When I started cruising in 2003, my family insisted on booking a balcony stateroom or a suite. Having a big cabin to share was nice, but we didn't spend much time in the room and seldom used the ...

An interior stateroom on Carnival Firenze is $160 cheaper per person than a cabin with a balcony. I recommend paying more for the private outdoor space.Brittany Chang/Business Insider Carnival's new ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Nikel is a travel writer covering cruising and Scandinavia. Choosing your cruise ship cabin or stateroom is an essential ...

Inside cabins are the unsung heroes of cruise travel, offering affordable, comfortable accommodation for travelers who prefer to spend their days exploring, not lounging indoors.

As a frequent traveler, I've spent many days in interior staterooms on different cruise lines. My interior cabin on the Holland America Line's Rotterdam had a lot of amenities and felt luxurious. I ...

Not all cruise ship cabins are created equal, and that can be very apparent in the price point of the cabin. While it’s definitely obvious that having a balcony versus an interior cabin is considered ...