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I'd go for a second cabin for sure... A standard outside cabin is definitely not designed for four adults regardless of whether or not it says it can accommodate them. Even if you don't spend a lot of time in there, just having 4 people trying to get showered and dressed for dinner at or near the same time will be a killer. You won't even be able to get out of each other's way. I know there are people who have done it and been happy with it (maybe someone who has will reply to your post), but I think most of the "success stories" are either four college kids in one room, or two adults with two young children.

This being your first cruise, you will be shocked when you first walk in the cabin door and see how small it is... it's not at all like a hotel room, which is what a lot of people are expecting when they first cruise. It would be a shame to have an unpleasant first cruise... then you wouldn't want to come back for another. If you really want to see how it is with four, get two cabins and "experiment" with everybody in one of them for a night or two so you'll know for future reference.

I believe the term "Pullman" you are referring to in this case is the configuration of the extra beds. The term is a carry over from train travel in Pullman cars where the two extra beds drop down from the wall or ceiling like bunk beds above the other beds.

Whatever you decide... Have a great cruise!!

<blockquote data-quote="DJA" data-source="post: 713836">I'd go for a second cabin for sure...&nbsp; A standard outside cabin is definitely not designed for four adults regardless of whether or not it says it can accommodate them.&nbsp; Even if you don't spend a lot of time in there, just having 4 people trying to get showered and dressed for dinner at or near the same time will be a killer. You won't even be able to get out of each other's way.&nbsp; I know there are people who have done it and been happy with it (maybe someone who has will reply to your post), but I think most of the &quot;success stories&quot; are either four college kids in one room, or two adults with two young children. This being your first cruise, you will be shocked when you first walk in the cabin door and see how small it is... it's not at all like a hotel room, which is what a lot of people are expecting when they first cruise.&nbsp; It would be a shame to have an unpleasant first cruise... then you wouldn't want to come back for another.&nbsp; If you really want to see how it is with four, get two cabins and &quot;experiment&quot; with everybody in one of them for a night or two so you'll know for future reference.I believe the term &quot;Pullman&quot; you are referring to in this case is the configuration of the extra beds.&nbsp; The term is a carry over from train travel in Pullman cars where the two extra beds drop down from the wall or ceiling like bunk beds above the other beds.Whatever you decide... Have a great cruise!!</blockquote>

[QUOTE="DJA, post: 713836"] I'd go for a second cabin for sure... A standard outside cabin is definitely not designed for four adults regardless of whether or not it says it can accommodate them. Even if you don't spend a lot of time in there, just having 4 people trying to get showered and dressed for dinner at or near the same time will be a killer. You won't even be able to get out of each other's way. I know there are people who have done it and been happy with it (maybe someone who has will reply to your post), but I think most of the "success stories" are either four college kids in one room, or two adults with two young children. This being your first cruise, you will be shocked when you first walk in the cabin door and see how small it is... it's not at all like a hotel room, which is what a lot of people are expecting when they first cruise. It would be a shame to have an unpleasant first cruise... then you wouldn't want to come back for another. If you really want to see how it is with four, get two cabins and "experiment" with everybody in one of them for a night or two so you'll know for future reference. I believe the term "Pullman" you are referring to in this case is the configuration of the extra beds. The term is a carry over from train travel in Pullman cars where the two extra beds drop down from the wall or ceiling like bunk beds above the other beds. Whatever you decide... Have a great cruise!! [/QUOTE]