WWbytheSEA Posted September 14, 2013 #1 Share Posted September 14, 2013 I am currently booked in a JR suite with wife and 2 teenage sons. Am concerned that the Jr Suite is going to be a little tight for the brief time that all 4 of us will be in at the same time, plus a little privacy for the wife and I wouldn't be bad either. I was just looking at RCCL web and by playing around I found an inside stateroom directly across from my existing Jr.Suite. When I put 1 adult and 1 teen in the inside stateroom and reduce my existing JR.Suite down to 1 adult and 1 child, its cheaper by 480.00 bucks. I think I'm going to call and do this. Anyone have experience with this before? And yes the boys 17 and 14 will probably be taking the inside stateroom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janetz Posted September 14, 2013 #2 Share Posted September 14, 2013 I am currently booked in a JR suite with wife and 2 teenage sons. Am concerned that the Jr Suite is going to be a little tight for the brief time that all 4 of us will be in at the same time, plus a little privacy for the wife and I wouldn't be bad either. I was just looking at RCCL web and by playing around I found an inside stateroom directly across from my existing Jr.Suite. When I put 1 adult and 1 teen in the inside stateroom and reduce my existing JR.Suite down to 1 adult and 1 child, its cheaper by 480.00 bucks. I think I'm going to call and do this. Anyone have experience with this before? And yes the boys 17 and 14 will probably be taking the inside stateroom. That sounds about right. They will love it and so will you! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kesstral Posted September 14, 2013 #3 Share Posted September 14, 2013 I don't have any experience booking multiple rooms for a family (yet) but from what I've read from other posters I think it would be a good idea. A JS should give you more room but 1 bathroom for 4 people is not fun. I think getting the second room for less then 4 in a JS is a good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigeagle12 Posted September 14, 2013 #4 Share Posted September 14, 2013 I am currently booked in a JR suite with wife and 2 teenage sons. Am concerned that the Jr Suite is going to be a little tight for the brief time that all 4 of us will be in at the same time, plus a little privacy for the wife and I wouldn't be bad either. I was just looking at RCCL web and by playing around I found an inside stateroom directly across from my existing Jr.Suite. When I put 1 adult and 1 teen in the inside stateroom and reduce my existing JR.Suite down to 1 adult and 1 child, its cheaper by 480.00 bucks. I think I'm going to call and do this. Anyone have experience with this before? And yes the boys 17 and 14 will probably be taking the inside stateroom. Quite possible depending on what the charge is for 3rd and 4th passenger in the Junior Suite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare chfenton Posted September 14, 2013 #5 Share Posted September 14, 2013 I did the same thing with an owners suite last year. Had 4 booked in OS but then decided to bring babysitter. Set up 2nd room with her, Wife and one child in inside room and left just two in the OS. Price for two rooms was same as OS alone with the 4 of us (and we added another person). So I am sure if keeping 4 people two rooms can be cheaper than one as it seems the 3rd and 4th person rates in suites is sometime more than the first and second person rate in an inside room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRANNYOFSIX Posted September 14, 2013 #6 Share Posted September 14, 2013 On our very first cruise we took our 15 and 17 year olds. They shared an inside cabin - we had our own. The kids LOVED it and so did we!!!!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NH Cruiser Posted September 14, 2013 #7 Share Posted September 14, 2013 You will have to change your booking so that one adult is in the inside room with a teen, and the other adult in the JS with a teen. RCCL doesn't care what you do after you get on board. We've booked like that for several cruises. Once you board, go to Guest Services and ask them for an access card only for each room so everyone has their own card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pebbles468 Posted September 14, 2013 #8 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Royal had suggested this option to us, while we were in the planning stages... It is definitely something they promote... if it's something possible to do, GO FOR IT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovesCruising Posted September 14, 2013 #9 Share Posted September 14, 2013 It can be! I hope you get it - you will have 2 bathrooms now as well! Enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addicted2 Posted September 14, 2013 #10 Share Posted September 14, 2013 We have sailed with our two teenage boys several times. We have had all four of us in an OS, don't think I would try it in anything smaller. Last time around we Did a JS for my hubby and I with the boys in an adjoining balcony room. Wish we had done it that way earlier. It was great to give them their own space with their own bathroom and TV. Plus it sure was nice to have our own privacy!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted September 14, 2013 #11 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Yes..that is absolutely the way to go! Enjoy that JS...just the 2 of you!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc320 Posted September 14, 2013 #12 Share Posted September 14, 2013 I don't think you even have to book an adult in the inside cabin since it is right across the hall... