Room suggestion for family of 4 - FOS

[mrs.cog]

I need the advise of you avid cruisers. I need a room for 4. Would like a balcony and don't think we can afford a suite. Like aft but doesn't have to be. Thanks in advance for you help:D

[A2Mich]

If you're looking for an aft balcony for 4, I think you will be limited to suites or a handful of D1's at the stern. I already know which cabins I would book, but with my luck, won't be able to.....

[lrn2cruise]

I think there are plenty of choices for you. I think it depends if you want the kids to sleep together or not. You can find a cabin where there are 2 pullmans or just a pullout couch.

One kid on pullman and one on couch.

[swedish1]

We have 2 boys and we were always able to make due with 4 in a cabin. However, I would always shower in the fitness/locker rooms as then it was not so crazy when we would be getting ready for the day/evening. We did this until our boys turned 13 & 16. Now we get 2 rooms adjoining if possible and if not one balcony and one across the hall.

[Cruisinchristie]

We book a balcony cabin, and then an interior directly across the hall. We have done this twice on Princess, and are doing it on FOS in April. We all stayed in 1 cabin on Carnival and it was SO much nicer to have 2 rooms!

 

I can't remember the exact pricing, but I know on Princess it was actually less $ to have 2 rooms than pay the 3/4 passenger rate for the balcony!

 

Check it out and see what you find.

[Lottycruiser]

Definitely go for either 1400 or 1700 , they are right at the back on deck 10 , they are D1 balcony cabins but as big as a junior suite , they are quite sought after so you have to be quick to get one .

[IBookHePays]

How old are your children? We've done 4 in a D1 on Voyager class ship twice, and believe me, your family dynamics play a major role in whether or not this would work.

 

We did fine, but thankfully, we have moved on!:)

[Mom.to.2]

Have you considered 2 connecting balcony cabins? believe it's less than 4 people in a suite.

[MOSusan]

Have you considered 2 connecting balcony cabins? believe it's less than 4 people in a suite.

 

I have priced this several times and it has alway been less expensive to do the two balconies. My kids are 12 & 14 and I still book connecting rooms - not adjoining. It's a lot easier to hurry them along if I can just peek into their room instead of having to go out in the hall.

 

The OP's children are much younger so a connecting room is a must. RC has always booked 1 adult in each room for us, so I just go down to guest services and have the key cards changed to the rooms we are actually sleeping in. They did this without blinking an eye and even gave us an extra key to the kid's room.

 

Another added benefit is when the kids turn on the stuff they like to watch on TV, you don't have to listen to it!;)

[DonnaK]

I have priced this several times and it has alway been less expensive to do the two balconies. My kids are 12 & 14 and I still book connecting rooms - not adjoining. It's a lot easier to hurry them along if I can just peek into their room instead of having to go out in the hall.

 

The OP's children are much younger so a connecting room is a must. RC has always booked 1 adult in each room for us, so I just go down to guest services and have the key cards changed to the rooms we are actually sleeping in. They did this without blinking an eye and even gave us an extra key to the kid's room.

 

Another added benefit is when the kids turn on the stuff they like to watch on TV, you don't have to listen to it!;)

 

 

Not sure why they did this because it is NOT necessary. RCI's policy is that you can book your children into their own rooms as long as it is directly across from your room, or right next door. We have always booked our children into their own room.

[jmf123]

mrs.cog, the Freedom offers a very limited amount of balcony/interior and balcony/large oceanview connecting staterooms, a great choice particularly with young children. There are two of each configuration. The Cat D1 balcony/Cat L interiors are #9696 & 9701, and #9396 & 9401, located aft (not on the stern). The Cat D1 balcony/Cat F large oceanviews are #9520 & 9518, and #9220 & 9218, located forward. All are on Deck 9. The Cat F large oceanviews are spacious at 175 s.f. plus it will be great to have a balcony to enjoy, two bathrooms, adult privacy, and the peace of mind of connecting staterooms. Btw, DonnaK is correct, no need to book an adult in each stateroom when you have connecting- unless one of your children brings a friend along. :)

[lesleyswimcoach]

I know it would be easier to have them connected but it is possible to seperate at bedtime(each with a parent!) It just worked out for us better to split up at night. My little one is small enough to sleep in the sofa so if my husband wants to go to the casino. I can take the kids ! As far as alone time, that is what the adventure ocean is for! We can snuggle then!

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I have priced this several times and it has alway been less expensive to do the two balconies. My kids are 12 & 14 and I still book connecting rooms - not adjoining. It's a lot easier to hurry them along if I can just peek into their room instead of having to go out in the hall.

 

The OP's children are much younger so a connecting room is a must. RC has always booked 1 adult in each room for us, so I just go down to guest services and have the key cards changed to the rooms we are actually sleeping in. They did this without blinking an eye and even gave us an extra key to the kid's room.

