How would you sleep 6?

[S.A.M.J.R.]

We're a family of 5, but DW and I are talking about taking another cruise in 2016 as a graduation gift for DD. Ideally, we'd let her bring a friend along.

 

So how would you do rooms for six?

me

DW

DD(18)

DD friend (17 or 18)

DS (12)

DD (10)

 

All ages are what they'd be at the time of the trip.

 

Of course, we're not even sure we'd do RCI, but it would be our leading candidate.

[Clarea]

How about husband, wife, and son in one stateroom and the 3 girls in the other? The staterooms would have to be adjacent or across the hall.

[DonnaK]

That would be my suggestion too!

[Susie51]

Husband and wife, and 2 younger kids in one room and three teens in a connecting room or one next door or across the hall.

 

You will need to book one adult in each room, but on the actual cruise the teens will be able to be by themselves.

 

You definitely want 2 rooms, because of the bathrooms.

[S.A.M.J.R.]

Well, D'oh!:p

 

I was making it WAY too complicated. lol

[Ourusualbeach]

Husband and wife, and 2 younger kids in one room and three teens in a connecting room or one next door or across the hall.

 

You will need to book one adult in each room, but on the actual cruise the teens will be able to be by themselves.

 

You definitely want 2 rooms, because of the bathrooms.

 

If the rooms are side by side or directly across the hall you do not have to book an adult in each room. Although if you do then you can bring 4 bottles of wine.:)

[cb at sea]

I think 2 cabins are better than a suite, too...and on RCI, those are your only options. No regular cabin will sleep 6. And, you wouldn't want to try....the regular cabins are tight for 2 adults....I can't imagine even 4 in one room!!!

[gjc1111]

I think 2 cabins are better than a suite, too...and on RCI, those are your only options. No regular cabin will sleep 6. And, you wouldn't want to try....the regular cabins are tight for 2 adults....I can't imagine even 4 in one room!!!

 

If by "regular" you mean non-suite, Royal has Family Ocean View and Family Promenade staterooms that accommodate 6.

[petel]

We're a family of 5, but DW and I are talking about taking another cruise in 2016 as a graduation gift for DD. Ideally, we'd let her bring a friend along.

 

So how would you do rooms for six?

me

DW

DD(18)

DD friend (17 or 18)

DS (12)

DD (10)

 

All ages are what they'd be at the time of the trip.

 

Of course, we're not even sure we'd do RCI, but it would be our leading candidate.

 

2 cabins.........if for no other reason 2 bathrooms! or maybe even 3! ;) Enjoy :)

[CP3o]

I'd do connecting cabins, balcony if liked using it and can afford, OV o/w.

 

It's nice if teens are up and out late to hear them come in or be able to check on them easily with peek into connecting cabin. If teens sleep in and younger daughter up, she can cross over thru connecting door to hang with the family that is awake. Or if someone in bathroom but not in other one, or tv is on something she wants to watch with mom and dad, just think it's easier than dealing with a hallway in between.

 

For Alaska we did balcony and inside across hall and made a lot of since b/c of price difference but that cruise didn't seem to have too many opportunities for teens to find trouble (older crowd and getting up early with parents for excursions). I like teens knowing I can peek in anytime in the night during a bathroom visit. :-)

 

If two bathrooms seems tight with 4 women getting ready at once, dad and son can easily grab flip flops and a gym bag and shower in much bigger/nicer setting at the gym/sauna.

[WestfieldTraveler]

We were planning on having a combination of two and three person cabins for our upcoming Oasis cruise, but found out that, all-in with discounts and free gratuities, three cabins of of two were cheaper than two cabins of three (and we priced various balcony types). Of course, we found a number of price spikes that changed this, but shopping the sales/discounts, three cabins turned out cheaper for us.

 

I would try to book three cabins adjacent with the adult cabin connecting to the cabin for the younger kids, and get spare keys to all. On Oasis class, you can remove the partition between balconies and make them "connect" that way too.

 

To find what you want, I would also check specific cabins on Royal's website, as not all available cabins will show up on all TA websites.

Edited July 3, 2014 by WestfieldTraveler
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[gerif]

Don't know what class of cabins you're looking for - interior, balcony, etc., but whatever you do be sure the older girls have their own cabin and not with the 10 year old. Also consider that if the friend is only 17, your DD cannot hang with her in the teen club and the friend will not be allowed in the disco or casino. Just something to consider.

[DonnaK]

Husband and wife, and 2 younger kids in one room and three teens in a connecting room or one next door or across the hall.

 

You will need to book one adult in each room, but on the actual cruise the teens will be able to be by themselves.

 

You definitely want 2 rooms, because of the bathrooms.

 

 

This is INCORRECT info.

 

On RCI, you can book children into their own room as look as it is across the hall, or directly next door, to your cabin. Also, the ratio in that room of your kids verses kids that are not yours, must be 1:1

 

The website may not let you book it this way, so you need to call.

 

We've been doing this for over 10 years. Never had to book one adult in each cabin.

