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Family Suite On A Budget | This Cruise Stateroom Hack Saved Us Thousands

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My Cruising Family
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👁️ 239 views📅 4 months ago⏱️ 3:26
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Creator's Key Takeaways

I can honestly say that this brand-new ship offers some of the MOST SPACIOUS rooms at sea!

My family of 5 stayed in Stateroom 8126 and Stateroom 8128.

This is the best option onboard for families of 5, as these two rooms conveniently connect to each other.

We're able to go from room to room this way.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book two connecting staterooms for families of 5 to create a family suite on a budget.
Ask your room steward to open the partition between connecting balconies for more space.

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow can a family of 5 get more space on a cruise without paying for a suite?
QWhat are the benefits of connecting staterooms and balconies?

Topics Covered

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YouTube Video Description

We recently sailed aboard Disney Destiny, and after 26 cruises, I can honestly say that this brand-new ship offers some of the MOST SPACIOUS rooms at sea! My family of 5 stayed in Stateroom 8126 and Stateroom 8128. Honestly, this is the best option onboard for families of 5, as these two rooms conveniently connect to each other, giving guests even more space in the rooms AND on the balconies. These two balconies are on the bump-out and have a partition that can be modified to allow the balconies to connect like the rooms do. Even better than a suite, this room configuration provides 7 beds, 2 showers, 2 toilets, 4 sinks, lots of storage space, clean and well appointed living spaces, and a large balcony! This video is for you if: • You’d like a suite, but don’t want to spend “suite money” • You tend to have a difficult time finding cruise cabins that can accommodate your entire family or travel party • You want a spacious stateroom AND balcony Don’t forget to like this video, subscribe to My Cruising Family, and hit that notification bell for more cruise tips, ship tours, and real-life family experiences… luxury and modest travel alike! ily experiences… luxury and modest travel alike! ___________ ABOUT MY CRUISING FAMILY: Peta-Gaye (wife/mom) is the usual face and voice of My Cruising Family... however, the family also consists of Allan (husband/dad), AJ (15-year-old son/brother), LJ (10-year-old son/brother), and Sharon (mommy/grandma). We love to cruise and travel together as a family! From time to time, though, you may see Peta traveling solo or with friends. OUR CRUISE TALLY SO FAR at the time of this recording: Peta-Gaye: 26 and counting Allan: 22 and counting AJ: 20 and counting LJ: 18 and counting Grandma: 15 and counting FLIGHT TALLY: Way too many to count! ___________ Follow/Connect: Blog: https://www.mycruisingfamily.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mycruisingfam TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/mycruisingfamily ___________ LIKE. COMMENT. SHARE. SUBSCRIBE. #Family #Cruise #Stateroom #Cabin #Suite