 

Another added benefit is when the kids turn on the stuff they like to watch on TV, you don't have to listen to it!;)

[lesleyswimcoach]

Oh yeah it was cheaper than a Jr suite!

[Mom.to.2]

I know it would be easier to have them connected but it is possible to seperate at bedtime(each with a parent!) It just worked out for us better to split up at night. My little one is small enough to sleep in the sofa so if my husband wants to go to the casino. I can take the kids ! As far as alone time, that is what the adventure ocean is for! We can snuggle then!

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Sure. Just close the door between the cabins. It won't lock but it'll close.

[mdellea]

Connecting / Adjoining / Close rooms are the way to go if you can afford it. That's what we have done on every cruise after our first experience. That being said the first time we saild with the whole family was when our daughters were 7 and 10, we were in the equivalent of the 1700 cabin on the AOS. This room was a phenomenal size, and I recommend it for anyone putting even just 2 people in the room. You pay the same price as an E1 yet you get almost twice the interior sq ft. and a HUGE balcony. The Aft corner balcony was probably our favorite part of the whole trip, it was phenomenal, especially sailing out of every port, you can't beat the views and tranquility. Take the age of your children into consideration on this selection though, our girls were both very tall for their age, around 5'5" and them sharing the pull out couch proved to us that on all future trips they must each have their own bed. If your kids will do okay sleeping in the same (small) bed, then this is hands down the cheapest and best option!

[kacyr@snet.net]

I am also trying to figure the cheapest way to go for a family of 4. Heck I'll even sleep in the engine compartment if I have to, lol. But seriously, You are all talking that booking 2 rooms is cheaper than a suite but can't you get a regular room with a pullout for 4 rather than a suite? I know It would be tight but we are ok with that. First time cruising on the Oasis so any help would be much appreciated. Thanks so much :)

[jmf123]

I am also trying to figure the cheapest way to go for a family of 4. Heck I'll even sleep in the engine compartment if I have to, lol. But seriously, You are all talking that booking 2 rooms is cheaper than a suite but can't you get a regular room with a pullout for 4 rather than a suite? I know It would be tight but we are ok with that. First time cruising on the Oasis so any help would be much appreciated. Thanks so much :)

 

The Oasis has standard categories that will accommodate a family of four, just be sure to book early. There are Interior staterooms such as Cat L, M, N; Promenade (Cat PR); Oceanview (Cat I); Boardwalk view balcony (Cat B1); and even Junior Suites (Cat JS). Look for the symbol on the deckplan that designates a stateroom having a third and fourth pullman, or a sofabed with pullman. Any of these will definitely be more comfortable than the engine compartment! But do check prices (and continue to check), as the Interiors aren't always less expensive than Oceanview or Promenade cabins. :)

[Mom.to.2]

I am also trying to figure the cheapest way to go for a family of 4. Heck I'll even sleep in the engine compartment if I have to, lol. But seriously, You are all talking that booking 2 rooms is cheaper than a suite but can't you get a regular room with a pullout for 4 rather than a suite? I know It would be tight but we are ok with that. First time cruising on the Oasis so any help would be much appreciated. Thanks so much :)

 

You can get one non-suite cabin that accommodates 4 using a sofa bed or pullman.

 

RCL doesn't discount the 3rd and 4th occupants as much as NCL or Carnival, so many people find the cost:benefit analysis of 4 squeezed into one room versus 2 each in 2 rooms to be a worthwhile upgrade.

 

Price out the difference for 4 in one room versus 2 each in 2 rooms, and make the decision for yourself.

[Esmerelda]

When my boys were younger (as in say 12 and 9 or so), we have always booked them in their own cabin next door. We started out with a connecting door many moons ago until one evening, the door came flying open from their side and well let's just say they've recently finished therapy and they are now 20 and 17! (it only closes once unlocked by the room steward, it doesn't lock after that) EGADS...! :eek: Beyond that time, we put them in a cabin next door but not a connecting. It was always so nice to have extra space and 2 bathrooms.

[Mom.to.2]

When my boys were younger (as in say 12 and 9 or so), we have always booked them in their own cabin next door. We started out with a connecting door many moons ago until one evening, the door came flying open from their side and well let's just say they've recently finished therapy and they are now 20 and 17! (it only closes once unlocked by the room steward, it doesn't lock after that) EGADS...! :eek: Beyond that time, we put them in a cabin next door but not a connecting. It was always so nice to have extra space and 2 bathrooms.

 

:eek::eek::eek:

 

That's what we use adventure ocean for;)

 

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[Esmerelda]

:eek::eek::eek:

 

That's what we use adventure ocean for;)

 

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Good thought, but this was after bedtime. Adventure Ocean was long closed. EGADS! :rolleyes:

 

Valuable lesson learned for myself and my spousal unit. :D