Ceiling Height

[Clay Clayton]

DH and I are considering a river cruise aboard Viking's Bestla, one of their newer longboats. I am 6'-7" tall so am a little concerned about headroom and feeling clostrophobic. Ocean cruise stateroom ceilings are (as I recall) 7'-6" high. Does anyone know if the ceilings on longboats are similar? Lower!:mad:

 

Also, is there a ceiling height difference between the different decks? We are considering a standard stateroom which puts us on the lowest deck...wonder if ceiling is lower....or hoping it might be higher:D

 

Thanks in advance for any advice!

Edited March 14, 2015 by Clay Clayton

[FuelScience]

Check this link.

 

http://www.rivercruiseadvisor.com/2013/08/low-low-assessing-ceiling-heights-river-cruise-ships/

 

FuelScience

 

 

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[Clay Clayton]

Thanks! Unfortunately the article says they found out when in fact they only surmised based on a quote about a chandelier. Lol

 

Hopefully some one will have info on Viking.

[tomhigh]

I'm 6'5" and I don't recall ever having to duck when I was on one of the Longships.

[Clay Clayton]

I'm 6'5" and I don't recall ever having to duck when I was on one of the Longships.

Thanks....did you notice the ceiling more than you do on an ocean ship?

[tomhigh]

Sorry, my only ocean experience in on an old Navy cruiser. I used to wack my head at least once a day on that thing due to stuff hanging from the overhead.

[Clay Clayton]

Thanks anyway. I'm less worried about winking my head, more about feeling claustrophobic.

[Clay Clayton]

Got an email from Viking in response to my question. They stare that stateroom ceilings are 6'-10". :mad:

[stretchcruz]

Try emailing Ralph Grizzle, he is one of Avid Cruiser's associates and he is 6 foot 5. He has done lots of articles and river cruises as well. Aaron and Ralph answer emails very promptly. I am only 6 feet tall but never had a problem on Avalon, nor even thought about it.

Edited March 21, 2015 by stretchcruz

[pilgrimduke]

I'm the height of the original poster and I have a slight touch of claustrophobia. That being said, when I was on a Viking longship last summer, I didn't have any trouble with that aspect of the cruise. (I know this is a personal thing and I hope that my experience will be similar to yours.)

[Clay Clayton]

I'm the height of the original poster and I have a slight touch of claustrophobia. That being said, when I was on a Viking longship last summer, I didn't have any trouble with that aspect of the cruise. (I know this is a personal thing and I hope that my experience will be similar to yours.)

 

Thanks...good to hear from someone who has similar Circumstances! Appreciate it.

[pontac]

i'm writing this onViking Forsetti, Bordeaux, in 'main' floor cabin, i.i lowest deck.

 

Iam 5'7" anddd I can touch ceiling, but can't put palm flat on it.

 

Sorry, don't have tape measure.

[Got2Cruise]

What are the ceiling heights on ocean ships? I really didn't notice a difference between an ocean cabin and river cruise ship cabin, but we are not tall people so it wouldn't matter.

[Clay Clayton]

I am not sure but I think they are likely to be 7'-6". I know I have no trouble with touching the ceiling and my reach is about 8'-6". I intend to find out in a couple of weeks! :D

[overrun]

Clay, sure would appreciate your feedback after the trip.

[Clay Clayton]

I will! But it's over a year away. :mad: