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[Sewingbear2]

I am going on my first cruise May 2015 on Ruby Princess. I am 5'5" and 350 lbs. Am I going to feel very out of place on a cruise ship? Seats too tight, etc?

Edited August 30, 2014 by Sewingbear2

[xxoocruiser]

I am going on my first cruise May 2015 on Ruby Princess. I am 5'5" and 350 lbs. Am I going to feel very out of place on a cruise ship? Seats too tight, etc?

 

Absolutely not ! If you prefer to have a chair with no arm rests simply ask any crew member as this is a very easy accommodation. You definitely will not be the only full figure individual on board and you certainly aren't the first. Go and enjoy !:)

[Arlened236]

There is another thread for bigger passengers on CC. You may find some usefull information here

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1218007

 

Check it out and have a great cruise

[geoherb]

There are people of all sizes on cruises. You might find the theater seats too narrow. The other lounges have a variety of seating options as do the dining rooms and other eating venues.

[dancinman66]

Welcome to cc and enjoy your cruise

Just ask crew for anything you need

They will be most obliging

 

 

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[taglovestocruise]

I am going on my first cruise May 2015 on Ruby Princess. I am 5'5" and 350 lbs. Am I going to feel very out of place on a cruise ship? Seats too tight, etc?

 

The tightest seats on the ship are in the showroom, I am 6ft 1, weigh 290 and have never felt cramped. happy cruising

[SadieN]

On the two Princess ships I've been on the main showroom has theatre seats, complete with armrests.

There are a few seats without armrests at the top of the theatre.

 

The chairs in the MDRs and Buffet are wider. Do not remember if they have armrests or not.

Edited August 31, 2014 by SadieN

[cb at sea]

No...you won't be the largest on the ship.

[Dayenu]

On the two Princess ships I've been on the main showroom has theatre seats, complete with armrests.

There are a few seats without armrests at the top of the theatre.

 

The chairs in the MDRs and Buffet are wider. Do not remember if they have armrests or not.

 

I can't stand armrests :) Always hurt my elbows. Don't remember chairs with armrests in buffets nor MDRs, or maybe they were easily avoidable.

 

Some showrooms have 2-seaters without armrests in the middle, I remember them being in the side rows. Bars have wide seats, some have benches.

[Bankshot]

At that height and weight you might have a problem with the shower and the john. I'm 6-3 @ 235 pounds and some shower stalls have been tight. Maybe you should book one of the handicapped rooms that have larger facilities. I think you would be more comfortable. Bon Voyage'

[pbfp2008]

I am going on my first cruise May 2015 on Ruby Princess. I am 5'5" and 350 lbs. Am I going to feel very out of place on a cruise ship? Seats too tight, etc?

 

Not at all...I'm 5'4" and 375 lbs and the only issue I have ever had was getting stuck once on the water slide...other than that, no issues.

[lor74]

as mentioned, the showers can be a tight squeeze, even for small people. If you are in an inside-balcony cabin, be prepared to get intimate with the shower curtain. If you book

a mini suite, you will have a full bathtub which will give you more room.

[mapsmith]

Although I am not very large, I often find that the showers in the Gym are larger and more comfortable. (And usually have better water pressure) than those in the cabin. Although I do use the one in the cabin, on my last cruise, I used the shower in the Gym for 4 of the seven days.

[dorisis]

Think of the cruise as if you were going to a spa and use the fitness center and the dining room meals to your advantage.Avoid elevators and buffets. it works for me.

[againin13]

Hey big guy, go on your cruise and have the time of your life. If you run across a challenge there's always someone there to help. Enjoy enjoy enjoy

 

 

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[trev71]

i am 6ft2 and about 250-265lbs and I dont feel too out of place. Seats fit me fine and I got some room.

[geoherb]

Accessible cabins are for people who need them for wheelchairs/scooters. They're not just so that people can have more space.

[spookwife]

Accessible cabins are for people who need them for wheelchairs/scooters. They're not just so that people can have more space.

 

this. unless the cabin has been released for general occupancy after final payment, they should only be booked by people with mobility issues or who need a no step bathroom.

 

keep in mind that while they may be larger, those bathrooms are also a lot 'messier' as there is no lip to contain water in the shower and it will puddle everywhere. you also sacrifice other amenities , room and configuration

 

the suggestion to use the showers in the Gym/Spa is much better and also makes it easier for two people to get ready at the same time.