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jletsgo Posted September 14, 2013 #13 Share Posted September 14, 2013 I have done the same except with a balcony and inside promenade....much better to have more space for all of you plus 2 bathrooms never hurts :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWbytheSEA Posted September 14, 2013 Author #14 Share Posted September 14, 2013 OK -- thanks everyone -- just did it. Saved $1040 by booking the inside stateroom. Only issue is that I had to put wife on stateroom ressie with one of the boys because it was not directly across the hall. It was 1 room down from being directly across the hall. Now this is all fine and dandy unless I get stuck in the stateroom with one of the boys:eek: -- So now I have 2 rooms a JR. Suite and inside stateroom for 1000 less than if all 4 of us were in the suite. the operator even seemed a bit surprised on the huge savings.. Unbelievable... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardinggrad Posted September 14, 2013 #15 Share Posted September 14, 2013 I don't think you even have to book an adult in the inside cabin since it is right across the hall... We do this all the time. And I agree...you do not have to book an adult in the inside room. Our kids are always booked in a room by themselves. As long as they are close, RCCL is OK with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardinggrad Posted September 14, 2013 #16 Share Posted September 14, 2013 I would call back and talk with someone else. We have had the kids one or two rooms down and across the hall and it was OK. It seems like everytime you call you get a different answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWbytheSEA Posted September 14, 2013 Author #17 Share Posted September 14, 2013 I would call back and talk with someone else. We have had the kids one or two rooms down and across the hall and it was OK. It seems like everytime you call you get a different answer. Thanks Hardinggrad -- I was so stunned about how much of a difference it was, I didn't want to push the issue and suddenly get disconnected before the modification was complete. haha. I will call back and try and worst case, I will handle it when I get on board. From all I hear, not that big of a deal to make it happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazmat1 Posted September 14, 2013 #18 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Its a no-brainer. Definitely book it. You will enjoy and the kids will enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reedl Posted September 14, 2013 #19 Share Posted September 14, 2013 I did it years ago on the Monarch with my two kids. We both had oceanview cabins, but it was much easier in those small cabins to have only two per room. RCCL has absolutely not problem with kids in a separate cabin as long as you are nearby. They understand! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted September 14, 2013 #20 Share Posted September 14, 2013 The official policy when booking is next door or DIRECTLY across the hall. once onboard easy to get extra room keys and sleep where you want. Some may have been lucky and had the kids booked in rooms a opulence away but that is not policy, plus then the kids can't take advantage of the double points. We did this last year on the Jewel and next year on the Liberty. We just keep alternating the kids as to who is in the JS to keep the double points balanced out for that eventual day when they fly from the nest and start cruising on their own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOAZ5 Posted September 14, 2013 #21 Share Posted September 14, 2013 I guess the advantage to having the adults listed in separate cabins is that one of you could purchase the alcohol package and not have to purchase for both adults. I considered purchasing it on our upcoming cruise, but DH would have to purchase too and it would definitely not be worth it for him. Enjoy your own cabin. You will be glad you did it. Our kids loved their own space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emeraldcity Posted September 14, 2013 #22 Share Posted September 14, 2013 The only downside to having one adult officially booked in the inside cabin is going to be the loss of double points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted September 14, 2013 #23 Share Posted September 14, 2013 The only downside to having one adult officially booked in the inside cabin is going to be the loss of double points. Unless your planning a divorce it does not matter as husband and wife share the same status. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovesCruising Posted September 15, 2013 #24 Share Posted September 15, 2013 OK -- thanks everyone -- just did it. Saved $1040 by booking the inside stateroom. Only issue is that I had to put wife on stateroom ressie with one of the boys because it was not directly across the hall. It was 1 room down from being directly across the hall. Now this is all fine and dandy unless I get stuck in the stateroom with one of the boys:eek: -- So now I have 2 rooms a JR. Suite and inside stateroom for 1000 less than if all 4 of us were in the suite. the operator even seemed a bit surprised on the huge savings.. Unbelievable... Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWbytheSEA Posted September 15, 2013 Author #25 Share Posted September 15, 2013 "Unless your planning a divorce it does not matter as husband and wife share the same status" Don't think I have to worry about that unless I really make her stay in the inside stateroom and not the Jr Suite.. Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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