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Taking a toddler on a cruise
palegreen
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We are wanting to take a vacation before we add #2 to our family, because once we do, it will likely be a few years before we take another vacation. We've been looking into a 6 night cruise with some friends of ours (who will hopefully be expecting by that time) scheduled for the end of January when G will be 18 months old. Has anyone cruised with a toddler before? Is there something I'm not thinking of that might need to be considered before booking this cruise?
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Oh. Big one. If he's not potty trained he can't swim in the pool on the ship. They don't generally allow swim diapers.
We also want to take E on a cruise in January, also before ttc #2. where are you thinking of going?
Wanna come?
In looking at the other traveler photos, the ships aren't toddler friendly. I have horrible visions of Lilianna slipping between the railings and either falling onto the deck below, or worse, off the ship. As well, the kids area (pool and waterslide) still seem pretty advanced for a small toddler. And then the set meal times could be hard to adhere to with a toddler. I keep coming back to the idea that a Disney cruise is the only way to go with toddlers (surely the ship is more toddler-safe, and surely there are MANY more toddler friendly activities).
I would love to hear positive reivews from others as far as previous experience on cruises with toddlers.
Oh, and yes, I will have to pay full fare for my infant son who will consume NOTHING on the ship.
So, you're coming?
Does Royal Caribbean have room service included? We usually do NCL which does include it for free. Also, is it set meal times, or eat when you want?
They offer some flexibility for the main dining room. You can choose:
traditional dining with an early or late seating option
My time dining where you can either show up whenever is convenient or make reservations.
Oh! Oh!!
http://www.royalcaribbean.com/findacruise/experience/html.do?exCode=546
Join your child in the fun of Royal Tots, interactive playgroup sessions developed by early childhood experts at Fisher-Price®. Each 45-minute session, held on one of our onboard lounges, offers activities that expose children to new experiences and teach you how to make playtime learning time as well. Plus, your little one will be all smiles and giggles as they make new discoveries, sing, sway and play with great toys they're sure to love. A parent or caregiver MUST accompany children during all playgroup sessions.
Available On All Ships
Fisher-Price® Toy Lending Program Draw from an onboard treasure chest of Fisher-Price® toys during your stay with us. Our Fisher-Price® Toy Lending Program consists of a collection of developmental toys, specifically created for infants and toddlers ages 6-36 months. Borrow and exchange toys for a new activity every day, and help your little one?s growing mind learn through play.
@Cocobay, we are 95% going...we're just a phone call and a credit card number away from booking. We just have to find the time to call and ask some questions about booking through BJ's or Costco before we decide if we go thru them, a travel agency or the Royal Caribbean website.
We could make it a NW get together! Anyone else interested?
But as to the question at hand, what does your toddler eat? I know that when traveling with Shiloh, I always packed food. Applesauce, and fruit cups, and non-fridge yogurt, and oatmeal, and peanut butter, and granola bars, and raisins. I could always count on getting things like fresh fruit and eggs and meat and cheese while traveling. But I needed to know that she had her staples too!
I was afraid of cruises when Shiloh was little because of the [somewhat irrational] fear that she could fall overboard. But that part aside, a cruise would be great. You take the baby where you want during the day. And if you need adult time, you call for a sitter to come to the room. You do have to pay for that but it could be worth it for one or two nights out!