Ocean View Rooms on Carnival Cruises: What to Expect (2023)

An ocean view room on a Carnival cruise ship can be an excellent accommodation option. It offers natural light that you wouldn't get with an inside cabin, and it's significantly cheaper than a room with a balcony.

In this guide to sea view rooms on Carnival cruise ships, I'll show you the different types of sea view rooms available on each ship to help you decide which one is best for you.

What are sea view rooms on Carnival Cruises?

On Carnival cruise ships, ocean view rooms have windows that look out over the ocean. They are usually larger than the indoor rooms and can accommodate five people.

Do the sea view windows open?

Sea-view windows do not open on Carnival cruise ships. These cabins are usually located near the waterline, so the windows are permanently closed. You can look out the window, but if you want to feel the fresh sea air, you'll have to upgrade to a room with a balcony.

How many ocean view rooms are there on the Carnival ships?

The number of ocean-view rooms on Carnival cruise ships ranges from 103 to 391, depending on the ship. Carnival's newest ship, Mardi Gras, has only 7% of its ocean-view rooms. Older ships tend to have more sea-view rooms, and Fantasy-class ships have up to 38% of sea-view rooms.

Carnival's oldest ships were built in the 1990s, when cruise ships didn't have as many balcony staterooms as more modern ships. Instead, rooms are mostly inland and sea-facing.

What size are the ocean view rooms on Carnival cruise ships?

Standard Ocean View Rooms on Carnival cruise ships range in size from 176 square feet to 243 square feet, depending on the ship. Most standard ocean view rooms are 220 square feet. The largest ocean-view rooms are the Scenic Grand Ocean View at 320 square feet.

The table below shows the size of the different ocean view rooms on each Carnival cruise ship...

The 8 different room types with sea views

There are eight different types of ocean view rooms on Carnival cruise ships, although each ship has between one and five different types of ocean view rooms.

Here's an overview of the different ocean view rooms you'll find on Carnival cruises...

Standard Sea View Room

Categories:6A, 6B, 6C, 6D or 6E

Ocean View Rooms are available on all Carnival cruise ships. They're a popular choice if you want a room with natural light but don't necessarily want to pay for a balcony cabin.

Size

Most regular ocean view rooms on Carnival cruise ships are 220 square feet. On Fantasy and Spirit class ships they are slightly smaller at around 185 square feet. At Mardi Gras they are larger at 243 square meters.

Window

The windows in the Carnival Sea View rooms are generally very large, 4 feet wide and 3 feet high. On Conquest and Spirit class ships they are slightly smaller but still generous at 3ft wide and 3ft high.

floor plans

Ocean View Rooms on Carnival ships come in a variety of different shapes and configurations, as you can see in these sample floor plans...

Deluxe room with sea view

Categories:6L, 6M, 6N

Deluxe Ocean View rooms are only found on Dream and Vista class ships. The main difference between the Deluxe Ocean View and the Standard Ocean View is that you get a separate bathroom in addition to a full bathroom.

Some Deluxe Ocean View Rooms sleep up to five people, making them a good option for families with three kids.

Size

Deluxe Ocean View Rooms are slightly larger than Standard Ocean View Rooms, with an area of ​​230 square feet instead of 200 square feet.

Window

The windows of the Deluxe Ocean View Rooms are the same size as the Standard Ocean View Rooms.

floor plans

This sample floor plan shows the separate bathroom with tub.

Deluxe Sea View Rooms (category 6L, 6M, 6N) are located on these Carnival ships:

• carnival breeze
• Karnevalstraum
• carnival horizon
• Magical Carnival
• Carnival panorama
• carnival view

Room with panoramic sea views

Category:6J

Panoramic Sea View Rooms on Carnival cruise ships are an excellent option for families. These rooms are flooded with natural light and offer incredible views of where the ship is passing through huge, forward-facing windows.

Size

On most Carnival ships, Scenic Ocean View rooms are 230 square feet, approximately 5% larger than Standard Ocean View rooms.

Window

Scenic Ocean View Rooms are a popular choice because they have huge floor-to-ceiling windows. The windows are approximately four times larger than the standard sea view rooms. If rooms are front-facing with scenic sea views, the windows are slanted.

floor plans

There are a few different configurations when it comes to Panoramic Sea View Rooms, and as you can see from these floorplans, some have larger windows than others.

Picturesque Sea View Rooms (Category 6J) can be found on these Carnival ships:

• Carnival Conquest
• carnival joy
• Carnival Freedom
• carnival glory
• carnival paradise
• carnival splendor
• carnival splendor
• Carnival sunrise
• Karnevalssonne
• carnival value

Spacious panoramic rooms with sea views

Category:6K

Arguably the best ocean view rooms on Carnival cruise ships, the Grand Scenic Ocean View Rooms offer the best ocean views through the largest windows.

Size

On most ships, the Scenic Grand Ocean View Rooms are 320 square feet and offer almost 40% more space than the Scenic Ocean View Rooms.

Window

Like the Scenic Ocean View Rooms, the Grand Scenic Rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows. However, since these rooms are larger, the windows are usually also larger.

floor plans

This is the typical configuration of a room with a panoramic sea view, although not all are exactly like this.

Scenic Grand Ocean View Rooms (Category 6K) can be found on these Carnival ships:

• Carnival Conquest
• Carnival Freedom
• carnival glory
• carnival splendor
• carnival splendor
• Carnival sunrise
• Karnevalssonne
• carnival value

Family room in Porto with sea view

Categories:FE, FJ, FP

Newer Carnival Vista and Excel-class cruise ships built since 2016 have Family Harbor staterooms. These have a distinctive nautical decor and are adjacent to the Family Harbor Lounge where families can play board and video games, watch family movies and enjoy breakfast and snacks.

