PermanentHoliday

Hi , thanks this thread has been very useful. I have a hold on the PS suite for Alaska and before we commit to the very expensive price tag, I'd like to know how much more $ should we budget for drinks and other specialty restaurants ?

We have been on MSC Cruise Divina before and their yatch Club which is their VIP package included all drinks , alcohol and top restaurants .

So for the PS Suite, I'd like to know anyone's opinion about hidden costs.

Thanks

Wow lots of info, thanks all for taking the time to write back.

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Hi cruise critics out there. We are doing our first Med cruise in June on MSC Divina and I'm wondering if it's better to join the shore excursions organized by the cruise or should I consider alternative local companies ??

We are 3 adults and 2 kids (8 and 2 yrs old)so I thought arranging own tour would be better for the kids so we can go at own pace.

If anyone has any thoughts or experiences about shore excursions for these ports ...

Rome

Naples

La Spezia

Thanks to all

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Wow, such great advice here, thanks everyone!

I will continue to look at these "non kid-friendly" cruises and Yes it is because they have better itineraries.

For example, Silversea have cruises that overnight in St Tropez and Monte Carlo, this is perfect for us because we have more time at these ports, more relaxing for the kids. Has anyone been on Silversea?

Should I also stay away from the more "senior" cruises? Would choosing a cruise ship that is more middle age market be a better idea? If so how do I know which cruises are more middle aged??

Thanks everyone... Keep them coming !!

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Thanks Seraphine, useful advice

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Hi

Has anyone chosen to take their child/ren on a cruise not marketed to be kid-friendly? Im considering these as there are so many more itinerary options than kid-friendly ones

I just rang Oceania and enquired about their Mediterranean cruise and when I mentioned kids, they told me that whilst kids are allowed in all areas of the cruise, there are no kids facilities onboard, no child meals, child pools etc.

I don't think we need children facilities as most of our time will be spent on land ports etc, we do intend to enjoy the boat but most of out time will be on land enjoying the destinations, therefore Im not too worried about the cruise not being kid friendly but the lady I spoke to did put me off a bit.

Have you taken young kids on a non kid-friendly boat, what was your experience? Any discrimination against the kids?:confused:

Hi

Im a first timer starting a thread so hopefully I get responses :)

Im taking the kids to Monte carlo in May 2015 (8 and 2 yr old), not sure if we will cruise it there or just train it from Paris yet. However Im a little concerned about kids in Monte Carlo during the Grand Prix.

If you have been there during the Grand Prix please comment on the following:

1) Is it really busy during that time, so much that kids won't be able to cope with the crowds?, any long queues??

2) Are there loads of road closures so that touring around the city and walking around is a big hassle? We will have a stroller with us.

3) I was going to book a hotel away from the race track, would that help? or am I just being way to paranoid.

Any other advice please let me know, must admit Im a creature of comfort.

Thanks!!!