[jbrezen]

If by "regular" you mean non-suite, Royal has Family Ocean View and Family Promenade staterooms that accommodate 6.

 

But these cabins only have one bathroom which would not be fun with six people.

 

A suite option is a Royal Family Suite which has two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The second bedroom also has two pullman beds, and the living room has a pullout couch, so the cabin can sleep eight.

 

We had this cabin on IOS and have it again next March. Depending on the sailing, and what time of year, the price can actually be not too bad. On our upcoming cruise in March, it was actually cheaper to book RFS than two connecting balconies.

 

The added bonus is the suite perks, which the kids might not use, but you and your wife might enjoy.

[readytolose]

Personally I would book 3 rooms. Adults in one, teenagers in another and then the other 2 in the last room.

 

We did this with our kids and it worked out great. We were in a balcony and then across the hall the kids had connecting promenade rooms. 3 bathrooms and much more room than trying to squeeze in to 2 rooms!

[soccermom4]

We travel with 6 (DS 18, DD 17, DS 15, DS 13). When they were young, we did one cabin with 4 and DH and I in a double. They enjoyed it, but now they're too big for that! Last cruise, we did 2 triples - boys in 1 and DD with us. That was fine - especially since DD slept on a couch/bed (it was Carnival). Cabins were connecting which helped too. In a few weeks we head out on Freedom of the Seas and have 3 doubles booked. Oldest 2 in 1 cabin, younger boys in 1 cabin and DH and I in the last one. We've found that finding multiple cabins together can be tough if they're not doubles. Would love to try the RFS option - but that's not in the budget.

[awhcruiser]

Two rooms.

[AndreaArn]

We were planning on having a combination of two and three person cabins for our upcoming Oasis cruise, but found out that, all-in with discounts and free gratuities, three cabins of of two were cheaper than two cabins of three (and we priced various balcony types). Of course, we found a number of price spikes that changed this, but shopping the sales/discounts, three cabins turned out cheaper for us.

 

I would try to book three cabins adjacent with the adult cabin connecting to the cabin for the younger kids, and get spare keys to all. On Oasis class, you can remove the partition between balconies and make them "connect" that way too.

 

To find what you want, I would also check specific cabins on Royal's website, as not all available cabins will show up on all TA websites.

 

Ditto! I was shocked to find that 3 cabins of two each was less expensive than 2 cabins of three! That was a no-brainer decision and with booking an adult in each cabin, two more bottles of wine to bring!

[Susie51]

This is INCORRECT info.

 

On RCI, you can book children into their own room as look as it is across the hall, or directly next door, to your cabin. Also, the ratio in that room of your kids verses kids that are not yours, must be 1:1

 

The website may not let you book it this way, so you need to call.

 

We've been doing this for over 10 years. Never had to book one adult in each cabin.

Sorry I gave the wrong info. On Vision in 2002, my daughter brought a friend and that is the way we had to do it. I'm glad RCI has changed its policy.

[Keith1010]

I would get two to three rooms.

 

Keith

[Aussie FF]

My favorite - RFS

 

Adults in master bedroom. Girls in other bedroom (bunk bed section). Son in lounge room on sofa.

2 bathrooms.

My almost adult kids and DMIL love the soft drinks & snacks in the CL & DL.:D

 

Even on the last cruise when there were only 3 of us, I couldn't control myself.:D

 

Yes, I'm addicted.:eek:

[megr1125]

How about husband, wife, and son in one stateroom and the 3 girls in the other? The staterooms would have to be adjacent or across the hall.

 

my thoughts exactly

 

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[Nebr.cruiser]

If by "regular" you mean non-suite, Royal has Family Ocean View and Family Promenade staterooms that accommodate 6.

 

Right. We've sailed in a Family Ocean View with six--nice big cabin with a bunk room. But, with three teen girls, it might be tough since there is only one bathroom and I don't know how your son would feel about sharing with all those girls either.

 

I agree, two connecting or nearby cabins so the teens can have a cabin (and bathroom) to themselves.

[renech]

I think the best options have already been given here. Personally, having traveled with my kids from toddler years to adulthood, I'd definitely want that extra bathroom for the teen girls! We did the 2 cabin thing several times and having connecting or across the hall does work out great. You can do a balcony for the adults and 2 younger, and an inside across the hall for the older girls if you want to at least have one balcony that everyone can experience.

 

I'm trying a RFS for the first time later this year, but in terms of keeping the girls a bit closer at hand, that's also a great option because there is the central living area that you can all share - as well as the Suite Perks for all of you.

 

I'd price it out several ways and see which is the least you can spend and still have convenience and peace of mind.

[texasgirl73]

I have 4 kids so we have to book for 6. On the Allure we got 3 side by side cabins (d8s). It was actually only a little but more than 2 cabins (4 people cabins are d4 or higher) so we had extra space and an extra bathroom. They weren't connecting but we were able to get the dividers on the balconies removed so we had connecting balconies. My husband and I were in the middle room. Kids on each side. It worked great!

 

 

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