Gauge Your Space

Pictured above is an interior suite on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship. While lacking suites' space and amenities, inside cabins do offer a private bathroom, individually controlled heating and air conditioning, television, telephone and storage. The usual refrain is that passengers spend very little time in their staterooms, so why splurge for space you won't need? But keeping in mind that one's room is the only place to truly retreat from the masses, privacy-loving travelers should choose accordingly. For tips on selecting the best cabins in your price range, visit Cruise Mates, which offers up-to-the-minute cruise information.