Best inside cabin?

[boulders]

I cruise mainly for the itinerary, not for the cabin. I've cruised in inside cabins twice, once in a main deck J cabin for 24 nights with 3 kids. It was fine. The other time was on Princess. The cabin was tiny, but it was also fine. I've been looking at the deck 10 (Observation deck) cabins on Zuiderdam. I like how they are close to the Crow's Nest and Cafe. Has anyone done both a main deck J cabin and a observation deck K? If so, which do you prefer? This would be for a long cruise. 

[Cruise Suzy]

I have not been in them, but if it makes a difference to you: K10021 and K10024 do have windows even tho classified as inside cabins. They are next to the exit doors and look out onto the jogging path, but friends say they've not been bothered by either. Halfacts.com has photos of K10024 on both Zuiderdam and Oosterdam.

[SilvertoGold]

Large SQUARE insides are 200 square feet (on some ships even larger) and very comfortable.  Nice curved sofa. HalFacts.com: look at photos of Zuiderdam 1116 and Noordam 1113

[Mary229]

I sailed Zuiderdam last fall on deck 10 interior. It is small. it’s proximity to the crow’s nest (coffee) and the outside deck is great.  I have the same cabin booked on the Westerdam for a month next year. 

[RuthC]

I assume you are talking about a Vista or Signature class ship? 
If so, the J & K-category cabins on Main Deck (and Main Deck only) are about as good as you can get. 

The K-category cabins are aft of the aft elevators, so a long walk home at night if you go to the show, casino, or entertainment venues near them. 
The J-category cabins have to be selected carefully, so that you are not directly under the entertainment venues (unless you are out late, when it wouldn't matter). Closer to mid-ship is safer. 

[Haljo1935]

We had one of the inside cabins (10043) w/the window on Nieuw Amsterdam  - it was probably as good as it gets w/out an actual Oceanview. Having natural light was awesome and we were able to have a peek-a-boo view both Aft and Starboard.

There was a double vanity in the bathroom, so lots of space. The cabin was tight for 2 people but doable.

Air worked great, not really much noise from the door going to the deck except for a stormy night when they ended up closing it off.

Proximity to Crows Nest, deck 12 and spa was great; trip to dining was a little long but good for staying active.

Great location, would do it again in a heartbeat. 

[Tbay]

Zuiderdam  K1113  K1116  K1119  K1123

These are large cabins, very comfortable.

Check out the pictures on Halfacts.  Look at the pictures for Westerdam 1119 as well.  Same layout.

Dining room is above these cabins.

[MISTER 67]

7 hours ago, SilvertoGold said:

Large SQUARE insides are 200 square feet (on some ships even larger) and very comfortable.  Nice curved sofa. HalFacts.com: look at photos of Zuiderdam 1116 and Noordam 1113

Those are very nice inside cabins, we had one on the Nieuw Amsterdam last December. I’m too lazy right now to look up the room number. Plenty of room and the nice L shaped sofa.

Edited May 29, 2023 by MISTER 67

[Sea Hag]

3 hours ago, Haljo1935 said:

We had one of the inside cabins (10043) w/the window on Nieuw Amsterdam  - it was probably as good as it gets w/out an actual Oceanview. Having natural light was awesome and we were able to have a peek-a-boo view both Aft and Starboard.

There was a double vanity in the bathroom, so lots of space. The cabin was tight for 2 people but doable.

Air worked great, not really much noise from the door going to the deck except for a stormy night when they ended up closing it off.

Proximity to Crows Nest, deck 12 and spa was great; trip to dining was a little long but good for staying active.

Great location, would do it again in a heartbeat. 

Good to hear. Based on reading what people say here, I changed our reservations for September 2024 to 10044. I think that's going to work great for us. Really good location and some natural light for my hubby.

[Haljo1935]

1 hour ago, Sea Hag said:

Good to hear. Based on reading what people say here, I changed our reservations for September 2024 to 10044. I think that's going to work great for us. Really good location and some natural light for my hubby.

Meant to upload this before, so here it is now.

The windows are coated, so daytime is fine, but be sure to close the curtains at night. 🙃

Enjoy your trip!

[Sea Hag]

11 minutes ago, Haljo1935 said:

Meant to upload this before, so here it is now.

The windows are coated, so daytime is fine, but be sure to close the curtains at night. 🙃

Enjoy your trip!

I think we'll really like this cabin. The "tight but doable for 2" part doesn't bother me, since I well remember weeks spent with the deluxe accommodations of a 5' X 7' backpacking tent. Tight but doable. 🤣😅

[Mary229]

26 minutes ago, Sea Hag said:

I think we'll really like this cabin. The "tight but doable for 2" part doesn't bother me, since I well remember weeks spent with the deluxe accommodations of a 5' X 7' backpacking tent. Tight but doable. 🤣😅

I obviously like the cabin but I want to re-emphasize they are tiny.  Bed, small desk/dresser, small tv, a small table with chairs.  No easy chair, no sofa, no loveseat.  The cabin is so tight you have trouble getting the luggage stashed since the bed is so close to the wall.   I don’t mind it but just want you to understand 

[Sea Hag]

11 hours ago, Mary229 said:

I obviously like the cabin but I want to re-emphasize they are tiny.  Bed, small desk/dresser, small tv, a small table with chairs.  No easy chair, no sofa, no loveseat.  The cabin is so tight you have trouble getting the luggage stashed since the bed is so close to the wall.   I don’t mind it but just want you to understand 

Oh, I do understand. It's been many years since we booked an inside, but I well remember the size of a couple of them. I think one we had on Norwegian was the smallest. This one still might come as a shock to us, since our last two cruises have been in one of the huge M6 minis on Princess, but I'm sure we'll be fine.

[crystalspin]

On 5/29/2023 at 7:05 AM, boulders said:

I've been looking at the deck 10 (Observation deck) cabins on Zuiderdam. I like how they are close to the Crow's Nest and Cafe. ...This would be for a long cruise. 

We had 10021 (inside with a window) on Zuiderdam for a transAtlantic to Copenhagen. The window made all the difference -- and the fact that we had three chairs. Luck of the draw, but you could ask your steward for a third chair on the first day...

 

It was not nearly as small as I was expecting, and the Crows Nest as our living room plus handy access to the Lido after walking by the Spa & along the pool was all we needed to be comfy on the sea days.