MNtwinsplus1mom
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- Aug 2, 2011
We're planning on an Alaska cruise next May and will be a group of 5, incl. me, DH, DS17, DS14, DS14.
My DH went on a Disney cruise very long ago, when they didn't have their own ships yet, and he got seasick and didn't really like it. He is willing to try again bc it's Alaska so should be calmer and bc it's for a special birthday celebration. (He's very kind to do this!) Anyway, we were planning on a Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah, but we're unsure if we should pay for a 4A or a 4B. I hear for the smoothest trip, in the middle is preferred so lean toward 4A. Does that sound worth it? I know I could try to pick a 4B that's towards the middle, but it would still be far from center. The price difference between A & B isn't much, anyway, I think? How I wish I could see prices online already!
Anyway, an alternative would be two rooms, with one being a verandah room (for DH & me) and the other a standard inside room (for the boys, who could of course use our verandah too). This looks like a cheaper option apparently. Does anyone with kids around this age (mid to late teens) have experience doing 2 rooms like this or an opinion on what's best? I feel kind of bad sticking them in an inside room, but they might enjoy the space.
Thanks very much for any advice! Reading these boards has been so helpful. We are beyond excited to be taking this trip.
My DH went on a Disney cruise very long ago, when they didn't have their own ships yet, and he got seasick and didn't really like it. He is willing to try again bc it's Alaska so should be calmer and bc it's for a special birthday celebration. (He's very kind to do this!) Anyway, we were planning on a Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah, but we're unsure if we should pay for a 4A or a 4B. I hear for the smoothest trip, in the middle is preferred so lean toward 4A. Does that sound worth it? I know I could try to pick a 4B that's towards the middle, but it would still be far from center. The price difference between A & B isn't much, anyway, I think? How I wish I could see prices online already!
Anyway, an alternative would be two rooms, with one being a verandah room (for DH & me) and the other a standard inside room (for the boys, who could of course use our verandah too). This looks like a cheaper option apparently. Does anyone with kids around this age (mid to late teens) have experience doing 2 rooms like this or an opinion on what's best? I feel kind of bad sticking them in an inside room, but they might enjoy the space.
Thanks very much for any advice! Reading these boards has been so helpful. We are beyond excited to be taking this trip.