Cruise Talk: Is there any reason not to buy the cheapest room?

Cruise Talk

Cruise News

Welcome to Cruise Talk the Internet's most popular discussion forum dedicated to cruising. Stop by Cruise Talk anytime to post a message or find out what your fellow passengers and industry insiders are saying about a particular ship, cruise line or destination.

>>> Reader Reviews
>>> CruisePage.com Photo Gallery
>>> Join Our Cruise Club.

Latest News...Disney Cruise Line announced today that the honorary role of "godparent" for its new ship, the Disney Treasure, will be held by The Walt Disney Company cast, crew, Imagineers and employees around the world. The profound declaration is a heartfelt tribute to the more than 200,000 dreamers and doers who make every Disney entertainment, vacation and at-home experience possible. Disney Cruise Line is proud to celebrate...

Latest News...Carnival Cruise Line is adding to its line-up of 2026/27 deployment with sailings from New York City on Carnival Venezia, and more Long Beach sailings on Carnival Firenze and Carnival Radiance. “Our two Carnival Fun Italian Style ships offer great options from the east and west coasts, conveniently connecting New York and Long Beach to popular destinations, while delivering unique experiences on board...

Latest News...Vacationers are in for more ways to make memories across Royal Caribbean’s latest combination of tropical and Northeast 2026-27 getaways. The lineup of 12 Royal Caribbean ships rounds out a variety of adventures across Florida, Texas, Puerto Rico and the Northeast for every type of family and vacationer to get away any time of year. Crown & Anchor Society loyalty members...

More Cruise News...

my profile | register | search | faq | forum home

»	Cruise Talk » Cruise Lines » Is there any reason not to buy the cheapest room?

UBBFriend: Email this page to someone!

Author

Topic: Is there any reason not to buy the cheapest room?

marqueuse
Just Boarded
Member # 1584

posted 02-22-2003 10:59 PM

We really don't care too much about the size of the room, cause it seems like we are either sleeping or getting ready in it... should we really care if the room is on the bottom deck? If there is noise... how much noise is there? Thanks - I would rather spend the money shopping lol.

Posts: 7 | From: Evanston, Illinois | Registered: Sep 2000 | IP: Logged

phil_a
First Class Passenger
Member # 3679

posted 02-23-2003 08:57 AM

hey i agree fully! whats the point in paying top price for something you barely use? cruise ships have so many lounges bars etc for fun, relaxing and socialising in, so i dont see the point in spending heaps of money when it can be betta spent else where!

Posts: 850 | From: W. Australia | Registered: Feb 2003 | IP: Logged

Malcolm @ cruisepage
Cruise Director
Member # 301

posted 02-23-2003 02:18 PM

On most modern ships the inside cabins are still reasonably spacious. Once again engine noise on a newer ship is not normally a problem, even on the lowere deck cabin.

On an older ship you may find the cheapest cabins are pretty small, but adequate for sleeping, bathing and dressing. You may get some engine noise and vibration, especially on lower decks, at the stern, but once again this is unlikely to be unbearable.

Having said all this, it is nice to have the luxury of a bigger cabin, with a window or better still, a balcony. However, if you are on a ‘budget’ why not save your money for the excursions, the shopping or the bar?

Which ship are you cruising on?

Posts: 19210 | From: Essex (Just Outside London) | Registered: A Long Time Ago! | IP: Logged

empressport
First Class Passenger
Member # 2511

posted 02-23-2003 04:14 PM

I must say that on my December voyage on the S/S Norway I really appreciated the large cabin. I was laid up for two days with a stomach virus (did I say Norwalk? no

) The extra space prevented me from going stir crazy. If it had been my QE2 Five Deck cabin I would have been bouncing off the walls. (Come to think of it, I could easily have bounced off the walls)

Posts: 464 | From: Vancouver, BC | Registered: Oct 2001 | IP: Logged

desirod7
First Class Passenger
Member # 1626

posted 02-23-2003 04:55 PM

Hi,

I book the cheapest cabin if travelling alone due to the hefty single supplement. If I travel with someone, I try to upgrade to at least 2 twin beds outside lower deck midship.

