What do the categories mean on a cruise ship?


What do the categories mean on a cruise ship? Categories: The cabin classes divide the ship into four different classes with different specifications, but we go even more fine-grained than this. The average cruise ship features about 25 cabin categories. Each cabin category contains different sub-categories to precisely differentiate room types.


What is deck 1 and 2 on a cruise ship?

For example, Royal Caribbean cruise ships usually restrict deck 1 to crew, and the lowest deck that passengers may book is deck 2 or 3. In contrast, on most Disney cruise ships, deck 1 often contains staterooms for passengers to book. Some Carnival Cruise Line ships also allow passengers to stay on deck 1.


What is Category 3M on Royal Caribbean?

Category 3M - Spacious Ocean View Stateroom. Description: Spacious Ocean View Two twin beds that convert to Royal King and bathroom. Up to 4 guests. Location: Deck 12.


What is an R class cruise ship?

Let's start with the simplest explanation first. Holland America Line has four ships in its Rotterdam class, all built between 1997 and 2000 specifically for the cruise line. These ships carry roughly 1,400 passengers and are frequently referred to as R-class.


What does 4D mean on a cruise ship?

Category 4D - Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony. Description: Balcony staterooms have two twin beds that convert to a Royal King, a sitting area with sofa, full bathroom, and a private balcony.


What does GTY mean on Royal Caribbean?

At times we may offer you the option of making a 'Guarantee' (GTY) booking. This means you may book a stateroom of a guaranteed category type (Interior, Oceanview, Balcony or Suite) on your chosen ship and cruise.


What is the difference between J3 and J4 Royal Caribbean?

J3 is for triple and quqd occupancy (you can add a child below 3 years old in crib.) J4 is for double occupancy. In some situations, J3 may be in sale for a double occupancy.


What do cabin codes mean?

Each cabin has a two letter code, such as PF or NC, identifying the type of accommodation, varying by size, features and location on the ship.


What is category BF on a cruise ship?

Cabins in Category BF have a private enclosed balcony. These Staterooms have room for up to 3 guests and feature floor-to-ceiling glass doors that open to the balcony. They include a separate bathroom with shower, two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed, a sitting area, and additional bedding to fit one more.


What does Category 4B mean on Royal Caribbean?

Category 4B - Spacious Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony. Description: Spacious Balcony staterooms have two twin beds that convert to a Royal King, a private balcony, a sitting area with sofa, and bathroom.


What is category M4 on a cruise ship?

M4 Family Club Balcony Suite Perfect for families. Located mid-ship with easy access to everything, these Club Balcony Suites feature two lower beds that convert to a queen-size bed, sofa bed, additional bedding for 2, and a private balcony.


What is Category 4M on Royal Caribbean?

Category 4M - Spacious Ocean View Stateroom. Description: Spacious Ocean View staterooms have two twin beds that convert to a Royal King, and a private bathroom.


What are the 4 main cruise line classification?

In this video I discuss the four different cruise line classes and grades (mainstream, premium, luxury and ultra-luxury) and what lines are in each and how they differ. This should help you decide which is likely to be the best grade and category of cruise line for you.


What is the best category on a cruise ship?

Cruise ship balcony cabins are the most popular cabin category. So many travelers choose this type of cruise ship cabin that some ships put private verandas on all of their outside cabins.


What does the M and S mean in cruise ship?

MS is short for “merchant ship,” or sometimes for “motor ship.” It's identical to the MV prefix.


What does D mean on a cruise?

All of the D-category staterooms are oceanview balcony staterooms. D1s are known as Superior Oceanview Staterooms with Large Balcony because these are the hump staterooms, the ones located where the ship bulges out in two places on either side of the ship, creating larger, deeper balconies.


What is the best room on a cruise ship for motion sickness?

To reduce motion sickness, choose a stateroom in the middle of the ship on a lower deck. You will feel any sway of the ship less in this section. Although it may seem counterintuitive, if you're worried about seasickness on a cruise, book a stateroom with a window or a veranda.


Where is the safest room on a cruise ship?

Lower Decks In addition to picking a midship stateroom, which are usually spread out across several levels, it's also a good idea to opt for one that's below the water level. This is because this part of the ship, its lowest and most central area, is the most stable during rough sea conditions.


What is the best floor to stay on a cruise ship?

Midship staterooms on the lowest passenger deck are the most excellent spot to be on a cruise ship in this instance because you don't feel the vessel sway as much.