Hello!
We will be sailing for the first time EVER this December on Allure!
I have two small children, ages 8 and 5. They go to bed earlier, like around 8pm, and we go to bed around 10pm, so we would like to find a quiet cabin.
I already booked an Ocean View cabin on deck 3, closer to the front of the ship on the left side, which would have been perfect for us, except I found out it was a "connecting" room. I've since heard some horror stories about connecting rooms, especially thin connecting doors on the Allure, and now I'm anxious to change it.
We could book another Ocean View room but it would cost $600 more as a "kids free" promo that was being offered when I first booked has since expired.
If we booked an Ocean View Balcony room we would actually save some money, however it makes me a bit nervous as I have an impulsive and very curious 5 year old boy. We would most likely remove patio furniture. But I do love the idea of actually seeing the ocean while on a cruise! This room would also be close to our family and I like that its near the fitness center.
If we book another Ocean View Stateroom we will be spending $600 more.
The other option I'm considering is a Central Park Balcony. This would also save us some money.
This will likely be the only time we go on a cruise, so I'm not opposed to spending a bit more on the Ocean View room on deck 3 if it's the quietest option that still gives us a view of the ocean. But I don't hear much about deck 3. It's the only deck left with ocean view rooms available.
Does anyone have advice? Experiences to share?
Thank you so much!