Outside Staterooms A standard outside cabin has either a picture window or porthole. To give the illusion of more space, these cabins might also rely on the generous use of mirrors for an even airier feeling. In addition to the usual amenities, your outside stateroom might also have a small refrigerator. The cabin's vanity/desk will almost always have two electric receptacles—one will accept standard US-style plugs (110-volt) and the other for European style plugs (220-volt). To plug in more than one gadget at a time, you'll need a power strip, or, for dual voltage appliances, a plug converter.
Two twin beds can be joined together to create one large bed, the equivalent of a queen- or king-size bed. A nice touch in some outside cabins are floor to ceiling, wall to wall curtains that allow passengers to create a "private" sleeping space. Going one step further, standard and "larger" outside staterooms on modern ships are often outfitted with a small sofa or loveseat with a cocktail table or small side table. Some of those tables can be raised for dining. The sofas are usually "hide-a-beds" and can accommodate a third person. Cabins that are termed "larger" may have a combination bathtub/shower instead of just a shower.
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