What do we do room wise - 2 adults 3 kids?

[mommyof2monkeys+princess]

Just dh and I went this past weekend and loved it. We are looking at going with family again in Oct and taking the kids. What do we do room wise? The boys are 8 and 7 and then dd is 18 months old.

 

Tammy

[wrp96]

You have several options, especially on RCCL.

 

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

 

Connecting cabins - this would give you two rooms and two bathrooms while still being able to keep a close eye on your young children. It also may be your most economical option.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

[cb at sea]

I would do the 2 connecting rooms--you have immediate access (just like a hotel) to the kids room, but you can close the door and have some "adult" time and privacy! They will be closer in a connecting room than they probably are at home! Plus, all the kid's messes stay in THEIR space!

[rsjc]

we have the same issue, 3 kids. We book connecting rooms as early as possible so they have them. And by the way it works out great have two rooms and two bathrooms.