Family cruise with 3 girls 16,13,9...what ship& itinerary would be a good choice?

[lottiedee]

We would like to go on a cruise in late August and leave from NY.Destination isn't really important,the way I look at it,the cruise is the vacation and wherever we stop is gravy,lol...

Anyways,there will be 5 of us and we would like adjoing cabins.From all you seasoned veteran cruisers,is it better to get 2 cabins and not be on top of each other? Are adjoining cabins hard to come by?Another question if I may? what is with all these categores,6n? 8B? what do they mean???Sorry for all the questions...and any help will be greatly appreciated.

[cb at sea]

Yes..2 cabins (unless you book a large suite) will definitely be more comfortable for everyone! Having an extra bathroom is a godsend, too!

 

Before you book, get the deck plans for your ship....either online, or get the brochure....all cruiselines will send one to you at no charge, if you ask. Never book without deck plans in front of you. Connecting cabins are marked...they are the cabins with the doorway between cabins....adjoining is simple next door...no connecting doorway.

The deck plans will tell you all about the type and number of beds in each cabin, too!

[lottiedee]

thank cb for your prompt answer...there is so much research to do and I have found this board invalueable....thanks agaiN!

[Jimnbigd]

To clarify, I would get 2 "connecting" cabins. Connecting means there is an inside door you can open to make the 2 cabins feel as-if they are one bigger cabin. Adjoining can mean the cabins are next to each other but not necessarily a connecting door. Connecting cabins usually book fast. For example, you might want to book now for August, 2012, for connecting cabins.

 

Some connecting cabins only sleep 2 in each room. You will need one that sleeps 3 in one of the cabins. A TA can be helpful to find what you want.

 

Some ships also have family suites that sleep 5 or 6. But then you might only have one bathroom (and the public bathrooms).

 

Another option: Husband & wife book a balcony, and kids book an inside cabin across the hall that sleeps 3.

[lottiedee]

Ok got it...connecting cabins it shall be...thanks so much!