Can you sleep 3 on a cruise?

Cabins are designed with two passengers in mind. With three, things get crowded. If you plan on sailing with three, we'd suggest a balcony cabin (which offers a little outside space) and/or plan on spending time in the public areas around the ship or in port.



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Both standard inside and balcony categories are designed for double occupancy, but some rooms in either category can sleep up to four.

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A select few cruise lines do offer standard staterooms that will accommodate five passengers, and this is going to be the most affordable option for families trying to work within a budget. However, as a standard cabin the square footage is, standard, so there will be no additional space for a larger group.

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Triple Occupancy Accommodates up to 3 guests. Interior, Ocean View & Balcony. Two twin beds that convert to a king-sized bed, with an upper pullman, sofa-bed, or trundle for 3rd guests. Junior, Ocean Spa & Grand Suites. Two twin beds that convert to a king sized bed, with a sofa bed for 3rd guests.

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In other words, three sharing a cabin may be cheaper than paying for two cabins. That's not always the case though. There are a couple of strategies for those looking to river cruise with three or four in a cabin. The first is to find a ship with cabins that accommodate more than two.

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Some family suites have separate sleeping areas – it all depends on the suite size you choose. If separate sleeping areas are a priority, you should choose cruise ships with two-bedroom stateroom options.

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Norwegian Cruise Line offers two levels of family suites that can accommodate four to six people on the Norwegian Dawn, the Norwegian Star, and Pride of America ships.

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Both standard inside and balcony categories are designed for double occupancy, but some rooms in either category can sleep up to four. The cabins will have two twin beds that can convert into one queen-size bed, a small desk or vanity with a mirror and chair, and a private bathroom.

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Grand Suite with Balcony With two twin beds that will convert to a Royal king in the bedroom and a sofa turned into a double bed in the living area, this suite sleeps up to four people. The suite accommodates with a full bathroom with two sinks and a separate changing area.

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The number of people that can stay in a hotel room typically depends on the room's size and the hotel's policy. 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.

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If you are a family with two small kids, it's tight but manageable. A standard room for 4 is two doubles , two people per bed. If you want a room that has four beds you need rooms that have “Pullman” which are the pull down beds.

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In order to keep the air conditioning working inside the cabin you do have to keep the balcony door closed on the majority of cruise lines. This is one of the reasons that many people do sleep on the balcony because in theory you can't lay in bed and keep the door balcony open.

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Book two rooms. No way around it. There are no rooms set up for 6. Once they get to their cabin, they can sleep however they wish but they will have to get two rooms.

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Family-Friendly: Designed with families in mind, these staterooms accommodate up to five people and thankfully come with an extra bathroom. Great for groups too, thanks to connecting doors. Upper deck: Consider a stateroom on the upper deck of your ship.

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Nearly every oceangoing cruise ship is set up with two twin beds or one two-person bed, ranging from a double to a king, depending on cruise line and cabin type. You will not find the two-double-bed setup so common in hotel rooms.

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Cruise ship workers are not supposed to hook up with passengers, but that doesn't mean it doesn't happen. It is rare though – most crew follow the rules because they know they'll lose their job if they're caught. You won't be surprised to hear that cruise lines ban crew from having sex with passengers.

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If you are traveling with the entire family, you may want to look at family suites. These often offer more space, with a separate sitting area, and an extra desk vanity for getting ready. While they are more expensive than a standard stateroom, the extra space may be worth it.

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