Carnival Inspiration cabins and suites

The Carnival cruise ship Inspiration features a total of 25 wheelchair-accessible cabins (for disabled passengers) and no Spa cabins (which typically offer exclusive access to Spa Carnival facilities). There are 19 different stateroom categories available onboard.

Connecting rooms ("family cabins") are available in the following grades: 2 beds (4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, 6E, 8B, 8C) and 2-3 beds (6B, 6C, 6D). The 25 accessible staterooms include 1 Grand Suite, 12 Oceanview, and 12 Interior cabins.

Below is a review of Carnival Inspiration staterooms, covering amenities, furnishings, and complimentary services:

Carnival Inspiration Suites (Grand and Junior) feature 1 Queen-size bed, a double sofa bed (Grand Suite), or a single sofa bed (Junior Suite), a living area (walk-in closet, drawers, vanity table, chair), private bathroom (toilet, shower, whirlpool tub, double sinks), and a private balcony (with table and patio chairs). Category OB Junior Suites have an obstructed view.

Oceanview cabins include a large picture window, twin beds (convertible to a queen), bathroom (with shower), and a living area. Some offer additional bunk beds (Pullman) for a third or fourth guest.

Interior cabins with windows (category PT) feature a Porthole Window, two twin beds (convertible to a queen), bathroom (with shower), and a living area (with vanity and seating). Smaller Inside cabins include upper/lower Pullman bunk beds, a vanity with chair, and a bathroom with shower.

All Carnival Inspiration staterooms include standard complimentary amenities: living area (vanity, seating), smart HDTV (infotainment system with Internet, on-demand movies, reservations, and room service), direct-dial phone, electronic safe, lifejackets (in the closet), hairdryer, en-suite bathroom (toilet, shower, single-sink vanity, bathrobes, and a replenishable amenity basket upon request), Carnival Comfort Bed System (custom beds), beach towels, mini-bar/fridge, individual air conditioning, and complimentary 24-hour room service. Bibles (Gideon version) are available upon request.

Bathroom amenities may vary, so bringing personal toiletries is recommended. Complimentary samples may include toothpaste, mouthwash, dental floss, body lotion, razors, and antacids. Showers are equipped with wall-mounted dispensers for liquid soap and shampoo. Power outlets are located at the desk/vanity area—one 110V outlet (U.S. standard, 3-prong) and one 220V (European standard). The bathroom’s 2-pin plug is for electric razors only.

The Carnival Sail & Sign card serves as both a stateroom key and a cashless onboard account. It allows charges for purchases and gratuities to be billed directly to a personal account. Cash is accepted only in the casino. Each passenger, including minors, receives a card upon boarding. Balances can be checked at the Guest Services desk or via the interactive in-room TV.

Depending on the ship’s satellite reception, complimentary in-cabin TV programming includes ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, CNN (Domestic, International, Español), TCM, Boomerang, Cartoon Network, TNT, and TBS. Two free movie channels show PG-13 and G/PG-rated movies every three hours starting at noon. Carnival-themed channels include Fun Finds TV, Cruise Director, Fun Aboard, Park West Art, Shore Tours, Ship Position, live webcams (forward and Lido deck), Audible Funtimes, Photo, and Music. ESPN and ESPN2 are shown only on large screens at the Sports Bar and Seaside Theatre. TV input ports are disabled and cannot be used with personal devices.

The custom-made Carnival Comfort beds are manufactured in Europe and include “New Generation” 100% cotton pillows, hypoallergenic satin-striped duvets, deluxe cotton sheets, satin-striped pillowcases, and 8-inch (20 cm) spring mattresses. Non-allergenic bedding is also available and includes 100% polyester blankets and sheets, as well as the same cotton pillows. Note: Trundle beds do not have Carnival Comfort mattresses.

Carnival-branded beach towels are available in all staterooms for use ashore and can be purchased for $22. Suites come with two bathrobes; additional robes are available upon request. For other staterooms, bathrobes can be requested during the first evening’s turndown service. Bathrobes are also available for purchase at $49 (adult) and $24 (children sizes: 2–4 and 6–8 years).

Lifejackets are for emergency use only (not pool use) and are stored in each cabin’s closet. Available in adult, child, and infant sizes. Each stateroom includes a safe (closet-mounted) with approximate dimensions: width 10 in (25 cm), height 9 in (23 cm), and depth 8 in (20 cm). Safes can be accessed with any magnetic strip card; using an expired or rewards card is recommended. Some safes feature keypads for personal codes. Ship security can access all safes.

