5 family members?

[cindyleigh]

Hello,

We have 3 children, ages 21, 19, and 14.

Are there any lines with "family cabins" that could accomodate all of us, or would we have to get 2 cabins? Is it cheaper to get 2 cabins?

Thanks!

[wrp96]

On Carnival's older ships they will allow you to book 5 people into a regular stateroom. Spirit Class and Conquest class do not allow you to book 5 people into a regular stateroom, but they may allow you to book 5 people into a suite.

I believe Celebrity has some Family staterooms that will accommodate 5 people.

NCL has some suites that will accommodate 5 people.

 

 

RCCL has several options for family rooms that are specifically designed to hold 5 (or more people). They require a minimum of 5 people to book and cannot be booked online.

 

Your options for 5 people (or more) on RCCL ships:

 

Grand Suites and Owners Suites - RCCL will allow you to put a 5th person in these suites. They bring in a rollaway bed for the 5th person.

 

Family Inside Stateroom - requires a minimum of 5 people to book, holds max 6 people. All of our Family Staterooms can accommodate up to six people, with two twin beds, sofa and/or Pullman beds. Other amenities include a minibar and sitting area. Found on Freedom class and Enchantment of the Seas

 

Family Promenade Stateroom - requires a minimum of 5 people to book, holds max 6 people. All of our Family Staterooms can accommodate up to six people, with two twin beds, sofa and/or Pullman beds. Other amenities include a minibar and sitting area. Found on Freedom class only

 

Family Oceanview Stateroom - requires a minimum of 5 people to book, holds max 6 people. All of our Family Ocean View Staterooms can accommodate up to six people, with two twin beds, sofa and/or Pullman beds. Other amenities include a minibar (except on Vision of the Seas) and sitting area. Found on Radiance class, Voyager class, Freedom class, Enchantment of the Seas, Rhapsody of the Seas, and Vision of the Seas.

 

Royal Family Suite - requires a minumum of 5 people to book, holds a max of 8 people. Has 2 bedrooms AND 2 bathrooms, plus because it is a suite you get concierge lounge access (on ships that have a concierge lounge). On most ships, our Royal Family Suite has enough space to accommodate eight people, with two bedrooms including four twin beds, two Pullman beds and a double sofa bed. All have a separate living area, two bathrooms, vanity area and refrigerator, among their amenities. Found on Vision class, Radiance class, Voyager class, Freedom Class, Majesty of the Seas, and Monarch of the Seas

 

Presidential Family Suite - requires a minimum of 8 people to book, holds a max of 14 people. The Presidential Family Suite has four bathrooms, a spacious living area with entertainment center and flat screen TV. The private balcony includes a whirlpool, wet bar, lounge chairs and an al fresco dining area that seats fourteen. Found on Freedom class only

 

Be aware that not every ship has all the family staterooms. You have to call RCCL or book with a travel agent in order to book more than 4 people in a room.

 

Remember to price out connecting staterooms versus the family staterooms, because many times two connecting staterooms are less expensive than the family staterooms. RCCL's Voyager class and Freedom class have a couple of inside cabins that have a connecting door with a balcony stateroom (they also have oceanview cabins with a connecting door to a balcony stateroom) which are a really nice combination.

[jp2001]

I would opt for 2 cabins. Probably less expensive than a family suite if at least one is an inside + you get more storage, 2 bathrooms, etc. and your kids are definitely old enough to be in a second stateroom. I would not recommend this if they were 2-8 years old though (maybe an adjoining cabin in the last scenario, with the connecting door open).

[cindyleigh]

thanks for the info.

[serene56]

price it out--- booking 5 to the cabin then booking 2 cabins with you in one and the 3 kids in abother.

 

3rd, 4th and 5th passenger sail cheaper then the 1st and 2nd.. sometimes the savings is minimal.

 

1st cruise we took we did 5 to an inside cabin on the Sensation that saved us over 700.00. Last cruise it only costs 200. more to get the second cabin.