as being the best cabin and
Being self employed we can only get away once a year and always go for a suite. We've only done three cruises but our favourite are the ones on the back of Arcadia with the huge wrap around balconies.
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Re: What constitutes your choice as being the best cabin and
We have had cabins in all parts of the ship and have never been disturbed either from people going past or from those in the next door cabin.We did once have kids next door and although we heard them (faintly) when they were messing around it was nothing like the old ferries whose cabin walls were like paper and you could hear everything your neighbours were saying and doing. (I found a plastic beaker the best )
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Re: What constitutes your choice as being the best cabin and
the one we are in...simples
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Re: What constitutes your choice as being the best cabin and
We would love to be able to book an inside cabin, but whilst we love cruising (looking forward to our tenth cruise since 2005 in July), we are not good sailors and are affected by the ship's movement. When the ship begins to roll, we much prefer to sit it out on our balcony, dolphin spotting - we do not consider this a waste of time - it is what we want to do.
On a couple of occasions we have taken a suite: on Oriana and Celebrity Reflection (on special offers I would add), but prefer the standard balcony cabin without the fuss and attention of having a butler. (Having said that should P and O or Celebrity read this posting, then I will accept a free upgrade to a suite if pressed).
The best cabin is the one that suits you.
Regards,
Roy
On a couple of occasions we have taken a suite: on Oriana and Celebrity Reflection (on special offers I would add), but prefer the standard balcony cabin without the fuss and attention of having a butler. (Having said that should P and O or Celebrity read this posting, then I will accept a free upgrade to a suite if pressed).
The best cabin is the one that suits you.
Regards,
Roy
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Re: What constitutes your choice as being the best cabin and
We do spend a lot of time on our balcony, through choice and medical necessity, so a nice balcony with sun beds or steamers to lie down is essential for us - and preferably right at the stern. This means a suite usually, so that is what we book.
If it came down to going less often to enable us to book a suite, then that is what we would do. But since we choose to take other different holidays as well, that doesn't worry us. Much as we like cruising, it isn't the be-all and end-all for us.
If it came down to going less often to enable us to book a suite, then that is what we would do. But since we choose to take other different holidays as well, that doesn't worry us. Much as we like cruising, it isn't the be-all and end-all for us.
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Re: What constitutes your choice as being the best cabin and
How strange is this
I never had a good dump until I was back on my comfy throne at gfw towers
I never had a good dump until I was back on my comfy throne at gfw towers
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Re: What constitutes your choice as being the best cabin and
We always go for a balcony, as said before we like the fresh air , own space , and also would never book a hotel room with no window or balcony ,it would just be a box .. Not even sure if any hotel has rooms without windows . I know this is just our preference and may be a few less cruises but that is what we enjoy .
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Re: What constitutes your choice as being the best cabin and
If you have too much of P&O's red meat you can be bunged up for at least a week after you get back home. There's something about their steaks so try to vary your diet onboard as much as possible.gfwgfw wrote:How strange is this
I never had a good dump until I was back on my comfy throne at gfw towers
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Re: What constitutes your choice as being the best cabin and
by gfwgfw » 13 May 2014 19:10 » Post Number:#21
How strange is this
I never had a good dump until I was back on my comfy throne at gfw towers
gfw,
I prefer a balcony but if I have to go inside then I will...
RB
How strange is this
I never had a good dump until I was back on my comfy throne at gfw towers
gfw,
I prefer a balcony but if I have to go inside then I will...
RB
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Re: What constitutes your choice as being the best cabin and
GFW - How quaint!!!!