Question:

[IamaTexasCruiser]

What does "category" mean, in regards to cabins?

 

we are on Mariner of the Seas, Deck 10, in GS, room #1286. I don't know what "category" we are. does it make a difference? is this a choice spot?

[aunursa]

Here is the deck plan. You are near mid-ship.

 

In a Grand Suite you are entitled to many valuable benefits that are available only to suite occupants.

 

Here you'll find the different stateroom categories. Click on a type to see all the room types for that category. (Obviously Grand Suite is in the "Suites" category.)

[IamaTexasCruiser]

but what does 'category' mean? i've heard it on every booking. even online; it must mean something

[firefly333]

but what does 'category' mean? i've heard it on every booking. even online; it must mean something

 

GS is the category, its a suite category.

 

If one were checking prices, you would check the prices of a GS

[Lizcourt]

Categories means a couple of things. First, it denotes the type of cabin in the broadest sense-- inside, inside balcony (on certain ships, there are cabins with balconies that overlook interior parts of the ship, such as the Boardwalk and Central Park areas on Allure and Oasis), ocean view, ocean view with balcony and suites. Then within these broader categories are subcategories. For balcony cabins, for example, there are various categories which vary in price having mostly to do with location -- how high a deck you're on and how close to midships as opposed to being fore or aft. In the general suites category, you have a number of different categories of suites, with the most common being junior suites (basically just a larger balcony cabin, they do not participate in many suite amenities such as access to the Concierge Lounge), grand suites, owners suites, royal suites, etc. Unlike the sub-category distinctions for balcony cabins, which denote only a different location, the various categories of suites generally have very different layouts and furnishings: a grand suite will look different from a royal, or presidential, or (on Oasis and Allure) crown loft suite, have a different layout and probably different furnishings.

 

In case you haven't figured this out already, by the way, Grand Suite is a VERY high category, and you should love it.

[cb at sea]

Your best bet is to REALLY look at the deck plans....all of the "catagories" are color-coded, so you can see location and descriptions of all the different catagories. It's pretty self-explanatory, if you look at the deck plans.