TomKwuze

40 minutes ago, cr8tiv1 said:

But, out of curiosity, did you even try the sleeper sofa (unfolded or converted)?

I didn't try it. In hindsight I should have, but it didn't even occur to me after seeing my cot worked well :)

I just wanted to report back, especially for anyone stumbling onto this thread with a similar question.

I decided to leave the air mattress at home and instead use a cot I own that I have also always found adequate (this one + this liner + a blanket and pillow). It measures 73" long, 27" wide and 15 to 20" high (head is higher than feet). As you can see from the photo below, there's ample space around it.

Could that area fit a twin air mattress? I think it might be possible. Unfortunately I forgot to bring a ruler or measuring tape to check definitely, but this cot option definitely works for anyone that might have similar requirements.

The only thing worth noting is I used up an entire luggage to store the mattress pad, blanket and pillow, so if you need your bags, this might not be the best option for you.

I also decided to check in the cot itself to make things easier for me (it's big!), but I think they might've let me carry it on too since I had it over my shoulder.

Hope that helps someone :)
 

2 hours ago, cr8tiv1 said:

You could ask your steward to place bedding down on the unopened sofa.  Please do report back what you actually ended up doing. 

Also a good idea! I've been on cruises in the past but generally don't ask the steward's for anything so it never even occurred to me. Thanks!

5 hours ago, nasa1974 said:

Just a thought. If you use a foot pump to pump up the mattress not a problem. If you have an electric pump that could be an issue. 

Darn. I have an electric pump!

4 hours ago, BlerkOne said:

Photos like this make me think I can fit a mattress and more. I'm not sure if it's the angle or if it's actually spacious. It's so hard to tell! Thanks for sharing :)

3 hours ago, cr8tiv1 said:

Why not just sleep on the unopened sofa?  Looks about the same width as the space between the sofa and desk.  

It does look like the same width. Good observation. As for why not sleep on the unopened sofa, I've seen people jump on them with shoes on. I'm not much of a germophobe but things like that do get to me. I can't do it.

2 hours ago, GoDucksNation said:

I believe the sofa bed opens more like a futon than what a traditional sofa does. And in that case should be wide enough for a twin mattress. Our older son slept on it on the Royal and was fine.

I just looked up a video on YouTube and you're right, it opens more like a futon. Interesting! Thanks!

2 hours ago, Thrak said:

We know a man who took an air mattress on a Panama Canal cruise and he slept on the balcony every night. He loved it.

If the weather's nice enough, I just might 😉

It's actually the sofa and desk I'm worried about. Presumably the desk is stuck to the wall, and the sofa is too big to be moved elsewhere. If I could move either of those, that would definitely free up the space :)

1 hour ago, Teechur said:

I would bring the air mattress but try out the sofa bed first. If it isn't comfortable, use the air mattress.

I think this is what I might do.

Thanks so much for the replies everyone! :)

Hi everyone.

I'm going to be the third person in a mini-suite (MA) on Discovery Princess. I know the sofa folds out to become a bed, but it's not something I want to use.

Ideally I'd like to bring my twin air mattress, which I know is comfortable, and use it in that section. However, that area looks like it might be too small.

The area between the sofa and table. Looking at the screenshot from a video I found online, I'm not sure if I could fit the mattress in there (width-wise - I'm sure length will be fine).

This might be a silly question, but does anyone know what the dimensions might be in that area? I know layouts can vary from room to room, but a rough idea would really help a lot.

Thanks!