How do you take a family of 6 on a cruise?

Only a handful of cruise lines have staterooms that will accommodate families of 5-8. Big staterooms are limited, book very, very early! Click the cruise line images above to view ships with cabin staterooms that sleep 5+ and ships that have connecting cabins to sleep 6, 7, 8, or more.



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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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Royal Loft Suite with Balcony The suite sleeps up to 6 people with two sofas in the living spaces that convert to a double and queen bed, and two twin beds in the master bedroom that can also convert to a Royal King bed.

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Standard Staterooms That Sleep Five – (the Cheapest Option) Cruise ships cabins that accommodate five people do exist, but only on certain cruise lines. Even then, you'll only find them on some of the ships, and they may be very limited in availability.

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Staterooms – Frequently Asked Questions How many Guests can occupy one stateroom? A: Our largest Concierge-level suites can sleep 7 Guests, while all other stateroom types accommodate at least 3 people. It's easy to find the right-size stateroom for your party.

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Currently, there are only a few stateroom categories that sleep six to eight castaways in a single stateroom. Among them are the Concierge 2-Bedroom Suite with Verandah on the Disney Magic and Disney Wonder as well as the Concierge 1- and 2-Level Royal Suite with Verandah options on the highly-anticipated Disney Wish.

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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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To ensure your whole family can rest easy at sea, we've broken down the family lodging options onboard the most popular cruise lines into two types: designated family cabins (rooms or suites intended for families); and family-friendly staterooms (which anyone can book, but may have space and amenities useful for family ...

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Only a handful of cruise lines have staterooms that will accommodate families of 5-8. Big staterooms are limited, book very, very early! Click the cruise line images above to view ships with cabin staterooms that sleep 5+ and ships that have connecting cabins to sleep 6, 7, 8, or more.

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Royal Loft Suite with Balcony The suite sleeps up to 6 people with two sofas in the living spaces that convert to a double and queen bed, and two twin beds in the master bedroom that can also convert to a Royal King bed.

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How do I reserve staterooms for a large group? Currently, only up to 4 staterooms can be reserved through our online booking system. If you would like to make a group reservation for more than 4 rooms, please call our customer service agent line, or work with a local travel advisor.

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A Group Cruise is generally 8 or more staterooms traveling together on the same ship and sailing date. It's that simple. If you can convince just a few more couples to join you on your cruise, then you could qualify for additional group discounts.

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The fare It's possible to find an inside cabin on a Carnival for $50/night, but a balcony cabin or suite on the same cruise could cost $200/night, so there's a lot of range here. Tip: Unlike hotel prices, cruise fares are listed per person, not per cabin, with rates based on two people occupying a stateroom.

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Cruise luggage rules recapped As a general rule, it's a good idea to bring no more than two bags to check as well as luggage to keep on hand. Other than that, most items are allowed on board, though you should always double-check for items such as alcohol and nonalcoholic beverages.

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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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Yes, many ships offer family-friendly cruise activities. Programming might include parades, deck parties, fireworks displays, water shows and breakfasts or meet-and-greets with favorite characters. Some lines have video game systems and host tournaments, and most have arcades.

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GRAB THIS FREE CRUISE PACKING CHECKLIST
  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. ...
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  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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Family Balcony Again, looks just like the standard balcony state except it's able to accommodate up to four guests. The Family Balcony Stateroom has two lower beds that convert to queen-size, an upper berth and a sofa-sleeper. Shower and bathroom are separate, with the sink and vanity located within the living space.

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That's why many Carnival staterooms can be configured in different ways — some sleep up to five! Keep the group together. Some cabins have connecting rooms with a common door between them.

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