06/09/2026
One of the questions I get asked most often is whether a cruise cabin is big enough for a family.
After our recent sailing on MSC Seascape, I can honestly say that connecting cabins are now at the top of my list when cruising with our crew.
We booked two connecting balcony cabins. One cabin featured a king bed (which is actually two twin beds that can be separated or combined), a sofa that converted into bunk beds, and a private balcony. The connecting cabin had the same king bed setup, a standard sofa, and its own balcony.
The best part? Two cabins means two bathrooms. If you've ever traveled with kids, you already know how valuable that is!
The cabins were connected by an interior door that we kept unlocked throughout the cruise. It gave the kids easy access if they needed us while still allowing everyone to have their own space. It truly felt like one larger room rather than two separate cabins.
We found the setup comfortable, spacious, and practical, with plenty of storage and room to move around. For our family, it worked better than trying to squeeze everyone into a single cabin.
After this experience, we'll definitely be looking at connecting cabins again whenever we cruise with the whole family. The extra space, additional bathroom, and flexibility made a huge difference.
These photos are from our actual MSC Seascape cabin, not cruise line marketing photos.
Would your family prefer connecting cabins or a suite?
