Which type of cruise ship room is generally the most affordable?

Answer:
The official name of the most affordable cabin

on a cruise ship is the standard inside stateroom. Some passengers, however, may have another name for it-- the walk-in closet next to the main engine room.

There is an informal philosophy in the cruise ship industry which suggests passengers should book a trip for the attractions and destinations, not the onboard accommodations. The main purpose of a stateroom or cabin should be rest and recovery, not social withdrawal. If you want the right to be on a cruise ship for the least amount of money, you may be satisfied with a standard inside stateroom. If you really want the absolute lowest rate for onboard accommodations, ask for an inside stateroom below the waterline. You'll definitely be in the decidedly less glamorous bowels of the ship, and you may have to climb several flights of stairs to reach civilization, but at least you'll be on a cruise ship.

The amenities of an inside stateroom can vary from ship to ship, but in general you should have a very small bathroom with a pressurized toilet, sink and a shower. The beds (usually double size) may be bolted to the floor, or you may be able to push them together to form a more comfortable arrangement for two or more people. There may be a few shelves available for unpacked items, a television set, a desk and a telephone for onboard communication. An inside stateroom, especially one below the waterline, won't have a porthole or window, so occupants may feel a little claustrophobic, or disconnected from the rest of the passengers and crew.

Some passengers find that a standard inside stateroom is not unbearably small, but location can make a real difference. Staterooms located near the main engine room or other mechanical areas can be noisy, especially at night. Before booking one of the least expensive cabins or staterooms on a cruise ship, it helps to ask the travel agent or cruise line representative to show precisely where the room is located in relation to the main decks and the engine room. An upgrade to a standard outside stateroom may not improve the situation dramatically, however, since the only difference may be the presence of a porthole with a grand view of the ship's lifeboats.


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