Three people in Riviera veranda cabin

[ptrpanpens]

Could someone please tell me if a veranda cabin on deck seven would be too small for three people, two adults and one teenager. I am asking for a friend who is worried that the cabin may be too small for three people (females)with alot of luggage.

 

Thanks for any information

[Aruba]

Could someone please tell me if a veranda cabin on deck seven would be too small for three people, two adults and one teenager. I am asking for a friend who is worried that the cabin may be too small for three people (females)with alot of luggage.

 

Thanks for any information

No, a verandah room on Riviera or Marina not too small for 3 people...as long as everyone gets along. ;)

 

On the R- ships, on the other hand, I think it would be tight.

[ptrpanpens]

No, a verandah room on Riviera or Marina not too small for 3 people...as long as everyone gets along. ;)

 

On the R- ships, on the other hand, I think it would be tight.

 

How about the closet space? Does the sofa bed take up alot of the room space when opened?

[boerneDQ]

I would also advise to look at the floorplans for the veranda cabins closely. On Marina and Riviera the closet is along side of the bed so that it might make it uncomfortable/difficult accessing the closet without diturbing someone in the bed.

[willidc]

Could someone please tell me if a veranda cabin on deck seven would be too small for three people, two adults and one teenager. I am asking for a friend who is worried that the cabin may be too small for three people (females)with alot of luggage.

 

Thanks for any information

 

We have had three sailings on Riviera and one on Marina---all in rooms of the size you are questioning.

 

There is more than enough room under the standard bed to store at least four suitcases once they have been unloaded (we have done this with two suitcases and have had more than half of the area still available). We found closet space to be ample as long as a 'reasonable' amount of clothing is brought by passengers. One of the drawers next to the closet and several of the drawers and one cabinet in the desk area were not even used by us. With laundry facilities on each floor, you can do a couple of loads and really cut down on the amount you need to pack---unload---repack---unload at home.

 

Remember, no formal wear or evening wear will need to be packed. There is a lighted makeup mirror at the desk area, so one person can be doing hair or makeup while someone else is in the bathroom.

 

If the foldout couch is opened right before 'lights out' and folded back up as soon as the person using it gets up in the morning, there is no reason IMHO that three women would not be able to have an enjoyable cruise in a veranda (or Ocean View-same size without veranda) room.

 

Enjoy your cruise! :)

[findacruise]

Your cabin steward will be glad to have any extra luggage stowed for you and bring it back when it's time to pack. I have heard of some people using the bathtub to store luggage because they only use the shower.

 

Your pullout will be taken care of when you are out in the evening, so should not be a problem.

 

Relax and enjoy. Happy sailing:).

[ptrpanpens]

We have had three sailings on Riviera and one on Marina---all in rooms of the size you are questioning.

 

There is more than enough room under the standard bed to store at least four suitcases once they have been unloaded (we have done this with two suitcases and have had more than half of the area still available). We found closet space to be ample as long as a 'reasonable' amount of clothing is brought by passengers. One of the drawers next to the closet and several of the drawers and one cabinet in the desk area were not even used by us. With laundry facilities on each floor, you can do a couple of loads and really cut down on the amount you need to pack---unload---repack---unload at home.

 

Remember, no formal wear or evening wear will need to be packed. There is a lighted makeup mirror at the desk area, so one person can be doing hair or makeup while someone else is in the bathroom.

 

If the foldout couch is opened right before 'lights out' and folded back up as soon as the person using it gets up in the morning, there is no reason IMHO that three women would not be able to have an enjoyable cruise in a veranda (or Ocean View-same size without veranda) room.

 

Enjoy your cruise! :)

 

You used the magic words "reasonable amount of clothing" do you consider three 29" suitcases, and three 21" carryons "reasonable"? Lol:D

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[willidc]

Well, truthfully, a 29" and 21" pp sounds like it is a bit on the high side. But I will come back to that.

 

Again, once you unload the 29" and the 21" you can put the smaller bag into the larger bag and they will store under the main bed in the cabin. Or, you can have your steward store the luggage as a prior poster has suggested. We like to keep the luggage in the room and use them as 'dirty clothes baskets' to hold clothing until we have a load for the laundry. Your choice. Also, you COULD keep some articles in those suitcases that you may not need frequently during the cruise. They are, after all, good storage. And if you do not mind bending down to get stuff in/out of them, they can come in handy.

 

Back to the 'reasonable amount' phrase. Quite a few years ago we took a 30 day land tour and were told up front that they would handle only one suitcase of 62 or 63 inches combined measurement included in the cost of the tour. The charge to bring more luggage was SO excessive that it made us re-evaluate our 'needs'. I must say that it was the beginning of travel that was much more carefree and uncomplicated than previously.

 

It can be done. And unless you are going hiking and packing with nomads on the Gobi Desert, if you TRULY need something, you will likely be somewhere that you can purchase it at some point in time. After an American airline lost our luggage, we are also in a position to write a book called "Two Days in Rome on One Pair of Jeans and Souvenir T-shirts".

 

We have traveled for years with just the 29" and one smallish, soft bag as carryon. It has worked out very well and it is quite liberating. And I seem to remember someone on this board that is able to take an Oceania cruise with just the 21" and a soft, folding bag as carryon.

 

Having said that, we broke our own our own rules and decided to take a 21" along with our two 29" bags last April when we did a B2B with four Barcelona days up front and five days post cruise in Venice. That 21" bag made luggage handling much more difficult and complicated than we had remembered. It was not worth bringing it at all. FYI, all three bags were wheelies.

