A: No. Towels and bedding are usually always provided in all cabins.

A: Cabins come in various sizes with a number of ‘berths’ (beds, normally between 1 and 5 per cabin) and standards can vary quite significantly from carrier to carrier and between ferries but they all have private en-suite facilities.

An ‘Inside Cabin‘ is normally windowless and positioned inside of the ship, whereas the more popular ‘Outside Cabin‘ tends to have a sea view as it is positioned on the outside of the vessel. Sometimes cabins are classified as ‘Lower Deck‘ or ‘Upper Deck‘ when they are positioned (vertically) in the lower half or upper half of the vessel. ‘Economy Cabins‘ are normally the cheapest, the poorest positioned and can be of a lower quality. Conversely, ‘Commodore‘, ‘Deluxe‘, ‘Suites‘ and ‘Club Cabins‘ are more expensive, better quality and enjoy better positions in the vessel. Some ships offer larger ‘Family Cabins‘ or special ‘Disabled Cabins‘ where the location and design are better suited for wheelchair access.

A: Cabins are not always available on all ferries and you may have chosen sailings that do not offer cabin accommodation. Alternatively, the carrier may have already sold out all their cabins for the sailing you have chosen.

A: When applicable, the booking engine will give you the option to book either cabins or reserved seating. If this option does not appear during the booking process, then it means cabins and reserved seating are not available on the ferry/route combination you have chosen. In some cases, they may have already sold out for the ferry/route combination you have selected.

Most carriers offer reserved seating on all crossings and they often stipulate that cabins or seats are compulsory on night sailings but optional on day sailings.

A: Subject to availability, most carriers will allow you to upgrade onboard accommodation upon arrival if you pay the difference locally. Please ask at the reception desk on the ferry and they will check availability for you.

A: With most ferry companies, you are obliged to book onboard accommodation or reserved seating for your party when travelling on overnight sailings.