IA vs IS cabin?

[knighthawke]

My wife and I are planning to book a cruise with Carnival for the 21st on the Miracle. Based on all we've heard from here it seems like a fun ship for sure! :) We live in NJ so NY is great!

 

Anyway, my question is.....what is really the difference between reserving a GUAR cabin in IA vs a GUAR Cabin in IS category?? The difference in cost is that IA is $100 cheaper which helps but what else is at risk since they are both GUAR cabins?

 

This will be our third cruise...and I must say we have been spoiled by our first two on HAL (both dam ships) :)

 

thanks!

[dan40]

A 1A is a U/L cabin. An IS guarantee is a cat. 4A or better.

 

 

Dan

[mpffls]

the main differnece is the 1A has bunk beds......1 regular bed and the other a bunk........great for kids and singles........but not much for DH and DW...since you have been used to HA........I would say splurge the $100 and go for the beds that are twins and can be pushed together.....

[knighthawke]

AH........thought so but was not sure. Yup......still very much in love with the lady so I'll definitely go with the IS :)

 

Was confused because of t he quote I got from cruisequick described category 1A as "Inside - Two Lowers" but I DEFINITELY do not want bunk beds.

[OhioJeff]

Im almost positive all the 1A cabins on the Spirit class ships have 2 beds that can be pushed together, rather than bunk beds. Plus there are only 5 1A cabins on the entire ship, so most that book 1A Guar in Spirit class end up with 4A or better.