A stupid question I'm sure but.....

[Aero247]

how is an inside cabin on a higher deck any better than an inside cabin on a lower deck? Is it just because they are closer to the public areas or are the roooms actually different?

[caribbean dreams]

I have never even thought about that before, i guess if you are on deck 1 your ok, but i would not want to below the lobby deck or right below the disco or someplace like that, i guess it really doesn't matter if all you are going to be doing in the room is sleeping. Anybody else have any input?

[bh2359]

We usually book an inside as high up as is reasonably possible without an exhorbitant increase in the cruise price. Usually $80-$130 more is about average.

 

Sometimes the cabins are a but larger, most times they are the same. We do find that the "service" seems to be better the higher in the ship you are. We also find that the number of kids or whomever knocking on your cabin door and/or talking loudly outside your door decreases the higher up you go.

 

The newer ships are putting their dining rooms down low, many of the older ships have them on higher decks. Other than making sure what is located above you (for noise etc), we like being higher up.

 

Each to their own, but we've been in outsides and balconys and I'd rather save the money for those extras and spend it elsewhere. It's true that you spend very little time in your cabin except for cleaning, changing, and sleeping. We prefer insides.

 

P.S. No question is stupid if you need an answer.

[newmexicoNita]

Normally they are the same or very similar; difference being convenience. We have been on the lowest passenger deck on 2 cruises, both outside cabins, I would prefer to be up a little higher. NMnita

[ScottsSweetie]

We usually book Inside Guaranty and have ended up on the 1st or 2nd floor almost every time. Even the one time that we booked an outside, or got upgraded to an outside, we were on the bottom floor.

 

That being said, we actually like it - lets us eat guilt free the entire trip, because we make a vow not to use the elevator (except when I'm in high heels).;)

[da1425]

I have no idea about the difference in rooms, but I'll let you know my experience.

 

I booked an inside guarantee for my cruise at the end of April. Checking online, I was upgraded to an inside on the Empress deck. So I'm on the seventh floor, with cabins directly above and below.

 

I'm pretty happy with this as it should make for a quiet nights sleep and also being further up, makes it a much shorter walk to the buffet!!!

[davy jones]

On most ships, all inside cabins are the same size, layout, and ammenities. Higher vs. lower is personal preference and may depend on the ship's layout. Some like higher (closer more daytime activities), some like lower (closer to more nightime activities)

 

It is said that the lower middle cabins have less motion than the higher cabins. Some also take that into consideration.

[Tiger Lilly]

I have to disagree with the poster who said the higher up you go the better the service. We've been from the bottom deck - to the top deck - to the middle decks, from inside cabins - to oceanview cabins - to balcony cabins. So far, all the service we've received whether it was from the cabin stewards - to the crew we passed in the hall - the room service waiters - the dining staff - they have all been very friendly, helpful and many have gone beyond the norm. Maybe since I have to do everything for my self (and DH) at home - when someone does ANYTHING for me I think it's grand.

 

As far as cabin location - it's like another poster said - sometimes you could be over or under an undesirable area (disco - casino - galley etc). If you stay up late and close the ship down these areas might not be too big a deal but if you like to retire early......

[MiamiCruiseGuy]

It seems that the higher up you go the more you pay. Like buying a condo on the 42nd floor vs the 2nd floor, but without the view if you are in an inside cabin. The one advantage I have noticed is that on some ships the higher you go the fewer the cabins, and to some that might be an advantage. I like the higher decks, cause it puts me closer to heaven...lol.

[momofzeke]

how is an inside cabin on a higher deck any better than an inside cabin on a lower deck?

 

It isn't any better. I actually PREFER Riviera deck (the lowest passenger deck). My only cruise so far was on a Spirit class ship, and the dining room, bars, casino, shops, etc. are located one or two decks above Riviera, which is very convenient.

[jshawnh]

I believe there are some subtle differences in the level of service when you go higher on the ship. Also, I have found that on port days, theere tends to be a foul odor from sewage that accumulates on the lower decks. Also, once on the Riviera deck I noticed stained, wet carpetting. The rooms are the same for the most part. Service could possibly be a little better higher up, but no guarantee of that.

 

I noticed for my upcoming cruise on the Conquest, some of the lower decks are actually priced higher than the supposed "upgrade" I got to the Veranda deck. It must be that those are more desirable because they are closer to the promenade, dining rooms etc. I'm one deck below the Lido deck, which will make for a quick trip for a snack.

 

Shawn

[Love PalmTrees]

We have actually had better slightly better service on some of the lower decks. Our steward told us that the lower decks have more stewards in training. We saw our former cabin steward on cruise we did the following year now on a higher deck. He was outstanding. I think it just all depends on who you get. It almost seemed like the lower deck personnel were trying harder, maybe to work their way up???? In any case, the service we have received was always more than acceptable!!! Hey, it beats cleaning and making beds at home any day!!!:D

[Aero247]

Thanks!

[cruisevirgin06]

We loved our room!! We were on the second deck of the valor right below the galley and main dining room....we never heard a peep above our heads!!! What we did hear was the occasional ding of the elevator or the room stewards cart going by the door.

 

I liked where we were as we were just below the dining room, lobby and the ivanhoe theatre.

[Cruzwthme]

The only reason I'd prefer a higher deck is because I think I feel less movement. I think that's a personal preference though, because I've seen on the boards where others have stated they feel more movement when they're higher. I get dizzy easy so I'm always on the lookout for less movement.

Tootsie:)

[gfsmith]

:D I'd sleep in the lobby, as long as i got to stay on board

[smellywax]

There is no difference at all in the cabin size...some people just like being up higher near the pool etc. I prefer to be on the Main Deck for Spirit Class Ships and on other classes either Main or one or two higher but not more...stability is my reasoning.