The "skinny" on Outside Cabins

Disney Cruise Lines Disney Magic Outside Stateroom

Outside cabins are a popular choice upgrade by travelers looking for a budget-friendly cabin. On today's ships outside cabins are generally located on lower decks, below the decks with cabins with balconies. Some outside cabins are located on an upper deck but with views obstructed by lifeboats. The cabins are slightly larger than inside cabins (generally between 150 and 190sf) and configured with a porthole or large window. To accommodate budget minded friends or families traveling together, many of these cabins are configured with connecting doors that can open up combining two cabins.

Most outside cabins come in two standard configurations, aka "skinny" rooms which tend to be long and deep, with a porthole/window at the far end away from the door or horizontally with one or two portholes/windows looking into the cabin. Though outside cabins may have similar layouts, the way they are decorated and furnished varies considerably between ships and cruise lines.

Standard Features Include:

• Window or Porthole
• Bathroom with sink, toilet and shower
• Twin beds convertible into a queen size bed with under the bed storage and night stands
• Wardrobes with drawers
• Sitting area with chair or small love seat and coffee table
• Vanity and desk
• Interactive TV
• Climate Control (air conditioning/heating)

Example of Outside Cabins (by Cruise Line)

Carnival Carnival Splendor Outside Cabin

Celebrity Mercury Outside Cabin

Holland America Nieuw Amsterdam Outside Cabin

NLC Norwegian Jade Outside Cabin

Princess Ruby Princess Outside Cabin

Royal Caribbean Oasis of the Seas Outside 2-Bedroom Family Cabin