Rhason B. 6 Posted September 15, 2019 Report Share Posted September 15, 2019 So ladies and gentlemen, I'm reading horror stories about mattresses quality on RCCL ships (other discussionsites). However, I wanted to bring this question to the blog because I believe this is the place for the most informative answers Question, Are RCCL beds comfortable or not? I'm particularly interested in those who have sailed Navigator of the Seas this year(taking into account everyone prefers different levels of firmness in a mattress). I am fond of Medium mattresses.Thanks for the help guys and gals. As a newbie to cruising I'm finding myself obsessed with everything cruise related..lol.. PRebecca 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fuzzywuzzy 890 Posted September 15, 2019 Report Share Posted September 15, 2019 Not that much different than what you might find in a hotel room. I have slept well on every cruise. lovecruising!!! and KristiZ 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WAAAYTOOO 12,136 Posted September 15, 2019 Report Share Posted September 15, 2019 I have experienced some very hard mattresses in the past but it seems that lately they’ve been better. Maybe I’m just getting used to them. I used to write and ask for a mattress topper but all they do is add one of those thin, quilted mattress pads so it was a waste of time. I no longer do that. I do, however, ask my cabin attendant to place 2 folded duvets beneath the sheet and it helps some. It’s just easier to deal directly with the cabin attendant. Rhason B. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GregD 1,639 Posted September 15, 2019 Report Share Posted September 15, 2019 I'll be on Navigator next week. I will report back on my mattress! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MicDay 167 Posted September 15, 2019 Report Share Posted September 15, 2019 We sailed on the Harmony of the Seas, the mattress for me was horrible. I do not like very firm mattress. Because of this site, thanks guys, I knew I could ask for a mattress topper. Our room attendant ended up putting two toppers and I was fine. My daughter who shared the same bed was fine. Rhason B. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MicDay 167 Posted September 15, 2019 Report Share Posted September 15, 2019 4 minutes ago, WAAAYTOOO said: I have experienced some very hard mattresses in the past but it seems that lately they’ve been better. Maybe I’m just getting used to them. I used to write and ask for a mattress topper but all they do is add one of those thin, quilted mattress pads so it was a waste of time. I no longer do that. I do, however, ask my cabin attendant to place 2 folded duvets beneath the sheet and it helps some. It’s just easier to deal directly with the cabin attendant. WAAAYTOOO, that is what our attendant did too, she said the actual toppers would not help me. I should've made that clearer on my original post, thanks! If you have issues, talk to your attendant, they are so helpful!! Rhason B., WAAAYTOOO and lovecruising!!! 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rhason B. 6 Posted September 15, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2019 45 minutes ago, emsff02 said: I'll be on Navigator next week. I will report back on my mattress! That will help out lots!!! I'm sailing in January..have fun Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rhason B. 6 Posted September 15, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2019 41 minutes ago, MicDay said: WAAAYTOOO, that is what our attendant did too, she said the actual toppers would not help me. I should've made that clearer on my original post, thanks! If you have issues, talk to your attendant, they are so helpful!! This helps alot, thanks guys!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mike P 184 Posted September 15, 2019 Report Share Posted September 15, 2019 I always sleep really well....but maybe the Deluxe Drink Package helps with that! LOL Qaylun, Bob_KY, DebAtSea and 7 others 3 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PG Cruiser 1,765 Posted September 15, 2019 Report Share Posted September 15, 2019 I grew up poor, so I'm used to sleeping on bamboo beds without mattresses. Whatever mattresses Royal gives me will definitely be an upgrade from that. Lovetocruise2002, Rhason B., Fuzzywuzzy and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bhageerah 574 Posted September 15, 2019 Report Share Posted September 15, 2019 Hello! I have not sailed on NOS, but I have sailed on quite a few others, I can tell you that we have only had an issue on one cruise on Vision of the Seas. The beds were so hard that we were taking Benadryl to fall asleep (wish I knew about this board and tips that I have since learned). But outside of that one particular cruise we have had NO issues with the beds, we are both side sleepers and prefer a medium bed. Rhason B. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedNoodles 4,851 Posted September 15, 2019 Report Share Posted September 15, 2019 I sleep way better on a cruise than I do at home - I cannot find a mattress that I'm comfortable on at home. Or maybe it's the pillows. All I know is that the only time I ever get quality sleep is when I'm on a cruise (so imagine that I never got a decent sleep between 2010 and 2019, when I had a break from cruising!) At least I sleep well 2-3 times a year now, lol. Rhason B. and Fuzzywuzzy 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FManke 2,629 Posted September 15, 2019 Report Share Posted September 15, 2019 I've found the mattresses to be very soft. But I like my mattress to be like concrete. I've managed to sleep well though. A bad nights sleep on a cruise is still better than a good nights sleep at home! SpeedNoodles, lovecruising!!!, Rhason B. and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StayFrosty 236 Posted September 15, 2019 Report Share Posted September 15, 2019 I’ve slept great on all three ship I’ve been on, including Navigator earlier this summer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zeashore 37 Posted September 15, 2019 Report Share Posted September 15, 2019 DH and I have never had a bad thing to say about the quality of the RCI mattresses. See our signature, we have been on a few ships.... about 140 more days till we try Explorer's mattresses. