‘That's 4k a month in nyc’: Guest shows what the cheapest room on a Carnival Cruise ship will get you (2024)

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Lower deck: The lower deck is the best deck on a cruise ship if you want to be one of the first off the ship, exploring all the fun at each port of call.

In general, you can expect to spend anywhere from $200 to $600 more for a balcony stateroom on Carnival than an inside cabin. Looking a typical 7-night sailing, a balcony cabin costs $115 to $155 per person for each day of the sailing. Keep in mind this cost does not include taxes, port fees, and gratuities.

Alcoholic beverages are not included in your cruise price, and since soft drinks come over the bar there is charge for them as well. Specialty coffees are also almost always additional. All beverage purchases are signed to your shipboard account and the service charge, a.k.a. the gratuity, is automatically added.

If you find a better Carnival-advertised deal within two days of booking your cruise… well, we're going to be very surprised. And then we'll give you 110% of the difference in onboard credit! You can be confident that our prices are the lowest, so you can get on to more important things...

The most stable part of the ship is its lowest point of gravity, so on a lower deck, at the center. You'd feel a lot less motion here than, say, in a stateroom on the upper decks a long way forward or aft (towards the back of the ship).

Suites: If you're looking for luxury on your cruise, suites offer the most space and best room locations, often with separate living and sleeping areas. They generally feature large balconies, and extra amenities and perks. In other words, a suite can be considered the best cabin on any cruise ship.

The standard (and least expensive) room on any cruise ship is typically called an inside or interior stateroom. These cabins often sleep three to four people and are located in the middle of the ship, with no exterior view of the vessel's surroundings.

Is it worth getting a balcony on a cruise? ›

Even on smaller, more luxurious ships that don't feel crowded, a balcony is desirable; if the weather is such that you can spend a lot of time on your balcony, it's like having an additional room.

A question we often hear from cruise enthusiasts is, “Can I sleep on the balcony of a cruise ship?” While the idea is enchanting, and on most cruise ships, there are no rules against getting your shut-eye here, many discourage it.

One of the major appeals of cruising is all of the free entertainment. From live music to original production shows, karaoke, trivia, game shows, deck parties, and more, there's enough going on to keep everyone occupied. Newer ships tend to feature Broadway-style shows onboard.

The best way to avoid cell phone charges on a cruise if you don't have a roaming deal is to switch your phone to airplane mode and turn off data roaming in your Settings app. That way, your cell phone is restricted to only accessing data via Wi-Fi, providing you keep your Wi-Fi function turned on.

Book an inside cabin.

The cheapest room on the ship is an inside cabin, so choose one of those rooms if you want to spend less on your next sailing. You'll get access to the same pools, restaurants, shows and activities as the folks in the balcony cabins; all you're missing out on is a window and some more floor space.

Cruise prices do not get cheaper closer to the sailing date in all cases. What is this? Cruise prices are usually the cheapest furthest from the sailing date when first launched or 60-90 days before the cruise sets sail. The prices of some cruises will decrease last minute – but this doesn't always happen.

Passengers can always negotiate with a booking site or cruise line, but they aren't obligated to refund the difference. Instead, they may offer you onboard credit, complimentary excursions or credit toward another cruise booking.

Beyond holiday periods such as Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Labor Day when there may be some flash sales, January and February are particularly good times to book a cruise, as the first two months of the year are considered “wave season” in the cruising industry.