The family rooms in the port offer the following advantages:

• Access to the exclusive Family Harbor Lounge
• Kids eat free at specialty restaurants
• A free night for night owls at Camp Ocean

size and window

The Family Sea View Rooms are the same size as the corresponding Non-Family Harbor View Rooms. They have a different decoration but without extra space. There is also no difference in the size of the windows.

For Mardi Gras you can reserve a Family Harbor Suite with an ocean view. They are very large at 312 square meters and have two bathrooms, one with a toilet, shower and double sink and the other with a bath and sink.

When you book a suite you also get some extrasSuite Benefits.

floor plans

Harbor Ocean View family rooms come in many different shapes and sizes as you can see in these sample floor plans...

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Harbor Family Rooms are available in:

• Karnevalsparty
• carnival horizon
• carnival
• Carnival panorama
• carnival view

Cloud 9 Spa Sea View Room

Categories:6S, 6T

Carnival cruise ships built since 2008 (Excel Class, Vista Class, Dream Class and Splendor Class) feature Cloud 9 Spa cabins. These are close to the spa and have a relaxing decor, extra amenities like bathrobes and upgraded toiletries, and some spa perks.

Cloud 9 Spa rooms have the following advantages:

• Priority spa appointments
• Thermal Suite Pass with access to sauna and steam room, showers, hydromassage baths and thalassotherapy pool
• Exfoliation kit for use in the thermal suites
• Two yoga or Pilates classes
• Body composition analysis
• bathrobes and slippers
• Elemis shampoo, shower gel and bar of soap
• Discounted spa treatments

Cloud 9 Spa benefits only apply to the first two adult guests in each room.

size and window

The Cloud 9 Spa Ocean View Rooms are identical to the Standard Ocean View Rooms in terms of room and window size.

floor plans

As with the standard Ocean View rooms, there are many different Cloud 9 Spa Ocean View room configurations. Some of these rooms have a window overlooking a walkway rather than directly overlooking the sea.

Cloud 9 Spa Sea View Roomare available at:

• carnival breeze
• Karnevalsparty
• Karnevalstraum
• carnival horizon
• Magical Carnival
• carnival
• Carnival panorama
• carnival splendor
• carnival splendor
• Carnival sunrise
• Karnevalssonne
• carnival view

Pros and cons of sea view rooms

Here are some of the pros and cons of sea view rooms on Carnival Cruises...

Carnival Sea View Room

In your sea view room you will find:

• Bed with soft and cozy linens.
• heating / air conditioning
• Lots of storage and storage space
• TV
• secure
• Bathrobes (on request)

Sea View Rooms vs. Balcony

Passengers often have to choose between a room with a sea view and a room with a balcony. While most will certainly appreciate the natural light, if you want to justify the expense, you have to think about how often you will be sitting on the porchTo update.

Are you the type of person who really likes to sit in your room or do you prefer to be on deck in the middle of the action? Remember that you cannot use yoursbeverage packagewhen you are in your room!

How much more is a room with a balcony on a carnival cruise?

On Carnival cruise lines, a room with a balcony typically costs $50 to $300 more per person than an ocean view room. On a seven-night Caribbean cruise, the average price for an ocean view room is around $799 per person, while a balcony room is around $909 per person.

Prices can vary significantly depending on the itinerary, with balcony rooms costing more in good weather. Sometimes the best sea-view rooms can cost more than the cheapest balcony rooms, so compare all the options for the sailing you're interested in.

If you're looking for a cheaper option than a balcony, you should definitely do thisCheck out the balcony rooms at Carnival Cove, as one of them might be right for you.

Interiors with windows on carnival ships

While most other cruise lines would classify small porthole windows and large windows with restricted views as exterior or sea view rooms, Carnival classifies them as interior rooms.

For this reason, even if you're sure you want a room with natural light, it's worth investigating the interior rooms, including those with sea views, when booking your cruise.

Be sure to look out for 4K category cabins on Spirit class ships. These have floor to ceiling windows but are classified as Standard Interior Rooms as views are obstructed by lifeboats. If you're experienced, you can choose a room between two lifeboats and enjoy a decent view of the sea.

Here are some interior photos that you might want to consider as a cheaper alternative to an ocean view. Although classified as interiors, they all have windows.

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For more information, see: Interiors Carnival Cruises

final thoughts

An ocean view room on a Carnival cruise ship is an excellent option. There are many different sea view rooms to choose from, as well as interiors with windows that you might want to consider as well.

Whichever room you choose, the price you pay depends on which travel agency you book it with, even if you get exactly the same!

When making your decision, it's always a good idea to take a look at the deck plan of your chosen ship to see where the relevant space is for other things on the ship.

Here are some links to the deck plans:

• carnival breeze
• Carnival Conquest
• Karnevalstraum
• Karneval Ekstase
• carnival joy
• Carnival Freedom
• carnival glory
• carnival horizon
• Carnival legend
• Carnival Freedom
• Magical Carnival
• carnival
• carnival miracle
• Carnival panorama
• carnival paradise
• carnival pride
• carnival splendor
• Carnival feeling
• carnival mood
• carnival splendor
• Carnival sunrise
• Karnevalssonne
• carnival value
• carnival view

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