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Cruise Ship Employee Shares Best and Worst Cabins to Book

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Source: Carnival Cruise Line

A former cruise employee who spent six years working on cruise ships has revealed the best and worst cabins to book for that much-longed for vacation on the high seas.

The former cruise employee shared the tips with Insider, revealing, “When I worked on cruise ships, I learned that choosing the right cabin can make a big difference.”

According to Insider’s source, the best rooms to book are:

Ocean-Level Cabins – if you’re prone to seasickness, the source told Insider picking an ocean-level cabin will help, sharing, “It’s the closest you can get to water level, where you’ll feel the least amount of rocking.”

Studio Rooms – perfect for the solo traveler.

Port or Starboard Staterooms – according to Insider, it’s essential to consider your ship’s route before booking a stateroom with a balcony or window. “If you’re going down a scenic coastline in one direction, know which side of the ship will face it,” the source shared. “That way, you’ll know whether to choose a port room, which is on the left side of the ship, or a starboard room, which is on the right side of the ship, to get the best views.”

Cabins Close to the Action – if you expect to be spending a lot of time in a particular attraction, say the casino, or poor deck, it may be a good idea to pick a cabin within close proximity – essential on bigger cruise ships.

Cabins Close to Elevators – if you have mobility issues, Insider recommends booking a room close to the elevator. Unfortunately, that can also come with more noise and extra foot traffic outside your room.

According to Insider, these are the worst cabins to book:

Staterooms Above or Below Busy Areas – according to Insider’s source, it’s a good idea to make sure your cabin isn’t located above or below busy areas such as casinos, bars, gym, pool areas, buffets, or the main theater.

Obstructed Ocean View Rooms – make sure your ocean view room isn’t going to be obstructed by a lifeboat.

Cabins Located Near the Anchor – Insider’s source reports cabins located near the anchor can experience a lot of noise as the anchor is lowered, which generally happens early in the morning.
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