jschwimmer

Thank you for the reality check. I really appreciate the response about the teen wanting to go to the teen club and stay out late. The younger one goes to bed earlier.

I think we could make the two non-connecting cabins work. I am more of an early bird like my 10 year old (soon to be 11) son. Mom and Daughter are night owls and honestly can sleep through anything.

I like the idea of getting extra keys for each room so access is easier.

It's much easier to make plans now... thank you.

We are planning a family cruise. 2 adults and 2 children age 14 and 10. I'd like to get two connecting cabins, but I honestly prefer an inside cabin. Most lines do not seem to have connecting inside cabins. Carnival says that a 14 year old can stay across the hall or next door to parents in a non- connecting cabin. The other lines (RCL, NWG) say all children under 18 have to be in a connecting cabin. I just want a reality check.

1) Safety. My kids are pretty good and responsible. They would not leave a separate room at night. But still not sure if it is a good idea to have them next door in a non-connecting cabin.

2) Reality. Even though RCL and NWG say each cabin must have an adult, I presume I can book the two cabins and have a child and an adult in each one. I doubt a cabin steward is going to do a bed check to make sure. Again, I dont want to run afoul of cruise ship 'police' and get booted for breaking rules.

Any thoughts would be great. Leaning towards paying the extra for connecting outside rooms, but I would love to save a buck by having two insides.

Thank you.