What type of cruise ship room do I need to book for a family of 5?

Question

Everything seems to cater to four or fewer people. There are 2 adults and 3 kids so we can't book separate rooms. Are there any adjoining rooms like in a hotel?

Answer 1

you can get ajoining rooms on a lot of cruise ships, but if you all want to be together in one room then you would probably have to get a family stateroom or a family inside stateroom...both of these rooms can sleep up to six people

Answer 2

get it where one parent has 2 kids and the other 1 or parents in one and u can do something nice at night if u know wat i mean and tell them to make sure to watch ur kids room

Answer 3

There's a few options-

Yes adjoining cabins are available, however there aren't many of them and they do tend to sell out fast.  Also keep in mind that for 4 people in your party you will be paying full fare because rates are per person based on double occupancy.  The third and fourth passenger get the reduced fare.

Many lines offer family suites.  Not all ships on a line offer family suites, and they are also in high demand.  They are only available to families larger than 5, and you cannot book them on most of the internet travel sites (expedia etc...)  Family suites must be booked via either a travel agent or with the cruise line.

Many families also look at non-adjoining but neighboring staterooms.  Parents in a balcony or outside stateroom, with the kids in an inside stateroom accross the hall.  However, this depends on the age of the kids, and you must still book one parent in each room.  Both parents can sleep in the same room, however the reservation needs a parent in each room.

You should really talk to a travel agent that specializes in cruises, they can really help you figure out what your options are.  I recommend Cruise Planners at 888-286-9827 (www.mycruiseplanner.net) they are very knowledgeable with family cruising and offer the same pricing and specials as the cruise lines and the online sites - even better is that they don't charge any service fees...

Answer 4

Either a large suite or two separate cabins (some have adjoining doors).

Answer 5

There are usually family suites available but the rates are pretty expensive.  Usually about the same as getting two rooms.  Call the cruise line or a travel agent and tell them what you are looking for.  They know what types of rooms are available on each boat.