Cruise Lines

[janey83]

I've been on RC and Carnival, and I prefer Carvnival. Both lines have kids programs, in fact, I really didn't see kids very often unless it was dinnertime. Also, the safety factor was great -- from what I saw, kids are required to wear ID bracelets at all times, to ensure that they don't get stranded from where they're supposed to be.

Make sure you book with a ship that has a water slide. Not all ships have them.

I will 2nd the comments on not having 5 ppl in a room. Quarters are tight -- 2 to a room, comfortably. They're not kidding when they say the bathrooms are tiny. With that being said, I couldn't imagine taking a child under the age of 5 on a cruise.

 

[GSXR_MOE]

Beware of Carnival. Nothing against the line but the clientele are more partiers than you might want your kids around (plus they have topless and nude sunbathing areas (not that the kids can get to them but you never know). .

Well I went on a Carnival cruise last month and I can tell you that then topless areas have been replaced with water slides.... They had a topless deck (which my wife and I enjoyed) when we cruised in 2005, but they have since done away with them. Carnival was great for us, my 6 yr old loved Camp Carnival, and we are planning to go back next year.. They had programs for all age groups (2-5 yrs, 6-8 yrs, 9-11, 12-14, and 15-17yrs)....I think that Carnival gives us the most bang for our buck....... I would recommend them to anyone who is looking to have a wonderful cruise vacation without breaking the bank.....

Just my humble opinion

 

[Chasey_Lane]

A new Carnival ship in the works. Should be the last one for a while. Carnival Magic - Inaugural Sailing June 2011

 

[ilove2travel]

How was it ?

I'm just catching up on old news.....wondering how was your cruise adventure ? Have you cruise yet ?

Ok we are taking our first cruise next summer. Most of my family is going with us so it will be a large group.

What cruise lines do you recommend? Some people will be flying, some will be driving. If we leave from Florida some will be driving from Maryland & Arkansas. So we really can't leave out of Southern Florida.

Which cruise line is your favorite? We will have alot of kids with us. Which ones have the best kids activities onboard? But are still great for us adults?

I hate making decisions

Where do you go to book your cruises? Hoping to get a good deal with 30+ people booking

 

[angelbaby]

We are going on a cruise to the Bahamas in Oct. on Carnival. We leave out of Norfolk,Va. We paid $448 a person and since we can drive there's no airfare needed. We decided against cruising out of Baltimore because we would actually give up an extra day in the Bahamas. We can't wait!