margeecruiser Posted November 3, 2016 #1 Share Posted November 3, 2016 Hi -- I read an earlier thread that said an air mattress made specifically for back packers was the answer to the rock-hard mattress issue on Royal ships. We just returned from a b2b on the Brilliance, for a total of 26 nights. We slept better than on any other ship, ever. This includes 30 cruises on various cruise lines. I bought the Klymit Static V air mattress. It weighs 18.1 oz and is 8 inches by 5 inches and inflates to 72 x 23 2.5 inches when inflated. It was very easy to blow up and did not leak air at all. It comes with it's own little pouch. We bought ours from Academy Sports and Outdoors for about $60. A little expensive, but for the heavenly sleep, well worth it. Margee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karansue Posted November 3, 2016 #2 Share Posted November 3, 2016 Thanks for the info,I like a soft mattress and never sleep good on a cruise.Did you put it under the sheets yourself or did you ask the cabin steward? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelin_nat Posted November 3, 2016 #3 Share Posted November 3, 2016 (edited) Just ordered 2 from Amazon - $45 each. Edited November 3, 2016 by travelin_nat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slyster Posted November 3, 2016 #4 Share Posted November 3, 2016 Just ordered 2 from Amazon - $45 each. Did you order the same one as the OP? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelin_nat Posted November 3, 2016 #5 Share Posted November 3, 2016 Did you order the same one as the OP? Yes. The price varied by color. I went with the green since it was cheapest. There were about 4 other colors to choose from including a camo and a pink camo. I think those were about $10 more. Both of us struggled with the mattresses our last couple of cruises. The only one we really loved was on Freedom five years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shellunderwater Posted November 3, 2016 #6 Share Posted November 3, 2016 (edited) So, it's only 23 inches wide, right? Times 2 is 46 inches. The bed is 72 inches wide. That leaves 26 inches. So, you have some of the bed covered, but not all of it? I'm just trying to figure out how that would be more comfortable, have only part of the bed. Not discounting your results, just trying to figure out how I would like it that way. I slept on one of those pads before and found it to be far too small. That's why I'm wondering. Granted, that was camping. Sent from my SM-G930V using Forums mobile app Edited November 3, 2016 by shellunderwater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
driftychick Posted November 3, 2016 #7 Share Posted November 3, 2016 Thanks so much for this information! I have been looking for a solution to these hard mattresses for a long time. We just spent 45 days on the Ovation of the Seas earlier this year and the mattresses while being brand new were hard as rocks! :mad: I had a gift card and was able to score one of these from Amazon just now for a net cost, after gift card applied, of $20.00. :D can't wait to get it and try it out on my next cruise. Thanks again for the tip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey_Maniac Posted November 3, 2016 #8 Share Posted November 3, 2016 A couple questions on this... Did you ask your cabin attendant to add it to the bed? Did you put it under the sheets, then remake the bed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnamac123 Posted November 3, 2016 #9 Share Posted November 3, 2016 So, it's only 23 inches wide, right? Times 2 is 46 inches. The bed is 72 inches wide. That leaves 26 inches. So, you have some of the bed covered, but not all of it? I'm just trying to figure out how that would be more comfortable, have only part of the bed. Not discounting your results, just trying to figure out how I would like it that way. I slept on one of those pads before and found it to be far too small. That's why I'm wondering. Granted, that was camping. Sent from my SM-G930V using Forums mobile app You can purchase an XL version of the same mattress (grey color). I think it's 8-10 inches wider. I got it for my upcoming cruise on FOS. Cheap insurance for a restful sleep... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margeecruiser Posted November 3, 2016 Author #10 Share Posted November 3, 2016 (edited) I asked our cabin steward to put these on the bed under the sheet. No problem. We are large people and the width was fine. We aren't restless sleepers, really. We did not find the gap in the middle a problem at all. These do make a "krinkly" sound, but we got used to it right away. Margee Edited November 3, 2016 by margeecruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesboat Posted November 3, 2016 #11 Share Posted November 3, 2016 RCL doesnt provide extra mattress foam if you ask? I believe Princess does Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted November 3, 2016 #12 Share Posted November 3, 2016 RCL doesnt provide extra mattress foam if you ask? I believe Princess does They seem to have stopped giving out the foam (eggcrate) toppers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suesnake2002 Posted November 3, 2016 #13 Share Posted November 3, 2016 Can you still ask for a b odyssey pillow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twincheryl Posted November 3, 2016 #14 Share Posted November 3, 2016 Just returned from Serenade with that exact air mattress. Excellent! Blew it up and put under mattress pad. Put 2 flat pillows right next to it and slept great. Not sure if all beds have a mattress pad. Emailed weeks before the cruise and was assured that an egg crate would be there. Haha... just two of the flattest mattress pads I've ever seen. Glad I took the air mattress! