kford0405 Posted August 20, 2015 #1 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Our upcoming cruise will be the first time that our family of 4 will share a stateroom. The teenagers will sleep on the beds that pull down from the ceiling. My teenage son is 6'0. Are we going to be miserable all piled up in the room? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseymorgan Posted August 20, 2015 #2 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Sleeping is not really the issue. It's more about lack of storage space and privacy. You'll be fine... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtazz17 Posted August 20, 2015 #3 Share Posted August 20, 2015 (edited) Everyone is different on this subject,We had same type room with a 9 yr old and 5 yr old.The room seemed like a shoebox.I wont lie,if all four of you are standing in common area you will be on top of each other.I couldnt button my shirt without elbowing my wife in the face.We were very cramped and we are all very very thin people.With a balcony when the wife and kids are all in room I can go out on the balcony and get out of the way.But..... You dont spend much time in the room sooooo........ But that was my experience and we have never done it again.Only balcony now with our kids.I hope I didnt say anything wrong.You asked and that was my honest experience.Oh and space to put suitcases and clothes was another problem. Edited August 20, 2015 by rtazz17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted August 20, 2015 #4 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Consider that you will all be sharing one bathroom too. I'd go for two staterooms if possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havingfun2010 Posted August 20, 2015 #5 Share Posted August 20, 2015 No reason to worry. Have done it. Bathrooms no problem, teenager sleep late anyway. Storage space? Under bed is fine. The room is for sleeping and storage. As long as you have a thin pathway to the bed and bathroom, it works.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseymorgan Posted August 20, 2015 #6 Share Posted August 20, 2015 The spa showers are huge so sometimes one of us will go there to get ready instead of fighting for the cabin bathroom. And of course there are numerous toilets all over the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kford0405 Posted August 20, 2015 Author #7 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Okay it sounds like we will not be comfortable, but considering the limited amount of time we will be in the room, we should be okay. But I probably will never book a single room for all of us again. I appreciate everyone's feedback Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
searoses Posted August 20, 2015 #8 Share Posted August 20, 2015 We are pretty low maintenance and have a rule that one of us is up and dressing at a time...prevents those elbows to the face......go in knowing it will be tight and all agree to be patient . ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cincicruisers Posted August 20, 2015 #9 Share Posted August 20, 2015 If possible get two rooms or one balcony room to share. just too tight and only one bathroom is going to be problematic. Just my opinion, no flames please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtazz17 Posted August 20, 2015 #10 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Yeah we didnt know how bad it was going to be until we did it.It was our very first cruise and I wasnt on this forum.Live and learn.Still had a AWESOME time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpoole3 Posted August 20, 2015 #11 Share Posted August 20, 2015 unless you are booked on a deal where they had kids sail free, it's usually cheaper to get two cabins. If not, cheaper not that much more and the two bathrooms are well worth it. I don't usually like sharing a room with 1 person, can't even thing about 4 to a cabin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulieRose Posted August 20, 2015 #12 Share Posted August 20, 2015 When I sailed with my parents we were glad to have the balcony so that we could "make room" by hanging out out there while the others got ready. It does get hard to move around even in a "larger" room when you have a lot of people in a small cabin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SECdawg Posted August 20, 2015 #13 Share Posted August 20, 2015 We have done it but once the boys were older we would get 2 rooms. We would have DH and I get dressed for diner while the boys were out and then we would go for a drink while they got ready. It worked pretty well.They are in college now so it is just the two of us most of the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovesCruising Posted August 20, 2015 #14 Share Posted August 20, 2015 We were in an inside once - only the 2 of us - Id rather poke myself in the eye than do it again - :eek: - sorry! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seandre2 Posted August 20, 2015 #15 Share Posted August 20, 2015 My son is also 6'0 tall and we opted for 2 connecting balconies. We also have 3 other children, so there's that. But the Pullman is not an option for someone that tall. IMO. You may have to switch with him [emoji33] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Kellie in Texas Posted August 20, 2015 #16 Share Posted August 20, 2015 We did it in June 2011 to Alaska; DS1 was 18 and nearly 6 feet tall, and DS2 was 9. We're doing it again next summer for a Baltic cruise. It was fine. When we first got into the cabin, I said "Rule Number 1: No leaving your shoes laying around in the middle of the floor." :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serene56 Posted August 20, 2015 #17 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Our upcoming cruise will be the first time that our family of 4 will share a stateroom. The teenagers will sleep on the beds that pull down from the ceiling. My teenage son is 6'0. Are we going to be miserable all piled up in the room? