cruiseokie Posted July 22, 2010 #1 Share Posted July 22, 2010 We have a GS on the Mariner booked and 1 adult will be on the sofabed, just wondering really how comfortable he will be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LittleMissMagic Posted July 22, 2010 #2 Share Posted July 22, 2010 I'm always on the sofa beds, and they really aren't that bad. They aren't raised though - it flips out onto the floor. Unless you're in a suite, then they have legs. Of course, I could sleep anywhere if I'm tired. Oh, just read that you are in a suite. So they have legs and springs. It's pretty comfy. I wouldn't worry about him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romnan Posted July 22, 2010 #3 Share Posted July 22, 2010 We have a GS on the Mariner booked and 1 adult will be on the sofabed, just wondering really how comfortable he will be? If you have slept on a sofa bed on land they are no different at sea. IMHO one night is Okay but for seven nights is a streach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSGS315 Posted July 22, 2010 #4 Share Posted July 22, 2010 My son, daughter in law and I sailed in a Grand Suite on the Explorer. I gave them the bed, and I slept on the sofa bed. I was very uncomfortable the first night, and I asked the suite attendent the next morning to please find me an egg crate or something to make the sofa bed more comfortable. It felt a bit better, but I longed for my wonderful bed at home every night. The reason I chose a suite over 2 balcony cabins was, that I wanted them to join me in the Concierge Lounge in the evening. I'm a Diamond + member and could have used the lounge nightly by myself, but they wouldn't have been allowed to come along, unless they were in a suite. I spent over $9,000.00 for a 9 night cruise for the 3 of us, and I slept on a couch. I would never do this again, as RCCL's regular beds are very comfortable. Ginnie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted July 22, 2010 #5 Share Posted July 22, 2010 Ask for an eggcrate or a mattress topper the first night or you might be sorry you didn't...;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Henry on CC Posted July 22, 2010 #6 Share Posted July 22, 2010 My son, daughter in law and I sailed in a Grand Suite on the Explorer. I gave them the bed, and I slept on the sofa bed. I was very uncomfortable the first night, and I asked the suite attendent the next morning to please find me an egg crate or something to make the sofa bed more comfortable. It felt a bit better, but I longed for my wonderful bed at home every night. The reason I chose a suite over 2 balcony cabins was, that I wanted them to join me in the Concierge Lounge in the evening. I'm a Diamond + member and could have used the lounge nightly by myself, but they wouldn't have been allowed to come along, unless they were in a suite. I spent over $9,000.00 for a 9 night cruise for the 3 of us, and I slept on a couch. I would never do this again, as RCCL's regular beds are very comfortable. Ginnie Try TWO egg crate mattress toppers! That helped me make the sofabed much more comfortable. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windjamming Posted July 22, 2010 #7 Share Posted July 22, 2010 I'm always on the sofa beds, and they really aren't that bad. They aren't raised though - it flips out onto the floor. Unless you're in a suite, then they have legs. Can you explain more what the distinction is? The sofa beds I've seen in D1s are also raised and have 'legs'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevSmith Posted July 22, 2010 #8 Share Posted July 22, 2010 Thanks for this information, we are sharing a suite with my friends on the Oasis and one has to be on the sofa bed. Fortunatly it isn't me. I'll pass on your information. Rev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pharaoh Posted July 22, 2010 #9 Share Posted July 22, 2010 I was sharing a balcony on Explorer with my friend and her sister back in '02, and I found the sofa bed unbearable. I don't remember the category but I do remember it wasn't a traditional folding sofabed, it kinda slid out from under the cushions. It wa hard as a rock and was unlevel where the top layer met the bottom layer. We cushioned it as much as we could and it was still horrible. Instead of any one of us suffering on that thing for the week, we switched beds nightly so we each had like 2 nights on the sofa and 5 on an actual bed. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy ks Posted July 22, 2010 #10 Share Posted July 22, 2010 My son, daughter in law and I sailed in a Grand Suite on the Explorer. I gave them the bed, and I slept on the sofa bed. I was very uncomfortable the first night, and I asked the suite attendent the next morning to please find me an egg crate or something to make the sofa bed more comfortable. It felt a bit better, but I longed for my wonderful bed at home every night. The reason I chose a suite over 2 balcony cabins was, that I wanted them to join me in the Concierge Lounge in the evening. I'm a Diamond + member and could have used the lounge nightly by myself, but they wouldn't have been allowed to come along, unless they were in a suite. I spent over $9,000.00 for a 9 night cruise for the 3 of us, and I slept on a couch. I would never do this again, as RCCL's regular beds are very comfortable. Ginnie