Can a family of 5 go on a cruise?

Royal Caribbean's ships are some of the largest afloat, so they're well prepared to accommodate families of five. On the line's popular Oasis and Freedom Classes of ships, a variety of standard cabins in inside, oceanview and balcony categories sleep five or even six.



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Cruises offer great value for family trips It goes without saying that a cruise is both your hotel and your transportation to whatever destinations are included on an itinerary, but cruises also include a range of activities, entertainment, pools, waterparks and more.

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Sleeping arrangements will include twin beds, Pullman beds and either a sofa bed or rollaway. The configurations vary widely and some cruise lines do not allow cabins for 5 passengers to be booked online, so speaking with a travel agent is the fastest way to determine which ship and cruise line will work best.

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Cruise fares are per person which includes children and infants. When traveling with two full fare guests, additional guests in the same stateroom pay a discounted cruise fare. Children less than 2 years of age are not required to extend gratuities.

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Aside from the main benefit of enjoying the cruise with friends and/or family a group cruise most often is priced lower (for the same cabin categories) than regular rates. In addition to the rate reduction, most cruise lines offer certain amenities to the group such as onboard spending credit, welcome parties, etc.

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Even if you can't score a free cabin, group rates for cabin pricing are generally lower. When signing a group contract, you block out a number of cabins at a specified rate, which is usually the lowest available and in some cases, discounted from the price you would pay if you were booking the cabins separately.

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Standard hotel rooms generally accommodate up to two adults. Rooms with two double or queen beds can often accommodate up to four people, usually intended for families with children. Suites or family rooms are larger and may accommodate more people, up to five or six.

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There's so much to do on a cruise, there's little likelihood you'll hear your kids complain, “I'm bored,” once you're on board the ship. Indeed, there are ample amenities and activities on a cruise ship to appeal to all ages, making it the perfect vacation solution for multigenerational trips.

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  1. Ask for discounts. ...
  2. Sail right before or right after Christmas or New Years. ...
  3. Drive to the cruise port. ...
  4. Cruise on older ships. ...
  5. Don't book shore excursions (in every port) ...
  6. Monitor cruise pricing for price drops. ...
  7. Bring your own wine. ...
  8. Buy a beverage package/don't buy a beverage package.


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