Kids in the room across from ours?

[oklahomapsychcruiser]

Will they allow us to book two rooms; an outside for my wife & me :rolleyes: , and an inside for the 3 kids :) ?

[angelkisses]

Yes, they should. Some TA are not familiar with this policy and will tell you no. However, just quote them the information from Section 2 - F of the Carnival documents.

 

(f) Carnival shall refuse boarding to any Guest under the age of twenty-one unless: (1) the Guest is traveling in the same stateroom with an individual twenty-five years or older; (2) traveling in the same stateroom with their spouse; or (3) traveling with a parent or guardian in an accompanying stateroom. Proof of age and/or proof of marriage are required. Carnival shall not be liable to make any refunds or for any damages with respect to any Guest’s failure to provide proper proof of age or marriage or otherwise comply with this provision.

[buddyjo143]

The question should also be, how will your kids do in a room not connected to yours. How big or little are they? Will they be safe? What happens in the middle of the night if someone wants Mommy or Daddy? Things to consider.

 

Happy cruising.

[ldohe]

How old are the children? Maybe you should bring a baby monitor for the middle of the night. My children were in there own room across the hall at ages 12 and 15. They could have handled it a little younger. I think it depends on their personalities and how anxious they might be and what you are comfortable with.

[enjoyinglife]

I went on a cruise this February and for the first time, my son brought a friend. To make sure there was no probem, I booked one adult and one 14 year old per room, one outside (which my husband and I actually slept in) and one across the hall (the boys actually sayed in). We just got an extra key for each room which gave me a key to check on them and them one to get in my room if they needed to. If I went again and took another friend for my son, I would follow the advise and quote the policy that angelfish mentioned.

 

I think that depending on the age of your kids, it could work, but you haven't stated that. For our kids, both 14, we gave them a set of rules; we determined bed time, they had to check in with us, they had to stay together when they left the room, and only if they told us first, etc. If your kids are really young, an ajoining room may work better.

[Loralie]

We will be on the Victory in July and we booked 2 rooms across the hall from each other. My 2 boys are 11 and 9 years old and I am not comfortable letting them have the room to themselves so I will be in one room with one of my sons and my DH will be in the other room with the other son. We booked late and there were no more rooms left to sleep 4 so this was our only option. If my kids were a little older I think it would be fine but in my opinion I think 11 and 9 are too young.

 

Good luck and have fun.

 

Loralie

[big_duck]

Will they allow us to book two rooms; an outside for my wife & me :rolleyes: , and an inside for the 3 kids :) ?

 

Yes, we do it all the time. As long as you book assigned cabins and not guarantees you will should have no problem. If your TA/PVP says you can't then get a new one.

[lynnber]

We had a room across the hall for our 14 and 11 year old. We kept a baby monitor in there at all times - not just so we could make sure they were safe, but also to put a stop to those 3:00 AM room service calls for french fries that the kids would make.

 

It truly felt very secure, and I wouldn't hesitate to do it again with a baby monitor.

[shiloh25]

For enjoyinglife:

 

How exactly did you get the extra key? I am in a similar situation for a cruise in July, with two kids across the hall even tho we're booked like you were, one adult and one child in each room? Did you get the kid who switched rooms a new key that fit the new room? Did they just do all this transferring - including photo - at the purser's desk?

 

Thanks for any info you have on this.

[TennisLover]

This arrangement has worked great for us -- started doing this in 06 when the kids were 10 and 13. Just go to the pursar's desk and ask for the additional key - no problem at all.

 

Depending on the age of the kids (and whether they will follow your rules or not), this cabin arrangement is the way to go.

[ldohe]

The purser's desk will give you a "courtesy key", it's not connected to your account, you can't charge anything on it, it just opens the door.

[dental217]

Do you have tp provide any identification or do you just have to give them the card you want duplicated?

[big_duck]

Save yourself a lot of work and change the booking before you go to match how you want it.

 

Let the legions of people who don't use CC get in that long line at the Pursor's Desk the first day, whilst you are on the Lido enjoying a Foo Foo. :D

[lovetheocean24]

I just booked a cruise with carnival for september, this is the 3rd whoooo... anyway its a family cruise. From what I understand from Russ the cruise specialist with carnival, you must book the cruise under the pretenses that your spuse will share a room with a child, and you will share a room with a child or 2, but when you get on board, you may swap rooms, so that you and spouse are in the same room and children are across the hall.... I have 5 glorious children myself but..... would rather be in a room alone with spouse.....goood luck

 

 

dawn