JDF-MouseMom

That's interesting that it upgrades inside cabins too! Thanks meatloafsfan!

I just can't decide if it's really awesome to be able to get a suite - and all it's benefits - for a much more reasonable price or if it's really annoying that they make so few other accessible cabins that sleep 3+!

We haven't cruised in 10 years, and it'll be our (now) 6yo DS' 1st cruise. So, between kids clubs and a cabin that meets our needs, definitely looks like it's coming down to a decision between RCCL and Disney. Balancing price vs size for the most part I think!

Thanks moki'smommy! You're right, navigating Princess's gazillion categories is complicated! And thanks for validating what I was thinking wrt the window suite. Two cabins definitely wouldn't work for us - the suite was only in consideration bc they offered it at the price of a balcony cabin.

Thank you alaska_planner! I had forgotten to check the vision class ships. We went on our honeymoon on the Brilliance (one off the hump; great location, perfect cruise!) and I started there and moved "newer" when I was checking. Thanks thanks thanks for that link! So helpful!!

Thank you!

I definitely agree that not having to traverse the halls too much is a huge benefit. Not sure if DH will still use his rollator most of the time when we go - most likely 1yr+ from now - or if he'll want a scooter (possibly both) but either way accessible bathrooms are pretty necessary aboard ship, so accessible is a must. Dream/Fantasy have much better placement IMO.

I'm also considering Royal Caribbean and Princess. On Royal it looks like we have to go up to Oasis Class to have an accessible balcony that sleeps 3. On Princess it keeps trying to upgrade me to a "window suite," so I was thinking maybe they don't have any accessible + balcony + 3 people either. (The window suite does sound nice but we really have always made good use of our balconies and I don't know that I want to give that up - even for extra space without extra cost! Definitely appreciate all advice! Thanks so much!!

Thank you! Unfortunately I think the white wall is a deal-breaker for us, as I'd like our 6yo to be able to see the ocean without having to stand on something to see over the rail! Looks like the newer ships are a better fit for us!

Are there any handicapped accessible balcony cabins on the classic ships with the "regular" balcony as opposed to the white wall?

Thanks :)