First Cruise - Just the 2 of Us - Questions?

[Blythep]

Just wondering - since Hubby and I are thinking of taking our first cruise next year should start off with an 11 or 12 category (inside cabin). I have heard that some people have gotten upgrades. Are these cabins ok? Is there an advantage (other than the obvious of being able to look outside) to an oceanview room? We are thinking of going next September for our anniversary. Please advise. Thanks,

 

[kcashner]

It really depends on your mindset. I've always cruised as a party of 2. There is plenty of room in a category 11 or 12 for 2 people. If I were doing that, I would book the 12gty to get the best price. gty means that they can place you in any cabin of that category or above. Since there are very few 12s on the ship, you usually sail in at least an 11 (same cabin, different deck). The size of the cabin is basically the same whether you are in a 12 or a 5--the difference in listed square footage is that the bigger cabins include the measurements of the double bath and the verandah...no real change in living space. You are right...as you move up the scale, you basically get an ocean view and then a "private patio"

An 11 or 12 has a single bathroom rather than the split bath. This isn't a problem for us as I usually work out in the fitness center and shower in their locker room....it might be an issue, expecially for larger families.

Now....for 2 of you for an anniversary.....will you spend most of your time "out and about" on the ship, or being more romantic in your cabin? For romantic time, you can't beat a verandah. Of course, you'll spend major $ more for that verandah room.

Do not book something with the idea of getting an upgrade. Book a cabin where you will be happy. If you get an upgrade, it's a great anniversary present.

 

[Jsme]

We normally get a verandah room. It is more for the kids then us. They love it. Our next cruise which is in September without the kids for a 3 days. We chose a SPR and the REAS package. It will be the first time we have gone without a verandah. I hope we like it. With just the two of us we can do with a smaller room and less space.

I really do not think there is a room on DC that is not a good room. I doubt you could go wrong reguardless of your choice.

 

[ChrizJen]

In my opinion, if you have no reason to be in the room for extended periods of time (napping children, romance , or other) then the size of the room doesn't really matter. We cruised in Sept '03 in a cat 11, and we were very happy with it. I'd take it again in a heartbeat. I think it's perfect for 2 people. All we really did in the room was sleep, shower and change clothes for dinner...My philosophy is: save the money on your stateroom and use it for massages or drinks onboard!

HTH