What is an Interior Room on a Cruise Ship?

Answer:
An interior room, known as a standard inside stateroom or cabin

in cruise ship lingo, is generally the most affordable but smallest accommodation onboard a cruise ship. An inside stateroom usually contains the same basic amenities as an economy hotel room, including double beds, a small bathroom with a shower, a television set, a nightstand with a phone, and several shelves for storage.

An interior room on a cruise ship may be located above or below the waterline, with possibly a large mirror to create the illusion of more space but no actual window or porthole. The inside staterooms could be lined up down long, narrow corridors several levels below the main decks, which means guests in those cabins may have to walk up several flights of stairs or take an elevator to access any of the ship's attractions and amenities. For many cruise ship passengers, however, the cramped quarters and inconvenient location of a standard interior stateroom is a small price to pay for the privilege of being on a vacation where the hotel travels with them.

Whenever a cruise line advertises its prices as "starting from $399", the lowest rate is most likely calculated as two passengers sharing a standard interior stateroom with no ocean view. Before booking a cruise, it pays to ask for a thorough description of the cabin's size, amenities and location on the ship. An interior cabin may be next to a noisy engine room or near an onboard club featuring live entertainment.


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