There are only three main types of spaces found on a cruise ship:

Stateroom: This is your private personal space. Here you can sleep, relax, and get ready for the day. Staterooms can be small and simple or large and luxurious, depending on the ship and your booking. 

Crew Space: This is the private area reserved only for the ship’s staff and crew members, such as chefs, housekeepers, and the captain. Crew members usually live on the lower decks, while senior staff and officers live on the upper decks. The captain and officers often have private staterooms near the bridge. 

Public Space: These are the areas that all passengers can use and enjoy. Examples include the swimming pool, fitness center, library, and restaurants.

Types of Cabins

Oceanview Rooms (also called Outside Cabins): These cabins are located along the sides of the ship. They usually have a window or a balcony. Oceanview rooms allow natural light to come in and let you enjoy beautiful sea views from your private space. 

Inside Cabins: These rooms are located in the middle part of the ship. They do not have any windows or balconies. Inside cabins are usually more budget-friendly. Apart from the view, they are similar in size and have the same basic amenities as oceanview rooms. 

Suites: Suites are larger than regular cabins. They usually offer extra seating areas and may have multiple rooms or more living space.

Itinerary

Your itinerary is the day-to-day schedule of your cruise journey. It clearly shows the ports of call (the places where the ship will stop) and sea days. A sea day is when the ship sails on open waters without stopping at any port.

There are two common types of itineraries:

Round-trip: In a round-trip cruise, the ship leaves from one port and returns to the same port at the end of the journey. For example, the ship may depart from San Diego, visit ports in Alaska, and then sail back to San Diego. This type is convenient for people who can drive to the departure port and do not want to travel by air. 

One-way (also called Open-jaw sailing): In a one-way cruise, the ship starts at one port and ends at a different port. For example, the cruise may begin in Barcelona and finish in Athens. This type of itinerary allows passengers more time to explore many different destinations in a single trip.