Staterooms usually are arranged on the 2nd, 3rd or the 4th decks and fall into mainly two categories: Standard (80% of the rooms) and Suite (20% of the rooms). Ships built after 1990s' are equipped with private balconies and ocean-view portholes. The size of the standard staterooms varies from 8 square meters (86 sq ft) to 16 square meters (172 sq ft) with two lower beds, duvet, sitting area with day seats & tables and a large picture window. All staterooms have a phone, TV, refrigerator, closets and a private bathroom. Ships rated four stars and above have a phone and hair drier in the bathroom. A mini-bar inside also provides bottles of wine, soft drinks and nuts. To travel in utmost comfort and style, you will find that suites are the most luxiourious choice. A suite usually covers 323-431 square feet with larger beds and more furniture.

Most cruise lines offer 24-hour room service at no extra charge. Room Service usually includes: 24-hour laundry service, meal delivery, morning-call, shoe-cleaning, massage and VIP service.

Cabin Amenities

Private bathroom with shower, outside picture windows, air-conditioning, Closed-circuit television, ample closet space, hair drier in cabins (on request for standard cabin on Victoria ships), SATCOM Phone

Staterooms fall into three standards:

Related links:
Cruise Ship Gallery: For detailed descriptions of staterooms of different ships