How best to lodge family of 5 on Legend

sswv · #1 (**permalink**) October 30th, 2009, 11:53 PM

I am not familiar with any Carnival ships. Thinking of going over Holidays with hubby and kids - never cruised before. The ocean suites - can they really not accomodate 5? How best to book a family of 5 in 1 or connecting or at least adjoining rooms. 2 adults (40) and 3 kids 13, 11,8. Any suggestions appreciated. Specifically Carnival Legend

Donna · #2 (**permalink**) October 31st, 2009, 05:35 AM

If you can't book the family suite, the 2 cabins would work. I'd check and see what is available and go from there.

skymaster · #3 (**permalink**) October 31st, 2009, 07:59 AM

Like Donna said, or my preference might be connecting staterooms. There are a few aboard the "Spirit" class ships, and IMO that would be the ticket for everyone to have a GREAT time aboard. The kids might feel like they have their own little space, and you and your hubby would indeed have a bit of privacy. Once again, call Carnival, and ask about availability, and that may well make the decision for you.

"SKY"

flowers · #4 (**permalink**) October 31st, 2009, 05:18 PM

Legend does not have family suites for 5 like the new Dream, so 4 max to a cabin, so no matter how you pick the cabins, you will need 2 cabins. A balcony for adults with a inside for the children across the hall maybe??

sswv · #5 (**permalink**) October 31st, 2009, 05:34 PM

great, thanks everyone, I will go for 2!

Invictus · #6 (**permalink**) November 1st, 2009, 08:30 AM

We chose to do adjoining oceanview cabins and it worked very well for us. We also had 5 people, 2 adults and 3 children.

For me, the next best choice would be an outside (oceanview) cabin for the adults and an across the hall inside cabin for the children which should save a few dollars over the adjoining oceanviews.

Either way, you will have a great time!

lhp · #7 (**permalink**) November 1st, 2009, 09:43 AM

On Empress (and perhaps other decks) they have an "interior" cabin that connects with a balcony cabin on at the front of the ship.

Several other connecting combinations are possible. They are shown on the deck plans.

bobsfamily · #8 (**permalink**) November 1st, 2009, 01:07 PM

Some of the Fantasy class ships have ocean view rooms that will handle 5 to a room... They were "grandfathered" in. Personally I would NEVER travel with 5 to room. The Balcony for the parents and interior room across from.