What is the best way to cruise as a family of 5?

Best Options for Cruising Families of 5:
  • Cruise Suites for Families. The newest trend in cruising, and probably the most ideal option for families of five, is the introduction of the family suite. ...
  • Family Cruise Staterooms. ...
  • Two Staterooms. ...
  • One Stateroom. ...
  • Book a Family Cruise Early.




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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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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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Midship staterooms on the lowest passenger deck are the most excellent spot to be on a cruise ship in this instance because you don't feel the vessel sway as much.

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Family Junior Suite with Balcony Perfect for a family of four or five, this suite has a bed and comfortable spaces for everyone including a private balcony. The bedroom can transform two twin beds into a Royal King and there is a great sitting area where the sofa that can be transformed into a double bed.

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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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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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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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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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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. ...
  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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Kids sail free is a limited time promotional offer that allows for guests 12 or younger to receive a free cruise fare. This offer is only available during active dates. To secure a Kids Sail Free promotion on a reservation, all applicable names and dates of birth must be given when making a reservation.

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Two-Bedroom Grand Suites on cruise ships Two-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.

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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.

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If you're putting five guests into one category 4 stateroom, for example, your sleep surfaces will be one queen sized bed, one twin-size sleeper sofa, a twin-size Murphy bed, and a twin-size bed that pulls down from the ceiling. This set-up requires that two of the guests sleep in the same bed.

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Interior or inside staterooms are typically the least expensive category on a cruise. Those cabins are generally the smallest on board and rarely accommodate more than three people, according to Joy Hess, owner and lead travel consultant at Outside the Lines Travel.

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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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Lower decks It's a smart idea to select a stateroom below the waterline in addition to a mid-ship stateroom, which is typically distributed over multiple floors. This is due to the fact that this section of the ship, which is also its lowest and most central, is the most stable in choppy seas.

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