wrg Posted August 13, 2018 #1 Share Posted August 13, 2018 Hello all, We will be taking our first family cruise and need help with deciding what type of cabin. We don't want to spend a ton of money on the cabin, but want to be comfortable. Any suggestions are appreciated. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1025cruise Posted August 13, 2018 #2 Share Posted August 13, 2018 You are going to want two cabins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gymbomb Posted August 13, 2018 #3 Share Posted August 13, 2018 What cruise line? What budget? When you narrow it down, I suggest looking on YouTube to get a realistic idea of what the room looks like. Search something like “ncl Dawn mini suite” and you will find video tours :) And people here or on the cruise line specific forum will probably be able to provide photos with all the beds made up so you can see what it would look like at night. Are your daughters open to sharing a sofa bed? Or do you need an option with either 2 Pullman’s or a Pullman and a sofa? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrg Posted August 13, 2018 Author #4 Share Posted August 13, 2018 I don't believe they would mind sharing a sofa bed if it were a queen size. A double is too small. Bunks might work too. Thank you for the Youtube reference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A&Jfamily Posted August 13, 2018 #5 Share Posted August 13, 2018 We always book a balcony for us and put our kids in an inside across the hall. It is so worth it to have separate rooms and 2 bathrooms when it is time to get ready. We cruise Carnival because, for the most part, that has given us the most bang for our buck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted August 13, 2018 #6 Share Posted August 13, 2018 Price doing two inside cabins...connecting if possible...but not necessary...at least next door. Balcony for you and inside for the girls might work too...price your options. Best of luck and enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted August 13, 2018 #7 Share Posted August 13, 2018 Carnival's standard cabin is 185 sq. ft (all measurements INCLUDE the bathroom space). Some ships have much smaller cabins...in the 155 range....it's TIGHT! Some of the smaller, older ships have less than 121 sq. ft spaces. Even in a larger cabin, privacy is nonexistent.....pullmans are over the main bed...and a sofa bed takes up all the floor space, with simply a path to the bathroom! Get a balcony for you and an inside cabin for the kids....across the hall is fine with older teens like yours. You will be much more comfortable. If you want connecting cabins, book early! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted August 13, 2018 #8 Share Posted August 13, 2018 We had connecting cabins on our last 2 cruises with royal and it was very nice having extra space and an extra bathroom. My kids are younger than yours and we’ve done the 4 in one cabin and it was cramped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Essiesmom Posted August 13, 2018 #9 Share Posted August 13, 2018 Carnival Dream and Vista class ships have Deluxe OV cabins with a split bath...two showers. Sleeper couch and upper for 3/4 guest. EM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerif Posted August 14, 2018 #10 Share Posted August 14, 2018 With two teenage girls, definitely go with two cabins - two insides if you must or a balcony for you and an inside for the girls. Two bathrooms will be invaluable and save your sanity. The sofabeds are small and will really only fit two little children. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MnMomW3Boys Posted August 14, 2018 #11 Share Posted August 14, 2018 We are a family of 5 and (1 tween and two teen boys) we sail in a family suite on carnival. We have plenty of room with an extra shower and sink. I personally am just more comfortable with all my kids in the same room so this works for us. It’s a great value which is great bc my family would rather spend the money on excursions and flights instead of driving to port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lumpkin8 Posted August 28, 2018 #12 Share Posted August 28, 2018 We have 2 girls, both now young adults, and have always booked an inside quad! Yes, there is only 1 bathroom, but that is all we have in our NYC apartment! It is really not such a big problem! And we consider it like camping out, with 4 in a room. We have a great time all together, and rarely are all in the cabin at the same time except for sleeping. We love to save our money for excursions, or souvenirs, instead of extra rooms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MississippiMom Posted December 6, 2018 #13 Share Posted December 6, 2018 I would recommend two cabins as well. We have sailed with connecting insides, side-by-side balconies (opened, so you could walk outside to each other’s rooms), and will be trying next door cabins with no connection for Spring Break. I would hope it goes well, since our teens bedrooms are further away in our own home, than they will be on the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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