Balcony cabin configuration with upper-lower beds.

[myisland00]

We are sailing soon with our family of four on the Ruby Princess. How are the upper and lower berths configured? Can you have a queen and 2 twins or will they all have to be single beds?

[cheeseclan]

In a balcony cabin they will be all twin beds.

[konatyme]

Does this mean that any balcony that is shown on the deck plan as having room for 4 people will only be able to have the twin configuration even if only 2 people are staying in it?

[triple7tahoe]

Does this mean that any balcony that is shown on the deck plan as having room for 4 people will only be able to have the twin configuration even if only 2 people are staying in it?

No. Please check the specific cabin on the Princess website but most can be converted. On some ships there are a couple of cabins for 3/4 that specify the beds must be in twin but they are VERY few!- Check just to be sure

[skynight]

We are sailing soon with our family of four on the Ruby Princess. How are the upper and lower berths configured? Can you have a queen and 2 twins or will they all have to be single beds?

The upper berths pull down from the ceiling and the lower berths are in the twin position under them. If the lower berth is in the queen position it is difficult to climb in and out of bed. There are ladders that block access.

[skynight]

In addition to what triple7tahoe mentioned, in a balcony cabin that can handle 3 or 4 the upper berths are recessed in ceiling, or in some cases the 4th berth is a roll away. If only two are in the cabin the upper berth remains hidden and the lower berth can be in the queen config.

Of course, there are some exceptions noted specifically in red when you search the deck plans.

[rocklinmom]

Yes, in a quad balcony cabin it will most likely be upper bunk beds above two lower twin beds.

Some of those cabins also have no nightstands, which it would say on the cabin description or in the comments of your travel summary.

As someone mentioned, it would be hard to do a queen bed setup and have the kids climb down from their bunks onto your bed. Your steward will be able to tell you if it's possible or not.

[JF - retired RRT]

Does this mean that any balcony that is shown on the deck plan as having room for 4 people will only be able to have the twin configuration even if only 2 people are staying in it?

Balcony cabins that sleep 4 have bunks that lower from the ceiling. If only 2 in the cabin, the bunks are left in the ceiling and you won't notice, unless you look for them. I think some balconies have one bunk and use the sleeper sofa for #4.

If 3 or 4 are using the cabin, the bunk(s) are lowered and the lower bed is left in the twin configuration to allow easier access for you and the steward.

Inside cabins that sleep more than 2 (& maybe ocean view, not sure) have, most but not all, bunks that are mounted ON the wall (you have to bend over to avoid hitting your head/neck/shoulder when entering or exiting the bed). They're in the way with the bed in queen configuration and the steward will have a difficult time making the bed.

[konatyme]

Thank you!