My cabin on the Norway--P deck had 2 bunks and the size of a broom closet.

Regal Empress: Main deck single: small but well laid out with walnut dresser/armoire and marble desk top.

Rembrandt:bottom grade but roomy with 2 twins plus nice millwork and fittings.

In an inside cabin, I leave the TV on all night on the bridgecam channel, so I can see the sun rise from room.
--------------------
Stomach troubles: When travelling thru the 3rd world, my physician recommends Vibramycin as a preventive antibiotic. It did work in Thailand. Egypt where I did not take it, I was queasy for a day.

Any physicians here have an opinion?

Posts: 5727 | From: Philadelphia, Pa [home of the SS United States] | Registered: Oct 2000 | IP: Logged

Amerikanis
First Class Passenger
Member # 1835

posted 02-23-2003 05:32 PM

It is the much greater Deal to book an cheap Cabin on an First-Class-Ship, than an expensive one on an 3 Star-Ship.

Cabin is for sleeping, washing and change the clothes.

desirod, i think your Physician is an good one.

I am no Physician, but it is always good to have some Medicaments with you, if you travel in the third world.

An good Antibiotic Substance, an Loperamid (Imodium), some Aspirine and all Medicaments, your Physician has prescribed you regular.

Posts: 1034 | From: Gutach, Black Forest, Germany | Registered: Mar 2001 | IP: Logged

marqueuse
Just Boarded
Member # 1584

posted 02-24-2003 08:14 PM

We are sailing on the Sun Princess - Mexican Riviera April 5th - am so pleased - our air fare from Chicago to LA and back again, transfer, port charges, 10 days on ship for two people is 2075 - we might be with the luggage, but by damn we shall be on the ship lol!

Posts: 7 | From: Evanston, Illinois | Registered: Sep 2000 | IP: Logged

Jarlen av Juks
Just Boarded
Member # 3623

posted 03-07-2003 04:20 AM

maybe neing a bit paranoid, but doesn't being on a higher deck increase your chances of avoiding injury/getting in a life boat should an emergency strike?

I for one would not be caught in a narrow corridor hardly above the waterline if the alarms sounds...

Then again.. I am bit paranoid

Posts: 8 | From: Bergen - Gateway to the Fjords | Registered: Jan 2003 | IP: Logged

desirod7
First Class Passenger
Member # 1626

posted 03-07-2003 08:22 AM

Jarlen,

When the Titanic went down, more of the steerage passengers in the forward part of the ship were saved than the aft passengers. They were the first to know the ship was sinking and got into the few lifeboats.

The only ships that I know of that required a full evacuation in 30 years are the Michal Lermatorv, Achille Lauro, Sun Vista, and the Wind Song.

Cruising is safer than flying where your chances of getting killed are 1 in 5,000,000

[ 03-07-2003: Message edited by: desirod7 ]

Posts: 5727 | From: Philadelphia, Pa [home of the SS United States] | Registered: Oct 2000 | IP: Logged

sslewis
First Class Passenger
Member # 3649

posted 03-07-2003 09:12 AM

desirod,
what about the Oceanos off East Africa?
Some staff was also on Achille Lauro, so I would not book a cruise if I knew they were onboard!
There was also Rasa Sayang in the Malacc Straits, but the ship survived a few years before burning and capsizing in Greece.
A few large ferries also required a full evacuation.

Posts: 2513 | From: Shipspotting Solent shores when weather allows.... | Registered: Feb 2003 | IP: Logged

Brian the Cavalier
First Class Passenger
Member # 3714

posted 03-07-2003 09:39 AM

Whenever we travel we always try to get midship. It's usually a little more expensive than either end, but when you're sleeping, you feel less of the rocking. It makes a huge difference, in my opinion. But other than that, I don't see the big deal about which deck you end up sleeping on. Call me idealistic, but I don't bank on the cruise ship sinking.

