Woodside Lady Posted March 21, 2019 #1 Share Posted March 21, 2019 (edited) This is my first cruising in an inside cabin let alone a 4 berth. We will have 3 adults in the cabin for 7 days. Any suggestions to make it as comfortable as possible? Edited March 21, 2019 by Woodside Lady Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goofy559 Posted March 21, 2019 #2 Share Posted March 21, 2019 I've done it. Bring as little as possible - make use of laundry facilities It will be tight. Also, it is possible to shower at the spa, which will make getting ready for dinner etc easier.....be patient, be flexible and have fun. Don't plan to spend a lot of time in your cabin..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topspot Posted March 21, 2019 #3 Share Posted March 21, 2019 We use the over the door shoe holder for little things that would clutter the desk and counter space. We use it for things like hair brushes, paper back books, sandals, flip flops etc. DH and I would get ready for dinner and leave the room so that DD and friend could get ready more quickly and easily. Know where the closest public rest room is located just in case bathroom is occupied and another in the room needs to use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrak Posted March 21, 2019 #4 Share Posted March 21, 2019 Purchase some Poo-Pourri. It will make a big difference. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junglejane Posted March 21, 2019 #5 Share Posted March 21, 2019 Actually you can spot the Queen Mary funnels, especially with binoculars. Just in an "aha" sort of way, if you know where to look. Depending on time and weather, downtown LA (20 miles north) may also provide a neat sight. I recall a departure where sunlight was reflecting off the downtown high rises in a striking fashion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisingrob21 Posted March 21, 2019 #6 Share Posted March 21, 2019 these items can help you maximize space Plug multiplier with 3 outlets and 2 USB - not many plugs in princess cabins Strong Magnetic hooks - for hanging things from walls (many are magnetic) and ceilings word of warning, use the spacer between the hooks - they are very powerful and very difficult to get them apart if you put them magnet to magnet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JF - retired RRT Posted March 21, 2019 #7 Share Posted March 21, 2019 49 minutes ago, junglejane said: Actually you can spot the Queen Mary funnels, especially with binoculars. Just in an "aha" sort of way, if you know where to look. Depending on time and weather, downtown LA (20 miles north) may also provide a neat sight. I recall a departure where sunlight was reflecting off the downtown high rises in a striking fashion. HUH?? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goofy559 Posted March 21, 2019 #8 Share Posted March 21, 2019 8 minutes ago, JF - retired RRT said: HUH?? Wrong thread....there was one asking about views sailing from San Pedro....the response was likely meant for there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted March 21, 2019 #9 Share Posted March 21, 2019 2 hours ago, junglejane said: Actually you can spot the Queen Mary funnels, especially with binoculars. Just in an "aha" sort of way, if you know where to look. Depending on time and weather, downtown LA (20 miles north) may also provide a neat sight. I recall a departure where sunlight was reflecting off the downtown high rises in a striking fashion. Double.......Huh? 😳 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted March 21, 2019 #10 Share Posted March 21, 2019 5 hours ago, Woodside Lady said: This is my first cruising in an inside cabin let alone a 4 berth. We will have 3 adults in the cabin for 7 days. Any suggestions to make it as comfortable as possible? Do not get a cabin which has a rollaway for the 3rd berth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junglejane Posted March 21, 2019 #11 Share Posted March 21, 2019 Apologies--my prior post was indeed meant for another thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzsnooze Posted March 22, 2019 #12 Share Posted March 22, 2019 (edited) 8 hours ago, Woodside Lady said: This is my first cruising in an inside cabin let alone a 4 berth. We will have 3 adults in the cabin for 7 days. Any suggestions to make it as comfortable as possible? Get 2 cabins and remain friends😃Or consider a bigger cabin. Edited March 22, 2019 by cruzsnooze 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~*Lou*~ Posted March 22, 2019 #13 Share Posted March 22, 2019 I've done internal quad share cabin with 2 adults and 2 not-small children for 7 nights twice, and doing it again in June. The above advice about trying to pack light, using the space in the cabin wisely (google this, amazing tips and even you tube videos are out there), being patient and considerate of each other and not planning to be in the cabin much beyond sleeping and showering/dressing is all good. Enjoy the cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanyaewa Posted March 22, 2019 #14 Share Posted March 22, 2019 We have done it and It is absolutely possible as long as folks keep their stuff tidy. Princess is by far the best closet space at sea - lol. Plus the area can be used as a dressing room when there are others in the room. Is is it a sunny destination? That makes it easier with less to bring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodside Lady Posted March 22, 2019 Author #15 Share Posted March 22, 2019 it is a California Coastal so we may need everything from a warm cost to swimsuits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJSailors Posted March 22, 2019 #16 Share Posted March 22, 2019 2 hours ago, cruzsnooze said: Get 2 cabins and remain friends😃Or consider a bigger cabin. Absolutely !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzsnooze Posted March 22, 2019 #17 Share Posted March 22, 2019 13 hours ago, MJSailors said: Absolutely !! People who ask this question don't realize that a ships cabin is no where near the size of a hotel room. The bathroom will shock them if they haven't sailed before. It's usually people who have never seen an inside cabin that ask this question or they would know. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Itchy&Scratchy Posted March 22, 2019 #18 Share Posted March 22, 2019 17 hours ago, tanyaewa said: We have done it and It is absolutely possible that depends on how agile the 3rd person is.... We usually put our kiddo in the pullman bed - he loves it and is very agile (of course!). At some point he wasn't feeling well and wanted to sleep in my bed, and those single beds are really narrow, so I had to climb into his pullman... Dang, I am not an agile person (slightly over 40) - it was very difficult. P.S. Sitting on the bed without hitting your head either on the ceiling or on the bed above is impossible, unless you are under 5' tall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GloriaF Posted March 23, 2019 #19 Share Posted March 23, 2019 If you can swing a mini-suite, all issues would be solved, plus you'll have a good size balcony to use. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted March 23, 2019 #20 Share Posted March 23, 2019 On 3/21/2019 at 12:41 PM, Woodside Lady said: This is my first cruising in an inside cabin let alone a 4 berth. We will have 3 adults in the cabin for 7 days. Any suggestions to make it as comfortable as possible? It really helps keeping the cabin in "ship shape" ... putting things back where they belong and keeping the cabin neat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Coral Posted March 23, 2019 #21 Share Posted March 23, 2019 23 minutes ago, GloriaF said: If you can swing a mini-suite, all issues would be solved, plus you'll have a good size balcony to use. I completely agree. If you can't do 2 cabins, do a mini suite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodside Lady Posted March 23, 2019 Author #22 Share Posted March 23, 2019 Ship is pretty much sold out although our TA will nudge for an upgrade if available. On the good news front our DD was a Mariner Girl Scout and so used to taking 18 girls on their 52 boat for 10 day cruises. This will look like the lap of luxury to her. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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