eleyezeeaye Posted October 9, 2017 #1 Share Posted October 9, 2017 Hello all! Now, before you go crazy and decide to tell me what a fool I am, stop. My husband and I and a close set of friends of ours are cruising (as cheaply as possible) in February as a joint birthday trip! I'm looking to see if there is anyone out there that has tips for saving room/sleeping with that many people to a cabin. We love Carnival and can't wait to just sit back, relax, and AHHHHH again! :cool: Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruizergal70 Posted October 9, 2017 #2 Share Posted October 9, 2017 There are no tips except for bring as little stuff as possible and be ready to be in each other's way while in the room. Also, decide on who gets the upper bunks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigLar1 Posted October 9, 2017 #3 Share Posted October 9, 2017 YIKES!!!! You're a good one... I couldn't do it! I was in a balcony room with 3 people and I wanted to scream so I could just imagine in an interior room. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schoifmom Posted October 9, 2017 #4 Share Posted October 9, 2017 Use the showers in the gym to save time when everyone needs to shower/get ready. Everyone will have to be VERY space conscious when packing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiseman38 Posted October 9, 2017 #5 Share Posted October 9, 2017 It will be very tight, but doable. Just try to have some patience as you will be getting in each others way. Have a great cruise!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AR Patriot Posted October 9, 2017 #6 Share Posted October 9, 2017 Air freshener. Sent from my FRD-L04 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oshawapilot Posted October 9, 2017 #7 Share Posted October 9, 2017 We've done it many times with our teens, which for all intents and purposes are adults. It's fine. I agree with others, pack EXTREMELY carefully as there is a distinct lack of storage in an interior. Earplugs are helpful if you're a light sleeper for sure. And the suggestion to use the showers elsewhere on the ship is also great as it will reduce the crush as well as the times that the stateroom bathroom is otherwise unusable. If there's unnecessary furniture in the stateroom that can be removed (a small table or a chair) the stateroom attendant will sometimes remove them on request and that can make a big difference on sheer floor space for the inevitable times when all 4 of you are in there. The most important suggestion I could make is plan on being in the stateroom as little as possible aside from the essentials. We always went with that approach and it's been perfectly workable. I also turn the AC down quite low - sometimes it's barely adequate to keep up with the heat load from 4 people and the shower heat/humidity, etc. Sometimes it makes it a bit too cool through the day or at bed time, but it doesn't get uncomfortably hot through the night that way. And yes, air freshener is a good idea as well as is making sure the exhaust vent in the bathroom is open 100% to maximize the amount of air being drawn out of the stateroom as a whole. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budget Queen Posted October 9, 2017 #8 Share Posted October 9, 2017 Work out a system for "privacy". A rubber band on the door handle? Be right up front with the bathroom and cleaning up after yourself. Have air freshener. Be prepared for a warmer room at night. Additional body heat in a small space. Even with thermostat set the lowest, usually can't keep up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oshawapilot Posted October 9, 2017 #9 Share Posted October 9, 2017 Forget about an exceptional amount of privacy with 4 people in an interior - aside from the bathroom it's entirely unworkable otherwise without unfairly impeding on others you're sharing the room with. And yes, organization and cleaning up after ones self is ESSENTIAL. One person leaving their dirty laundry strewn about or leaving a sloppy mess in the bathroom after having a shower leaves the others sharing the stateroom less than happy. This goes for any stateroom for that matter, but especially an interior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eleyezeeaye Posted October 9, 2017 Author #10 Share Posted October 9, 2017 Wow! So many great suggestions. We know we are ambitious and optimistic, but when my husband and I cruise together we are barely in the room. We're also pretty minimalistic (both ourselves and our friends) so that should help quite a bit too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaCruisersII Posted October 9, 2017 #11 Share Posted October 9, 2017 Small flashlights or glow sticks for manuvering cabin when lights are off, interiors are very dark. Sent from my SM-G900V using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micahs Grandad Posted October 9, 2017 #12 Share Posted October 9, 2017 Be very neat and pick up after yourselves. Limit stuff you bring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iltutcruiser Posted October 9, 2017 #13 Share Posted October 9, 2017 We did this once, and it worked out well. Everyone was almost always out of the room except to change and sleep. We used the showers in the locker rooms, (plenty of space) Enjoy ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted October 9, 2017 #14 Share Posted October 9, 2017 Pack lightly and get a consensus on schedules Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cantdance Posted October 9, 2017 #15 Share Posted October 9, 2017 We did it years ago on Carnival with another couple and it was loads of fun. Now that we are older, crankier and can afford a suite, I still look back on it and remember how much fun we had. I say go for it!! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paxpax07 Posted October 9, 2017 #16 Share Posted October 9, 2017 price out 2 rooms for 2 instead of 1 for 4, we just did for our next cruise, not that much difference in price. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wemjam Posted October 9, 2017 #17 Share Posted October 9, 2017 I would suggest since you guys are so close anyhow that you try to not "double up" on anything you don't need to. One curling iron, one blow dryer, one tube of toothpaste, anything that would work for all 4, instead of bringing more than one - share. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mahan92 Posted October 9, 2017 #18 Share Posted October 9, 2017 I went on a trip with a group of ladies from church and we had 3 in an interior. It was extremely tight but we made it work. Pack as light as possible....they do have a laundry on board. Rolling your clothes makes them smaller and that might be a helpful tip. We each had one closet shelf and one drawer for clothes. I imagine you might have to do some sharing. So having your clothes smaller bundles might help. Agree with sharing hair dryers and even toothpaste could help with not having to pack as much. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athankfulheart Posted October 9, 2017 #19 Share Posted October 9, 2017 Pack light Magnetic hooks to dry swimsuits on the cabin wall Poo-pourri ( or no #2 in the cabin bathroom at all) Use gym showers ( get a cabin as far fwd and up as you can and this works well) Ground rules for privacy Sense of humor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadieN Posted October 9, 2017 #20 Share Posted October 9, 2017 Get two pocket holders (could cut one in half). Hang them next to the uppers, (bring strong magnetic hooks and reinforce the holes with duct tape). The top row of pockets become the nightstand for the bunks. Double and triple up on hangars, bring extra. Luggage gets stored under the bed, and is used to store any extras. Pack light, divide up shelves and drawers. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micahs Grandad Posted October 9, 2017 #21 Share Posted October 9, 2017 Get two pocket holders (could cut one in half). Hang them next to the uppers, (bring strong magnetic hooks and reinforce the holes with duct tape). The top row of pockets become the nightstand for the bunks. Double and triple up on hangars, bring extra. Luggage gets stored under the bed, and is used to store any extras. Pack light, divide up shelves and drawers. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Room steward should be able to provide extra hangers as needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easy1969 Posted October 9, 2017 #22 Share Posted October 9, 2017 we had 8 people in 2 interior connected cabins on a 7 day cruise it was I bit crowed right before dinner but other than that it was fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS182 Posted October 9, 2017 #23 Share Posted October 9, 2017 We did 4 adult women in an interior room on the Triumph for a girl's trip. It was all fine except for the one friend that left stuff everywhere, I mean EVERYWHERE! I did get to a point where I enjoyed when she couldn't find anything. It got on my nerves at first but by the end it was bothering others just as much. Don't be that person. Respect others space and their need to use the same counters etc as you. We had a blast and enjoyed our cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadieN Posted October 9, 2017 #24 Share Posted October 9, 2017 Room steward should be able to provide extra hangers as needed. Where do you think s/he gets them from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sprint180 Posted October 9, 2017 #25 Share Posted October 9, 2017 We always put four in a room. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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