tink1969 0 Posted March 13, 2016 Report Share Posted March 13, 2016 We are going as a family of 5 or 6, which option would be most economical and how much is the 3rd or 4th person in the room? Going on Explorer of the Seas to Alaska in 2017. Need to book soon, any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Debra Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jerel 359 Posted March 13, 2016 Report Share Posted March 13, 2016 Iv never done it but heard 2 rooms is much better. It's cheaper, you get two bathrooms, and better privacy when needed. tink1969 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
melski94 809 Posted March 13, 2016 Report Share Posted March 13, 2016 We have 6 (2 adults and 4 kids) and every time I price it, 2 rooms comes out cheaper. Even 2 JS can come out cheaper. I would get with a TA and have them price it multiple ways. I find using a TA is very helpful in getting 2 rooms especially if you want them connecting. tink1969 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tonyw 15 Posted March 13, 2016 Report Share Posted March 13, 2016 You can get two balcony cabins and open the divider between the two balcones, Instant connecting staterooms! Bring a bungee to hold the connecting door open in case the latch is missing. tink1969 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Todd 225 Posted March 13, 2016 Report Share Posted March 13, 2016 We are going as a family of 5 or 6, which option would be most economical and how much is the 3rd or 4th person in the room? Going on Explorer of the Seas to Alaska in 2017. Need to book soon, any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Debra You should look at it both ways. Also call Royal custom service direct as they have family cabins that are much larger than a normal cabins. These do not always show in the online inventory. Reynaline and I took her younger sister with us on the last trip and were able to book on of these rooms on Mariner of the seas. It had two separated bedrooms (1 Large King Bed, 1 Bunk Beds) , and a living room that also had fold out. But it was priced the same as a standard cabin. We had cabin 8200 which was over 300 square feet and three port windows, since the Explorers layout is very close I'm sure they have these same family cabins. Since cabins open and close even after you are booked keep looking as new cabins and better deals can pop up, just call and re book at that point. tink1969 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FloatMe 202 Posted March 14, 2016 Report Share Posted March 14, 2016 Outside of the cost, which I agree with the previous posts, allowing the kids to have their own space and for you to have a bit of an escape will SIGNIFICANTLY increase the value your respective vacations! Just mho. bcarney, tink1969 and DocLC 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PRC 364 Posted March 14, 2016 Report Share Posted March 14, 2016 2 bathrooms. Win. tink1969 and DocLC 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tink1969 0 Posted March 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2016 Thank you very much for the input, I was leaning towards 2 staterooms. Does anyone know if there different price for the 3rd person in room? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DocLC 2,015 Posted March 14, 2016 Report Share Posted March 14, 2016 Thank you very much for the input, I was leaning towards 2 staterooms. Does anyone know if there different price for the 3rd person in room? You pay less for the third berth, but it varies widely. In Europe next year, the third berth is running $249 for an 8 day cruise; at other times, I've paid over $1,000 and have even gotten it for $50. There's no way to predict other than knowing it less than the first two. tink1969 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 12,133 Posted March 14, 2016 Report Share Posted March 14, 2016 2 bathrooms. Win. This and having separation from the kids! tink1969 and PRC 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cjappert 52 Posted March 15, 2016 Report Share Posted March 15, 2016 We have 3 kids so we had to look at the options we had. 2 connecting rooms ended up being WAY cheaper so we went with that. Plus when we booked there was a 200$ OBC per room offer, so we got 2 ! Matt, DocLC and tink1969 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bcarney 886 Posted March 16, 2016 Report Share Posted March 16, 2016 On Voyager class and Freedom class ships there are a pair of rooms that are one Balcony and one connected Interior. On Voyager class they are rooms 9381/9376 and 9676/9681, and on Freedom class they are 9396/9401 and 9696/9701. They are in the rear back corners of the ship on deck 9 on both classes of ships. Before booking I would advise looking at the desk plans online to see if you'd like the location - I have no problems with longer walks to the elevators, etc., but to some that may be an issue. We booked these for our upcoming November cruise on Adventure for us and our 2 kids. It saved a few dollars by not having to pick up two connected balcony rooms, and since the the kids are 7 and 9 I'd rather they use our balcony anyway... it's a double win. tink1969 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bcarney 886 Posted March 16, 2016 Report Share Posted March 16, 2016 Outside of the cost, which I agree with the previous posts, allowing the kids to have their own space and for you to have a bit of an escape will SIGNIFICANTLY increase the value your respective vacations! AMEN to that!!!!! :) tink1969 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 12,133 Posted March 16, 2016 Report Share Posted March 16, 2016 AMEN to that!!!!! :) Seconded! tink1969 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catherines_mama 5 Posted March 29, 2016 Report Share Posted March 29, 2016 We are traveling Summer 2017 and I priced this out with the TA rep. 2 Superior Oceanview Balcony Staterooms were 1/2 price of suite. Worth the savings. Encouraged me to expand our vacation after we return and enjoy the trip home more. DocLC 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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