Cabin and suite mini-bars are stocked with premium liquors ($6–9.25), beer ($6.25), energy drinks ($5), soft drinks ($2), and bottled water ($3.75). In-cabin babysitting is not available. Cribs are complimentary upon request. High chairs and booster seats are provided in the main dining rooms at no charge.

Smoking is prohibited in all cabins and balconies. Designated smoking areas (including e-cigarettes) are Rock and Roll Nightclub (not on the dance floor), Casino (designated sections), and Casino Bar. Outdoor smoking is permitted on Deck 11 starboard (midship) for cigarettes, cigars, and pipes.

Funville@Sea is a complimentary onboard intranet service offering access to daily schedules, bar and restaurant menus, deck maps, Fun Times newsletter, shore excursion guides, cruise news, weather updates, and an onboard social network for messaging and tracking other guests. It’s accessible via the infotainment system in all cabins and at FunHub stations throughout the ship.

Current daily gratuities are USD 12.95 per person (standard cabins) and USD 13.95 (suites). Suite guests enjoy perks such as priority embarkation/debarkation/tendering, main dining room reservations, complimentary bottled water, one complimentary bag of laundry per cruise, and enhanced turndown service.

Since 2017, Carnival has allowed guests to customize their steward service, choosing morning, evening, or twice-daily service. Additional amenities (bathrobes, pillows, blankets, hangers) and bed linen change frequency can also be requested. Preferences are selected via a service menu card in each cabin. If no selections are made, the default is twice-daily service.

See the above table for detailed Carnival Inspiration cabin furniture plans.

Cruise Ship Room Service

In 2016, Carnival Cruise Line introduced a fleetwide paid room service menu, available 24/7. Some items remain complimentary, including hot/cold sandwiches, salads, desserts, beverages, and Continental Breakfast. Chargeable items range from USD 1.50 to 6 and include shrimp, sushi, pizza, quesadillas, cheesesteaks, chicken wings/tenders, and fries. Bar drinks ordered via room service are charged at standard bar prices without additional fees.

Complimentary Room Service Menu

• Continental Breakfast (on request)
• Sandwiches (served with potato salad, coleslaw, chips, or pretzels; choice of bread: white, whole wheat, rye, gluten-free): Tuna Salad, Roast Turkey, Ham & Cheese, Peanut Butter & Jelly, Bacon-Lettuce-Tomato, Grilled Cheese, Grilled Reuben (corned beef, Swiss cheese)
• Salads: Garden, Caesar, Vegetable Platter (with dips)
• Desserts: Cheesecake, cookies, chocolate cake
• Beverages: Juices (tomato, orange, apple, grapefruit), tea (hot/iced), hot chocolate, milk, soft drinks (club soda, ginger ale, tonic water, Coke, Sprite – including diet options)
• Beer: Domestic (Budweiser, Bud Light, Miller Lite, Coors Light, Samuel Adams), imported (Heineken, Corona, Stella Artois); beer buckets and wine by the bottle also available

For-Fee Room Service Menu

Available 24/7, the following items are offered at an additional cost:

• Chicken Wings ($5) – choice of Honey BBQ, Teriyaki, Garlic Parmesan, Buffalo Sauce, Caribbean Jerk
• Chicken Tenders ($5) – with BBQ or Honey Mustard sauce
• Firecracker Shrimp ($6) – fried with chili ginger, served with fries
• Chicken Quesadilla ($5)
• Philly Cheesesteak ($5) – with fries
• Pan Pizza ($5) – handmade, baked-to-order (Cheese, Pepperoni, Ham & Pineapple)
• French Fries ($1.50), Sweet Potato Fries ($2), Banana Split ($4)

Continental Breakfast Room Service Menu

The following items are available free of charge:

• Cereals and Fruits: Banana, Melon, Frosted Flakes, Special K, Raisin Bran, Rice Krispies, Corn Flakes, Fruit Loops, Cheerios, Lucky Charms, Cinnamon Toast Crunch
• Bakery: Toasts (white, wheat, gluten-free), danishes, muffins, croissants, bagels
• Yogurt: Plain, strawberry, peach, raspberry
• Drinks: Juices (orange, apple, tomato, grapefruit), hot tea, milk (regular, skim, chocolate), fresh brewed coffee (regular, decaf)
• Condiments: Half-and-half, butter, margarine, cream cheese, jelly (grape, diet, strawberry, guava), honey, orange marmalade