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Price out the two rooms-- it might just be mere dollars for two rooms But we saved over 700 putting us all into one cabin. But you will not be able to have the lower beds together-- it will take up your floor space. We used the cabin to sleep=- we used the gym spa to shower so we can all get done in a timely manner http://s1219.photobucket.com/user/dpwright92/media/SDC14112.jpg.html the only floor space you will have is UNDER those beds. now keeping the beds separated will give you a lot more space http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz55/platinumvacations/The%20Carnival%20Pride/DSCN2212.jpg now we also used 2 over the door shoe holders--one for inside the bathroom for all that nessecity stuff and one outside the bathroom for all the stuff we need for the day. Unpack everything-- do not live out of suitcases. Store the empty bags under the beds. Store empty clothes in one of those bags. Leave NOTHING on the vanity-- EVERYTHING goes into the shoe holders Once the cabin becomes clustered it will start closing in on you Keep it organized is key Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serene56 Posted August 20, 2015 #18 Share Posted August 20, 2015 My son is also 6'0 tall and we opted for 2 connecting balconies. We also have 3 other children, so there's that. But the Pullman is not an option for someone that tall. IMO. You may have to switch with him [emoji33] My sons were fine on the upper bed.. and one is 6'3 and the other is 6'4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted August 20, 2015 #19 Share Posted August 20, 2015 There will be little to no walking space...just be prepared! For 4 adult-sized people, it's tight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeshore Posted August 20, 2015 #20 Share Posted August 20, 2015 We sailed to Bermuda on Explorer last year and originally had my daughter and family (4)booked in 1 interior cabin. Did the math and it was only $100 more to go with 2 rooms. This was before bogoho. They ended up with connecting cabins and it worked out great. At ages 2 and 4 the boys still needed their space especially with a stroller parked in the room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbiecruiser09 Posted August 20, 2015 #21 Share Posted August 20, 2015 I think that as long as you go into it knowing the space limitations you should be fine. Everyone needs to be aware and courteous of each other and keep very organized. Enjoy your trip!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cel_cruise Posted August 20, 2015 #22 Share Posted August 20, 2015 I did it several times as a child with my family (up to being a high schooler). It was fine for us - unpack, stay organized, and always stop to pee before heading back to the room. We also dressed in shifts - one in the bathroom and one in the room at a time. My dad would dress in the bathroom either first or last and be out of the room of needed while us girls got ready. Bring some magnets in addition to the hanging Travel bags (we don't use shoe holders but accomplish the same thing with our hanging bags) too - help keeping things off the counters will be helpful. Some of our best trips were when we booked the last room on the lowest deck for all 4 of us! It was the perfect way to encourage us to do stuff!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluemeansgo Posted August 20, 2015 #23 Share Posted August 20, 2015 We've booked for four adults. 2 adults, 2 seniors. We were considering 4 in a room, but because of BOGO, it didn't make much sense. So, we got one OceanView, and one interior across the hall. The price difference wasn't much because if we had one room, it would be the OceanView. Interior stateroom ( 132 sq. ft ): Guests 1-2: $767 USD ( BOGO ) Guests 3-4: $539 USD TOTAL: $2612 ( $653 pp ) A Large Ocean View Stateroom ( Guests 1-2: $983 ( BOGO ) Guests 3-4: $689 TOTAL: $3,344 ( $836 pp ) One of Each: Guests 1-2: $983 ( BOGO ) Guests 3-4: $767 USD ( BOGO ) TOTAL: $3,500 ( $ 875 pp ) In the end, it ended up being $40 pp to get two rooms if one was an interior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marci22 Posted August 21, 2015 #24 Share Posted August 21, 2015 The Pullmans were fine for my tall son. He prefers it to the sofa beds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizzieandLuke Posted August 21, 2015 #25 Share Posted August 21, 2015 We are doing an interior next summer on the Freedom. My kids aren't as old as yours but I'm not sweating it. We had a balcony last summer and I will miss it but the bogo I got was so good I couldn't pass it up. We still only had one bathroom and we were fine. Our ship is port heavy and we are never in our room. We do lots of excursions, drink packages, etc. I can't afford everything :cool: and need to cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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