Which is cheaper -- 2 cabins or suite?
rrya...@my-dejanews.com
we all were in a "standard" cabin (cozy but we made it with no injuries). For
our next cruise we are considering either getting two cabins or possibly a
suite. The cabin category doesn't matter that much (just means fewer stairs)
but we would like windows with a view.
We were considering a 7 day/June East Carib. Carnival trip.
Any advice on which way to go?
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Bert Scott
As far as difference in cost, "it depends". Some cruises have very attractive
rates for the 3rd and 4th passengers in a cabin (sometimes in the $75-100
range), and on those sailings, the suite might be a good option. In other
cases, the cost for 3rd and 4th passengers is quite high, and a second cabin
might be the way to go.
Often the parents book an outside cabin, and book an inside cabin across the
hall for the kids. Some ships, like Carnival Destiny and Carnival Triumph, have
connecting staterooms, which would be the ideal way to go. You will need to
officially book one adult in each cabin, wherever it is located.
Bert Scott, CLIA ACC
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Cal Ford
preference is a nice Outside Cabin for the adults and a nearby Inside
Cabin for the kids. Works for me.....
Cal Ford
Lido Deck Cruises
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Eurus52
>> > our next cruise we are considering either getting two cabins or possibly
>a
>> > suite
We are going with two connecting cabins...2 bathrooms, two rooms in case of
down time/naps. Our children are 8, 13, 14. Have one room for 3/ with pull down
top bunk for kiddies, and dh and I have a little privacy.
Brent Brotine
teenage boys. (Which is near ours, but doesn't have to be connecting or
directly across.) We think it's a must because:
1) They have their own bathroom.
2) They love to sleep late and order room service at all kinds
of strange hours -- basically we have dinner together and let them do their
thing for breakfast and lunch (on at sea days, of course).
3) They can keep their cabin in whatever state they wish, and we're not
constantly shouting at them to pick up dirty socks and whatever.
Just be prepared to give their steward an extra-generous tip.
>>Brent Brotine
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Zartan
>
> After trying a family cabin once, we always get a second cabin for our
> teenage boys. (Which is near ours, but doesn't have to be connecting or
> directly across.) We think it's a must because:
> 1) They have their own bathroom.
> 2) They love to sleep late and order room service at all kinds
> of strange hours -- basically we have dinner together and let them do their
> thing for breakfast and lunch (on at sea days, of course).
> 3) They can keep their cabin in whatever state they wish, and we're not
> constantly shouting at them to pick up dirty socks and whatever.
> Just be prepared to give their steward an extra-generous tip.
>
> >>Brent Brotine
I totally concur with this. As previously being one of 2 teenage boys
whose parents relented and finally gave us our own cabin, I can say that
it is better for ALL parties concerned. The bathroom, the state of the
cabin and especially the weird hours are all incredibly difficult
factors to compromise on when you're all stuck in one suite. 2 cabins is
the way to go.
--Mike, whose weird hours had him leaving for the Crow's Nest long after
the folks had turned in..
Debra Abraham
bedroom, 2 bathroom and living room family suites (category AA) although
this would still be more expensive then 2 standard cabins in most cases.
However they are extremely spacious and you can all be together in the one
cabin which may be important to you considering the ages of your children.
Take note there are only 2-4 of these on the ships and they go quick!!
Kind Regards,
Debra
In article <7ddm8q$jij$1...@nnrp1.dejanews.com>, rrya...@my-dejanews.com wrote:
> On our last Carnival Cruise, we took along our three children (8, 10, 12) and
> we all were in a "standard" cabin (cozy but we made it with no injuries). For
> our next cruise we are considering either getting two cabins or possibly a
Steven Shakin
next to ours for our teenage son and daughter. We just booked another cruise
yesterday and
were considering a larger room which would sleep everyone. On princess, you can
only
put a 3rd person(not a fourth) in a suite or mini-suite.The only fourth option
that they could
offer us was a regular cabin with beds that fold down(uppers)out of the wall. So
we decided again to get an extra cabin, even though we could have saved about
$1500.00.
It seems that in these standard cabins, we barely have enough room for our own
stuff,
let alone the kids. Then there is also the privacy issue, the kids stuff all over
the place
issue, the who gets to shower before dinner first issue etc...I'm sure that there
are other
options on other lines, but if you can afford it, go for two cabins.
fl...@world.std.com
Abraham) wrote:
>You might want to check out Royal Caribbean. Most of their ships have 2
>bedroom, 2 bathroom and living room family suites (category AA) although
>this would still be more expensive then 2 standard cabins in most cases.
>However they are extremely spacious and you can all be together in the one
>cabin which may be important to you considering the ages of your children.
>Take note there are only 2-4 of these on the ships and they go quick!!
>
>Kind Regards,
>Debra
>
Just got back 2 hours ago from a Rhapsody of the Seas cruise in which
we stayed in this category cabin (Royal Family Suite). It was
wonderful....you get both a balcony out of the master bedroom and a
large picture window in the living room. Closet space is outstanding
as well. This was our first cruise and everyone had told us we
wouldn't spend much time in the cabin but this turned out not to be
true. It was very nice....