Kabinklasse

Kabinklasse is a travel term used mainly in Dutch and related languages to describe the class of passenger accommodation known as a cabin. The concept covers the set of cabins and related amenities offered to passengers, typically differentiated by price, location, size, and facilities.

Etymology: derived from kabin(e) meaning cabin and klasse meaning class.

In maritime transport, kabinklasse refers to cabin categories aboard ships and ferries. Passengers choose from interior, outside, balcony, and suite cabins, with differences in size, view, and sometimes included services.

In rail and long-distance travel, sleeper cars offer cabin-like units and categories; in aviation, the term is less common, with marketing often using cabin class labels such as economy and business rather than kabinklasse.

Typical characteristics include privacy, sleeping arrangements, seating, climate control, and access to shared or private facilities, depending on category and operator. The term is more of a descriptive label than a strict standard, varying by operator and region.