Taking A Cruise: Getting Out Of The Lower Deck Cabins
Taking a cruise for the first time can be one of the most
exciting ventures you may take upon yourself. Cruises are a
great time for fun, family, laughter and a care free lifestyle,
but first-time cruisers are not advised to rush into the
cruising thing very quickly. You may find yourself disappointed
on a lot of levels. The location of your cabin or sleeping
quarters on the ship are a large part of whether or not you will
enjoy yourself on your stay on the ship. It's hard to have a
cabin on the lower level of the ship under a veranda or walkway
because people are constantly walking overhead, but if you have
a cabin on sea level, you may have people outside your door at
all times of the night. Having a cabin or state room under sea
level can have its financial advantages, but sacrificing your
cruising fun to save a little money may not be worth the extra
dollars in your pocket if you are unhappy with your space. At
that, state rooms are usually final after the cruise ship has
'set sail.' For those of you out there who are cruising for fun
and want to get the most out of your voyage at sea, cabins at
the rear of the ship may be your best bet. These areas do tend
to be pricier than the standard two twin-bed cabins, but they
are the most luxury rooms on the ship. These cabins are called
aft cabins, or rear cabins and they usually feature some type of
porch or balcony with a view of the ocean. The view is always
breathtaking no matter what the weather, but take caution in the
fact that these cabins don't always take turbulence at sea very
well. If you are inclined to sea sickness, a rear cabin may not
be your best bet. On the flip side, a bow cabin (a cabin at the
front of the ship) also has an excellent view. Since it is so
far above sea level, bow cabins usually take sea turbulence just
as roughly, if not rougher than the rear cabins but they are
excellent for the sailor at heart. Sometimes bow cabins feature
balconies or verandas as well, and they certainly get an
exhilarating spray of water from the ocean in these, more pricey
living spaces. While also an option to avoid if you are prone to
sea sickness, higher deck cabins are also an option outside of
the standard, lower level cabin quarters on the cruise ship.
They are a lot closer to lounge areas, sun decks, the pool, and
dance floors etc, which people are willing to pay extra money
for. These cabins are usually a little above or at sea level, so
the rock factor is also pretty high in these areas. Another down
side to a higher deck cabin is the noise you may experience from
passers by. No matter what the cost or level, cruise ship cabins
generally do not offer a lot of privacy. A mid-ship cabin is
also an option available to you. A mid-ship cabin is the best
choice for those prone to sea sickness but who are willing to
pay a few extra dollars for a better living space. These cabins
usually feature the same amenities as the rest (two twin beds or
one large one, a nightstand or table, a dresser, a closet, a TV,
and maybe a bathroom) but they are centrally located cutting
down on walk time or elevator time; sometimes these quarters may
offer a view of the ocean through a window or porthole as well.