It probably would have been more economical to book 2 balcony cabins and pay for cocktails ;) I've never slept on a sofa bed I thought was comfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerif Posted July 22, 2010 #11 Share Posted July 22, 2010 It probably would have been more economical to book 2 balcony cabins and pay for cocktails ;) I've never slept on a sofa bed I thought was comfortable. That's exactly what I was thinking - I need my sleep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSGS315 Posted July 23, 2010 #12 Share Posted July 23, 2010 It probably would have been more economical to book 2 balcony cabins and pay for cocktails ;) I've never slept on a sofa bed I thought was comfortable. After that experience, I agree with you 100%. The main reason I like the Concierge Lounge is, that as a widow, it's easier to meet other people in that setting, than in a large lounge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stargate fan Posted July 23, 2010 #13 Share Posted July 23, 2010 I had a totally different experience with a sofa bed on one of our cruises than other posters. Due to a mistake by a TA, which is history and a non-issue anymore, our family of four was in a cabin with two beds and a sofa bed. Because we were saps, we gave the boys the beds and took the sofa bed. It was so much more comfortable than the beds themselves. In fact, the boys wanted to switch sleeping arrangements, but we refused. :eek: This was on Rhapsody in 2002, so maybe the sofa beds have been replaced since then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bplazo Posted July 23, 2010 #14 Share Posted July 23, 2010 I have slept on the sofa bed and I thought it was comfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunshine&shiningstar Posted July 24, 2010 #15 Share Posted July 24, 2010 ok now i'm worried i'm booked on the marnier of the seas in june and i'm stuck on the sofa bed but i'v never slept on a eggcrate is that confortuable?:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OleMissMom Posted July 24, 2010 #16 Share Posted July 24, 2010 We had an Owner's Suite on the Grandeur and my daughter had the sofa bed. She hated it and asked for a rollaway. She said the rollaway was much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin's girl Posted July 24, 2010 #17 Share Posted July 24, 2010 DS (27 yrs old, 6 ft 5 in and 175 lbs) will be sleeping on a sofa bed on the Navigator when we cruise in November. We will be in a Family Suite. Has anyone had any experiences there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frogsgirl Posted August 1, 2010 #18 Share Posted August 1, 2010 Does anyone have a picture of a sofabed made up? It's difficult to judge scale from the website pictures. Just having last minute nerves for my 6ft 3in son's comfort (he wasn't this size when we booked 16 months ago:eek: Information: Room 7678 D1 Balcony, Independance of the Seas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marci22 Posted August 1, 2010 #19 Share Posted August 1, 2010 If you've slept on one sofabed, you've slept on them all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted August 1, 2010 #20 Share Posted August 1, 2010 For 1 adult, it should be doable....2 full sized people is too much! If the 1 adult is a teen, then he'll be more than fine...teens can sleep anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marci22 Posted August 1, 2010 #21 Share Posted August 1, 2010 Does anyone have a picture of a sofabed made up? It's difficult to judge scale from the website pictures. Just having last minute nerves for my 6ft 3in son's comfort (he wasn't this size when we booked 16 months ago:eek: Information: Room 7678 D1 Balcony, Independance of the Seas In a D1 your sofabed should be about the size of a double bed. My 6'4" son has slept on them and he is fine. I would not put two adults on it, however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frogsgirl Posted August 1, 2010 #22 Share Posted August 1, 2010 In a D1 your sofabed should be about the size of a double bed. My 6'4" son has slept on them and he is fine. I would not put two adults on it, however. Thanks for that, don't feel quite as guilty now having the bed:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoofingPrincess Posted August 1, 2010 #23 Share Posted August 1, 2010 Try TWO egg crate mattress toppers! That helped me make the sofabed much more comfortable. ;) We did three women in a suite on the Serenade, and Carol had enough prior experience with the sofabed to know to ask for two. I'm assuming she was comfortable enough as we didn't have any mid-week request to change the sleeping arrangements :p Two egg crates are bulky - our cabin attendant used to stuff them behind the sofa during the day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rclibertygirl5 Posted August 1, 2010 #24 Share Posted August 1, 2010 My 9 yo DD and I just slept in a GS sofa bed for 4 nights on the Grandeur. I thought it was extremely comfortable and could have done 3 more nights for sure!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseokie Posted August 1, 2010 Author #25 Share Posted August 1, 2010 does anyone have pictures of the sofabed folded out on GS Voyager class? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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