When booking a cruise holiday, there are so many different factors to take into consideration; the ship, the itinerary, the entertainment on offer, and of course, which cabin you’re going to go for.
Whether you’re a first-time cruiser or a seasoned sailor, picking the right cabin can have quite the impact on your holiday.
We were onboard Marella Voyager when I asked him which cabin is actually the best one to book, especially for passengers who are looking to be as close to the action as possible when it comes to the bars, shows and general entertainment.
“Midship,” Scott tells me exclusively. “Midship on decks five, six, eight, nine and ten. When my parents come on board, they always request a cabin in middle ships. Easy access for kitchens, the theatre, the Squid & Anchor pub.”
If you’re planning a sailing on Marella Voyager specifically, then according to Scott, midship on deck 5 is one of the best spots to book a cabin.
Of course it’s worth noting that this applies for those who like to be closer to the pubs and other venues. A cabin choice is so personal; some people prefer to relax in a balcony suite and take in the views, while others don’t mind a cheaper inside cabin because they know they’ll be spending most of their holiday making the most of the pubs and activities onboard.
The amount on offer on a ship can be somewhat daunting, which is why Scott put together a ‘new to cruise’ presentation for his guests. It was so popular it actually ended up being rolled out across the Marella Cruises fleet. In fact, one of his top tips for anyone onboard a ship is to ask all of their questions at the start of a sailing, so they don’t end up finding out about something at the end of the cruise that might have made a difference to their holiday.
“Not asking questions when they’ve got questions,” he says, describing the common mistake he sees from passengers. “People get frustrated when they go home that they didn’t know that information.” He adds: “There’s never a silly question!”
The presentation offers a handy way for Scott to meet passengers too, and answer the aforementioned questions, including how to navigate their way around the ship. It turns out that there’s a nifty trick most cruise ships use to help you find your way around.
Scott explains: “They get to ask questions, and we give them top tips like, the front of the ship is the blue carpet, the middle of the ship is the red carpet, the back is the green carpet.”
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