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 12,116 Posted September 16, 2019 Report Share Posted September 16, 2019 Are the beds comfortable? Does broccoli taste good? Is that new movie any good? Is 11pm too late to stay up? The answers are going to very subjective. Just because some say one thing doesn't mean that will be your experience. lovecruising!!!, ellcee, Neesa and 4 others 4 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CruisinUpinLife 154 Posted September 16, 2019 Report Share Posted September 16, 2019 8 minutes ago, Matt said: Are the beds comfortable? The answers are going to very subjective. Just because some say one thing doesn't mean that will be your experience. People, think about going mattress shopping, particularly with a significant other/spouse. We all have different firmness/softness we like in a mattress. The same applies here. If you are not comfortable to the point where you cannot sleep, try to ask nicely to your stateroom attendant to see if there is anything they can do to make it better. But note, that they may not be able to however, it doesn't hurt to ask nicely. Rhason B., lovecruising!!! and Matt 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rhason B. 6 Posted September 16, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2019 1 hour ago, Matt said: Are the beds comfortable? Does broccoli taste good? Is that new movie any good? Is 11pm too late to stay up? The answers are going to very subjective. Just because some say one thing doesn't mean that will be your experience. There's no need for the sarcasm Matt, I'm aware of this moot point. However, I wanted people's opinion. And I wanted other people's experiences overall and possible remedies if they in fact did experience a mattress that was uncomfortable to them (I Am Brand New To Cruising). If there's not any helpful information that you can offer, please can you refrain from posting to my comment section. PG Cruiser and amanx 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oliver 211 Posted September 16, 2019 Report Share Posted September 16, 2019 32 minutes ago, Rhason B. said: There's no need for the sarcasm Matt, I'm aware of this moot point. However, I wanted people's opinion. And I wanted other people's experiences overall and possible remedies if they in fact did experience a mattress that was uncomfortable to them (I Am Brand New To Cruising). If there's not any helpful information that you can offer, please can you refrain from posting to my comment section. I don’t believe Matt was trying to be sarcastic. He was trying to point out that people’s taste in mattresses are indeed subjective. And I would be careful about being rude to him because he is the creator and maintainer of this entire site and blog. He may not get offended but others trying to offer you advice might. I myself am already upset at your response to him. J-Ro, Vancity Cruiser, FManke and 3 others 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChessE4 753 Posted September 16, 2019 Report Share Posted September 16, 2019 On 9/14/2019 at 9:17 PM, Rhason B. said: So ladies and gentlemen, I'm reading horror stories about mattresses quality on RCCL ships (other discussionsites). However, I wanted to bring this question to the blog because I believe this is the place for the most informative answers Question, Are RCCL beds comfortable or not? I'm particularly interested in those who have sailed Navigator of the Seas this year(taking into account everyone prefers different levels of firmness in a mattress). I am fond of Medium mattresses.Thanks for the help guys and gals. As a newbie to cruising I'm finding myself obsessed with everything cruise related..lol.. We recently sailed the Harmony and our stateroom attendant swapped out the mattress for my wife -- she wanted something softer for her bad back. So I'd recommend talking to your Stateroom Attendant. Rhason B. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PG Cruiser 1,765 Posted September 16, 2019 Report Share Posted September 16, 2019 3 hours ago, Rhason B. said: There's no need for the sarcasm Matt, I'm aware of this moot point. However, I wanted people's opinion. And I wanted other people's experiences overall and possible remedies if they in fact did experience a mattress that was uncomfortable to them (I Am Brand New To Cruising). If there's not any helpful information that you can offer, please can you refrain from posting to my comment section. From this reply, I could see that mattresses will not be your only problem when you sail. Vancity Cruiser, Oliver, Qaylun and 2 others 3 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MotleyCruiser 404 Posted September 16, 2019 Report Share Posted September 16, 2019 They are FIRM. I have no issues with them. Rhason B. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rhason B. 6 Posted September 16, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2019 6 hours ago, Oliver said: I don’t believe Matt was trying to be sarcastic. He was trying to point out that people’s taste in mattresses are indeed subjective. And I would be careful about being rude to him because he is the creator and maintainer of this entire site and blog. He may not get offended but others trying to offer you advice might. I myself am already upset at your response to him. And as I stated before and in the post itself, I am aware of people's taste, and that they vary. And as to being careful, I am free to feel what I want and respond how I want. You being upset by response does not change how his response seemed sarcastic. We all have opinions spiralqueen and amanx 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rhason B. 6 Posted September 16, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2019 5 hours ago, ChessE4 said: We recently sailed the Harmony and our stateroom attendant swapped out the mattress for my wife -- she wanted something softer for her bad back. So I'd recommend talking to your Stateroom Attendant. Thank you for your help. I'm new to sailing and want to just make sure that I know what to do if the situation arise Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rhason B. 6 Posted September 16, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2019 3 hours ago, RatedPG said: From this reply, I could see that mattresses will not be your only problem when you sail. I'm sure I'll be AOK Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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