Air flow in cabins (no opening windows)

[BCSmallTownGirl]

Is it a big deal if you have a cabin where the windows don't open? I know that many cabins are like this, so obviously it is ok, but I was wondering how much airflow there is? I just don't want it to be stuffy - I am big on having windows open and fresh air ;)

[spookwife]

then you need a balcony cabin.

[cb at sea]

Windows NEVER open on ships! Only doors open! There is AC or heat vents into each cabin, so you do have "air flow". Even with a balcony, an open balcony door only sucks the air from the cabin...doesn't actually blow into the room!

[BCSmallTownGirl]

Windows NEVER open on ships! Only doors open! There is AC or heat vents into each cabin, so you do have "air flow". Even with a balcony, an open balcony door only sucks the air from the cabin...doesn't actually blow into the room!

Yes, I know -- sorry, I should have been more specific. I just am concerned about the room being stuffy.

So, having the doors open doesn't really bring outside air into the rooms? Good to know!

[paul929207]

Most (if not all) ships have individually controlled air conditioning/heating in every cabin.

[ldubs]

Opening your balcony doors would be the same as opening patio doors or a window in a hotel room. You will get a breeze but not a tremendous amount of cross ventilation. For an inside or oceanview, you can control the temp, but you won't be experiencing any "breezes". I've not found them stuffy but your mileage may vary. BTW, I've never encountered a problem adjusting a room's temp, though you can be sure it has happened.

[easyboy]

The inside cabin we were in were not stuffy.

 

 

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[feathersandnananose]

I am also a "fresh air when I sleep" nut, and, though some hotels (with their sealed windows and noisy HVACs) have driven me nuts, I've been in ocean views and inside cabins and NEVER had a problem. There always seems to be "fresh" air - no stuffiness.

 

And "they" say you shouldn't leave your balcony doors open, because it causes trouble with air pressure in the room for the HVAC and other cabins could be negatively affected.

[Gloworm2]

You can take a small fan

 

 

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[BCSmallTownGirl]

I am also a "fresh air when I sleep" nut, and, though some hotels (with their sealed windows and noisy HVACs) have driven me nuts, I've been in ocean views and inside cabins and NEVER had a problem. There always seems to be "fresh" air - no stuffiness.

 

And "they" say you shouldn't leave your balcony doors open, because it causes trouble with air pressure in the room for the HVAC and other cabins could be negatively affected.

Thanks! This helps a lot.

You sound the same as me :)

[BCSmallTownGirl]

Thanks everyone! :) This helps put my mind at ease ;)

[Keith1010]

Wishing you a great cruise.

 

Consider bringing a small fan as someone mentioned. You might find that to just make things a little more comfortable for you.

 

Keith

[chengkp75]

Every cabin has a fresh air supply equal to 20% of the cabin's volume each hour.

[mjkacmom]

It’s like a hotel room.

[ldubs]

Every cabin has a fresh air supply equal to 20% of the cabin's volume each hour.

 

Interesting and thanks for sharing. I would have guessed a higher turnover rate. Now I know.