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patreke Posted November 3, 2016 #15 Share Posted November 3, 2016 So, it's only 23 inches wide, right? Times 2 is 46 inches. The bed is 72 inches wide. That leaves 26 inches. So, you have some of the bed covered, but not all of it? I'm just trying to figure out how that would be more comfortable, have only part of the bed. Not discounting your results, just trying to figure out how I would like it that way. I slept on one of those pads before and found it to be far too small. That's why I'm wondering. Granted, that was camping. Sent from my SM-G930V using Forums mobile app There is an XL version for a bit more money . I picked up the one The OP mentioned but when I got it home and blew it up I decided it wasn't quite wide enough for me. I tend to flop around a bit plus I'm not the tiniest of people and I sleep alone. I'm going to get the XL before my next cruise and put it right in the middle of the bed. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becoming Posted November 3, 2016 #16 Share Posted November 3, 2016 I was on Liberty in October and there were foam toppers on the bed. Personally I prefer the beds without the foam. Everyone has their own preference! Patti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted November 4, 2016 #17 Share Posted November 4, 2016 You can purchase an XL version of the same mattress (grey color). I think it's 8-10 inches wider. I got it for my upcoming cruise on FOS. Cheap insurance for a restful sleep... That would be the proper size for us. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhoenixCruiser Posted November 4, 2016 #18 Share Posted November 4, 2016 I wonder what Amazon is thinking about the increase in sales for the bed topper :p We purchased two last week. ### Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coralc Posted November 4, 2016 #19 Share Posted November 4, 2016 It is so sad that people are forced to bring camping gear comforts on an expensive cruise vacation. :rolleyes: I totally understand, our mattress on Liberty was like a board, and there was already a mattress pad on it. Which did not much of anything. It is just really ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khm1 Posted November 4, 2016 #20 Share Posted November 4, 2016 Hi -- I read an earlier thread that said an air mattress made specifically for back packers was the answer to the rock-hard mattress issue on Royal ships. We just returned from a b2b on the Brilliance, for a total of 26 nights. We slept better than on any other ship, ever. This includes 30 cruises on various cruise lines. I bought the Klymit Static V air mattress. It weighs 18.1 oz and is 8 inches by 5 inches and inflates to 72 x 23 2.5 inches when inflated. It was very easy to blow up and did not leak air at all. It comes with it's own little pouch. We bought ours from Academy Sports and Outdoors for about $60. A little expensive, but for the heavenly sleep, well worth it. Margee I am so glad that this worked for you! I am the one who originally posted (in a separate thread) about these air mattresses. I used mine for the first time in July on Adventure. I will be on Adventure again in January and plan on taking 2 this time. DH was miserable after a week on the hard-as-a-rock mattress even though he prefers a firm bed. A good night's sleep is so important. I am so happy that others have benefited from my idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruzerci Posted November 4, 2016 #21 Share Posted November 4, 2016 It's pretty appalling that people are resorting to buying blow up mattresses for what's is advertised as a luxury vacation experience. I hope all of you buying these have voiced your concerns in writing to Royal Caribbean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaAtlCruiser Posted November 4, 2016 #22 Share Posted November 4, 2016 Thanks for the great information! While I love cruising and always ask, and receive, a mattress topper - I still come home with sore hips due to the hard mattress. I know it is a challenge to cater to all the various tastes so this is a great option for me! Would I love the mattress on the cruise to be to my liking - YES. But with this at least I know I will get a good night sleeps. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelin_nat Posted November 4, 2016 #23 Share Posted November 4, 2016 It's pretty appalling that people are resorting to buying blow up mattresses for what's is advertised as a luxury vacation experience. I hope all of you buying these have voiced your concerns in writing to Royal Caribbean. This topic has come up in other threads. I decided to query a few roll calls for ships we will be sailing on. Most people said they had no problem with their mattress, but a couple said they did hear a couple people on their cruise complaining. The problem is that it comes down to personal preference and they will never make 100% of their passengers happy. We found the mattresses on our last two cruises to be much firmer than we are accustomed to, and suffered for it. I'm willing to give this a try, and if it works, carry it with me whenever I travel. I have the same problem in hotels, and I typically stay in nice hotels when I travel for business. I don't think complaining would help, because I'm fairly certain for every person who complains, there is another who is relieved to have a firm bed.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csnarpy Posted November 4, 2016 #24 Share Posted November 4, 2016 Curious, like most air mattresses, do these not have a rubbery texture and that annoying squeak when turning..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khm1 Posted November 4, 2016 #25 Share Posted November 4, 2016 Curious, like most air mattresses, do these not have a rubbery texture and that annoying squeak when turning..? No, they don't squeak. It is a fabric-coated plastic. I put mine under the mattress pad. It really did not make any noise other than a slight crinkling occasionally. It made a world of difference for my comfort and sleep quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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