In general, suites are designed to sleep two people, though most have a sofa that pulls out to accommodate a third passenger. Some suites that are specifically designated for families have room for four, five, six or even more.
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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.
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.
Royal Loft Suite with BalconyThe 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.
The Royal Family Suites sleep up to eight with two bedrooms, each with two twin beds (that convert to king-sized beds), two Pullman beds (pulldown bunks) and a double sofa bed in the living room. Just note that the master bedroom has a balcony and the second bedroom is an interior space with no windows.
Two-Bedroom Grand Suites on cruise shipsTwo-bedroom Grand Suites with a Balcony are on all Oasis class ships including Symphony of the Seas, Harmony of the Seas, Allure of the Seas and Oasis of the Seas. Click on the ship below to learn more about Junior Suites on particular cruise ship.
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.
Adding one or more guests to your reservation may be an option provided that the room type allows for it, and the ship has not reached maximum occupancy. Please keep in mind that rates may be different from your original reservation, and change fees may apply for adding guest(s).
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.
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.
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 ...
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 ...
Grand Suites and Owners Suites - RCCL will allow you to put a 5th person in these suites. They bring in a rollaway bed for the 5th person. Remember to price out connecting staterooms versus the family staterooms, because many times two connecting staterooms are less expensive than the family staterooms.
You can book two cabins of the same type with an interior door connecting the two (and, in some cases, open the divider between the balconies) to create more space and easy access for a large family cruising together.
The fareIt'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.
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.
Making it easier to bring families togetherAll stateroom types can accommodate up to 4 people. Families of 5 or more can also be accomodated in a two-bedroom family suite. Photos, floor plan diagrams, and amenities represent typical arrangements and may vary by ship.
With pricing starting at more than $12,000 per night – and none less than $4,000 per night, the list is as notable for cruise lines that didn't make it as for those that did. Leading the list is the Regent Suite from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, a spot the cruise line has firmly held onto for several years.