Carnival Magic cabins for 5?

Hi, I'll be on the Carnival Magic in October with my husband and 3 small kids. First cruise. My travel agent reserved an ocean view category 6N rm 1394 but we haven't finalized the booking. It has 2 twins, two drop-down beds, and a convertible sofa. (Unfortunately the twins will not convert to a king when the drop-down bed is used because the ladder comes down between the twin beds.) Anyway, it's on the lowest level of the ship. I tried looking at the deck plan but didn't see any other room categories that would accommodate 5 people. Anyone know if that's true? Are there no balcony cabins that would sleep 5? Or cabins for 5 on any other level?

Perhaps the lowest level will be fine. I'm just thinking about all the walking up and down with a preschooler.

Hi, I'll be on the Carnival Magic in October with my husband and 3 small kids. First cruise. My travel agent reserved an ocean view category 6N rm 1394 but we haven't finalized the booking. It has 2 twins, two drop-down beds, and a convertible sofa. (Unfortunately the twins will not convert to a king when the drop-down bed is used because the ladder comes down between the twin beds.) Anyway, it's on the lowest level of the ship. I tried looking at the deck plan but didn't see any other room categories that would accommodate 5 people. Anyone know if that's true? Are there no balcony cabins that would sleep 5? Or cabins for 5 on any other level?

 

Perhaps the lowest level will be fine. I'm just thinking about all the walking up and down with a preschooler.

This is one reason we changed from Carnival to Royal Caribbean. I don't know the reasoning, but on the new carnival ships they made only the family OV cabins for 5 people. The older carnival ships (imagination for example) will sleep 5 in their grand suite, but not the new ships. My husband refuses to cruise without a balcony, and being our kids are still too young for their own balcony or cabin (ages 8, 4 and 4), Carnival just isn't an option for us now. It is sad, we are carnival past guest, and now have to change cruise lines. I would be hesistant to stay with 5 in the family oceanview because the cabin size but that is my opinion. Have you checked 2 connecting Ocean view cabins for more space and maybe a higher deck? Just make sure they are connecting and not just next door to each other.

It might be cheaper for you to book a balcony and an inside cabin across the hall.

Everyone can sleep in the balcony room and use the inside for storage (and taking showers.

Thanks for the input. I'll ask about a balcony/interior combo, hadn't thought of that. I did get a quote for joining rooms and it didn't seem worth the cost. I really would like a balcony if possible but watching the budget too. Anyway it's not a deal-breaker, we're sure to have a great vacation no matter where the pillow plops.

You can make the two twins into a king and opt not to use the ladder. The person using the pulldwon above the king will just have to hop up from the king bed or the other pulldown. I have seen pictures of this and confirmed with John Heald that they will allow you to do this.

We are also a family of 5. On our last cruise, we got 2 connecting OV rooms and loved it....it made it seem like a suite, but on our next cruise on the Breeze, two rooms is out of our budget, so we are going with a 6N as well. On the newer ships, the 6Ns are the only ones that sleep five and they are all on the 1st level. If you want a balcony, unfortunately you will have to get two that connect. Its frustrating for sure. I wish there were more options for us!

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Thanks for the info on the king bed. Definitely would like to try that. Do you know where I could see a picture?

Thanks for the info on the king bed. Definitely would like to try that. Do you know where I could see a picture?

Here is a link to another thread about the same topic. It has a picture in it. You cant see the sofa bed in the picture, but you can see how the upper is situated over the king. Hope this helps!:)

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1636225