paula

Which cruiseline has the largest cabins.....my husband is so concerned about feeling confined..........

Nanette

Hi-<BR><BR>This is from Carnival's website:<BR><BR>"Carnival staterooms are 50% larger, on average, than those of any other cruise line."<BR><BR>You can see pictures at:<BR><BR>http://www.carnival.com/Ships/staterooms.asp?sc=HO<BR><BR>(I was in a category 6 last month..outside, window. Was pleasantly surprised at the room we had).<BR>

Peter

Carnival will have the largest standard rooms.

Dee

Carnival's website compares their 185 sq ft. stateroom to 117 sq ft. on other cruise lines for their 50% larger statement. I don't know what other cruise lines they are compared to! Celebrity's Infinity is 191 for a delux outside. But I am sure their standard are larger than 117. If I remeber correctly RCCL which is supposed to have smaller staterooms, are 179. If any one knows of a line that has 117 sq ft. cabins, I would like to know out of curiosity.

Peter

Here we go again! Think about it - what does it mean that their cabins are 50% bigger than any other cruise lines?<BR>smallest inside to smalles inside?, their average outside compared to others average outside?, their suite compared to others mini-suites? Or maybe theirs ARE 50% bigger but they charge 75% more? <BR><BR>This is one of those claims that put out there to "wow" people but are pretty much difficult to prove! Reminds me of the road trips I used to take as a child and we'd see a sign for the "World's largest soda fountain" or the "World's largest reptile exhibit".<BR><BR>The missing piece when looking at cabin sizes is how much do they cost? Again, here are comparisons of different ship's suite sizes - find the cheapest and then you've got the beginnings of bragging rights:<BR><BR>Spirit-Category 11, 245-75 sq ft <BR> cabin, 40-85 sq ft balcony<BR>Sun, Dawn, Ocean Princess-CatAB, 370<BR> sq ft total cabin + balcony<BR>Star Princess-CatAB, 323 sq ft total<BR>Infinity-CatSkySuite, 251 sq ft cabin<BR> and 57 sq ft balcony<BR>RCCL Legend-CatC, 236 sq ft cabin and<BR> 75 sq ft balcony<BR>

Frank

Peter: I'll start. Carnival Spirit, $1529 to Alaska in a Cat 11 Suite, that's just over $5.00 per sqft. VALUE!

Peter

OK Frank - lets do this right. Prices are to include port charges, no taxes, fees or insurance. Most of the sites I use already have the port charges in their prices. Not everyone uses Cruise411.

Frank

Peter, why doesn't everyone use cruise411.com? You know they offer a lowest price guarantee. Get this, it just gets better and better, cruise411.com (Hot Deals section) is offering an additional $100 per cabin discount on CARNIVAL. Gotten run but will get back to you with a port charge inclusive rate later. Keep cruising.

Paul Therault

<BR>Hi Paula,<BR><BR>All Carnival cabins are all 185 to 190 sq. ft. The suites are larger.<BR><BR>The RCCL lower category cabins on the older ships are less than 120 sq. ft. The size of a bathroom.<BR><BR>There are too many ships to list that have smaller than 120 sq. ft. cabins.<BR><BR>If you are interested in sizes, post the ship and category you are interested in and I will tell you the size.<BR><BR>Paul

Peter

Another "fact" thrown out there by Paul for all to believe -<BR><BR>"All Carnival cabins are all 185 to 190 sq. ft."<BR><BR>I think if you check the Category 1A cabins on the Jubilee, Holiday or Celebration you'll find them smaller than 185 square feet!<BR><BR>Again Paul, just a suggestion, it would help the readers if you used words like "most" (in this case) or "just my opinion" or "I think". <BR><BR>Don't look for a reply from Paul, folks - he doesn't like the taste of his own words.

Paul Therault

<BR>1A Cabins are the ones that unscrupulous web-site people sell to unsuspecting people. No one should consider them cabins at all. They have two bunk beds.<BR><BR>Your turn Peter to take me apart.<BR><BR>Paul

Joanne

Peter,<BR><BR>are you in love with Paul, you seem really obsessed with him.

Tina

I thought I read that Holland America had the largest standard rooms...??

Peter

Paul - why, then, didn't you say "all Carnival cabins are all 185 to 190 sq. ft. except for the 1A's that unscrupulous web-site people sell to unsuspecting people."<BR><BR>For some reason there are people out there that do love you (I definitely am not one of them) and hang on your every word as if its spoken by God himself. Mis-information is much worse than no information.

PeterPaul&Mary

Paula<BR><BR>A web site I use to check cabin size when investigating a cruise is:<BR><BR>http://www.ailtravel.com/<BR><BR>They feature Celebrity, RCCL, Crystal, HAL, Princess & Radisson. If you navigate to the cruise line you are interested in you can quickly find a particular ship and then find the dimensions of the various rooms they offer and the balcony size. I have never booked a cruise through these people but find this information helpful in comparing differnt ships and cabins. If he wants a larger room and you don't mind paying get a suite and live it up!<BR><BR>

Peter

Yes, but they don't have Carnival!

Sandy

The largest staterooms, in general, are on Radisson Seven Seas' ships. On the Mariner, all the cabins are "suites" and they all have balconies. the passenger space ratio on that ship is the largest in the industry: 74.1!

jen

PeterPaul&Mary: <BR><BR>Where on the ailtravel website do you go to get ship information? I can't seemto find anything but a link to submit a booking request. Thanks.

PeterPaul&Mary

Jen<BR><BR>When you go to the opening page, scroll down to the first list of cruise lines ( it's under the heading of Alaska cruises ) and click on Royal Caribbean. Then scroll down on this page til you see "The Fleet". Click on this and then scroll down til you see a listing of all their ships. Click on one and then scroll down til you see the name of the ship and under that "Staterooms". Click on a particular state room ( i.e., deluxe ocean view with balcony )and it will show you a little map and decription with the sq. footage listed. I know this is a little complicated but it works well for me when I want to compare cabin size. I have found it difficult to find information on cabin size and balcony size so I have this site flagged in my favorites. If anyone out there knows of a better site to access this information, please let us know.

Toto

Although I am in no way a fan of Carnival, they do have the largest sq. ft. regular cabins that we have seen so far. <BR>But.....................even RCI's being of a smaller sq. footage were more stylish and comfortable. RCI's and Princess have nicely appointed cabins whether it is inside or outside.<BR>As for the best layout of a regular cabin that we have seen. HAL does a great job with their newer ships like the Zaandam. They include a sitting area (not the beds as on Carnival) and nice large bathrooms, which are almost unheard of on ships. <BR>Each has their own style for their cabins and we tend to look more at the layout then the actual cabin space provided. It the layout is wrong, even a larger cabin is not a comfortable cabin.<BR>toto