 

If your friends are considering a larger stateroom, from your original post it appears that the next step up would be Penthouse. We have sailed Concierge and they are the same square footage inside as regular veranda and even ocean view. Getting two staterooms or a Penthouse has a cost differential for sure. Perhaps you may want to use that money for La Reserve, Spa, tours, casino, cooking seminars, or our personal favorites---wine tasting seminars and wines.:p

 

Enjoy your cruise! :)

[ptrpanpens]

Well, truthfully, a 29" and 21" pp sounds like it is a bit on the high side. But I will come back to that.

 

Again, once you unload the 29" and the 21" you can put the smaller bag into the larger bag and they will store under the main bed in the cabin. Or, you can have your steward store the luggage as a prior poster has suggested. We like to keep the luggage in the room and use them as 'dirty clothes baskets' to hold clothing until we have a load for the laundry. Your choice. Also, you COULD keep some articles in those suitcases that you may not need frequently during the cruise. They are, after all, good storage. And if you do not mind bending down to get stuff in/out of them, they can come in handy.

 

Back to the 'reasonable amount' phrase. Quite a few years ago we took a 30 day land tour and were told up front that they would handle only one suitcase of 62 or 63 inches combined measurement included in the cost of the tour. The charge to bring more luggage was SO excessive that it made us re-evaluate our 'needs'. I must say that it was the beginning of travel that was much more carefree and uncomplicated than previously.

 

It can be done. And unless you are going hiking and packing with nomads on the Gobi Desert, if you TRULY need something, you will likely be somewhere that you can purchase it at some point in time. After an American airline lost our luggage, we are also in a position to write a book called "Two Days in Rome on One Pair of Jeans and Souvenir T-shirts".

 

We have traveled for years with just the 29" and one smallish, soft bag as carryon. It has worked out very well and it is quite liberating. And I seem to remember someone on this board that is able to take an Oceania cruise with just the 21" and a soft, folding bag as carryon.

 

Having said that, we broke our own our own rules and decided to take a 21" along with our two 29" bags last April when we did a B2B with four Barcelona days up front and five days post cruise in Venice. That 21" bag made luggage handling much more difficult and complicated than we had remembered. It was not worth bringing it at all. FYI, all three bags were wheelies.

 

If your friends are considering a larger stateroom, from your original post it appears that the next step up would be Penthouse. We have sailed Concierge and they are the same square footage inside as regular veranda and even ocean view. Getting two staterooms or a Penthouse has a cost differential for sure. Perhaps you may want to use that money for La Reserve, Spa, tours, casino, cooking seminars, or our personal favorites---wine tasting seminars and wines.:p

 

Enjoy your cruise! :)

 

Thank you. I totally agree with your assessment that less is better, however, somehow i just cant seem to follow it.

 

One problem is that I always feel a need for a carry on in case the airlines lose my luggage on the way to the cruise. At least i will have something to wear. On my last cruise I saw a couple who were traveling for six weeks with just two small 21 inch carry ons. And this was in winter! Somehow they were able to do it and I imagine things were much more convenient for them because of that. Unfortunately, i just seem to have trouble overpacking. Although I think I will downsize to a 25" and a carry on for my next cruise.

 

Thanks again for the hints and information.

[LHT28]

You used the magic words "reasonable amount of clothing" do you consider three 29" suitcases, and three 21" carryons "reasonable"? Lol:D

 

Mix & match, wash & wear are the key

I took 4 pr of shoes I wore the heaviest pr, 1pr dress sandals, one pr slipon for around the ship & 1 pr comfy shoes for shore trips

 

They also have a self serve laundry (small fee) or you can send things out for a fee

We travel the same for a week cruise as for a 30 day cruise

one 26" wheely each & 1 carry-on between us

I do take a small fold-up carry on for the return trip in case I get the shopping bug ;)

 

Lyn

[willidc]

Thank you. I totally agree with your assessment that less is better, however, somehow i just cant seem to follow it.

 

One problem is that I always feel a need for a carry on in case the airlines lose my luggage on the way to the cruise. At least i will have something to wear. On my last cruise I saw a couple who were traveling for six weeks with just two small 21 inch carry ons. And this was in winter! Somehow they were able to do it and I imagine things were much more convenient for them because of that. Unfortunately, i just seem to have trouble overpacking. Although I think I will downsize to a 25" and a carry on for my next cruise.

 

Thanks again for the hints and information.

 

I know what you are saying about meeting other people that are delightfully different when traveling with luggage.

 

On one of our land trips we became friendly with one couple who always looked neat and clean. They were friendly in a reserved sort of way and were so well traveled that we enjoyed hearing about their trips as much as we could. He was a professor at Stanford and she was a principal at a high school. As we became friendlier with each other, they told us that they brought two of their finest and favorite outfits each to wear at appropriate times. The rest of what they brought they threw away after wearing :eek:. Even older underwear was saved up all year so that it could be tossed after wearing. The two 'fine and favorite' outfits went to the cleaners upon arriving home. ...minimal dirty laundry upon returning home... And with all of the extra space they had in their bags after throwing away their older clothing they had worn, they were able to fill that space with some very nice souvenirs (some of size) to take home.

 

But, I digress and am now OT.

 

Some day when I meet you on a cruise, I will tell you about the Australian couple. Another story for another day. ;)

 

Enjoy your cruise on the beautiful and elegant Riviera! :)

[dorisis]

Three women.....One bathroom.....?????

[findacruise]

Three women.....One bathroom.....?????

 

There's always the nice showers in the gym area.;)