Cruises Accommodations and Activities

If you have never been on a cruise before, you are in for a very pleasant surprise. In fact, you might find yourself thinking of the luxurious Titanic (as depicted in the movie), with its beautiful hallways, hallways, and staterooms. In reality, many cruise ships surpass the legendary Titanic when it comes to accommodations and activities.

First, let’s talk about the cabins. Also called staterooms, staterooms can vary in size, location on the cruise ship, and accommodations. Often standard ocean view cabins and standard inside cabins are nearly identical in size and layout. The only difference is the window. Most modern ships have large windows instead of portholes, but these windows cannot be opened. So if you want to have a sea breeze in your room, you will need to get a balcony. Some ships have both porthole and windowed cabins. Porthole cabins are on the lower decks and are less expensive. About the only view you get from a porthole is whether it’s day or dark. Sometimes you can also see the waves of the sea splash against the porthole as you sail.

The next step up from an outside cabin is one with a balcony (veranda). These cabins have sliding glass doors, giving you access to the outside. The sliding doors also mean you can see outside from anywhere in the cabin, ie lie in bed and still see the ocean outside. Balcony staterooms are also typically larger than standard staterooms and some qualify as mini-suites. which means they have a small living room with a loveseat or convertible sofa. Mini-suites also often have a curtain that can be drawn to separate sleeping and sitting areas. This feature is ideal for couples (or friends) who have different sleeping habits. I like to get up early and my husband likes to sleep late. I can draw the curtain, sit in the living room or on the balcony and enjoy the early morning sunrise without waking my partner. Most of the cabins with balconies do not have terraces large enough to place a sun lounger where you can lie down and sunbathe in privacy. The balconies are usually narrow, wide enough for two chairs and a small table. If you want a larger balcony, look for a cabin at the rear of the ship. The balconies of some ships do not offer privacy.

Some cabins with balconies are classified as suites because they have separate sleeping and sitting areas. Suites are larger, and many have larger bathrooms with bathtubs. A suite will have all the amenities found in the other cabin categories, and might even have butler service. Suites come in all shapes, sizes, and locations. They make a wonderful gift, especially if they have a lot of days at sea or want to spend a lot of time together in their cabin. Some luxury lines have all their cabins as mini-suites or suites.

When it comes to inflight entertainment, the list is long. Cruise lovers are usually dance lovers, and a cruise offers a great opportunity to improve her skills at sea. Usually there are one or more places on a ship that offer you the opportunity to dance. Also, most ships feature a variety of music, so everyone can find their favorite type of music to dance to.

You also have the opportunity to try world cuisine, gambling and casinos, swimming pools, sports and exercise areas, spas, onboard shops and many types of entertainment. Obviously, adults have plenty of cruise activities to choose from, and kids have their own versions of many activities, too. Trivia contests, scavenger hunts, face painting, board games, craft projects, and video games are popular children’s activities, as are parties, tours, and movies. Educational activities are often centered around upcoming ports of call, and kid-friendly areas include a variety of exercise equipment, such as swimming pools, ball tanks, and arcades. Each cruise offers different types of cruise activities for children, usually divided into similar age groups and always supervised by experienced counselors.

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