AandBmom Posted November 6, 2013 #1 Share Posted November 6, 2013 It is roughly the same amount to get 1 Family Interior cabin or 2 connecting cabins. The family one seems rather large and appealing. We've never had this before. Does anyone have any thoughts about these choices? Pros/Cons? We are 2 adults and children ages 9,8,4,3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jletsgo Posted November 6, 2013 #2 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Two rooms........equals two bathrooms!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emeraldcity Posted November 6, 2013 #3 Share Posted November 6, 2013 I would go for the privacy and additional bathroom. After a day at the pool, I can't imagine 6 people trying to get ready for dinner with only one bathroom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreadpirate3 Posted November 6, 2013 #4 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Two rooms would be better. The floor and closet space will make it worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arizona Cruz Chic Posted November 6, 2013 #5 Share Posted November 6, 2013 2 bathrooms, 2 closets and extra storage....and some privacy! :D *** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawniepoo Posted November 6, 2013 #6 Share Posted November 6, 2013 We just did a family promenade stateroom. The space was fabulous, but an extra bathroom would have been awesome. I would vote for 2 rooms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted November 6, 2013 #7 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Ditto! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlfallis Posted November 6, 2013 #8 Share Posted November 6, 2013 I love the family rooms, but based on 4 kids and their ages I would get two rooms. It also means two OBC if your TA offers it ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connes1 Posted November 6, 2013 #9 Share Posted November 6, 2013 What about a suite. It may cost the same and you will have space and perks that come with suites. Sent from my XT1030 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molly361 Posted November 6, 2013 #10 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Another vote for 2 rooms!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RucaRamona Posted November 6, 2013 #11 Share Posted November 6, 2013 We are sailing in 36 days with 4 kiddos and did two adjoining rooms, it was less expensive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boulders Posted November 6, 2013 #12 Share Posted November 6, 2013 I've sailed in family rooms on Royal Caribbean twice. I vote for the family rooms. They have more floor space than 2 separate rooms. I would not want children that age in a separate room. It's too easy for a little one to sneak out the other door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorsfam Posted November 6, 2013 #13 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Our family of 6 sailed in 3 promenade view rooms - 2 were connecting. Probably one of the best cruises we've been on since there was ample space, 3 bathrooms. Those promenade rooms (at least on the Voyager) have a couch in the window which really made the rooms feel a lot larger. So I'd say go for at least the 2 cabins connecting, but price it out to see about 3 - it just might work out in your favor too :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimnbigd Posted November 6, 2013 #14 Share Posted November 6, 2013 (edited) I vote for 2 connecting cabins where one cabin sleeps 4 with the pulldown upper pullman beds. The connecting door might be closed when you first check in. Just find your cabin attendant and have him/her open the door and leave it open. Also, you (the adults) might want a room key for the kids cabin just in case the connecting door gets shut. Guest services can get you one. Did you decide on a ship yet? The Freedom of the Seas would be my choice -- something like cabins 6357/6359 or 7669/7671. Edited November 6, 2013 by Jimnbigd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yenom Posted November 6, 2013 #15 Share Posted November 6, 2013 2 connecting rooms sound great for a family! * 2 bathrooms * 2 separate areas (great for kids napping or different movie watching preferences) * 2 sets of closets (1 for adults, 1 for kids) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drarill Posted November 6, 2013 #16 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Another vote for two connecting rooms. Two bathrooms, two closets, and some privacy!!;);) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxHadleyxx Posted November 6, 2013 #17 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Yet another vote for the two connecting (and if possible one of those should sleep four--so you parents can have an adults room and the kids can have theirs). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funfamilyof6 Posted November 7, 2013 #18 Share Posted November 7, 2013 (edited) We are also a family of six (with kids a lot older than yours 11,14,16,17) and usually do connecting oceanview, but on our last cruise we went with a family promenade since the price was so much better than any 2 connecting cabins we could find which isn't typical. I was a little scared because of the 1 bathroom situation, but surprisingly we all liked the family room better which says a lot because 3 of our kids are girls LOL. It felt so much more roomier. The other plus with the family promenade on the Freedom is that you also get a bathtub which is rare in a non-suite cabins (I don't think you would get the tub in the family interior). We also had a HUGE walk in closet which was a lot more space than the 2 closets we would have got with the connecting option. The bunks were in a separated room which also had an additional closet. I am not sure about the layout of the family interior, but if it is anything like the family promenade, I would go for the family room. :) Edited November 7, 2013 by funfamilyof6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwfamily Posted November 7, 2013 #19 Share Posted November 7, 2013 I'm going to stray from the popular vote. We have done two connecting as well as an ocean view family in the past. Ocean View Family is our choice and its what we are staying in at the end of the month. This next cruise we are in 8200 on the Explorer which is a different layout than the previous OVF we had on the same ship. We like the extra floor space and the fact that there is only one bathroom didn't bother us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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