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The figures presented in 1962 were revised and metricated in 1976 and are
repeated below with the warning that it is advisable to check the latest practice by
analysis of recent ships. A few figures which have been added giving the areas of
cabins, etc. on recent cruise liners emphasise this point.

5.2. I Areas and volumes of spaces on passenger ships

The numbers in brackets at each heading in this section refer to lines in Fig. 5.1.

(1)-(4) Passenger cabins (excluding bath or toilet) - cruise liners:
Deluxe suites for two persons: 16 m2
1 st class single: 9 m2
1 st class twin: 13 m2
Tourist twin: 6 m2
Tourist three: 9 m2
Tourist four: 12 m2
(The above figures are as quoted in the author’s 1976 R.I.N.A. paper.) An interesting
up-date for these figures is given in the 1992 R.1.N.A paper “From Tropicale to
Fantasy” by S.M. Payne.

On “Tropicale” introduced in 198 1 the cabin areas were:
Deluxe suites including bathroom: 24.7 m2
Standard cabins including toilet: 14.6 m2
(twin, some with additional Pullman beds)

On “Holiday” the cabin areas were increased to:
Verandah suites: 42 m2
Standard cabins: 18 m2
Overnight accommodation -
ferries
1 st class single: 3.6 m2
1 st class twin: 5 m2
Tourist twin: 4 m2
Tourist three: 6 m2
Tourist four: 6.6 m2
Private bathroom: 3.8 m2
Private toilet: 2.8 m2

(5) Passages, foyers, entrances and stairs
About 45% of sum of items 1-4.