Category 5 or 6?

[Poly Pal]

I'm pretty new to the DCL Board, so I apologize for asking what has probably been asked and answered before.

Is there any difference between Cat 5 and Cat 6 staterooms other than the deck level? Are there any advantages or disadvantages of one over the other? How can I tell which cabins sleep 4 vs 3?

Thanks for any advice!

 

[WDWLVR]

The only difference is the deck they are on. Some people prefer being up higher.

As for which sleep 3 and which sleep 4 I think there is a small indicator on the deck plan but it is hard to read. I would suggest that when talking to your TA or DCL that you tell them what area you would like to be in (mid-ship, aft, etc.) and they will book you in a room that hold the right amount.

 

[mmouse37]

The cabins are the same size, and the only difference, just as WDWLVR said, is price and location. Go for the cheaper one on the lower deck if available.

MJ

 

[Gillian]

If you use one of the online booking sites and say you need a cat 6 for 4 people, it will show you available quad cabins. You can also do a search here on quad & get some posts with specififc room #s. The deck plans aren't labelled anymore, but the areas with a lot of connecting cabins tend to hold 4 vs 3.

You can't be booked into a cabin for 3 if you have 4 in your party.

 

[dclwdwlover]

We're doing both on our cruise this Oct. (1-#5 & 1-#6) & the cabins are side-by-side. The difference is that our kids will have a Navigators Verandah & we will have a full verandah. It's all about cost. You're best to do what everyone suggested so far - speak w/your TA, DCL themselves & peruse the book very carefully.

 

[inkkognito]

Personally, I've never understood why some people are willing to pay more money just to be a deck or two higher. My personal preference is to be also close to the water as possible, so deck 5 is my favorite because it's the deck with the lowest verandah staterooms.
Barb
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[Gillian]

Originally posted by dclwdwlover
We're doing both on our cruise this Oct. (1-#5 & 1-#6) & the cabins are side-by-side.

Is it possible this is a 6 & a 7? Or a 5 & a 7?

 

[dclwdwlover]

You are absolutely right. Sorry. It's a Cat. 6 & Cat. 7 ON Deck 5. I should have checked before shooting off my big "mouth". I always get the deck/category #'s mixed up.

 

[Gillian]

Me too. It's a good thing category 6 staterooms are on deck 6!