Do you choose you stateroom solely based on price? We try to stay in the middle of the ship low down if we can especially if it a transatlantic cruise. We also try to stay away from elevators. Many passengers choose to be near them so they don't have to walk far. We will not take an obstructed view or an inside cabin. We also don't want to be close to the theater, luggage storage rooms or public bathrooms, etc..
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Admiral
How do you choose your stateroom
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Deck Hand
We always get our staterooms in advance by booking thru the cruise line. We have never overpaid, and if they are offering lower prices when we have made our final payment, we have never failed to get an adjustment.
I lke to be on high decks, top preferred, with balcony close to elevators and stairs. Hate to walk down long hallways. Nothing against those who use travel agents, or travel agents in general, but I feel that I can do a better job for myself.
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Deck Hand
We always get our staterooms in advance by booking thru the cruise line. We have never overpaid, and if they are offering lower prices when we have made our final payment, we have never failed to get an adjustment.
I lke to be on high decks, top preferred, with balcony close to elevators and stairs. Hate to walk down long hallways. Nothing against those who use travel agents, or travel agents in general, but I feel that I can do a better job for myself.
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Admiral
Thank you all for your input.
On our last cruise to Bermuda we had an inside on deck 11 forward. Close to the stairways, but away from elevators. No Problem. On the long Panama on Island Princess we were at the stern on deck 8 a few feet from the back balcony door. Inside again, Great room.
Next long cruise on NCL Dawn.. Inside on deck 4 close to stairs again.. Forward of midship. I prefer inside cabins as on our first cruise we had an oceanview on deck 8 and while we know that no one could see in, many time I saw people by the window..
Different Strokes for Different folks.
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Captain
Accessible only for us for the last several cruises. Both of us require it. My wife due to spine & MS issues, and me, due to an accident @ work 2 yrs ago.
For me the cruise dictates the cabin type I choose. If I am going on a short cruise I am fine with an inside cabin. On port days all I do in the cabin is sleep and shower. On transatlantic or scenic cruises like the Europe, I like a balcony. I try and get Mid ship and look for what is above, Below and on my sides. I stay away from the public rooms and most of all away from the Crew entrenches that they come in and out all day and night long.
Price plays a roll also.... I tend to prefer a lower level cabin and be bale to take more cruises then just one a year in a suite.
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