What Stateroom should I choose

[KrzyKtty]

I am considering taking my family on our first ever cruise next Spring Break.

It would be a 4 night sailing on the Disney Wish. I was considering spending the extra money for a stateroom with the verandah, but not sure if I should go with the Deluxe Oceanview with Verandah, or the Deluxe Family Oceanview with Verandah. Sailing will be my husband and I, and then our two children (15 and 10). I not sure if the extra 50 sq ft is really worth the extra 500-600, if since we are traveling with 4 rather than 5, it isn't worth spending the extra.

After that, does deck choice and location really matter that much? I am a light sleeper, but otherwise, we tend to not be to picky about location from elevators? But I've never been on a ship before, so what do I know.

 

[donaldtoo]

Just know that if y’all choose to go with and aft stateroom with a big veranda, y’all will be spoiled forever…especially for y’all’s first cruise.
We’ve taken 4 family cruises since Dec. of ‘17, 3 Carnival and 1 Disney Magic cruise last December.
We had two aft veranda staterooms on deck 7 on our Carnival Dec. of ‘17 cruise, and it was amazing…!!!!!!!
We’ve had a veranda on our other cruises, but, the aft stateroom verandas are hard to beat.
I always get up before the sun to go sit out on the veranda and enjoy the sunrise…!!!

 

[ChuckElias]

I was considering spending the extra money for a stateroom with the verandah, but not sure if I should go with the Deluxe Oceanview with Verandah, or the Deluxe Family Oceanview with Verandah. Sailing will be my husband and I, and then our two children (15 and 10). I not sure if the extra 50 sq ft is really worth the extra 500-600,

My family has sailed in both categories. When we sailed with 5 people, the extra 50 sq ft was definitely worth the money. However, with just 4 of us, I've never felt cramped in the regular verandah stateroom. The most important thing is to have the split bathroom, which you'll get in either category.

After that, does deck choice and location really matter that much? I am a light sleeper, but otherwise, we tend to not be to picky about location from elevators? But I've never been on a ship before, so what do I know.

Deck choice only matters to me if I'm directly over or under a noisy space. On our last cruise, we were on Deck 10 of the Dream and we were directly beneath Cabanas. There was a LOT of noise from above us as they prepared to serve breakfast in the mornings. So if that kind of thing bothers you, just double-check what's above and below you.

In terms of feeling the motion of the ship, I have honestly never noticed a huge difference between cabin locations. If you're very sensitive to motion, then you'll want to be on a lower deck and close to the middle of the ship. But if you don't have a severe sensitivity, then personally, I don't think you need to worry about cabin location.

 

[Vegas Disney Fan]

We spend a lot of time sitting on the veranda so we feel it’s worth the added cost and a vital part of our cruise. We’ve also done the normal veranda stateroom and the family stateroom and, even as a twosome, we find the extra space useful enough we booked the family stateroom for our next cruise. It’s not a huge size difference but we find it gives us just enough room to get our luggage out of the way so we aren’t stepping over it getting to and from the veranda. Whether that’s worth the added cost probably depends on how much time you spend in the room, it does make moving around the cabin easier though.

We feel the veranda is 100% worth it, whether the added size of a family room is worth it is more debatable though.

 

[MaryJaneP]

We had 5 in our room, one deck below regular topside, midship. We all fit in room but it was extremely noisy in daytime as deck chairs were dragged across the deck. Nights were nearly silent. Nobody commented on feeling any motion of the ship. As we were rarely in our room during daylight hours, we would probably do exactly the same in the future. YMMV

 

[Surfin' Tuna]

We also spend a lot of time in our cabin and on the balcony, so it is beneficial to us. The OP is going on her first cruise, and it is only a 4 night sailing. I cannot imagine much time at all will be spent in the room. I would save the money. Location shouldn't matter too much on that sailing - there might be a couple of bumps on the first night and last night, but the rest of the time will be smooth sailing. Like Chuck said, though, pay attention to what's above you unless you're a heavy sleeper.

It's so exciting getting on your first cruise, but it's just as exciting getting on your next however many you do. We're on one next week.

 

[KrzyKtty]

Thank you so much everybody for the help. I'm sure there will be a lot more questions to come. I am really excited for spring break next year

 

[HauntedPirate]

My recommendation: Sail on the Dream or Fantasy.

 

[ChuckElias]

My recommendation: Sail on the Dream or Fantasy.

I think they said that they're on the Wish.

 

[HauntedPirate]

I think they said that they're on the Wish.

I know. Thus my recommendation.

Ok, if I have to be serious, I'd say the verandah will get plenty of use, and having the extra space will be nice (as my family can attest to). Location: Decks 6-8 could be ideal, giving you some buffer between the lower and upper deck activity. Midship, we have found, is nice, but aft has its advantages.