What does R class mean on a cruise ship?

What does R class mean on a cruise ship? The R-class is a series of eight small cruise ships originally built for Renaissance Cruises. Following the bankruptcy of Renaissance in 2001, the eight ships were dispersed across the cruise industry.

What are the three basic categories of cruise ship?

Some of the differences are subtle, but today's cruise lines largely fall into three basic categories: mainstream, premium, and luxury.

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 first class on a cruise?

First Class boats are steel hulled and often very new. They are all fully air-conditioned and have en suite bathrooms in every cabin. They are superbly equipped and sometimes are even considered deluxe by other companies.

What is the best side to go on a cruise ship?

Whether the starboard versus port side of your cruise ship is more desirable depends on the travel direction and route. For example, cruising from Vancouver, B.C., to Whittier, Alaska, northbound, you might prefer a starboard side room to get majestic views of the Canadian and Alaskan coastlines.

What do the different categories mean on a cruise?

On cruise ships, the basic cabin categories are inside, outside (often called ocean view), balcony and suite — but there are subcategories, as well. Typically, inside cabins are smaller and cheaper; suites are larger and more expensive.

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 are cruise codes?

What is the best deck 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. The front and back of the ship are a no-no.

What does code red mean on a cruise ship?

Code Red: Outbreak of norovirus or other illness. It means the ship must undergo deep cleaning and sick passengers should stay in their rooms. Code Green and Code Yellow indicate less severe problems.

Which side of cruise ship is best for balcony?

Rear-facing balcony cabins are among the best balcony cabins on any ship. Often, their balconies are bigger than balconies on side-facing cabins and they also feel quiet. There are far fewer balcony cabins at the back of a ship than on the sides of a ship, so you don't hear a lot of noise from your neighbors.

Is it better to sleep higher or lower on a cruise ship?

The lower and more central you are in a ship, the less roll and sway you will feel. Even if you choose a balcony room, choose a low level and a room closest to the ship's center. The higher decks and cabins at the front (forward) or back (aft) of the ship will rock and roll the most.

Is getting a balcony on a cruise worth it?

Even on smaller, more luxurious ships that don't feel crowded, a balcony is desirable; if the weather is such that you can spend a lot of time on your balcony, it's like having an additional room.

What is Code Charlie on a cruise ship?

Charlie, Charlie, Charlie is the code for a security threat aboard Royal Caribbean ships and the code for upcoming helicopter winch operations aboard c-bed accommodation vessels. Code Blue usually means a medical emergency. Delta, Delta, Delta is the code for a possible bio-hazard among some cruise lines.

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.

What is the secret code on a cruise ship?

Bravo, Alpha Team, Red Party: Different cruise lines have their own alert codes to signal that there's a fire, either onboard the ship or at sea. These are three of them. Alpha, Star Code, Code Mike: Similarly, cruise lines have their own alert codes for medical emergencies, including the above four.