Cabins

[tne458011]

There are 5 people in our cruise party, 2 teenagers and 3 elders. Are there rooms on cruise ships for 5 people? Is there connected rooms? how easy are these to get. Haven't booked a cruise and dont want to pay for a grand suite or something, HELP!!!!

[Kaye from Chicagoland]

First - Which cruiseline?

 

For Princess - to my knowledge no staterooms for 5. If it were me I would book one outside cabin and an interior across the hall. Each teen needs an adult booked in their cabin which could be changed upon embarkation. Book one cabin for three and the other for two. The category is up to your own preference. I don't even think a suite could accomdate 5.

[cb at sea]

You will want 2 cabins--1 for the kids and one for adults! The 2 bathrooms alone makes it worth it! Plus, the "elder" folk won't be disturbed by the teens and their mess!

Some suites hold 5, but again, there's little privacy!

[wrp96]

Royal Caribbean has the most options for a family of 5. Here is what I've posted in the past about RCCL's options:

 

Royal Caribbean will offer you the most variety.

 

RCCL has several options for family rooms that are specifically designed to hold 5 (or more people). They require a minimum of 5 people to book and cannot be booked online.

 

Your options for 5 people (or more) on RCCL ships:

 

Grand Suites and Owners Suites - RCCL will allow you to put a 5th person in these suites. They bring in a rollaway bed for the 5th person.

 

Family Inside Stateroom - requires a minimum of 5 people to book, holds max 6 people. All of our Family Staterooms can accommodate up to six people, with two twin beds, sofa and/or Pullman beds. Other amenities include a minibar and sitting area. Found on Freedom class and Enchantment of the Seas

 

Family Promenade Stateroom - requires a minimum of 5 people to book, holds max 6 people. All of our Family Staterooms can accommodate up to six people, with two twin beds, sofa and/or Pullman beds. Other amenities include a minibar and sitting area. Found on Freedom class only

 

Family Oceanview Stateroom - requires a minimum of 5 people to book, holds max 6 people. All of our Family Ocean View Staterooms can accommodate up to six people, with two twin beds, sofa and/or Pullman beds. Other amenities include a minibar (except on Vision of the Seas) and sitting area. Radiance class, Voyager class, Freedom class, Enchantment of the Seas, Rhapsody of the Seas, and Vision of the Seas

 

Royal Family Suite - requires a minumum of 5 people to book, holds a max of 8 people. Has 2 bedrooms AND 2 bathrooms, plus because it is a suite you get concierge lounge access (on ships that have a concierge lounge). On most ships, our Royal Family Suite has enough space to accommodate eight people, with two bedrooms including four twin beds, two Pullman beds and a double sofa bed. All have a separate living area, two bathrooms, vanity area and refrigerator, among their amenities. Vision class, Radiance class, Voyager class, Freedom Class, Majesty of the Seas, and Monarch of the Seas

 

Presidential Family Suite - requires a minimum of 8 people to book, holds a max of 14 people. The Presidential Family Suite has four bathrooms, a spacious living area with entertainment center and flat screen TV. The private balcony includes a whirlpool, wet bar, lounge chairs and an al fresco dining area that seats fourteen. Freedom class only

 

Be aware that not every ship has all the family staterooms. You have to call RCCL or book with a travel agent in order to book more than 4 people in a room.

 

Another thing to think about is that on RCCL's Voyager class and Freedom class, they have a couple of inside cabins that have a connecting door with a balcony stateroom (they also have oceanview cabins with a connecting door to a balcony stateroom). So that might be an option as well.

 

 

Remember to price out connecting staterooms versus the family staterooms, because many times two connecting staterooms are less expensive than the family staterooms.

 

Carnival will allow you to book 5 people into their regular staterooms on their older ships. On the Spirit class and Conquest class they will only allow you to book 5 people into the suites.

 

NCL has a few suites where they will allow you to book 5 people.

 

Princess has a family suite on their Grand class ships.

 

On Celebrity, the FV class will accommodate 5 people.

 

Even on the cruiselines that do have rooms that will accommodate 5 people, it is best to price out all options, including connecting staterooms. Sometimes the family staterooms are cheaper, but usually connecting cabins will be the least expensive option. Your best bet may be to talk to a travel agent and see what kind of pricing they can find for you. It should not cost you anything to talk to a travel agent.

[themerle]

Thanks for the info!