The BEST cabins on a cruise ship: Deck, location, & category

After you have picked the perfect cruise ship and itinerary, you will have to decide what stateroom you want. From interior cabins with no windows to expansive suites that come with some pretty neat perks, you will be faced with a lot of different choices!

Another decision you will have to make is where you want your chosen stateroom to be located.

Sometimes, the decision is made for you, like if you want an aft facing balcony or a suite that's only available within a certain exclusive enclave.

Ultimately, the best rooms on a cruise ship have to do with your personal preferences. Do you want to be close to the elevators or a certain venue, like the youth club or adults-only pool? No matter what you are looking for, there is a perfect stateroom for you!

[dotchery]

Aft interior cabin is my preference. Pitch darkness and close to the food. However, I always choose guarantee for price savings.

[dchenkin]

My two cruises were in small inside cabins; first with three adults was definitely a bad idea waking up hitting head on pullman bed above mine. I still will say I enjoyed having a cabins which were on the same deck as the pool and buffet. Not needing the elevator or walking up and down more than three decks to get to various clubs and dining rooms was a time saver.

[scottlanghus]

I like a cabin that is only a couple of flights of stairs from the buffet. So nice too take the stairs rather than have too wait for a elevator. Had a nice cabin on Harmony of the seas, deck eight close too the elevators and central park was a few steps away.