Posts: 23 | From: Charlottesville, VA - Home of The University | Registered: Mar 2003 | IP: Logged

Malcolm @ cruisepage
Cruise Director
Member # 301

posted 03-07-2003 03:06 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Jarlen av Juks:
maybe neing a bit paranoid, but doesn't being on a higher deck increase your chances of avoiding injury/getting in a life boat should an emergency strike?

Yep, you are paranoid!

If a mega-ship with 2000 guests and 14 decks was to sink, your biggest chance of getting into a lifeboat would probaby involve you sleeping on the deck each night!

Fire at sea is a bigger risk, so you had better pick Carnival's non-smoking 'Paradise'!

Posts: 19210 | From: Essex (Just Outside London) | Registered: A Long Time Ago! | IP: Logged

CGT
First Class Passenger
Member # 3531

posted 03-09-2003 12:16 PM

The only ships that I know of that required a full evacuation in 30 years are the Michal Lermatorv, Achille Lauro, Sun Vista, and the Wind Song.

Prinsendam, 1982

[ 03-09-2003: Message edited by: CGT ]

Posts: 2760 | From: New York, New York, USA | Registered: Dec 2002 | IP: Logged

All times are ET (US)

Ultimate Bulletin Board^TM 6.1.0.3

VACATION & CRUISE SPECIALS

Check out these great deals from CruisePage.com

Royal Caribbean - Bahamas Getaway from $129 per person

Description: Experience the beautiful ports of Nassau and Royal Caribbean's private island - CocoCay on a 3-night Weekend Getaway to the Bahamas. Absorb everything island life has to offer as you snorkel with the stingrays, parasail above the serene blue waters and walk the endless white sand beaches. From Miami.

Carnival - 4-Day Bahamas from $229 per person

Description: Enjoy a wonderful 3 Day cruise to the fun-loving playground of Nassau, Bahamas. Discover Nassau, the capital city as well as the cultural, commercial and financial heart of the Bahamas. Meet the Atlantic Southern Stingrays, the guardians of Blackbeard's treasure.

NCL - Bermuda - 7 Day from $499 per person

Description: What a charming little chain of islands. Walk on pink sand beaches. Swim and snorkel in turquoise seas. Take in the historical sights. They're stoically British and very quaint. Or explore the coral reefs. You can get to them by boat or propelled by fins. You pick. Freestyle Cruising doesn't tell you where to go or what to do. Sure, you can plan ahead, or decide once onboard. After all, it's your vacation. There are no deadlines or must do's.

Holland America - Eastern Caribbean from From $599 per person

Description: White sand, black sand, talcum soft or shell strewn, the beaches of the Eastern Caribbean invite you to swim, snorkel or simply relax. For shoppers, there's duty-free St. Thomas, the Straw Market in Nassau, French perfume and Dutch chocolates on St. Maarten. For history buffs, the fascinating fusion of Caribbean, Latin and European cultures. For everyone, a day spent on HAL's award winning private island Half Moon Cay.

Celebrity - 7-Night Western Mediterranean from $549 per person

Description: For centuries people have traveled to Europe to see magnificent ruins, art treasures and natural wonders. And the best way to do so is by cruise ship. Think of it - you pack and unpack only once. No wasted time searching for hotels and negotiating train stations. Instead, you arrive at romantic ports of call relaxed, refreshed and ready to take on the world.

Holland America - Alaska from From $499 per person

Description: Sail between Vancouver and Seward, departing Sundays on the ms Statendam or ms Volendam and enjoy towering mountains, actively calving glaciers and pristine wildlife habitat. Glacier Bay and College Fjord offer two completely different glacier-viewing experiences.

More Vacation & Cruise Specials...