What does '4 Berth Cabins' on a Car Ferry mean?

Question

I'm just about to book a ferry crossing from Liverpool to Dublin via Norfolk Line - I'll be traveling on my own and the website is only giving me the choice of a 4 Berth Cabin - does this mean I would have to share with strangers or would I get it all to myself? I'm new to this ferry lark you see...

Answer 1

If you are booking your ticket on the ferry, why not ask as you are communicating to the ferry company/  They will know the answers and give you the price if you wanted the berth to yourself or shared...I would imagine that "4" means that the berth is sized for that many people and priced accordingly.  The ferry trip itself, cannot be all that long if it is not overnight, it might be fun to meet new people that would be travelling in the same berth.  

Answer 2

A 4 berth cabin means a cabin with four bunks, usually two upper bunks and two lower bunks.  On any ferry I have travelled on, if I book a 4 berth cabin that means I pay for the whole cabin, and there is no one in it but me - and anyone I am travelling with.  Otherwise, you pay for just a berth, and those are usually in dormitory type areas with supervision.  You do not share cabins with strangers on any ferry I know of, unless you are a truck driver and book a berth in a cabin specially reserved for long haul truck drivers.  Contact the ferry company for clarification.

Answer 3

Yes 4 berth means you have company> & not of your choice> So if smoking or drinking allowed> sharing the bath & everything else>  

Answer 4

You very well may, as there are four beds in this particular cabin (unless you wish to rent it out all for yourself)