How Big Is the Average Cruise Ship Room?

By Anna Duncan

Cruise ships have come a long way from the days of cramped cabins and limited amenities. With the focus on comfort and luxury, cruise ship cabins have become bigger, more spacious, and more luxurious than ever before. But what exactly is the size of an average cruise ship room?

Sizes Can Vary – The size of a cruise ship room can vary greatly depending on the type of cruise line, the specific ship you’re sailing on, and the particular cabin you book. Generally speaking, inside cabins (no windows) range from around 100 to 160 square feet while outside cabins (with windows) can range from 160 to 250 square feet. Suites are usually much larger and can range anywhere from 300 to 1,000 square feet in size.

Cabin Layouts – Most cabins will feature either two twin beds or one queen-sized bed in addition to a small sitting area with a couch or chair. Cabins will also typically include a private bathroom with shower, a closet or wardrobe area for storing clothes and other items, as well as a desk and other amenities such as mini-fridges or safes for valuables.

Amenities – Amenities vary from cabin to cabin but most will include air conditioning/heating controls, flat screen TVs with satellite access, telephone access for making calls or booking shore excursions, power outlets for charging electronics such as laptops or cell phones, free Wi-Fi access (depending on the line), and balconies (on certain outside cabins).

What You Get For Your Money – Depending on the cabin you choose there may also be additional inclusions such as complimentary meals at specialty restaurants onboard the ship or discounts at onboard shops. Of course higher priced cabins will offer more luxurious amenities such as upgraded linens and toiletries.

Conclusion:

The size of an average cruise ship room can vary greatly depending on the type of cruise line you’re sailing with and which specific cabin you book. Inside cabins range from around 100-160 square feet while outside cabins can range from 160-250 square feet and suites usually range anywhere from 300-1,000 square feet in size. Amenities vary but most rooms will include air conditioning/heating controls, flat screen TVs with satellite access, telephone access for making calls or booking shore excursions, power outlets for charging electronics such as laptops or cell phones, free Wi-Fi access (depending on the line), private bathrooms with showers and closets/wardrobes for storing clothes/items along with other extras depending on your choice of cabin.

In short; it really depends on where you book your stay but overall comfort is no longer an issue when it comes to choosing accommodations onboard a cruise ship! How big is the average cruise ship room? It depends!